Thanks a lot for that link – I’m sure others will enjoy it, especially because it is very relevant to this conversation. I rarely allow people to leave links inside the comment box unless it is directly applicable to the subject at hand.

I can’t wait to watch it because, as you already know, I HATE cleaning up after myself in the mornings. Just before I left for a very early meeting this morning, I spent a good ten to fifteen minutes scrubbing that darn pan! I had to do it because I wanted to get it over with. I did not want to walk back in to see it still in the sink, beckoning me to clean it. UGH.

I actually don’t mind cooking to be honest with you – it’s just once in a while I don’t feel like doing it especially if I have a very early morning appointment somewhere. But yes, you would think Tim would hire someone because he can probably afford it with the kind of income he probably makes these days (now that he’s a famous best-selling author in great demand all over the world). Go figure!

You bet – the philosophy of “keeping it simple” would definitely benefit me in the cleaning up after breakfast arena. Can’t wait to watch Tim’s video. I’ll re-post the link in my update next week. Thanks again for putting it in here.

This is the link to the Tim Ferriss three minute breakfast.
Way to go on your weight lose. I too am going to go to the gym starting next week, as my work schedule (I travel some) won’t allow it this week.

It’s funny that Tim does actually like to cook, but hates to clean up. I would think with his money that he could have someone do that for him. On the other hand, I guess, it makes him seem more “real”. He appears practical/simple, kind of like his diet. The philosopy of “keep it simple” is something that I should apply to many things in my life! Sure would be easier.

Actually, an interesting thing happened the day AFTER I posted my update. I hopped on the scale and was shocked to see it register at 167 – a loss of 3 lbs. overnight! The funny thing about it was I didn’t do anything different nor did I starve myself or anything at all. It must be that the body has gotten used to the new regiment and processing tremendous amount of protein. So that inspired me very much. I didn’t dare step on the scale this morning because I want to continue to be inspired by the latest weight (167).

You’re right – how bad do we want it? Absolutely. You’d be amazed how having razor sharp focus can truly help galvanize you into not only taking inspired but also disciplined action. That’s exactly what’s happening with this “new lifestyle change.”

Thanks for your continuing support. One thing I want to add is that I was at a meeting this morning. When I visited the bathroom to respond to Mother Nature, I caught myself in the mirror on the way out and was astonished to see a slimmer man standing in the reflection. It made me feel really good – in fact, I gave myself thumbs up (don’t worry, no one was in there with me).

You too? How cool to have someone else in the same boat!

Yes, exercise is most definitely the key. It’s something a lot of us don’t want to do, especially at the beginning when we are the heaviest.

Wow, I’m truly excited to hear about your experience with this “Tim Ferris Diet.” Like you, I had a hard time staying off the scale but I did step on it yesterday and was very excited to see it drop from 171.5 to 167.0 I purposefully avoided the scale today because I wanted the new weight from yesterday to inspire and motivate me.

I didn’t know Tim had a video on YouTube about how to make the breakfast. Can you send me the link? I’d love to see it – and I”ll even post it in Update #3 next week.

Thanks so much for joining me in spirit on this journey. I have to say that now that I’m starting to see some great results, I’m even more motivated to go to the gym. That’s when the motivation starts to kick in when you see actual results!

While I wish you were back to report that you had dropped some grand amount of body fat and feeling 10 years younger, (and after only two weeks!) part of me is glad to hear that your goal is causing you some degree of challenge.

After all, that’s what brick walls are there for isn’t it? To see how bad we want it? I think that you posting your progress here, publicly, for everyone to read and sticking with it in spite of results that are not as perfect as promised is a testament to your goal setting and determination.

One book I enjoyed is Keys to Progress by John Mccallum. It’s a book about weight training, getting in shape, etc – but not in a “how to” fashion. It’s very conversational, and is a collection of articles he wrote. I enjoyed it, and it inspired me towards my goals because it wasn’t over the top nor was it completely dry.

I wish you the best for your next week, and look forward to seeing more updates!

Wow, that’s really cool! I’ve heard of “Skinny B**ch” before. I’ll have to go google it and find out more about it. Is it just for woman?

I have a friend who suggested I try a program she’s been on as another 30 day experiment after this is over but I’m curious about this one. Maybe I’ll give that a 30 day trial period too!

Thanks for gracing the page of this blog with your “lifestyle change” experience with that program and especially for telling me that you didn’t notice much of anything until this month when your dress pants were too big. Wow. That’s powerful.

I think I’m going to see the same thing happen to me. Congrats on finally achieving success! Your experience reminds me of what a subscriber said earlier (in another post) about paying attention not to the scale but to how your clothes feel on you. That seems to be the surest way of determining how far along you really are. I’m fascinated with that.

Thanks for your input – it gives me even more encouragement just to keep going because even though the scale isn’t showing much improvement, I DO feel better in my clothes. I was by the poolside earlier today and noticed how my stomach seemed to be a little smaller. And I don’t think I was imagining things. At least I hope not!

Yes, definitely, I am learning so much. It NEVER even occurred to me that I’d end up writing some “life lessons” from this but I did! I love it when the spirit moves me to hit the keyboard when new ideas come up. From there, the words, ideas, thoughts, images just come flowing through. I love it when that happens. Seems to be occurring a lot lately, for which I am very grateful.

And so what’s with this ice cream thing, huh? LOL.

I’ve seen Rice Dream in the stores – what do you know about them? They seem to be, ah, shall I say “pricey” compared to soy (which I know costs more than regular milk).

Keep it up! I think you will learn a lot from this….