LOL. I know it looks like I don’t need to lose weight but I still want to bring it down to my “natural” weight, which I think is somewhere between 145 and 155. I know this because I tried last year and lost 20 lbs, arriving around 155 on the scale, the lowest I’ve weighed since graduating from college in the early 80′s.

The main thrust behind this experiment was to give this a try more out of curiosity and determination. I wanted to evaluate how I felt overall and guage my energy level throughout the day. And then if I thought the project was a success, I’d continue eating in some variation of the “Tim Ferris Diet.”

I am DEFINITELY embarking on the Raw Food/Living Food experiment – in fact, I’m a little behind in posting articles this week. I owe you guys an update on the final week of the “Tim Ferris Diet” and then I need to write a post on my raw food experiment, which I already started two days ago (to even BETTER results than the Tim Ferris Diet, believe it or not). What til you see what I’ve got to say about that. Whooo.

Anyway, thanks for your support Jennifer. It’s always good to have people like you here. Come back and hang out with us. We’ve got a neat little community here.

Ah, how interesting you would perceive me as “thin to begin with.” Well, thanks my friend, but that’s not how I perceived myself. LOL. And I know how Hollywood has a bunch of toothpick-thin stars who think they’re “fat.”

Well, fortunately, I’m not “toothpick thin” but I do know I have some work to do for myself. And I’m actually happy to tell you that even though I’ve lost a meager 6.6 pounds so far, when I’m sitting out on the porch, I can see my belt! When I’m working out, I feel “thin.” On top of that, my pants are starting to feel a little loose, which is a great feeling.

Having said all that, I do feel I need more weight to lose. Just my thing – you know.

And one last thing – thanks to a video someone told me about, I saw Tim Ferris making breakfast the easy way, with minimal cleanup involved! That has made all the difference – no more pot scrubbing! LOL.

Again, thanks for your continuing support “Buzzoodle” Ron!

And I have met you in person – you were too thin to begin with!

That’s true but I still wanted to lose 20 lbs. in 30 days! LOL. Good point about what happens when you lose too much weight too quickly and how habits/attitudes don’t have time to penetrate your inner way of thinking – good point – good point. I agree.

They say it takes 30 days to break or change a habit but I think what they probably mean is that it takes 30 days to begin to break/change habits and maybe another 30 to 45 days to really make the change. Does that make sense?

I wonder……

Thanks Bob – undertaking a 30 day commitment turned out to be an interesting way of learning more about the power of the mind (as well as the ego) when trying to make some basic everyday changes like eating and exercising.

30 minutes is a good number to work with as far as exercising. I’ve gone to the gym over the years and have worked my way up to an hour, sometimes longer. What I find to be a great fat burner is cardovascular workouts – running, biking, swimming, walking,etc. Most people don’t like it, myself included, but it works.

Yes, please do keep all of us posted on your progress. In fact, whatever decision you make, hold yourself accountable using us as your community to back you up. Deal? Good!

Go for it!

Congratulations on what you have lost.

Wow, I was just thinking of you when I was writing this piece! In fact, I was at your site earlier today, looking for ideas, books to read, etc. I went from there to a link you had to Anthony Anderson’s site where he mentioned he read a book and decided to give it a 2 week try. From that point, he saw astonishing results – that really spoke to me.

So my next goal is go raw for 30 days when this “Tim Ferris Diet” is completed at the end of the week. It’s so awesome to hear from you cuz I know I’ll definitely need some pointers, ideas and maybe the name of a book I could follow with easy meals to plan and so forth. Got any recommendations?

I’m determined to get even better in every way – physically mentally and spiritually. I’ve been following your blog for a while now and am starting to pay more attention. I’m honored you came by!

If you need any support, you got us.