A Visual Record of Loss / Tasting Winner / Contact Me

Here is what my weight loss looks like! I'm holding two bags of rice that represent the weight I used to carry around my middle. It is heavy. BTW, did you notice the shirt I'm wearing??? Yep! I fit into the Hawaiian shirt again. You know even the jeans are looking a little baggy.

A BIG thank you at all of the people who came out to the SupperThymeUSA tasting party we had this past Tuesday. It was wonderful to meet everyone and introduce you to the amazing staff at ST. Congrats to the Winner of a week of Fast Track Meals: Cindy from Bel Air, MD.

I Want to Hear From You!

Almost everyday I recieve emails or comment on the blog with questions or leaving messages of support and I wnat to thank you for taking a moment to write. I would love to hear about how you are getting healthy, exercising, losing weight or just to say "Hi!" Please leave a comment on the blog or email me at: malley@wrbs.com. And I know everyone isn't comfortable with leaving a comment on a blog or sending an email so if you look at the top right of the blog page you will see a big blue button that allows you to send me a voice mail. Click on the button, put in the phone number where you are and it will call you and you will hear a short message from me asking you to leave a message! How Cool is that? It is all FREE! So, what are you waiting for....call me!

Live Well, Live healthy!

Mike

Friday Weigh-In 3/21/08

Ok, I sneaked a peek at the scale on Tuesday and had dropped 2 pounds. So, stepping on the scale this morning I was looking forward to the number...

Current Weight: 340
Last Week's Weight: 344
Loss for the Week: 4

Starting Weight: 383 Total Loss: 43

Now that's what I'm talking about! HA!

More than half-way to my goal! So many people have asked me what happens when I reach my goal of losing 80 pounds. That's easy....

I Keep Going!

This first number was just something that Jimmy Page and I discussed when I started this quest. He looked at me and said, "How would it feel to be 300 pounds?" I told him that it had been 15 or 17 years since I was there and so I have forgotten how it felt. That is how 80pounds became the first goal. Once there....well, we'll see.

I want to wish you a Blessed Easter. I would not be here if it was not for the miracle of the Resurrection of Jesus. I can't begin to tell you how I have felt the power of God helping me to keep on track and strengthening my will power when I was feeling weak. If you aren't sure what I'm talking about?? Click Here for More About New Life

Live Well, Live Healthy!

Mike

Sneeking A Peek & The Tasting

Ok - I couldn't help it...

I had to jump on the scale and see how I was doing half-way through the week. I've lost TWO POUNDS! Whew! I really needed to make sure I was on track. When you have a week where you haven't dropped any weight it does make you pay more attention to what you are eating and how you are exercising.

Well, today is the SupperThymeUSA tasting. Even if you haven't made a reservation I hope you will join us! We have made extra space of folks to just walk-in and enjoy. So....

Come and stop by at 11:30am, 12:30pm, 5:00pm or 6:00pm. I would love to meet you and you can try all the great food I have been enjoying on the Fast Track program. Also, you can register to win a free week of the Fast Track meals or a 10-pack of their Extreme Fitness meals. Need directions or more info: Click Here!

Live Well, Live Healthy!

Mike

Friday Weigh-In 3/14/08

Time for the moment of truth...

Current Weight: 344
Last Week's Weight: 344
Loss for the Week: 0

Starting Weight: 383 Total Loss: 39

Huh? I felt like I lost weight. :-)

Look, here's the thing - you can too caught up in the numbers. I was a bit disappointed when I hit the scale. But even though I am committed to losing 80 pounds (and more!), my journey is about getting healthy and living a better life. That has to be the focus. I know that I ate foods that are helping my body and not hurting it. And it is delicious! Lean grilled meats and fish (even shrimp), fresh vegetables and fruits, even peanut butter. All good and all good for you. I'm have come to realize that The Lord made amazing treats for us to enjoy. And as usual we take the natural, make it un-natural and then wonder why it screws us up!

So, I'm feeling ok. Sure a few pounds down would have been nice but....we move forward.

I should also mention that "Fitness Guru" Jimmy Page told me that your body tends to normalize the new way you eat and exercise. That means you need to change up the exercises you do to give you "muscle confusion." Make sure you check out Jimmy's website over on the right side of the page to see more about how to live a "Fit Life."

BTW, you still have time to make your reservation for our SupperThymeUSA "Tasting Experience" this coming Tuesday. It is Free! I would love to meet you and let you try some of the wonderful food I'm eating everyday. See the post below for all the info.

I have decided to end my posts with a new sign off that speaks more to how I feel these days.

Live Well, Live Healthy!

Mike

Free Fast Track Meal Tasting

Now is your chance! Free Food!!

WRBS and SupperThymeUSA want you to join us for a "Tasting Experience" of the Fast Track and Extreme Fitness meals. This is your opportunity to enjoy the same food I have been eating for the last three weeks and discover that you CAN lose weight while eating delicious, nutritious food.

We will have two sessions and each session will have two tasting times. It is Free! However, seating is limited so you need to reserve your space and time. Contact us below.

You will also have the opportunity to register to win some great prizes including: A full-week of the Fast Track program meals or an Extreme Fitness meal package.

WRBS & SupperThymeUSA's "Tasting Experience"
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
11:30am - 1:30pm & 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Cockeysville location: 9972 York Road (in the plaza with Curves and Kids Swim)

You can reserve you free tickets for one of the following times:
11:30am / 12:30pm / 5:00pm / 6:00pm

Email: ebranham@wrbs.com OR Call Erin: 410-247-4100 x520

I will be there for all the tastings and would love to meet you. Make your reservations now!

I want to send out a big "Thank You" to Lisa and the staff at ST for opening up their store to us for this wonderful event.

Talk to you soon,

Mike

Podcast: Marty & Amy from "The Biggest Loser"

I can't tell you what a thrill it was to talk to Marty Wolff and Amy Hildreth who were featured on NBC's reality show "The Biggest Loser." I will tell you that I used to watch this show and be inspired by the participant's stories...all while eating a bag of cookies! I still watch the show...now I just do it with apples. M&A have continued to use their time on the show to help others get healthy. Listen to our interview here:

Click here for the Marty & Amy Podcast

If you would like to check out Marty & Amy's company RealityWellness: Click Here

Talk to you soon,

Mike

Friday Weigh-In 3/7/08

Sorry about the delay in posting! I have been without Internet since Friday!! :-(

Anyway, Here it is.....

Current Weight: 344
Last Week's Weight: 347
Loss for the Week: 3

Starting Weight: 383 Total Loss: 39

I have to tell you that I'm happy to see this loss as it has been a stressful week. Many of you know that part of my job involves handling all the concert events here at WRBS. So, concert days are long and busy - plus the fact that we had a live remote broadcast the next morning made for 48 hours of little sleep and lots of snacks and mounds of wonderful food from Open Door Cafe catering just steps away. I made sure that I ate my Fast Track breakfast before I left the house to get me off on the right foot. Then I worked hard to make the right choices for lunch and dinner. One of the blessings of a concert day is that I tend to walk around more and climb many more steps. So, having one of ODC's amazing dessert bars doesn't cost as much! Yum.

In a little while I will be posting some great info: a podcast of our interview with Marty and Amy from NBC's "The Biggest Loser" ; The date and time of our first WRBS SupperThyme Fast Track Tasting - your chance to taste the de-lish food I am enjoying everyday. Be looking for it!

Less stress means more posts this week - promise!

Talk to you soon.

Mike