Rocket Surgery 4 Dummies-Griff's Musings

Griff1

Griff1

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Howdy folks, welcome to my journal. I'm a single Dad and as some of you know that is a full time job all by itself. This spring I had an epiphany: Lose weight and get in better shape so that I can be around a long time for my two beautiful girls. I was eating whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted it and how ever much I wanted. I'm sure my daily caloric intake was +5000 easy. Add to this a stressful job, no exercise whatsoever, and smoking and you can see I was on the road to an early grave. So I decided that it was time to do something about it! A couple of months later I found this site and I'm glad I did. I have already made a few friends here and it really helps keep me motivated.

I will say that this forum is truely an anomally in the universe. First, women openly talk about how much they weigh! And second, the guys actually know how much they weigh! I like it.:)

We are all here fighting for our lives....we CAN do this...after all, it ain't Rocket Surgery!

More later.

Griff
 
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Hi Griff,

Its great that your deciding to become healthy for you and your daughters:)
I agree this forum is a wonderful anomally!!

Congrats on your weight loss thus far.

~Jenna
 
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Hey Griff,

It's good to see you on the diary pages. :jump: I've been trying to get to California with ya and so now I can read about what else you are up to!! Ha ha

I am so glad to hear you are taking such a healthy and active interest in those two girls of yours. You are right. To be the best dad you can be, you have to be healthy and strong and also, a good role model. As a parent and teacher too, I have to say congrads!

I had an epifany too. And it said to me, "Come on now, let's get it together and DO what we have to/know to do to be healthy and happy" Yeah, it said that!!!!! No kidding! and a bit more too! But wanting to live longer is a pretty good incentive. Glad you made it to the boards. See you later. Karen:)
 
Thanks guys!! We are all in this together.

More later when I have more time.

53.67% of all statistics are made up.
 
:hug2: :hug2: :hug2: Hey you - you finally broke down and got the diary - yes yes yes!!! Your pm was cute and I had to hunt a bit to find this someones diary...heh heh heh...

Well here is your offical welcome aboard:Dim really glad you got a diary:)you are a great man and you deserve as much support and motivation and support back as you give out...

Im glad to have met you in this battle - you bring alot of smiles to my face:DIt isnt the easiest thing to do ya know

I will drop back later on - Oh and I like the diary name...

Maybe it is time for me to change mine agian - ha ha ha - I think I have finally found myself agian !!!

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Here is one of my favorite snacks. I made this one "meal" size.

15 Kashi crackers = 130 cals
2 Laughing Cow cheese = 70 cals
2 oz. lean lunch meat = 50 cals
10 cherries = 50 cals

Total = 300 cals

Yummy.
 
Hello Griff! I think it's so wonderful of you to be here for yourself and your girls!!! :hug2: Taking care of yourself for your daughters is the best gift you could give them, I wish my father would care more about his own well-being. I laughed when I saw your snack plate. I have the same exact paper plates and I eat cherries on 'em every day ;) It's great to have you around :)
 
Good morning fellow weight-loss-warriors!

Jenna - thanks for your support and yes Kashi crackers are awesome.

stuco - thanks, I got a kick out of stuco saying stick with it:)

kbingel - Karen, it's good to see you too, I know you are having a blast at your camp. I'm enjoying our road trip to Lettuce lake, make sure to check out that thread to see where we are heading next.

cinderelly - baby doll, you finally beat me into submission and convinced me to start a diary:), thanks again for all of your support and encouragement!

lukewarm - thanks for your kind words and support, it's great to be here! Cherries....mmmmm....me likes me some cherries.:)

I'm in a little bit of a pissed off mood this morning...f&@#$(g lawyers! And just a word of warning to all: I will occasionally make comments regarding my bitch of an ex-wife although I usually try to limit those comments to more suitable outlets, such as PM's, bridge overpasses, billboards, and men's restrooms.

I hope everyone has a great day!

Cals in < Cals out = :)

Griff
 
Griff said:

cinderelly - baby doll, you finally beat me into submission and convinced me to start a diary:), thanks again for all of your support and encouragement!

I'm in a little bit of a pissed off mood this morning...f&@#$(g lawyers! And just a word of warning to all: I will occasionally make comments regarding my bitch of an ex-wife although I usually try to limit those comments to more suitable outlets, such as PM's, bridge overpasses, billboards, and men's restrooms.
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Im really glad you started one :):):) If ya need to pm me feel free ya know that anytime...

Speaking of ex's it is my little's one bday today and i havent heard boo from my x - this is great - I cant beleive I have finally got him outta my life once and for all!!! Today is a good day my friend and that lawyer of yours - well Id be kicking his ass about now:D:D:D
 
Good news there Cinderelly!

2 mile walk today at lunch. Hopefully lifting some weights later tonight.
 
Hi Griff,

My mother has those snack plates too! There's usually a thick slice of cantaloupe on them instead of cherries.

I'm glad to see you're taking care of yourself for the sake of your family. I really wish my father would slow down and start doing the same for himself.

- Sunny
 
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Hi Griff,

My mother has those snack plates too! There's usually a thick slice of cantaloupe on them instead of cherries.

I'm glad to see you're taking care of yourself for the sake of your family. I really wish my father would slow down and start doing the same for himself.

- Sunny
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Thanks for stoppin by Sunny! Congrats on your weight loss so far!

Maybe your progress will inspire your dad to take better care of himself.

Griff
 
No weights tonight, I took the girls to the YMCA pool instead.

I did have a good eating day.

Not much else to add at the moment.

Useless fact: The only real difference between an oral thermometer and a rectal thermometer is the taste.

Good night fellow travelers.

Griff
 
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