Just the Other Day I Went to Combaloo

So what did I do? I tried the Usana 1-week challenge through
my buddy Bill Oviatt (http://billoviatt.usana.com ).

This involved drinking 3 shakes per day, 2 healthy oat bars, and plenty of fruits and vegetables.

It's worked so well, that I'm continuing the diet until I get down to 185 lbs.

Why is it so important for me to lose weight? I would like to get my blodd pressure down, and take some weight off of my achilles tendon. My right achilles tore when I was playing racquetball a couple years ago and being lighter will take some of the load off of my left achilles.

I'm not losing the weight as quickly because on weekends there are parties. As long as I moderate, I'm in good shape, and then on Sunday I start again. 3 protien shakes, healthy oat bars, and fruits & vegetables.

I am never hungry on this diet. The key for me has been not eating an entire health bar all at once. I take a small bite every 20-30 minutes. That's enough to quell any hunger pangs until the next shake.

Because I'm allergic to milk and peanuts, I drink Soy protein, and eat health bars without peanuts (almonds are ok...I'm not so sure about Walnuts for me...I think I am also slightly allergic.)

Anyway I hope to be 185 lbs by next June 2010 so I will keep you updated from time to time.