Comments on: I’m opening a can of whoop-ass

By: Okay, I kind of don’t quit in a way after all, while still essentially remaining quitted on the thing I quit last time : Johnny B. Truant

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:01:19 +0000

[...] August, I set a goal to lose 22 pounds. I didn’t really need to lose that weight (I would have had the abs of a sexy, sexy (sexy!) [...]

By: I quit. : Johnny B. Truant

I quit. : Johnny B. Truant — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:19:08 +0000

[...] anyway, a while back, I made a pledge to lose 22 pounds. I started out at 212, which is a tad heavy for me. I stepped up my workouts, reined in my diet, [...]

By: Johnny B. Truant

Johnny B. Truant — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:09:50 +0000

Megan, glad it/I could help!

And Frank, you should just stuff a sock in your mouth all day. Ever manage to smoke successfully through a sock? No? Well, there you go.

I’m happy to report that my ass-kicking is going well. Haven’t taken a full day off yet, hungry all the motherfucking time. Health is so grand.

By: Frank

Frank — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:30:05 +0000

I know what you mean I feel that way each time I quit smoking, unfortunately it only last about 3 days before I cave into the habit. Although the feeling of being completely in control of myself is a fantastic feeling and for the time I feel much stronger all around…Sometimes I use the control factor to quit by, it helps out and gives me inner strength, just not enough I guess its just an endless game

By: Megan M.

Megan M. — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:51:10 +0000

I really love this post. It was just what I needed to read when I found it. Thanks, man. :}

By: Johnny B. Truant

Johnny B. Truant — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:20:21 +0000

Good, now give a specific goal.

Oh, I should mention that my true goal is actually the far more nebulous “look better” since I could really give a shit what the number on the scale is. I may actually not be able to go as low as 190 without killing myself, to which I’m averse. I made it 20 lbs because it’s specific and measurable.

By: Norcross

Norcross — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:08:08 +0000

Well, considering I am losing weight without trying (to the chagrin of those around me), losing x lbs isn’t an issue of mine. However, considering I am leaving my comfortable office job (and salary) at the end of the year to go back to school full time (thus depending on my freelance income), I need to control my spending. And get rid of the looming credit card bill that I’ve paid off twice in 2 years, only to fill back up again.

By: Johnny B. Truant

Johnny B. Truant — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:52:53 +0000

I think I’ve misrepresented myself and I now think you all believe I’m mincing about and checking my ass in mirrors and whining about how I’m bloated. Thanks for the tips, but I should explain:

It’s not about the fat. It’s about regaining a feeling of control.

I actually got a Facebook message from a friend (a good guy who is a bit preoccupied with “protecting” people) who is worried that I’m going to go off on some sort of crash diet even though he should know me better than that. I’m like, c’mon, Andy… I don’t fad diet. I just train harder and stop eating crappy foods as often.

I actually do think most of you would give me a ton of shit for complaining about it if you saw what I’m bitching about. I’d post a picture but there’s no way I could do it with any integrity.

I will toss my ideas in the pot, though, for anyone who might like to pick them up. What has always worked for me is the Zone diet (GREAT for diabetics either way) plus more metabolic training like you’ll find on Crossfit.com. Follow The Zone and do Crossfit hard and you’ll get in shape, I swear!

Thanks for your thoughts as always, folks!

By: Terry Heath

Terry Heath — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 04:04:31 +0000

Well, I lost a bunch of weight with “no white at night” . . . which meant no sugars and carbs after 4pm, so don’t get any ideas.

By: Sonia Simone

Sonia Simone — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 03:19:12 +0000

I know this is the lamest thing to do in the history of lame things, however: Instinct Diet. 20 pounds by October 15 won’t be hard. Naturally, feel free to do the excruciating workout thing as well, as I know that’s one of the weird joys of being a guy that I will never understand. But seriously. Instinct Diet. Not remotely hard. Works like crazy. Based on research, not marketing copy.

OK, I am now going to take a bath to purge my embarrassment over promoting a diet book. Believe me, it’s even weirder for me to write than it was for you to read.