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Jim Longbons is a 55-year-old Willoughby resident who, after multiple health problems, has decided it's time to change his life. Longbons does all the shopping and cooking for his family, so chances are they'll be making some changes, too.

Friday, April 29, 2011

Friday Night 29th April Check-In

Might fall a little short Sat. for the weigh-in. Very interested in what the "official" scale tells me. Hoping for another 15 pound loss this month, but just not sure where I am at. Weather getting better soon....I hope. need to get the garden going. Hope all are doing well. See you in 16 hours....God willing!

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

April 26th writings

Worked 40 hours last week, and felt I needed to be where I wanted to be. Then a 3 day weekend. Rotten weather, and I was "single". (My wife went back to visit family). So I think I will be a little short of my goal to lose 15 pounds a month. Will try before weigh-in, to get close. Should be interesting for me. Hope all of us are doing well, and as I always say..."Let's all tie for 1st"

Saturday, April 23, 2011

23rd of April

Had a bad last few days (diet wise) but i am close to where I need to be to reach my goal. ( I just needed a pizza and a beer!) Need to lose 10-15 pound a month, and I am close to that. will bear down a little harder next week before the weigh-in. Hope all are well....and happy. Weigh-in in a week.

Monday, April 18, 2011

4/18 Check In

I am doing less walking lately, but trying to concentrate more on the diet. Lots going on. Trying to hang tough. Hope all are well......and happy. Weigh in coming in a few!

Thursday, April 14, 2011

4/14 log

Sticking to my diet more this week. In class, and walking time is limited. I am doing ok. Scale moves once in awhile. Slow and steady I suppose. Weather a little better. I am hoping once it warms up into the 70's-80's I can get more walking time in. Gardening-Mowing-Etc. Maybe the metro-parks!  I think my neighborhood is getting tired of seeing me on the street! Hope all are well. Weigh-in in a few weeks.

Monday, April 11, 2011

4/11 entry

Hope all are well. This week, I am in class. Walking time is down, but I kicked up the diet a little. Scale not moving, but I am sticking to the program. Same goal, as always. 300 by the end of this contest.

Friday, April 8, 2011

Bad Week For me-4/8

Walking more and more, but weather still sucks. Where is Spring? Guy almost hit me as I was walking down the sidewalk. Had to jump out of the way as he pulled into a gas station. Then he gives me a dirty look. Words were exchanged. In my younger days, probably would have went to jail! Just walked away. Too old for this. A little kid would of got nailed. Anyway, lot's of stress for me this week. Family/Money issues. Scale isn't moving. I need to pick up the pace I guess. Hope all are well....and happy.

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Sunday 3rd

Lots of comments from today's article. All were positive. Wife out of town till next Sat. so this week will be a tough one. Hate to cook for one. Walked and rode the bike today, but need a jump-start. Wish the weather would break! Hope all are well. Thanks again to The News-Herald for doing this.