tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488126664415887850.post5418302528899035397..comments2009-08-14T17:16:49.862-04:00Kristian Serranohttps://profiles.google.com/118153417237614725639noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488126664415887850.post-75870561815651224802009-08-14T17:16:49.862-04:002009-08-14T17:16:49.862-04:00Spot on, GeekBob. I always recall this one particular summer when I dropped 20lbs. in 2 months with a routine workout schedule and a very controlled diet. It felt great shedding that weight, but I was young, single, and had tons of free time. I also taught classes at a community college that had its own gym. I was able to schedule workouts (and a nap afterward) around classes. It was a lifestyle that was finely tuned.<br /><br />Now I have a desk job 8 hours every weekday, a wife and 1-year-old daughter, and very little free time. This series of articles is mostly inspired by these circumstances.<br /><br />My wife is actually really good about healthy foods and squeezing in time for exercise, but the latter requires me watching our daughter or her doing it while our daughter sleeps. I&#39;m difficult to motivate when it comes to exercise these days, but once I&#39;m motivated, it&#39;s on! It&#39;s kind of like an all or nothing scenario for me.<br /><br />Speaking of my wife, I&#39;ll be posting a few of her healthier snack ideas. They&#39;re usually pretty good. :)Kristianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02005229076590602851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1488126664415887850.post-75343174339917574522009-08-13T11:05:10.379-04:002009-08-13T11:05:10.379-04:00Amen. I can&#39;t wait to read more about this topic. Only recently has this become a concern for me (Well, it should have been a concern sooner, but certain events opened my eyes). The only problem I have is keeping with actually making changes. The desire is there but the flesh is week and pudgy.<br /><br />Though, if I may, to share something with those first reading this, a little healthier recipe I found from, I believe, John Kovalic.<br /><br />Gamer Dip<br />8oz Fat Free Cream Cheese<br />8oz Low Fat French Onion Dip<br />1 tablespoon Salt Free Garlic and Herb seasoning (Though originally it called for 3, but that was strong enough to kill vampires with so season at your discresion)<br />Chopped Green Onion<br /><br />Pretty Easy to make. Mix the dip, cream cheese, and seasoning, top with onion, eat.GeekBobhttp://diceandmen.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com