The aroma in the Plymouth was Thanksgiving. My siblings and I were bundled up like Randy in The Christmas Story, jostling each other in the back seat. The smells of Thanksgiving dinner drifted from the…
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The journey toward self-discovery continues
Early this morning, I boarded Amtrak’s Capitol Limited with my bike and paneers headed to Washington D.C. I am embarking on a weeklong journey across the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Trail and the Great Allegheny…
Thank you with a purpose
A big thank you goes out to my friends for supporting me on the 3-2-1 Ride. This bike ride, organized by the Woiner Foundation of Pittsburgh, fights melanoma and pancreatic cancer through fundraising for research….
Amazing success, look at the company you keep
Many factors shape the success of maintaining a healthy weight. Diet and exercise top the list of things you should do to lose weight. It’s no coincidence that in a few weeks losing weight and…
Temptations, Tis the season!
Temptation. When I hear that word, I think of an evangelist preaching at a big tent revival on the perils of falling prey to the temptations of sex, liquor and sinful living. The reality is…
An Interview with Chuck Gough, Bariatric Endurance Athelete and Friend
I have observed quite amazing transformations in people after their weight loss surgery. Some of the most intriguing stories are of patients who left their sedentary lives behind on the operating table and are now embracing…
Real Life Weight Loss Surgery Transformers
You probably remember the Hasbro Transformer toys from the 80s. If you don’t, they were robots from an alien world who were able to transform into cars, animals and other cool things. It was quite…
such a restful vacation week
My vacation week comes to an end tonight. Brett and I had a wonderful sunny and hot week in New England. We spent the week with our pal Rich at his beach house in Old…