by Bill Roushey | Jun 17, 2021 | Couch to 5k, Healthy eating, Uncategorized, Weight watching
Wow, it’s been several months since I last posted an update on my weight loss campaign. I am happy to report I am still at it, though life has been busy for me. I reported back in March that I achieved my first milestone (losing three pounds). Well over a month...
by Bill Roushey | Mar 1, 2021 | Couch to 5k, Healthy eating, Uncategorized, Weight watching
And so it begins! Starting today I’m modifying my eating and exercise regiments. The plan is to lose 22 pounds and average at least 10,000 steps per day as recorded by my Fitbit (70,000 weekly). Included in the 10,000 steps will be at least one 20 minute walk...
by Bill Roushey | Feb 21, 2021 | Healthy eating, Living, Uncategorized
One thing I’ve learned about weight loss over the past several decades, it’s not as easy as it used to be. When I was younger, I was much more active and my metabolism was higher, therefore I burned more calories per day. I could “cheat” on a...
by Bill Roushey | Feb 6, 2021 | Couch to 5k, Healthy eating, Uncategorized, Weight watching
A few years ago I got off the couch to train for a five kilometer fun run. One major obstacle impacting my training turned out to be my weight. I carried an extra 25 pounds with me everywhere I went. The whole process leading up to the 5k event took about nine months....
by Bill Roushey | Jan 24, 2021 | Couch to 5k, Healthy eating, Uncategorized
I read an article recently that championed eating peanut butter with fruit. I love apples and I love peanut butter so it sounded like a great idea. The combo is said to offer a good balance of protein, fat and fiber. A tablespoon of peanut butter with an apple offers...