The host looks at the irritating way people try to sell us heavy folk on "alternatives" to the foods and drinks we enjoy, and also offers some drink replacements that don't taste like your favorites, but you may enjoy anyway.

Today, Randy looks at how he went from athletic to overweight to obese, plus how his rollercoaster obsession conspired with his weight to attempt to murder him. 

Week One of Take 2 is underway! Your host is in a lot of pain but it'll all be worth it... eventually. Plus, falling down--in front of people! 

Your host is back with a new episode, a new drive, and a new plan! 

Music as always is from audionautix.com

In Episode 15, we're back with another Ask Me Anything! Ben's question was: What do you tell yourself to stay motivated? So we're talking about talking to yourself! 

Positive self-talk, plus personal update.

Today, we also talked about two articles and a book. Links here:

25 Powerful Weight Loss Affirmations
How Self Talk Makes (or breaks) Your Weight-loss Efforts
The Science of Self Talk (Audiobook)

Got my bloodwork back, and apparently I need to increase my intake of good cholesterol. Oh, and I'm prediabetic. 

Which means even MORE drastic changes in my diet are in my near future (like, today). So THAT's fun. 

Joys of fatness, on today's episode!

Clearly, I don't know everything there is to know about health and fitness, let alone about how to lose weight. But I'm learning a LOT. On today's episode, the Top 5 lessons I've learned so far, PLUS a bonus lesson! 

Also in this episode: Progress!

You know how on those diet and exercise commercials there's always a recommendation that you check with you doctor before taking on any new weight-loss regimen? 

DO THAT.

If you are of the... rotund... persuasion, there's a chance you've run into a member of the small group of people dedicated to making you feel bad by stating the obvious. Those people are called "jerks."

On today's episode, John Wayne, self-deprecation, and learning to ignore the haters. 

Gyms are starting to open back up... but you may have to mask up before working out! How'd it go for me the first time? Plus, cookies, cheesecakes, and other fattening things I'll never give up.