Exercise – Boo

Well.  I’ve done it once.  Theresa has been running/walking for about six months and has been extremely good about not nagging me and telling me how much I should be exercising too.  Well, over the past couple of weeks, she has very gently started making the move to get me off my a@@.  Somehow her [...]


Traveling on a Diet – Tips and Tricks

Visiting my parents recently has taught me a few things about how to keep the weight off while on the road. If you’re thinking I’m going to suggest lots of salads, skipping meals, or ordering off the kids menu, you’re seriously mistaken. That is not me. I like food, and when everyone is eating steak, [...]


OFM #112: It is Pronounced

Pat and Theresa have officially joined the podcast. Look forward to more episodes with them from now on. We discuss food and the correct pronunciation of said food. Bob and Bobette and family. Christmas debrief with a bit of a focus on Tom’s autistic brother. Plus lots of other stuff. We’re back to our regular [...]


The Downside of Weight Loss or 5 Things that Suck about Losing Weight

So, I’ve lost over 40 pounds at this point and I’ve undergone a lot of changes. People like to ask me if I have more energy or if I feel better. Well, yes and no. Here are some of the less desirable effects of my weight loss: 1) I feel fatter now than when I [...]


Tanel & Tom’s Weight Loss Plan

My weight has crept up about 15 pounds and Tom’s weight has crept up about 35 pounds since our courting days. And for those of you who listen to the podcast, you know that Tom isn’t happy about his weight. We both use the excuse that Tom likes to cook and does it too well. [...]


OurFirstMarriage #94: Group Experience

Tanel’s protégé is getting canned. A few words of thanks. Why our Amazon order is so late. Check out John Dies at the End. It rocks. Exercise equipment lies. Fat people on TV. Our weight loss plan. A purchase that Tom will not make. A bit about Tom’s recipes. Thanks for listening and don’t forget [...]