Are You Happy?

My son, Max, is bipolar. Even with proper medication, he has days when he is very “up” and days when he is very “down.” (The medication keeps the highs from being too high and the lows from being so low.) But, like most bipolar individuals, he...

Goal Setting – What Are You Waiting For?

It's December 31, 2007. The last day of the year and the eve of the new year. Time for some serious goal setting. My wife reminded me yesterday that I haven't always liked goals. Maybe some of you are the same. I didn't like goals because I felt they constrained me....

Setting Wealth (and Weight) Goals

I continue to get many comments about my weight tracking and goals. I mentioned a few of them previously, but here are a few more. My next triathlon is set for May 3rd in Rocky Point, Mexico. That is the date for my weight loss goal (down to 165 lbs) and my waist goal...

Why Reporting = More $$$

I mentioned on Monday that one of the secrets to weight loss is stepping on the scale each morning. The information you receive from the scale is critical to monitoring your weight loss progress. Similarly, getting the proper data about your financial situation is...

Benefits of Accountability – Week 1

So it's been a week since I started my diet. Thanks for all of your positive comments to me and encouragement so far. I am happy to report that after one week, I am down almost 2 pounds. That means I have accomplished 15% of my goal in just the first week. And I owe...