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So, a while ago, I blogged about trying to lose weight. Since then, I haven’t really written a word about it… which (as a reader) I would interpret as a complete abandonment of said eating plan. On the contrary, however, I have not completely abandoned my new eating lifestyle… which is surprising (even to me). In fact, since I started losing weight on tour, I have dropped from 207 lbs to just under 194.

I lost all this weight with the basic concept of portion control. After calculating how many calories my body can naturally burn using a Calorie Intake Calculator, I started to track the number of calories that I intake during the day. This journaling showed me how excessively I was eating, and showed me where I could easily fix my problem.

I’m not done, though… I still feel like I can keep losing pounds this summer. I’m taking my diet to the next step using the Abs Diet. Written by the editor of Men’s Health and the best-selling book “Eat This, Not That!”, the Abs Diet seems (upon first glance) like a fad diet that promises ridiculous results in little-to-no time. While it does seem ot promise rapid weight loss in six weeks, it’s a sensible eating plan and exercise combo that would only logically contribute to weight loss. I urge you, pick up a copy of the book — even if you don’t start the diet itself, the valuable knowledge you gain about what you are eating is indispensable.

I’ll keep you all posted on my progress throughout the summer… and I’m thinking I’m going to get to a place where I’m comfortable with my weight very soon!