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Michael Wagner, of Mayfield Heights, is a 63-year-old contestant in The News-Herald's Lighten Up in 2013.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Lighten up

We arrived in Fort Lauderdale this morning. We're staying at the condo with some friends in Highland Beach near Boca Raton. It's nice to get a break from the routine. It's going to take some work to "stay the course", but I'm optimistic. We just returned from a trip to the food store and bought some healthy items. We'll be able to do most meals at the condo. Happy Passover and Easter to all. See you next week.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Lighten Up

Another week down. I continue to be encouraged with my progress. We did a little celebrating for St. Patrick's Day but I was able to avoid foods that I shouldn't have. We went to a fish fry on Friday night. I had my fish broiled and substituted a salad for french fries. We went to Cabana's again last night and saw a couple of other participants. I had Laura's favorite dish. I believe it's called Chicken Siciliano. Best wishes to all the Lighten Up participants.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

lighten up

Things appear to be going well as I work towards my weight loss goals. Pants are fitting a little better and I don't feel as gross when I bend over to tie my shoes. Not sure if it was mentioned last week that I had my annual physical a couple of weeks ago. My doctor was happy to learn that I was in "Lighten Up". My weight was a few pounds lower than my last doctor appointment in November. Of course, I gained a few more pounds over the holidays. That was a great article that Laura Kessel wrote about Mike Good of Cabana's offering the free weekly dinner to Lighten Up participants. My wife and I were there last night for another great meal. She had Chile Salmon and I had the Hang ten tilapia. They were both very good. We saw a couple fellow participants at Cabana's.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Lighten Up

Had my annual physical last week. My doctor said that she was happy that I'd joined "Lighten Up". She said that for my height & age that I should lose another 10-12 pounds if I wanted to avoid health issues brought on by being overweight. Had my assessment with Cori and Lake County General Health District last week. It went fairly well. Still need to get going on Vitabot. Had another great meal at Cabana's last night. My wife and I both had Chicken Romano.