Monthly Archives: January 2012

Red Eye Flight Tips – How to Survive!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Art Dodd

It’s been an awful long time since I took a red eye flight anywhere.  But on the 21st I started out on a 23 hour plus travel day.  And I felt GREAT at the end of it. Here I humbly … Continue reading →

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Laughter is the BEST medicine!

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Art Dodd

2012 – Day 15 Last night was epic… a handful of my Max pals went to the Giggle Dam last night as a final celebration for our successful Max Vancouver 2012 Kickoff Party.   Truly, laughter is the best medicine! We … Continue reading →

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The Truth in Labeling – Read Before You Buy!

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Art Dodd

This McDonalds warning, saying “Chemicals known to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm may be present in foods or beverages sold or served here.”,  is apparently posted at the bottom of the nutritional information documentation in California … Continue reading →

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How on Earth Will I Make it Through This Weekend?

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Art Dodd

I have at least four occasions this weekend where I will be meeting with people over a big celebratory meals.  We just got through the holiday season, where everyone is inundated with opportunities to fall off of their stated plans … Continue reading →

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Looking for weight loss tips? Why not go for a Walk?

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Art Dodd

Not much to report today.  I have a busy, busy day ahead!  But today I will go seven for seven!  Today will be the seventh day in a row that I will go for a walk.  I cannot even remember … Continue reading →

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The Scary Times Success Manual – Let’s Talk About Shift

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Art Dodd

This morning I met with some wonderful people and and as we chatted, the topic came around to “shift”.  Shift in attitude, shift in perspective, shift in thinking… shift.  We agreed that most people we have run into, feel like … Continue reading →

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Fat Perspective – The Industry of XL

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Art Dodd

  I have walked my half hour for the last five days in a row.  Yay… victory! It’s been day by day and what’s keeping me focused on doing it is the text I have to send to my accountability … Continue reading →

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Feel Like the Star in an Episode of Hoarders?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Art Dodd

  Are you just one newspaper away from starring on the show Hoarders? I HAD to post this.  Just because of the term ClutterFat  I also thought it was a pretty good tool to share with those of you challenged with … Continue reading →

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23 1/2 Hours – A Motivational Video

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Art Dodd

After one of my facebook posts the other day, a friend posted a YouTube Video in response.  He too is one of my cheerleaders (also encouraging me to join Toastmasters – which I did – but that’s for another post). … Continue reading →

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Thanks to my Cheerleaders

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Art Dodd

Setting Goals is one thing… an important thing.  But it’s likely you won’t reach your goals all alone.  You need support.  Well at least I do.  I call them my cheerleaders or accountability partners.  The wonderful people in my life … Continue reading →

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