Bound for glorious health

With the support of my psychiatrist and personal trainer Kea (left) I have embarked on a journey back to a healthy weight, and I invite you to come along and even participate if you like.

The key for me, this time, has been the iPhone application "Lose It," that you can download for free if you choose.

Lose It on your iPhone is like having Weight Watchers in your pocket: there's a daily log of food consumed and exercise accomplished, with a data bank of calorie values for thousands of foods and meals, and a goals page where you can post your weight as you head toward your goal.

I started at 220 pounds around May 15, 2010, and logged 207.5 pounds today, moving steadily and quickly toward my goal of 185 pounds. I'll keep you posted on my daily dining and readings from the scale and possibly the tape measure. Dr. Mehmet Oz, in his book You--On a Diet, has become my secondary consultant, telling me it is not enough to eat less food and lose pounds. Instead, Dr. Oz says, I must eat the right foods, and lose inches, especially around my waist, where the deadly and debilitating belly fat resides.