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"Fat Wednesday"... am not!

I just learned that today is "Fat Wednesday". It is technically the day of the year when people in America consume the most calories. The reason for this is because today is the peak of a 4 week 'lazy' trend. Most new years resolutions fizzled out in March and a majority of people do not start getting in shape for summer just yet. On top of that there is usually left over Easter candy still lurking around that is begging to be consumed. SOOOOO today is classified as "Fat Wednesday".

What are you doing to buck the trend today?! Lets turn "FW" day into a breakout day when we renew our exercise goals and step up our programs.

Tonight, instead of hitting the couch to watch re-runs or to see who gets kicked off Idol, go hit the gym or the pavement. Don't eat dessert, candy, or drink pop today and if you have to eat out for a lunch appointment (like I do) then make a healthy choice.

... Just some food for thought (sorry, couldn't pass up the obvious pun!)

Posted by Jeff Fullmer - Credit/Investment Expert on 04/02/2008 12:35 PM

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17 Comments on "Fat Wednesday"... am not!

Hi Jeff. Great post. I wrote about same yesterday. Good picture too. Very professional.

Ken

04/02/2008 12:38 PM

by Ken Tracy Naperville Illinois Real Estate (KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY)

I am right with you Jeff !! Thanks for the post..

04/02/2008 12:49 PM

by Rick Lobley (Money Tree Financing Group, LLC)

Hey Jeff - You absolutely right! We need to always try and choose healthy and definitely exercise more :)

04/02/2008 01:03 PM

by Maria Mastrolonardo - Naperville Illinois Real Estate (RE/MAX of Naperville)

Ken, thanks.

Rick, its tough but staying in shape will only get more difficult!

Maria, the trick is getting your mind to believe that at 5:30 in the morning!

04/02/2008 01:23 PM

by Jeff Fullmer - Credit/Investment Expert (National Foundation for Credit Excellence)

I am on day one of the Loma Linda diet today Jeff, so I am doing my part to reduce caloric intake today!

04/02/2008 01:33 PM

by Steve Homer (The HBH Group (Keller Williams affiliate))

Steve, I took a look at that diet and read the diet plan before I read anything else. I was relieved to find out it was a one week cleanse used periodically and not a permanant way of eating! (I bet it has fun with your digestive system!)

04/02/2008 05:51 PM

by Jeff Fullmer - Credit/Investment Expert (National Foundation for Credit Excellence)

Hi Jeff,

I was not aware of this, but it makes sense. I like your attitude... now go work out! :)

04/02/2008 05:51 PM

by Suzanne Sands-Somerset, MA Real Estate (Century 21 Associates Realty)

It's amazing, Jeff. I didn't know anything about this holiday and yet I celebrated it! Now where did that Pralines & Cream Ice Cream go?

04/02/2008 08:23 PM

by Jackie - Mortgage Virtual Assistant (Close-More-Loans.com)

I feel like snacking now but I have held off. I ate fairly healthy and ran. I feel great!

04/02/2008 09:16 PM

by Chuck Carstensen (Re/max Associates Plus inc)

Suzanne, right back at ya!

Jackie, I will let you do 2 spoon fulls but thats it!

Chuck, Nothing cleanses me better then a good long run.

04/03/2008 10:04 AM

by Jeff Fullmer - Credit/Investment Expert (National Foundation for Credit Excellence)

Jeff:

I didn't buy Easter candy, thank goodness. I appreciate the reminder. Lisa

04/03/2008 01:49 PM

by Lisa Lambert, Esq. (1031 Exchange Expert) (1031 Exchanges - Asset Preservation, Inc.)

Lisa, the Easter Bunny hit our house - left way too much!

04/03/2008 05:16 PM

by Jeff Fullmer - Credit/Investment Expert (National Foundation for Credit Excellence)

Jeff,

Too, too late! I hit the sodas hard and fast yesterday. It was beginning of the month for us and we get really busy.

04/04/2008 12:22 AM

by Bill Exeter (1031 Exchange Expert) (Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC)

Bill, of all the extra caloric items - soda is such a waste! You will find more energy if you kick the habit and turn to fruits/nuts. For example: studies show that an apple helps wake you up better then a cup of coffee. Glad you are busy though!

04/04/2008 12:42 PM

by Jeff Fullmer - Credit/Investment Expert (National Foundation for Credit Excellence)

*UPDATE*

It must have been this post I made or something because I continued strong with my excersising for another week but then started struggling to get a good work out. I felt blah and it has taken me almost a month to ramp things back up to the same intensity level.... interesting... I guess thats the last time I pay any attention to a "fat holiday"!

05/02/2008 03:50 PM

by Jeff Fullmer - Credit/Investment Expert (National Foundation for Credit Excellence)

Easter Candy?I just finished the Halloween candy...LOL Next up is my Christmas Santa's:)

05/02/2008 06:45 PM

by BLRGUY(Beach & Luxury Realty Inc)

BLR Guy, now you have the summer BBQ's to look out for!

05/05/2008 11:29 AM

by Jeff Fullmer - Credit/Investment Expert (National Foundation for Credit Excellence)