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A Little Encouragement

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Everyone needs encouragement: a pat on the back is good for the backbone. Author unknown

I did the meat only diet for two weeks. The first week I lost several pounds but after that (week two) the weight was coming back. My wife was encouraging but the diet just wasn't working so I went back to the tried-and-true starvation diet.

Obviously NOT me but very similar body type. I currently look like the one on the left... but of course much better looking. 😂

Dieting is a trying time when you stop eating food and start eating calories. Author unknown

Real Estate tie in.

Obviously your house is not getting fat BUT maybe it could use an energy diet. How do you go about doing that?

Speaking from experience, I've made the following upgrades to my home.

Energy efficient windows ✔️

Foundation insulation ✔️

Mucho lotta insulation in attic ✔️

Maximum insulation in the walls ✔️

Total switch over to LED lighting ✔️

For more tips on energy savings and going green I highly recommend checking out the blog of Jan Green - Scottsdale, AZ , she is the Active Rain guru of going green.

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Do you enjoy the cartoons written by my son (Timmothy N. Timm) which I use as a springboard to write my daily posts? His strip, Titus & Philemon, has run in two newspapers for years as well as being printed in my blog every day. Titus & Philemon (pronounced Phi - Lee -Man) are guinea pigs. Their owner is Joe. Timmothy has never repeated a joke/comic strip in the 12 years he has been writing it. He has never copied another strip, such as Peanuts or Garfield. You can follow Timmothy on FB as Titus & Philemon and you can also check him out on Instagram as Instagram.com/titus and philemon/ .For Timmothy's website type timmtimmothy.com into your browser. I tried to put it in a link here but it refuses to work. Do NOT put anything in front of timmtimmothy.com or it will not work. 

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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I would have suggested Jan also for green tips!

As for diets, blech. When I have to lose pounds, I usually pick something and focus on removing or reducing that from my diet. And increase exercise. I don't want to do anything crazy. I have friends who are eating once a day. Yuck.

Apr 09, 2026 04:48 AM
Kat Palmiotti

Once a day Bob "RealMan" Timm !

Apr 09, 2026 06:27 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

WOW! A once a week diet sounds hard even to me Kat Palmiotti . How many weeks in a row can they do that?

Apr 09, 2026 05:45 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I could live with that Kat Palmiotti 😊.

Apr 09, 2026 07:14 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Another excellent analogy, Bob. I've found that when I want to shed a bit of weight, a high protein diet works for me... and once the weight is gone, focusing on protein versus carbs and starches keeps the weight off. Not easy to do as I could live on pasta and cake.

Apr 09, 2026 05:05 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I'm right there with you Nina Hollander, Broker on the pasta and cake... and chocolate of course. 🍦

Apr 09, 2026 05:43 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Bob. It is so easy to gain being and so hard to lose it. Diets are only a temporary fix for me and then it all comes back. I am at the point where the guy on the left looks good! Enjoy your day.

Apr 09, 2026 05:27 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I've got the same story Wayne Martin and yes, I could do worse than look like the guy on the left. 😉

Apr 09, 2026 05:47 AM
Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

Thanks for sharing Bob!!! Great insights!!!

Everyone needs encouragement: a pat on the back is good for the backbone. Author unknown

Apr 09, 2026 05:43 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thanks Sham Reddy CRS it's good to see your comment. I appreciate your input on the AR Zoom calls too.

Apr 09, 2026 05:49 AM
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

Fun analogy—and a great reminder that homes benefit from “dieting” too.

Energy upgrades like windows, insulation, and envelope sealing don’t just reduce costs—they make a home more comfortable and more attractive to buyers.

Smart improvements that pay off both in daily living and long-term value.

Apr 09, 2026 06:01 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thank you Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518 . You make a good point about making those improvements makes the home more comfortable while you live in it.

Apr 09, 2026 07:13 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

The last time I ate meat was in 2007. 

If I decided to eat meat, here is what I would do...

1. fly to NYC and have a pastrami sandwich at KATZ deli

2. go to an Italian restaurant and have a big piece of lasagna

3. visit my family in Texas and get a BBQ brisket sandwich with some ribs on the side.

Apr 09, 2026 07:40 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

That's a great to do list Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty 😉. We had lasagna for Easter. It's become a tradition with us.

Apr 09, 2026 07:47 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I check my weight every morning and am at the lowest weight of my adult life.

We just replaced the windows in our home office to save some energy.

Apr 09, 2026 11:40 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

That is very encouraging to me Roy Kelley knowing that with a proper diet and exercise I too should be able to maintain my weight.

Apr 09, 2026 12:39 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Bob "RealMan" Timm an excellent example for we need a little encouragement to lose or gain weight.

Apr 09, 2026 02:23 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Spring is usually good encouragement for me John Pusa as I know there is going to be a time I want to take my shirt off. I don't want to be "the beached whale".

Apr 09, 2026 05:47 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Bob- diets don't work. Think of what you want to do as a lifestyle change. I've learned that bread is what puts the pounds on me. Everyone's different. I eat one main meal a day. During the day, I have fruit, cheese and nuts.   Nothing is etched in stone, though. Yesterday I had lunch!  Good luck.

Apr 09, 2026 04:40 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I know that bread is a tough one for me because I love it so much Kathy Streib .

Apr 09, 2026 05:48 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
Retired Broker/Owner - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Thanks for the smile today Bob!  After 3 hip surgeries last year and pneumonia for 3 freaking months I am so ready got get going again!  And that is exactly what I'm working on!  Carry on I say!!  

Apr 09, 2026 06:53 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I've been praying for you Anna "Banana" Kruchten as I know what it's like to be sidelined for an extended period of time. I will join you in that battle cry!!! Carry On! 😊

Apr 09, 2026 07:01 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Bob,

A great analogy in your post! Homes do benefit from dieting too!

Apr 09, 2026 08:38 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Thank you Dorie Dillard Austin TX . Homeowners benefit from putting their home on an energy diet. 😊

Apr 10, 2026 07:47 AM
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