Posted by Kathleen Fasanella on Jul 26, 2006 at 1:58 pm / Personal / Trackback
I used to be overweight -morbidly obese- which could explain my fascination with body sizes. It was a long time ago (25 years ago) but I’ve kept the weight off. If you’re interested in hearing about it, I did a pod cast interview for Chris Brogan. Due to a technical glitch, the sound quality isn’t stellar but you could always ask for clarification in comments if you don’t understand a part of it. The interview starts about 11 minutes into the pod cast. If you want the short version of how I lost the weight, here is a clue:
I bike nearly everywhere, I rarely drive at all anymore. Between my commitment to ecological sustainability or maintaining my health, biking is a total solution. I ride the bike daily to work, then to the post office and then home again. With all the bike accessories, I look to be a total dork. That’s no big deal, I’ve always been a dork. The only thing I’ve ever missed about the car was listening to NPR, so I clipped a radio to the basket and was good to go.
NPR! That’s the biggest loss I feel since leaving the states. Maybe if I clip a radio to my suitcase then…
It’s just not the same to listen to the broadcasts through the web on hollow computer speakers.
I started riding a bike this summer and lost 2-3 kilos, which isn’t that much but considering I haven’t gained or lost anything in forever, I’m hoping it’s a new permanent adjustment!
Congrats on your commitment to ecological sustainanability! That makes me so happy to hear!
Josh
July 26th, 2006
7:25 PM
Just finished listening to the podcast. Not too keen on the guy interviewing you, doesn’t seem too good at it. But it was fascinating to hear your story.
way to go on the weight loss and the commitment to the environment. i ride my bike a lot too — only with a trailer attached with 2 kids in it. talk about a workout!
Jane
July 27th, 2006
11:18 AM
OK, I am going to change the subject…I have learned from reading your blog that You are a very interesting person in many different ways and I am very impressed with your knowledge, intelligence, sense of humor, etc. Now, I learned you have had the self discipline to lose skads of weight (I am struggling to lose 20lbs!) Nevertheless, inspite of all that, I am REALLY amazed at your time management skills. How in the world are you able to do all that it takes to run this website,(including whipping up tutorial samples two and three times) and work a regular 40 hour a week job and ride the bike daily to work? Whatever it is I need some of it!
veering waaaay off subject, I actually just got a car for the first time. except that it’s not my PERSONAL car, it’s Flexcar–for a tiny yearly subscription fee and a reasonably hourly rate (includes gas), we can use one of 6 cars parked within walking distance whenever we need it.
I’m actually totally psyched to be involved in this. I’m hoping it’ll really take off, and people will ditch their personal cars. Maybe more people will realize how easy, fun and beneficial (not to mantion affordable)it is to get around by foot or bicycle, and save their car time for when they really need it!
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July 26th, 2006
2:57 PM
NPR! That’s the biggest loss I feel since leaving the states. Maybe if I clip a radio to my suitcase then…
It’s just not the same to listen to the broadcasts through the web on hollow computer speakers.
I started riding a bike this summer and lost 2-3 kilos, which isn’t that much but considering I haven’t gained or lost anything in forever, I’m hoping it’s a new permanent adjustment!
I (Heart) Sustainability!!!
July 26th, 2006
6:08 PM
Congrats on your commitment to ecological sustainanability! That makes me so happy to hear!
July 26th, 2006
7:25 PM
Just finished listening to the podcast. Not too keen on the guy interviewing you, doesn’t seem too good at it. But it was fascinating to hear your story.
July 27th, 2006
6:21 AM
way to go on the weight loss and the commitment to the environment. i ride my bike a lot too — only with a trailer attached with 2 kids in it.
talk about a workout!
July 27th, 2006
11:18 AM
OK, I am going to change the subject…I have learned from reading your blog that You are a very interesting person in many different ways and I am very impressed with your knowledge, intelligence, sense of humor, etc. Now, I learned you have had the self discipline to lose skads of weight (I am struggling to lose 20lbs!) Nevertheless, inspite of all that, I am REALLY amazed at your time management skills. How in the world are you able to do all that it takes to run this website,(including whipping up tutorial samples two and three times) and work a regular 40 hour a week job and ride the bike daily to work? Whatever it is I need some of it!
July 28th, 2006
10:00 AM
veering waaaay off subject, I actually just got a car for the first time. except that it’s not my PERSONAL car, it’s Flexcar–for a tiny yearly subscription fee and a reasonably hourly rate (includes gas), we can use one of 6 cars parked within walking distance whenever we need it.
I’m actually totally psyched to be involved in this. I’m hoping it’ll really take off, and people will ditch their personal cars. Maybe more people will realize how easy, fun and beneficial (not to mantion affordable)it is to get around by foot or bicycle, and save their car time for when they really need it!
December 27th, 2006
3:37 PM
What you describe is quite an accomplishment. You should be proud of it everyday.