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Writing is progressing nicely. Hope to have the 3rd edition of Obesity Undone available around the middle of February, if not sooner.

February 1, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Please Purchase The Comfort Of Despair…….. Thank you

Comfort – To give strength and hope to. Despair – The complete loss of or absence of hope. Two words. Opposite meanings. Come together to define a…… Read more “Please Purchase The Comfort Of Despair…….. Thank you”

January 31, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Hemingway Gets The Ken Burns Treatment

I came across this on line. From KenBurns.com .  I am excited to see how Hemingway and his life are viewed through the lens of master documentarian…… Read more “Hemingway Gets The Ken Burns Treatment”

January 31, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

A journey from 375 pounds to 196

https://youtu.be/A2m2aqynXGc

January 30, 2021January 30, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Weekly Progress Update {Video}

https://youtu.be/P1O2OgqySt0

January 30, 2021January 30, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Weekly Progress Update {Written}

On a positive note, with today’s “official” weigh-in, the scale reading is 196.1lbs. My starting weight, back on February 26, 2020 was 375lbs, giving a total loss…… Read more “Weekly Progress Update {Written}”

January 30, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Today’s Run

While not setting any land speed records, I am happy with today’s 5 mile run time of 1 hour:19 minutes:12 seconds. Not too bad for an old…… Read more “Today’s Run”

January 28, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Embrace The Wild – An Angel Becomes A Devil By Scono Sciuto

New novella in the “Embrace The Wild” series ©2015 First chapter, first draft It is a Friday, he has invited me to his office across the river.…… Read more “Embrace The Wild – An Angel Becomes A Devil By Scono Sciuto”

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

A Five Mile Run

Today’s five-mile run was dominated by a vivid visage of stepping upon a white sand beach, along a vast blue ocean, lined by swaying green palms as…… Read more “A Five Mile Run”

January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Writing Is MY Art

I have had people express condemnation and condescension and consternation at the dark themes of my writings about damaged people, myself included. And how I, and my…… Read more “Writing Is MY Art”

January 25, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Read “She Is The New Savior”

Jupiter Grant 5.0 out of 5 stars A clever inversion of a well-known story Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2019 Verified Purchase Kelly Dress’ world…… Read more “Read “She Is The New Savior””

January 24, 2021January 24, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Follow Me On My Low Carb Triathlon Training Adventure

Follow Me Follow me on my latest journey from an old man of 55 years old, who in February 2020 weighed 375 pounds, to an even older…… Read more “Follow Me On My Low Carb Triathlon Training Adventure”

January 24, 2021January 23, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Weekly Progress Update [Video]

https://youtu.be/xPIx7leALq8

January 23, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Weekly Progress Update {Written} Finally Broke 200 Pound Barrier!

198.1lbs 198.1lbs 198.1lbs 198.1lbs 198.1lbs 198.1lbs 198.1lbs   FINALLY BROKE 200!! FINALLY BROKE 200!!  On a positive note, with today’s “official” weigh-in, the scale reading is 198.1lbs. My…… Read more “Weekly Progress Update {Written} Finally Broke 200 Pound Barrier!”

January 23, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

In Memoriam — Jack LaLanne “A Founding Father of the Fitness Movement”

“I can’t afford to die, it will wreck my image!” Jack LaLanne. Well Jack, death could never wreck your image.  In January of 2011, fellow chiropractor and…… Read more “In Memoriam — Jack LaLanne “A Founding Father of the Fitness Movement””

January 23, 2021January 11, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Jan 20, 2021

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January 20, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

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January 20, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Focus, Focus, Focus

It took a lot of clarity of purpose to get to my goal. How did I do it? What strategies did I use? Well, my fellow newly-fit person,…… Read more “Focus, Focus, Focus”

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/winter-workouts-how-cold-weather-can-supercharge-exercise

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Weekly Progress Update [Video] **WARNING – I DROPPED AN F BOMB**

https://youtu.be/MNfr9QKMbes

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Weekly Progress Update {Written}

On a positive note, with today’s “official” weigh-in, the scale reading is 200.6lbs. My starting weight, back on February 26, 2020 was 375lbs, giving a total loss…… Read more “Weekly Progress Update {Written}”

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Is There One Eating Plan For All Dietary Paradigms? Yes!

In the past many headlines and talking heads in the media have been screaming the latest news: We are in the midst of an obesity epidemic By…… Read more “Is There One Eating Plan For All Dietary Paradigms? Yes!”

January 15, 2021January 13, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Self-Publishing: One Writer's 3 Phases to Hit the Best-Seller List

https://www.makealivingwriting.com/self-publishing-best-seller-marketing/

January 14, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Bernarr Macfadden

“Weakness Is A Crime — Don’t Be A Criminal” The above quote is attributed to the one and only Bernarr Macfadden.  Who was Bernarr?  He was an…… Read more “Bernarr Macfadden”

January 13, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Exercise and cardiovascular disease: More activity means more prevention – CNN

https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/12/health/exercise-cardiovascular-disease-study-wellness/index.html

January 12, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

The Miracle To A BetterLife Is Not Found In The Quick Fix; It Is Found Within!

If you have lost weight, tried to lose weight or are just thinking about losing weight, you have undoubtedly been inundated by advertising. And with New Year’s…… Read more “The Miracle To A BetterLife Is Not Found In The Quick Fix; It Is Found Within!”

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Movement Is Life

When I first started regaining weight and losing my good health, the first thing that dropped off was my mental energy.  I was stressed and thus made…… Read more “Movement Is Life”

January 11, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

PW Staff Picks: The Best Books We Read in 2020

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/tip-sheet/article/85244-pw-staff-picks-the-best-books-we-read-in-2020.html

January 10, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Is Losing Weight Easy?

“Losing weight and getting in shape aren’t all that difficult. However, that doesn’t mean either endeavor is effortless.”   Earlier on today, I wrote the above quote…… Read more “Is Losing Weight Easy?”

January 9, 2021January 9, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

How To Live In A Camper? | Drivin’ & Vibin’

https://drivinvibin.com/2021/01/08/how-to-live-in-a-camper/

January 9, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

9 Ways (and 2 Rewards) of Marketing Your Own Book

https://www.janefriedman.com/9-ways-market-your-book/

January 9, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

How to Promote a Self Published Book: CONSISTENCY

https://www.amarketingexpert.com/2020/11/20/how-to-promote-a-self-published-book-consistency/

January 9, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

The Bastard Obesity

Obesity is an ongoing war. Victory is never certain and not always sustained. Some battles I’ve won, some battles the bastard has won. http://www.ShortStoryScribe.com

January 9, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Losing Weight

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January 9, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Watch “Weekly Progress Update” on YouTube

https://youtu.be/eNzir4rrZeQ

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Weekly Progress Update {Written}

On a positive note, on the new official weigh in day of Friday, as of waking this morning, the teller of truth, my sometimes adored and other…… Read more “Weekly Progress Update {Written}”

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Sensitivity The Curse of Creativity!

Are you a writer? Are you told that you are too sensitive? This is not an uncommon characteristic in those of us who are creative. Even one…… Read more “Sensitivity The Curse of Creativity!”

January 7, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

What does it take to succeed as a self-published book a…

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2020-02-06-what-does-it-take-to-succeed-as-a-self-published-book-author-in-south-africa/

January 3, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Adventures In Running

This morning’s early morning run was my usual slower Sunday speed. Squirrels were frolicking along the riverbank, some keeping pace, others racing ahead. As the cloud shrouded,…… Read more “Adventures In Running”

January 3, 2021January 3, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

I Was Ready To Give Up

I wrote this on January 28, 2020, almost one year ago. I was so close to giving up on myself… The day comes to an end. More than…… Read more “I Was Ready To Give Up”

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

A Sinful Sunday Afternoon

Adult Content and Language Adult Content and Language Adult Content and Language   I close my eyes for a moment, a vision that has been etched in…… Read more “A Sinful Sunday Afternoon”

January 2, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Please Purchase “War Springs Eternal” Today

I set my novella about PTSD during, and directly after, WWI because that was The WAR TO END ALL WARS. Today our troops continue to sacrifice, repeatedly…… Read more “Please Purchase “War Springs Eternal” Today”

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Weekly Progress Update [Video]

https://youtu.be/rdlC_G-0s20

January 1, 2021January 1, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Weekly Progress Update {Written}

On a positive note, this holiday shortened week moves official weigh-in day up to Friday instead of Saturday, and I am going to keep it on Fridays…… Read more “Weekly Progress Update {Written}”

January 1, 2021 by Short Story Scribe

Coming In January 2021

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December 31, 2020 by Short Story Scribe

HAU‘OLI MAKAHIKI HOU

Aloha. Tropical shirt Friday on Thursday. A big thank you to Racquel, Annie, Brian and Jillian for increasing my stock of Aloha shirts by two. And yes,…… Read more “HAU‘OLI MAKAHIKI HOU”

December 31, 2020 by Short Story Scribe

Ten steps to marketing your self-published book – whitefox

https://www.wearewhitefox.com/marketing-your-self-published-book/

December 30, 2020 by Short Story Scribe

A Pre-dawn Jog Brings Peace

There is something tranquil about a December, pre-dawn run along the river. The calm allows you to notice so much — The flowing water that is a…… Read more “A Pre-dawn Jog Brings Peace”

December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 by Short Story Scribe

How not to find a publisher.                                                              Part 6: Self-Publishing | lowagie.com

https://www.lowagie.com/self-publishing

December 28, 2020 by Short Story Scribe

Obesity Relapse – Sometimes The Bastard Returns

https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B00HGVPCXG&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_wGG6FbK93FQSF

December 28, 2020 by Short Story Scribe

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