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Rick Calhoun of Mentor is a 55-year-old contestant in The News-Herald's Lighten Up in 2013.

Friday, April 19, 2013

4/19/13

Not sure when I posted last but I have been going thru a lot with my back.Have not been eating well so even though I am taking steroids I am actually losing weight so I quess every bad situation even has its good side.Keep fighting the fight people.

Thursday, April 11, 2013

4/11/13

Trying to do my best to keep losing but I am finding it extra hard.My back is really messed up,can not work,walk or exercise.I am on my second round of steroids and we know what those do to you.Living on pain meds untill things calm down enough so I can go for therapy.I was down my 5% at last weigh-in but it could all change this time around.I will not give up though.I will battle thru this and eventually get back on track,hopefully before next weigh-in so I do not get booted out.Either way I will keep at it untill I reach my goal.Hope everyone is making the grade so we do not lose anyone.

Saturday, April 6, 2013

4/6/13

Not happy with only losing 3 lbs but it was a loss nonetheless.3 weeks to the midway point so I want to go down at least 7 lbs in that time.I found that diet pop is really not diet friendly.Stick with water and make sure to get your protein and fiber.