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There were a lot of reasons why I became 210 pounds overweight. I had no self control or discipline. I lacked motivation. I couldn't muster up the desire to change. I adopted an all-you-can-gorge buffet mentality anytime I was around food. I fed … [Continue reading]
An interesting phenomenon often happens when members of the human race decide to start a diet. The process goes something like this: Step 1: Eat a half-cup of steamed broccoli. Step 2: Run to the scale to see if you’re skinny yet. Step 3: … [Continue reading]
Utah Jazz forward Boris Diaw was asked who he's rooting for in the Super Bowl this Sunday, and his answer made me smile. The French player didn't pick the New England Patriots, the Atlanta Falcons or even Lady Gaga. His response? "Commercial … [Continue reading]
Because I'm a sports writer who covers the Utah Jazz for my job, people often ask if NBA players I interact with have had big reactions to my weight loss. For the most part, the answer is ... *crickets* ... *tumbleweeds* ... in other words, … [Continue reading]
I was outside in the snow the other day, clearing my driveway and sidewalk, when I had a revelation. The profound thought? Shoveling snow really stinks. OK, maybe that wasn't exactly a deep revelation, but the snow sure was deep — about a … [Continue reading]
I was recently attending a church function for my 7-year-old son on a weeknight when a couple of neighborhood friends asked me a bizarre question. "Do you want to play basketball with us tonight?" My reaction? Laughter and a … [Continue reading]
I don't want to turn this into a bragging post, but I have some talents. I can whip up some pretty mean dishes, from gnocchi to a killer chocolate cake (my Mom's recipe) to tasty French toast and Genessy goulash. I can carry a tune — and, by the … [Continue reading]
Nine and a half months ago, I was on a plane en route to Memphis for my job when I did something that changed my life. I was very uncomfortable and could tell the passenger next to me wasn’t happy about sitting next to the fat guy on the … [Continue reading]
I continued my ongoing temple tour on Sunday afternoon. I have now visited 10 LDS temples in eight states in a month and a half. My NBA sports writer journey has taken me from the West Coast to the East Coast, from Philadelphia to Florida and from … [Continue reading]
I was recently threatened with physical violence by a large dude with big knuckles. While getting a threat from a Buff Mofo from Indiana who's 6-foot-7-inches tall and weighs 240 pounds seems to be a cause for concern — and I'm certain he could do … [Continue reading]