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At the Wittekind Homestead: Update for 04/25/12

The past few days have been really exciting at the Wittekind homestead.  We’ve made some great progress with some of our projects, but there’s still a lot to be done. Fred was able to make great progress on the grass … Continue reading

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At the Wittekind Homestead: Update for 04/17/12

The last ten days at the Wittekind homestead have been exhausting! Not only was a good deal of work accomplished, but we overcame some pretty tough trials too.  Such is life sometimes, and we always come out stronger on the … Continue reading

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Transformation Day 2012: Update for 04/16/12

It’s the first day of week 39, and I have some great news to share! I hit a new low on the scale this past week, and I made it through some serious temptation without eating off plan.  I’m really … Continue reading

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Transformation Day 2012: Update for 04/10/12

Two days into week 38 of my Transformation Day 2012 challenge finds me with some interesting things to report. First, I have some good news to share.  I’m down 1.4 pounds from last week, so I’m sitting at 247.6 as … Continue reading

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Chickens at the Homestead: Update for 04/06/12

Last night brought near-freezing temps to the Wittekind homestead, so we tried to prepare the chicks for a cold night in the coop. When we moved the chicks to the coop on April 1, we put a 125-watt heat lamp … Continue reading

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Transformation Day 2012: Update for 04/03/12

Starting week 37 of my Transformation Day 2012 challenge, there isn’t a lot to report.  My weight is up to 249 this morning, but I expected a gain as I recovered more from the flu.  I still have lingering symptoms, … Continue reading

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Land of the Free — CHICKENS!

Yesterday was a big day at the Wittekind homestead.  We moved “the girls” into their outdoor coop! We estimate these birds to be about four and a half weeks old, and despite the fact that I know they’re nowhere near … Continue reading

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Transformation Day 2012: Update for 03/26/12

Today marks the start of week 36, and I’m optimistic.  I caught the flu from my kids, and it knocked me on my back for a week, but in that time, I managed to get my food straight.  While nobody … Continue reading

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Transformation Day 2012: Update for 03/13/12

Monday started week 34 of my Transformation Day 2012 challenge, and to be completely honest, I’m struggling.  Losing weight eating low-carb/Paleo is easy; changing life-long bad habits is hard.  I’m not throwing in the towel though.  I can’t! I stepped … Continue reading

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Transformation Day 2012: Update for 01/30/12

Week 27 of my Transformation Day 2012 challenge brought about some more good progress.  Not only did I drop some more weight, but I found a good source for some great local meat and dairy. After week 27, I’m down … Continue reading

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