December 4th sit-down
John Peltier John Peltier

December 4th sit-down

This is it, folks! This is the final (regular) video for my 2023 weight loss challenge.

I'd still like to continue to lose more weight next year and hope to have some periodic video updates for you.

Thank you so much to everyone who supported me throughout this challenge. Now it's time to pay up if you pledged for this challenge. :) I'll email you those details.

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Weigh-In November 27th
John Peltier John Peltier

Weigh-In November 27th

Here's our final weigh-in of my 2023 weight loss challenge - 334.8 pounds, from 445! 110 pounds lost since February!

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November 17th sit-down
John Peltier John Peltier

November 17th sit-down

Why did I go through with this challenge, besides the obvious reasons of health and family?

To raise money for local nonprofits also!

Watch this video to learn more about the nonprofits that will benefit from this weight loss challenge, all thanks to your encouragement and participation.

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November 10th sit-down
John Peltier John Peltier

November 10th sit-down

As we're approaching the end of our 2023 weight loss challenge - and I've lost over 120 pounds, well past my goal! - Bryan and I discuss what's next and how I'll sustain this.

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September 13th sit-down
John Peltier John Peltier

September 13th sit-down

100 POUNDS LOST! I've met my goal of losing 100 pounds this year, two months early! In this video, Bryan and I discuss the overall emotional impact and benefits of losing that much weight and my plans to not just keep it off but lose more!

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Weigh-In June 19th
John Peltier John Peltier

Weigh-In June 19th

Down to 370! 80 pounds lost, 20 left to go, with four months left in the challenge. I got this!

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June 14th sit-down
John Peltier John Peltier

June 14th sit-down

We're approaching the halfway point in my weight loss challenge - as far as the calendar is concerned - but well over halfway to my goal! Should we keep going past my goal? How can I keep the momentum going once this challenge is over? Bryan and I discuss some obstacles to forming these habits in this video and some strategies for engraining those habits into my lifestyle.

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June 7th sit-down
John Peltier John Peltier

June 7th sit-down

It's been a hot minute since Bryan and I discussed my weight loss journey. So far, it's been going well! I feel great, have had some significant mindset shifts, and, according to many people, look thinner!

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Weigh-In May 15th
John Peltier John Peltier

Weigh-In May 15th

It was a rough two weeks on my road to lose 100 pounds this year. Work trips are always the worst - and I have a lot of them this year!

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Weigh-In May 1st
John Peltier John Peltier

Weigh-In May 1st

Continuing with that good trend, down into the 370s now! I can't believe I started at 445 just three months ago, now just 20 pounds away from my goal. Looks like I might have to keep going :)

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April 26th sit-down
John Peltier John Peltier

April 26th sit-down

A lot of people don't recognize/don't share some of the physical ailments that come with being overweight - like split, bleeding heels because skin isn't designed to hold that much pressure. These are some of the things that Bryan and I discuss in this video.

We also talk about some of the reasons why Americans are more prone to these problems than the rest of the world, Europe in particular. What is it about our food in America that leads us to obesity?

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Weigh-In April 24th
John Peltier John Peltier

Weigh-In April 24th

After a few weeks of stagnation, I'm back to dropping the pounds! Six more pounds lost from the last week, down to 382. 350, here I come!

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April 19th sit-down
John Peltier John Peltier

April 19th sit-down

My weight loss is still stagnant...so in this video, Bryan and I discuss some of the mental shifts that can help you lose weight and some strategies for me to make those mental shifts.

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Weigh-In April 17th
John Peltier John Peltier

Weigh-In April 17th

My weight loss has pretty much plateaued in the past few weeks, and I'd like to blame it on several business trips. But I know I can do better.

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April 12th sit-down
John Peltier John Peltier

April 12th sit-down

Special guest today!

Bryan punts to the cameraman for the interview, my best friend of 30 or so years.

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Weigh-In April 10th
John Peltier John Peltier

Weigh-In April 10th

Holidays and other activities have been a barrier to making a lot of ground for a third week. This is tough! But despite all that, I'm still down one pound from last week, so that's still a win.

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April 5th sit-down
John Peltier John Peltier

April 5th sit-down

All of these business trips I'm taking are holding me back from losing as much weight as possible! But I know a lot of that is my own fault.

In this episode, Bryan and I discuss a few things I can do better while traveling to keep the pounds coming off.

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March 29th sit-down
John Peltier John Peltier

March 29th sit-down

Being overweight has limited the activities I once enjoyed - like skiing, horseback riding, and ultimate frisbee. That's what Bryan and I discuss in this video, all of the things I'm looking forward to after losing weight.

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