In 2017, after my doctor wanted to start medicating me for high blood pressure, I made a commitment to lose 30 pounds in 30 weeks. Equipped with my trust Lose It app, I blogged about every success and challenge along my journey to better health.

Food Blogger vs. Fat: Week 17

In this week's update: a 24-mile bike ride through the Lehigh Gorge, breakfast at the Cracker Barrel and an all-you-can-eat summer cookout.

Food Blogger vs. Fat: Week 16

This week was all about my bicycle as I recorded more than 22 miles on Saturday and Sunday between the Schuylkill River Trail, Perkiomen Trail and a forgettable performance at the Pottstown Bike Race.

Food Blogger vs. Fat: Week 15

Week 15 marks the halfway point in my journey to better health. We also celebrate another milestone this week as I cross below the 170-pound mark for the first time in a decade.

Food Blogger vs. Fat: Week 14

In this week's update, I celebrate a milestone in my weight loss journey and we spend the holiday weekend exploring (and tasting) Pennsylvania.

Food Blogger vs. Fat: Week 13

This week, our blogger heads north of the border – no, not to Schuylkill County – to Quebec City, Canada for a conference. With three days to explore, I had to see the sites, walk the streets, and of …

Food Blogger vs. Fat: Week 12

In this week's update, join me as I eat my way through the food truck festival at the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles.

Food Blogger vs. Fat: Week 11

11 Weeks and I'm more than halfway to my goal. Here's a look at the last seven days in my journey to better health.

Food Blogger vs. Fat: Week 10

It's the 10th week of my journey to better health. This week, we celebrate three things: Memorial Day, NASCAR and my birthday.

Food Blogger vs. Fat: Week 9

This week I brought my bicycle out of storage for a pair of rides – one along the Schuylkill River Trail and one along the Union Canal Trail.

Food Blogger vs. Fat: Week 8

Home Chef has helped make the journey to better health easier thanks to easy-to-make delicious meals that are already portioned. I review three of the restaurant-quality meals from the home delivery s…