1. I think what you are doing is great and I am excited to see that you are using your position of... well-known-ness... to try to help people make healthy decisions with their life. Good work!

Posted at 6:12PM on Feb 20th 2007 by Jeremy David

2. Nice response to the open letter, very well said. This site is a great read for me, personally I enjoy getting the personal side every once in a while. it shows that someone real is there writing.

And don't get depressed about the weight, your should feel great because you are actually doing something about it. Its also a great idea that you are blogging it, sometimes I think if you share your goals it makes you work harder to get them accomplished.

Keep up the great work, you will be at your ideal weight before you know it!

Posted at 7:00PM on Feb 20th 2007 by Robert Nelson

3. I have found traineo.com helpful. I wish you well in your pursuit of wellness. It is indeed very challenging to get started and then to just hang in there.

Posted at 7:32PM on Feb 20th 2007 by deannie

4. Jason,

I personally think what you are doing is great. I struggle with my weight and continuos business travel, a lifestyle of gaming and blogging isnt helping me at all. Coming out (on my blog) is the first step - yes this is my weight, I'm a fatblogger. Now it's time to do something about it. Sure just reading your blog wont do it - for that I'll have to get off my fat ass (actually my ass aint fat but I digress) and do something about it. Hopefully by continuing to shame myself on my blog with my weight will inspire me to finally do it.

Keep it up !

Nige

Posted at 4:46AM on Feb 21st 2007 by monkeyleader

5. I think you're doing great, Jason. Not only are you taking an important step towards a healthier life for yourself, you're encouraging others to do the same! Way to go. :)

Posted at 5:27AM on Feb 21st 2007 by Hsien Lei

6. Hi Jason

Great stuff, very inspiring. I'm trying to do a similar thing and keeping a record on Excel - brilliant idea to let your friends and family know as it acts as a real catalyst for encouragement. If it's only you who knows about your goal then I guess it's a lot easier to give up when things get tough. I also find it useful to insert dates of relevant events in the future, eg Weddings, parties etc as it is further encouragement to look good at these times.

Anyway, I love the blog and the podcast - I have absolutely nothing to do with Blogging or the Internet but find (most of) what you say quite inspiring and think many of your comments apply to any genre of business as they they just seem sensible and logical. Keep up the good work - will keep listening.

All the best

Nigel - London - UK

Posted at 8:59AM on Feb 21st 2007 by Nigel

7. I've been trying to avoid getting into this, but I can't. I need to do something about my weight too. I've dropped 10 pounds in 2 months, but it's not enough, and this whole "vaguely trying to lose weight" thing just ain't working.

Thanks for the kick in the ass Jason.

Posted at 9:00AM on Feb 21st 2007 by Jeremy Wright

8. I think it is cool how you share some of the personal things going on in your life like weight loss, which is a big issue for some of us who spend too much time during the day in front of a computer. I am sure you will succeed with your weight loss plans, and I wouldnt care less who unsubscribes.

Posted at 3:23PM on Feb 21st 2007 by ian