I’d like to address some comments that I’ve received about this blog in the past few days. My easy, breezy attitude on weight loss might have ruffled a few feathers.

First of all, please don’t think that I’m belittling anyone who decides to go all out in the weight-loss quest. Everybody’s got their own style. Some use personal trainers, some join programs, some hire dieticians. Each can lead people toward reaching their goals and becoming healthier, happier people.

I have pursued most of these options at some point in the past decade. All of them got me where I wanted to be, but pizza and video games got me back to chubbsville every time. It’s hard for me to stick to a program.

I am not alone.

Many lack the drive that my fellow bloggers are displaying. Their results will be inspiring. But there is still that segment that’s sitting home on their computers, eating Hot Pockets and thinking, “That’s really great. I could never do that.”

The truth is, they don’t have to.

My proposed method of trimming down is just that—one method of trimming down. My plan won’t give you big muscles. It won’t decrease your blood pressure. It won’t break an emotional bond with food. You won’t be balancing protein and nutrients or learning about the different types of fat.

That’s far beyond my scope for this experiment.

Following my method, you WILL become conscious of daily calorie intake and you WILL learn about fun and unique ways of getting in some exercise each day. These baby steps can help take a few inches off your waistline. They can reduce your “after-stairs panting quotient.” They can lift your mood. But, most important, they can pave the way to a healthier lifestyle.

So don’t think of this as the miracle end-all be-all fest-o-rama of fat loss. Think of it as being one step better than you were yesterday.

I can help you learn to ride your bike. We might even be able to get those training wheels off.

But, when you’re ready to get your driver’s license, you’ll need a better teacher.