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Let's Go Exploring! #177. The Do-Nothing Diet grand finale.

Published 9 months ago • 2 min read

Let's Go Exploring! #177

Dear friends,

I am long overdue to send an update. Life has been keeping me busy. I am glad to say that after almost two years, I have a new home in the Bay Area, California. It is an immense relief to have a foundation from which to grow.

In today's newsletter: I have a new and embarrassing story about my weight loss journey, a new worksheet and some odds and ends.

I'll be back in less than two weeks with a big announcement. And for the next year, I hope to be coming to your inbox on a regular schedule.

Thanks for joining the adventures.

Cheers,
Scott

The Do-Nothing Diet grand finale

Calling this my weight loss journey is a cliché — and it is not the type of adventure I long for — but it is chock-full of life lessons. How I lost 45 pounds of fat, gained 5 pounds of muscle, and surprisingly, took a big dent out of my depression.

​Continue reading this story online. You'll also find links to previous stories in this series, like Acceptance — A New Rule.

Emoji mood tracker

Here is a new, fun worksheet. You may recognize these emojis from my book Feel Your Feelings. This worksheet is designed for kids, but adults can get a of value from this exercise, too. You may discover patterns to your day or week that you didn't know you had.

Because you are a subscriber, you can download the free PDF here:

​Emoji Mood Tracker.pdf​

And go to Dreamaplay to read the article for more information on how to use this worksheet. BTW, this is my website for kids and their caregivers.

One last request for a rating or review

Falling Uphill stands at 99 reviews. I'd be super grateful if we could bump that number up to the triple digits. You'll help me, and I truly believe you will help others find a best-selling book that has proven to be life-changing.

Here is the link. You will need an active Amazon account:
​Review Falling Uphill on Amazon.

From the web

  • The first person to swim from San Francisco to the Farallon Islands through the most densely populated region of great white sharks in the world. And she's a 55-year-old grandmother. ​Read on Outside Online.​

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Let’s Go Exploring!

Scott Stoll

Let’s explore how to live a more meaningful and joyful life. I’m Scott Stoll, Author, Artist, Adventurer and a work-in-progress. My claim to fame is that I rode a bicycle around the world. For 25 years, I’ve been posting monthly stories, life experiments, worksheets, and more. Join me, and let’s live the best lives possible.

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