It is not until I was stricken with what seems to be neverending nausea that I noticed how pervasive food is. Its images and smells are inescapable.
I almost throw up every time I go to the grocery store, because the smell of fried chicken is pumped strategically through the store. I thought I was kidding about this until my gag reflex allowed me to pay closer attention. At the Wal-Mart neighborhood market, the smell of fried chicken is actually stronger just outside the store than it is right next to the chicken. I'm guessing it's supposed to draw you into the store with the thought of "hey, man, buy some chicken". To me, all it says is "I hope you have a mop and bucket pretty close to the entrance".
Commercials are also bad -- I have to turn my head away from the TV during commercial breaks because I never know when I'm going to be hit with the image of a fatty hamburger with visible grease bubbles on it, or some nasty ass sandwich from Arby's.
If we have to stick with this food theme, why aren't there more commercials for Cheerio's, PB and J, Applesauce, and Popsicles? Food that has no aroma and more grams of fiber than grams of fat....
I could easily see myself becoming a vegetarian. I haven't eaten any meat in almost a week, and I was really forcing myself to eat that.
Good day.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Friday, August 24, 2007
Why I quit flogging myself
Weight: 149.5
So I went and got myself knocked up. Thus, I am no longer obsessed with losing weight. Having no appetite and throwing up throughout most of July and early August has taken care of that for me. I hope you all can understand that thinking about what I was eating throughout the day was not helping. I just wanted everyone to know that I'm not a failure, off somewhere weighing 250 pounds now and eating Chinese buffets every day.
Thankfully I have stopped losing weight, but I should be gaining weight this week. I drink Gatorade and other things that I can keep down. I snack on cheerios all day and popsicles in the evening. I wish I could eat healthy stuff like grilled chicken and salads, but it doesn't sound appealing at all. In fact, all meats sound nasty. 99% of all foods sound nasty.
Dr. appt. next week - maybe they'll hook me up with a protein IV drip.
So I went and got myself knocked up. Thus, I am no longer obsessed with losing weight. Having no appetite and throwing up throughout most of July and early August has taken care of that for me. I hope you all can understand that thinking about what I was eating throughout the day was not helping. I just wanted everyone to know that I'm not a failure, off somewhere weighing 250 pounds now and eating Chinese buffets every day.
Thankfully I have stopped losing weight, but I should be gaining weight this week. I drink Gatorade and other things that I can keep down. I snack on cheerios all day and popsicles in the evening. I wish I could eat healthy stuff like grilled chicken and salads, but it doesn't sound appealing at all. In fact, all meats sound nasty. 99% of all foods sound nasty.
Dr. appt. next week - maybe they'll hook me up with a protein IV drip.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Goodbye for now
Weight loss is no longer a goal. It will be again soon, I am sure, but I have too much going on right now to think about every morsel that I eat. I'm pretty much eating nothing but graham crackers anyway :-)
Sunday, July 15, 2007
July 15, 2007
Weight: 152.5
Cup of ginger ale, handful of pretzels, package of Nutty Bars (which sounded appealing but really weren't), handful of grapes, bottle of apple juice, frozen burrito, 2 light bologna sandwiches
Cup of ginger ale, handful of pretzels, package of Nutty Bars (which sounded appealing but really weren't), handful of grapes, bottle of apple juice, frozen burrito, 2 light bologna sandwiches
Saturday, July 14, 2007
July 14, 2007
Weight: 152.5
Breakfast: handful of pretzels, 2 frozen waffles
I went to work again. I'm taking tomorrow off though. While there, I ate a small container of pringles and a handful of ginger snaps.
After work: 2.5 servings of Totino's pizza rolls and a bowl of popcorn with melted butter and parmesan cheese
Breakfast: handful of pretzels, 2 frozen waffles
I went to work again. I'm taking tomorrow off though. While there, I ate a small container of pringles and a handful of ginger snaps.
After work: 2.5 servings of Totino's pizza rolls and a bowl of popcorn with melted butter and parmesan cheese
Friday, July 13, 2007
July 13, 2007
Weight: 153 -- holding steady, and that's okay
Breakfast: cup of sprite and 2 frozen waffles
At work: bottle of apple juice (why is orange juice abbreviated OJ, but there is no such thing as AJ?), 1/2 a sleeve of graham crackers, Zone Perfect Bar, small bag of Gardettos, can of Ginger Ale
After work: frozen burrito
Breakfast: cup of sprite and 2 frozen waffles
At work: bottle of apple juice (why is orange juice abbreviated OJ, but there is no such thing as AJ?), 1/2 a sleeve of graham crackers, Zone Perfect Bar, small bag of Gardettos, can of Ginger Ale
After work: frozen burrito
Thursday, July 12, 2007
July 12, 2007
Weight: 153
Breakfast: small cup of sprite, 2 frozen waffles
At work: small bottle of apple juice, half a sleeve of graham crackers, Zone Perfect Bar, Special K Protein Bar, a packet of Doritos Jalapeno Cheese Crackers
After work: 2 Frozen burritos, handful of baked Cheetos
Exercise: one mile walk at lunch
Breakfast: small cup of sprite, 2 frozen waffles
At work: small bottle of apple juice, half a sleeve of graham crackers, Zone Perfect Bar, Special K Protein Bar, a packet of Doritos Jalapeno Cheese Crackers
After work: 2 Frozen burritos, handful of baked Cheetos
Exercise: one mile walk at lunch
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
July 11, 2007
Weight: 152.5
Breakfast: small cup of sprite - 2 frozen waffles
At work: bottle of apple juice, Zone Perfect bar, about half a sleeve of graham crackers, a small package of Gardettos
Dinner: frozen burrito - 2 handfuls of wheat thins and a few slices of swiss cheese
Exercise: 1 mile walk at lunch
Breakfast: small cup of sprite - 2 frozen waffles
At work: bottle of apple juice, Zone Perfect bar, about half a sleeve of graham crackers, a small package of Gardettos
Dinner: frozen burrito - 2 handfuls of wheat thins and a few slices of swiss cheese
Exercise: 1 mile walk at lunch
July 10, 2007
Weight: 153
Breakfast: small glass of ginger ale and a small bowl of raisin bran
At work: 16 oz. of OJ, about 3/4 of a sleeve of graham crackers. 2 Zone Perfect bars.
After work: Frozen burrito, a few wheat thins and a few slices of swiss cheese
Breakfast: small glass of ginger ale and a small bowl of raisin bran
At work: 16 oz. of OJ, about 3/4 of a sleeve of graham crackers. 2 Zone Perfect bars.
After work: Frozen burrito, a few wheat thins and a few slices of swiss cheese
Monday, July 9, 2007
July 9, 2007
Weight: 153.5
Breakfast: small glass of ginger ale and a few handfuls of pretzels
At work: 16 oz. of OJ, Zone Perfect bar (chocolate mint!), small handful of shredded wheat, can of ginger ale, small bag of Gardettos
After work: another Zone Perfect bar, a few slices of swiss cheese and a few crackers
Breakfast: small glass of ginger ale and a few handfuls of pretzels
At work: 16 oz. of OJ, Zone Perfect bar (chocolate mint!), small handful of shredded wheat, can of ginger ale, small bag of Gardettos
After work: another Zone Perfect bar, a few slices of swiss cheese and a few crackers
Sunday, July 8, 2007
July 8, 2007
Weight: 153
Breakfast: Handful of pretzels and small cup of ginger ale
I went to work for a few hours again today. Keeping up appearances. I had a small bag of Chili Cheese Fritos and a 20 oz of Sierra Mist.
Later today.....2 frozen waffles....handful of pretzels....several trips to the leftover birthday cake for little slivers to snack on.....most of a can of chicken noodle soup.....bowl of popcorn with melted buttery spread and Parmesan cheese....piece of cake and a bit of ice cream
Breakfast: Handful of pretzels and small cup of ginger ale
I went to work for a few hours again today. Keeping up appearances. I had a small bag of Chili Cheese Fritos and a 20 oz of Sierra Mist.
Later today.....2 frozen waffles....handful of pretzels....several trips to the leftover birthday cake for little slivers to snack on.....most of a can of chicken noodle soup.....bowl of popcorn with melted buttery spread and Parmesan cheese....piece of cake and a bit of ice cream
Saturday, July 7, 2007
July 7, 2007
Weight: 151.5
Breakfast: 2 handfuls of pretzels and a small cup of Sprite
I went to work for a little while -- I'm worried about getting a project done on time so it's actually less stressful to work than to worry about it not getting done....I left at noon. While there, I drank some Ginger Ale and ate a small bag of Chili Cheese Fritos from the vending machine.
After work: Several small cups of ginger ale throughout the day. 2 handfuls of pretzels. 1 medium and 1 small piece of Thomas's birthday cake with Cookies & Cream ice cream. Leftover lasagna from yesterday. Cup of chocolate milk. Very small bowl of raisin bran. Another very small piece of birthday cake with ice cream.
Breakfast: 2 handfuls of pretzels and a small cup of Sprite
I went to work for a little while -- I'm worried about getting a project done on time so it's actually less stressful to work than to worry about it not getting done....I left at noon. While there, I drank some Ginger Ale and ate a small bag of Chili Cheese Fritos from the vending machine.
After work: Several small cups of ginger ale throughout the day. 2 handfuls of pretzels. 1 medium and 1 small piece of Thomas's birthday cake with Cookies & Cream ice cream. Leftover lasagna from yesterday. Cup of chocolate milk. Very small bowl of raisin bran. Another very small piece of birthday cake with ice cream.
Friday, July 6, 2007
July 6, 2007
Weight: 153
Breakfast: a few crackers and a few small cups of sprite, half a little sara lee bagel
At work: 10-15 crackers, small bag of Sun Chips, 2 cans of ginger ale, 16 oz. of OJ
After work: Thomas's Birthday Eve dinner at Spaghetti Warehouse. 2 small pieces of bread - one with butter. The darker pieces of lettuce (there were very few) in the garden salad with croutons and ranch dressing. About 1/4 of a 15 layer lasanga. The meat was just spicy enough to be fabulous.
Evening: cup of pudding
Breakfast: a few crackers and a few small cups of sprite, half a little sara lee bagel
At work: 10-15 crackers, small bag of Sun Chips, 2 cans of ginger ale, 16 oz. of OJ
After work: Thomas's Birthday Eve dinner at Spaghetti Warehouse. 2 small pieces of bread - one with butter. The darker pieces of lettuce (there were very few) in the garden salad with croutons and ranch dressing. About 1/4 of a 15 layer lasanga. The meat was just spicy enough to be fabulous.
Evening: cup of pudding
Thursday, July 5, 2007
July 5, 2007
Weight: 153.5
Breakfast: a few soda crackers
At work: 2 cans of ginger ale, let's say about 15 whole wheat soda crackers, box of raisins, handful of dates, bottle of OJ (maybe around 15 oz?)
After work: I drowned the sorrows of a pretty bad day at work with a big bowl of chicken noodle soup (prepared by Rod).
Breakfast: a few soda crackers
At work: 2 cans of ginger ale, let's say about 15 whole wheat soda crackers, box of raisins, handful of dates, bottle of OJ (maybe around 15 oz?)
After work: I drowned the sorrows of a pretty bad day at work with a big bowl of chicken noodle soup (prepared by Rod).
July 4, 2007
Weight: 152.5
Breakfast: 2 frozen waffles and some OJ
Lunch: Can of chicken noodle soup
Afternoon: 6 M&M cookies and a snickerdoodle
Dinner: spinach salad with fat free ranch dressing and a few soda crackers
Evening: snack size thing of pudding
Breakfast: 2 frozen waffles and some OJ
Lunch: Can of chicken noodle soup
Afternoon: 6 M&M cookies and a snickerdoodle
Dinner: spinach salad with fat free ranch dressing and a few soda crackers
Evening: snack size thing of pudding
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
July 3, 2007
Weight: 152.5
Breakfast: glass of OJ
At work: Handful of dates, box of raisins, handful of shredded wheat, cup o' soup with 5-10 whole wheat saltines, can of ginger ale
After work: Four frozen waffles
Breakfast: glass of OJ
At work: Handful of dates, box of raisins, handful of shredded wheat, cup o' soup with 5-10 whole wheat saltines, can of ginger ale
After work: Four frozen waffles
July 2, 2007
Weight: 153
At work: Handful of dates, box of raisins, banana, small bag of Sun Chips, Light Cranberry juice
After work: Some nasty concoction of pork chops, mushroom soup, and brown rice. What was I thinking?
At work: Handful of dates, box of raisins, banana, small bag of Sun Chips, Light Cranberry juice
After work: Some nasty concoction of pork chops, mushroom soup, and brown rice. What was I thinking?
Sunday, July 1, 2007
July 1, 2007
Weight: 152
Morning: Banana and a package of Nutty Bars
Afternoon: Sara Lee cinnamon bagel, spinach salad with fat free ranch dressing, leftover sirloin and baked potato from Lone Star last night with extra piece of melted American cheese, two bowls of baked Cheetos
Evening: Glass of orange juice, bowl of baked Cheetos mixed with pretzels
Morning: Banana and a package of Nutty Bars
Afternoon: Sara Lee cinnamon bagel, spinach salad with fat free ranch dressing, leftover sirloin and baked potato from Lone Star last night with extra piece of melted American cheese, two bowls of baked Cheetos
Evening: Glass of orange juice, bowl of baked Cheetos mixed with pretzels
June 30, 2007 - Rod's birthday
Weight: Unknown
Breakfast: 2 small Sara Lee cinnamon bagels, glass of OJ
Lunch: 3 biscuits with gravy at Duffy's
Afternoon: glass of OJ
Dinner: At Lone Star Steakhouse. 2 rolls with butter. Dinner salad. 1/2 of a 6 oz. sirloin and about 1/3 of a baked potato with butter, sour cream, cheese, and bacon.
Evening: glass of OJ, 1 small Sara Lee cinnamon bagel
Breakfast: 2 small Sara Lee cinnamon bagels, glass of OJ
Lunch: 3 biscuits with gravy at Duffy's
Afternoon: glass of OJ
Dinner: At Lone Star Steakhouse. 2 rolls with butter. Dinner salad. 1/2 of a 6 oz. sirloin and about 1/3 of a baked potato with butter, sour cream, cheese, and bacon.
Evening: glass of OJ, 1 small Sara Lee cinnamon bagel
Friday, June 29, 2007
June 29, 2007
Weight: 153
OK so I ate horribly yesterday. I was a bit more inspired today to eat better. I left for work early enough to restock my desk at work with food.
Breakfast: Wheaties, milk, and brown sugar
At work: 2 handfuls of dates, box of raisins, handful of shredded wheat
After work: Boneless pork sirloin cooked on the George Foreman, 1.75 servings of brown rice, spinach and fat free ranch dressing, and two Nutty Bars (one package).
OK so I ate horribly yesterday. I was a bit more inspired today to eat better. I left for work early enough to restock my desk at work with food.
Breakfast: Wheaties, milk, and brown sugar
At work: 2 handfuls of dates, box of raisins, handful of shredded wheat
After work: Boneless pork sirloin cooked on the George Foreman, 1.75 servings of brown rice, spinach and fat free ranch dressing, and two Nutty Bars (one package).
June 28, 2007
Weight: 153
At work: Decaf with french vanilla creamer; convenience store size bag of Sun Chips; Arby's Reuben sandwich, and curly fries
After work: V8 juice and 3 chicken tenders
At work: Decaf with french vanilla creamer; convenience store size bag of Sun Chips; Arby's Reuben sandwich, and curly fries
After work: V8 juice and 3 chicken tenders
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
June 27, 2007
Weight: 154
Breakfast: Wheaties, milk, and brown sugar
At work: Box of raisins, Curves bar, handful of almonds, can of pineapple/orange/banana juice, another Alberton's roast beef wrap
Dinner: can of Spicy V8 juice; 4 frozen waffles
Exercise: about 25 minutes on the elliptical trainer
Breakfast: Wheaties, milk, and brown sugar
At work: Box of raisins, Curves bar, handful of almonds, can of pineapple/orange/banana juice, another Alberton's roast beef wrap
Dinner: can of Spicy V8 juice; 4 frozen waffles
Exercise: about 25 minutes on the elliptical trainer
June 26, 2007 - Trying is the first step toward failure day
Weight: 153.5
I don't have the patience for weight loss. The weight will all come back anyway, and it's not like anyone notices a ten pound swing. Nobody has told me I look like a cow. Unless I develop health reasons to have a low cholesterol, low sodium, low fat diet, I'm just going to eat when I'm hungry and whatever sounds good. Life is too short to avoid egg rolls and fried rice.
Breakfast: 2 frozen waffles and orange juice
At work: Box of raisins, handful of almonds, Curves peanut & chocolate bar, Albertson's roast beef wrap -- a new addiction
Evening: Egg Roll Street -- Sweet & Sour pork, fried rice, and an egg roll!
I don't have the patience for weight loss. The weight will all come back anyway, and it's not like anyone notices a ten pound swing. Nobody has told me I look like a cow. Unless I develop health reasons to have a low cholesterol, low sodium, low fat diet, I'm just going to eat when I'm hungry and whatever sounds good. Life is too short to avoid egg rolls and fried rice.
Breakfast: 2 frozen waffles and orange juice
At work: Box of raisins, handful of almonds, Curves peanut & chocolate bar, Albertson's roast beef wrap -- a new addiction
Evening: Egg Roll Street -- Sweet & Sour pork, fried rice, and an egg roll!
Monday, June 25, 2007
June 25, 2007
Weight: 153.5 (fatty, fatty, fat, fat -- yes another Simpsons quote)
Breakfast: Raisin bran, milk, and brown sugar. Excellent.
At work: Box of raisins, handful of almonds, small can of orange, pineapple, banana juice
Dinner: Wolf Brand turkey chili with a leftover cut up hot dog. What would Freud say about my love of hot dogs? Or that I like to cut them up in my chili? V8 juice and a handful of pretzels.
Exercise: Mile walk during lunch (the last 1/4 of it was during a downpour) and about 15 minutes on the elliptical trainer after work.
Breakfast: Raisin bran, milk, and brown sugar. Excellent.
At work: Box of raisins, handful of almonds, small can of orange, pineapple, banana juice
Dinner: Wolf Brand turkey chili with a leftover cut up hot dog. What would Freud say about my love of hot dogs? Or that I like to cut them up in my chili? V8 juice and a handful of pretzels.
Exercise: Mile walk during lunch (the last 1/4 of it was during a downpour) and about 15 minutes on the elliptical trainer after work.
June 24, 2007
Weight: 153
Breakfast: Tony's Pouch. Also some coffee with creamer at church.
Lunch: 3 slices of frozen cheese pizza and a handful of baked cheetos; glass of orange juice.
Dinner: Here's where it gets fun....FOUR light hot dogs on heart-healthy buns. Some V8 juice.
My soul felt better after mindlessly stuffing food in my face whilst watching TV. I easily could have eaten four more.
Breakfast: Tony's Pouch. Also some coffee with creamer at church.
Lunch: 3 slices of frozen cheese pizza and a handful of baked cheetos; glass of orange juice.
Dinner: Here's where it gets fun....FOUR light hot dogs on heart-healthy buns. Some V8 juice.
My soul felt better after mindlessly stuffing food in my face whilst watching TV. I easily could have eaten four more.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
June 23, 2007
Weight: 152.5
Still pretty much eating whatever/whenever I want. I somehow didn't buy one of the packages of fried chicken that Wal-Mart had setting right beside the checkout stands. It was more a statement of how I felt so obviously marketed to -- buying something that smells incredibly wonderful right by the checkout stands is exactly what they would want me to do. I'm not a sheep.
Breakfast: Leftover cheeseburger macaroni and orange juice
Afternoon: 2 bowls of Baked Doritos mixed with pretzels and a bowl of Baked Cheetos
Evening: Two servings of Stouffer's Lasagna. And some Spicy V8.
Still pretty much eating whatever/whenever I want. I somehow didn't buy one of the packages of fried chicken that Wal-Mart had setting right beside the checkout stands. It was more a statement of how I felt so obviously marketed to -- buying something that smells incredibly wonderful right by the checkout stands is exactly what they would want me to do. I'm not a sheep.
Breakfast: Leftover cheeseburger macaroni and orange juice
Afternoon: 2 bowls of Baked Doritos mixed with pretzels and a bowl of Baked Cheetos
Evening: Two servings of Stouffer's Lasagna. And some Spicy V8.
June 22, 2007 -- Still not caring
Weight: 153.5
Breakfast: Slice of leftover pizza and breadstick
At work: Decaf with French Vanilla creamer, handful of dates, roast beef sandwich from Albertson's (only part of it -- the cheese was nasty and the lettuce was wilted, i'm still kind of throwing up a little bit in my mind from the cheese - the roast beef and bread were okay)
After work: bowl of cheeseburger macaroni and a bowl of hamburger stroganoff
Breakfast: Slice of leftover pizza and breadstick
At work: Decaf with French Vanilla creamer, handful of dates, roast beef sandwich from Albertson's (only part of it -- the cheese was nasty and the lettuce was wilted, i'm still kind of throwing up a little bit in my mind from the cheese - the roast beef and bread were okay)
After work: bowl of cheeseburger macaroni and a bowl of hamburger stroganoff
Friday, June 22, 2007
June 21, 2007 - The day I just stopped caring
Weight: 152.5
Breakfast: Sonic sausage breakfast burrito & Sonic-Sized tater tots
Afternoon: Glass of Orange juice
Dinner: Four slices of Meat Lovers Pizza and four breadsticks.
Breakfast: Sonic sausage breakfast burrito & Sonic-Sized tater tots
Afternoon: Glass of Orange juice
Dinner: Four slices of Meat Lovers Pizza and four breadsticks.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
June 20, 2007
Weight: 152
Breakfast: Tony's Pouch and Orange Juice
At work: Handful of dates, handful of shredded wheat, roast beef wrap from Albertsons
After work: 2 servings of Wolf Brand Turkey Chili, small bowl of Baked Doritos
Exercise: Bowflex
Breakfast: Tony's Pouch and Orange Juice
At work: Handful of dates, handful of shredded wheat, roast beef wrap from Albertsons
After work: 2 servings of Wolf Brand Turkey Chili, small bowl of Baked Doritos
Exercise: Bowflex
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
June 19, 2007
Weight: 152.5
Breakfast: Light hot dog, 1 piece of bread, handful of pretzels
At work: Handful of dates, handful of shredded wheat, handful of almonds
After work: 2 light hot dogs, 2 pieces of bread, 2 handfuls of pretzels -- gotta eat hot dogs if there's an open package of them. Spinach with fat free ranch dressing. Strawberries with light sugar.
Exercise: Two mile walk at lunch.
Breakfast: Light hot dog, 1 piece of bread, handful of pretzels
At work: Handful of dates, handful of shredded wheat, handful of almonds
After work: 2 light hot dogs, 2 pieces of bread, 2 handfuls of pretzels -- gotta eat hot dogs if there's an open package of them. Spinach with fat free ranch dressing. Strawberries with light sugar.
Exercise: Two mile walk at lunch.
Monday, June 18, 2007
June 18, 2007
Weight: 152
Not hungry for breakfast....
At work: Handful of dates, handful of almonds, handful of shredded wheat, Curves bar
At Borders: cream in coffee - note to self -- Borders coffee is nasty -- just buy a magazine next time in order to avoid the guilt of reading in the store for an hour
Evening: small bowl of Baked Doritos and pretzel mixture, chicken tenders (8 of them - technically 3 in a serving), spinach with fat free ranch dressing, and some strawberries with light sugar
Exercise: My usual Bowflex routine
Not hungry for breakfast....
At work: Handful of dates, handful of almonds, handful of shredded wheat, Curves bar
At Borders: cream in coffee - note to self -- Borders coffee is nasty -- just buy a magazine next time in order to avoid the guilt of reading in the store for an hour
Evening: small bowl of Baked Doritos and pretzel mixture, chicken tenders (8 of them - technically 3 in a serving), spinach with fat free ranch dressing, and some strawberries with light sugar
Exercise: My usual Bowflex routine
June 17, 2007 - Father's Day Fun
Weight: 151
Breakfast: Chicken fried steak, eggs, hashbrowns, and pancakes. Bwahahaha.
Afternoon: 8oz. of Orange Juice
Evening: Tony's Pouch; two sizeable bowls of ice cream
Breakfast: Chicken fried steak, eggs, hashbrowns, and pancakes. Bwahahaha.
Afternoon: 8oz. of Orange Juice
Evening: Tony's Pouch; two sizeable bowls of ice cream
Saturday, June 16, 2007
June 16, 2007
Weight: 152
Breakfast: Frozen bean & cheese burrito and orange juice
I gave blood this morning! Had a package of Grandma's Chocolate on Chocolate cookie action, plus a can of OJ.
Ran some other errands and looked around at Gardner's used books for a while. The next stop was Steak n' Shake. Mushroom & Swiss Burger, Fries, and a small bowl of chili. Good stuff.
Afternoon: Yet another glass of OJ. Can one get too much vitamin C? At least one study shows it can rust your body. A story like that's gotta be true.
Evening: Cream in a "basically decaf" coffee(according to chick who made it) at Nordaggio's Coffee in Owasso. We listened to Scott's guitar gig. Nicely done.
Breakfast: Frozen bean & cheese burrito and orange juice
I gave blood this morning! Had a package of Grandma's Chocolate on Chocolate cookie action, plus a can of OJ.
Ran some other errands and looked around at Gardner's used books for a while. The next stop was Steak n' Shake. Mushroom & Swiss Burger, Fries, and a small bowl of chili. Good stuff.
Afternoon: Yet another glass of OJ. Can one get too much vitamin C? At least one study shows it can rust your body. A story like that's gotta be true.
Evening: Cream in a "basically decaf" coffee(according to chick who made it) at Nordaggio's Coffee in Owasso. We listened to Scott's guitar gig. Nicely done.
June 15, 2007
Weight: 151.5
Breakfast: Raisin bran with brown sugar
At work: Box of raisins, handful of dates
Lunch: Taco Bell -- regular taco, taco supreme, and a quesadilla
After work: Bowl of spinach with fat free dressing, a few bowls of Baked Doritos mixed with lowfat pretzels
Breakfast: Raisin bran with brown sugar
At work: Box of raisins, handful of dates
Lunch: Taco Bell -- regular taco, taco supreme, and a quesadilla
After work: Bowl of spinach with fat free dressing, a few bowls of Baked Doritos mixed with lowfat pretzels
Thursday, June 14, 2007
June 14, 2007
Weight: 152
Breakfast: Frozen bean and cheese burrito
At work: Usual Thursday morning decaf with french vanilla creamer and a box of raisins. It was birthday treat day at work, so I had small pieces of chocolate merengue, apple, cherry, and caramel apple. Very small. Like less than actual serving size small.
After work: Finally finished off the Blandest Meatloaf Ever, with a healthy topping of BBQ sauce. Next time, more tomato sauce and no milk.
Exercise: Two mile walk at lunch and Bowflex this evening.
Breakfast: Frozen bean and cheese burrito
At work: Usual Thursday morning decaf with french vanilla creamer and a box of raisins. It was birthday treat day at work, so I had small pieces of chocolate merengue, apple, cherry, and caramel apple. Very small. Like less than actual serving size small.
After work: Finally finished off the Blandest Meatloaf Ever, with a healthy topping of BBQ sauce. Next time, more tomato sauce and no milk.
Exercise: Two mile walk at lunch and Bowflex this evening.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
June 13, 2007
Weight: 151.5
Breakfast: Frozen El Monterrey Bean & Cheese burrito
At work: Handful of dates (those things are like candy!), box of raisins, pineapple orange banana juice (no vodka, Karen - thanks for asking - even though we both know this is the best mixer for it)
Late lunch: It was raining for the second day in a row at lunch. I ate Long John Silvers. Three chicken planks, four hushpuppies, cole slaw, and fries. It was a rational decision.
Dinner: A very small portion of meatloaf.
Breakfast: Frozen El Monterrey Bean & Cheese burrito
At work: Handful of dates (those things are like candy!), box of raisins, pineapple orange banana juice (no vodka, Karen - thanks for asking - even though we both know this is the best mixer for it)
Late lunch: It was raining for the second day in a row at lunch. I ate Long John Silvers. Three chicken planks, four hushpuppies, cole slaw, and fries. It was a rational decision.
Dinner: A very small portion of meatloaf.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
June 12, 2007
Weight: 151.5 (a three week low!)
Breakfast: A Patio frozen burrito
At work: Box of raisins, handful of shredded wheat, handful of almonds, pineapple orange banana juice, Dannon Smoothie
Dinner: Meatloaf (about 1/4 of the loaf that was made with 2.25 lbs of ground sirloin). Good stuff.
Exercise: Bowflex.
I need to add some variety to this.....I'd like to see some recipes that have ten or fewer ingredients and can be put together very inexpensively on a per meal basis. All of the recipes I have seen lately are very exotic and look like they would take hours to prepare. If only they made healthy Ramen or Hamburger Helper.....
Breakfast: A Patio frozen burrito
At work: Box of raisins, handful of shredded wheat, handful of almonds, pineapple orange banana juice, Dannon Smoothie
Dinner: Meatloaf (about 1/4 of the loaf that was made with 2.25 lbs of ground sirloin). Good stuff.
Exercise: Bowflex.
I need to add some variety to this.....I'd like to see some recipes that have ten or fewer ingredients and can be put together very inexpensively on a per meal basis. All of the recipes I have seen lately are very exotic and look like they would take hours to prepare. If only they made healthy Ramen or Hamburger Helper.....
Monday, June 11, 2007
June 11, 2007
Weight: 152.5
Breakfast: Wheaties with 2 tsp. of brown sugar
At work: Box of raisins, 2 handfuls of shredded wheat, handful of almonds, Curves peanut and chocolate bar
Dinner: serving of brown rice and leftover ground turkey
Evening: Few handfuls of raisins and a handful of pretzels
Exercise: 1 mile walk at lunch
Breakfast: Wheaties with 2 tsp. of brown sugar
At work: Box of raisins, 2 handfuls of shredded wheat, handful of almonds, Curves peanut and chocolate bar
Dinner: serving of brown rice and leftover ground turkey
Evening: Few handfuls of raisins and a handful of pretzels
Exercise: 1 mile walk at lunch
June 10, 2007
Weight: 152.5
Breakfast: Two handfuls of almonds; a little creamer in my coffee at church
Lunch: Patio frozen burrito
Dinner: 1/4 lb. ground turkey and two eggs (protein!)
Evening: Small bowl of pretzels
Exercise: Bowflex
Breakfast: Two handfuls of almonds; a little creamer in my coffee at church
Lunch: Patio frozen burrito
Dinner: 1/4 lb. ground turkey and two eggs (protein!)
Evening: Small bowl of pretzels
Exercise: Bowflex
Saturday, June 9, 2007
June 9, 2007
Weight: 152.5
Breakfast: Handful of almonds
Lunch: McDonald's Grilled Chicken Ranch Snack Wrap -- only 270 calories. Much better for me than the corn dog I was eyeing at the Diversity Festival (and cheaper too).
Afternoon: Leftover Stove Top from yesterday
Dinner: Small bowl of generic hamburger helper; small bowl of generic tuna helper
Exercise: About a two mile walk during the Pride Parade! Happy Gay Day everybody!
Breakfast: Handful of almonds
Lunch: McDonald's Grilled Chicken Ranch Snack Wrap -- only 270 calories. Much better for me than the corn dog I was eyeing at the Diversity Festival (and cheaper too).
Afternoon: Leftover Stove Top from yesterday
Dinner: Small bowl of generic hamburger helper; small bowl of generic tuna helper
Exercise: About a two mile walk during the Pride Parade! Happy Gay Day everybody!
Friday, June 8, 2007
June 8, 2007
Weight: 153
Breakfast: Weight control oatmeal with 2 teaspoons of brown sugar
At work: Box of raisins, 8 oz. of pineapple orange banana juice, Curves chocolate and peanut bar, handful of shredded wheat
At home: Pork sirloin and a LOT of stove top stuffing....3 servings at least. No regrets.
Exercise: Two mile walk during lunch
Breakfast: Weight control oatmeal with 2 teaspoons of brown sugar
At work: Box of raisins, 8 oz. of pineapple orange banana juice, Curves chocolate and peanut bar, handful of shredded wheat
At home: Pork sirloin and a LOT of stove top stuffing....3 servings at least. No regrets.
Exercise: Two mile walk during lunch
Thursday, June 7, 2007
June 7, 2007
Now without day numbering!
Weight: 152.5
Breakfast: Light bologna sandwich and Baked Cheetos
At work: Usual Thursday morning Quik Trip Decaf and French Vanilla Creamer, 1.5 oz. box of raisins, about a serving and a half of the All Bran crackers - just to finish off the box, 10 oz. of Orange Juice
At home: Patio frozen burrito, spinach with fat free ranch dressing; bowl of Baked Cheetos -- the Cheetos are in the house...I have to eat them, right?
Exercise: Two mile walk during lunch.
Weight: 152.5
Breakfast: Light bologna sandwich and Baked Cheetos
At work: Usual Thursday morning Quik Trip Decaf and French Vanilla Creamer, 1.5 oz. box of raisins, about a serving and a half of the All Bran crackers - just to finish off the box, 10 oz. of Orange Juice
At home: Patio frozen burrito, spinach with fat free ranch dressing; bowl of Baked Cheetos -- the Cheetos are in the house...I have to eat them, right?
Exercise: Two mile walk during lunch.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Day 16 - June 6, 2007
Weight: 153.5
When am I going to see rewards here? I'm toying with the idea of just eating horribly again....Sonic, Egg Roll Express, etc. I'll stick with it a while longer....I guess not being malnourished is its own benefit. My calf muscles are getting strong and my biceps are bulky - I'll need to get a permit to carry these guns :-)
Breakfast: 1/4 package of Jello with half a banana
At work: 1.5 oz. box of raisins, 2 servings of All Bran Crackers, handful of Shredded Wheat, 10 oz. of orange juice
After work: 1/4 lb. of ground turkey (precooked), raw spinach with fat free ranch dressing; remainder of Jello (3/4 of package with 1 1/2 bananas suspended in it); bowl of Baked Cheetos
Exercise: 1 mile walk during lunch and Bowflex after work
When am I going to see rewards here? I'm toying with the idea of just eating horribly again....Sonic, Egg Roll Express, etc. I'll stick with it a while longer....I guess not being malnourished is its own benefit. My calf muscles are getting strong and my biceps are bulky - I'll need to get a permit to carry these guns :-)
Breakfast: 1/4 package of Jello with half a banana
At work: 1.5 oz. box of raisins, 2 servings of All Bran Crackers, handful of Shredded Wheat, 10 oz. of orange juice
After work: 1/4 lb. of ground turkey (precooked), raw spinach with fat free ranch dressing; remainder of Jello (3/4 of package with 1 1/2 bananas suspended in it); bowl of Baked Cheetos
Exercise: 1 mile walk during lunch and Bowflex after work
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Day 15 - June 5, 2007
Weight: 153.5
Breakfast: Light bologna sandwich, handful of pretzel twists
At work: Banana, 2 handfuls of shredded wheat, 1.5 oz. box of raisins
After work: 1/4 lb. (precooked) of ground turkey, sauteed mushrooms, spinach salad with fat free ranch dressing; two bowls of baked Cheetos
I took a long walk during lunch.
Breakfast: Light bologna sandwich, handful of pretzel twists
At work: Banana, 2 handfuls of shredded wheat, 1.5 oz. box of raisins
After work: 1/4 lb. (precooked) of ground turkey, sauteed mushrooms, spinach salad with fat free ranch dressing; two bowls of baked Cheetos
I took a long walk during lunch.
Day 14 - June 4, 2007
Weight:153
Breakfast: Banana
At work: Handful of Shredded wheat, handful of All Bran crackers
Lunch at Chimi's with my friend: Two tacos, tortilla soup, chips, and queso
Dinner: Spinach, mushrooms, fat free ranch dressing, slice of light bologna, and a handful of pretzel twists
I did some Bowflex. Getting stronger but not lighter or smaller.
Breakfast: Banana
At work: Handful of Shredded wheat, handful of All Bran crackers
Lunch at Chimi's with my friend: Two tacos, tortilla soup, chips, and queso
Dinner: Spinach, mushrooms, fat free ranch dressing, slice of light bologna, and a handful of pretzel twists
I did some Bowflex. Getting stronger but not lighter or smaller.
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Day 13 - June 3, 2007
Weight: 153
Breakfast: Weight control oatmeal with two teaspoons of brown sugar, coffee with skim milk
Lunch: Spinach, mushrooms, and fat free ranch dressing
Afternoon: Four Grands buttermilk biscuits with buttery spread and low sugar jam
Dinner: Handful of sauteed mushrooms, handful of pretzel twists
Breakfast: Weight control oatmeal with two teaspoons of brown sugar, coffee with skim milk
Lunch: Spinach, mushrooms, and fat free ranch dressing
Afternoon: Four Grands buttermilk biscuits with buttery spread and low sugar jam
Dinner: Handful of sauteed mushrooms, handful of pretzel twists
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Day 12 - June 2, 2007
Weight: 154 (mostly muscle, I'm sure)
Breakfast: Two of the Pillsbury Splenda sweetened cinnamon rolls - left over from yesterday
Lunch: Two scrambled eggs with a few ounces of cheddar cheese melted on it - Protein!
Snack: 1.5 oz. box of raisins - handful of Baked Cheddar Ruffles
Dinner: handful of spinach, handful of raw mushrooms, fat free ranch dressing
Evening: two handfuls of pretzel twists
I worked out on the Bowflex this morning and also burned some calories looking for my dog -- We found her (and further secured the back yard, which was another workout)!
Breakfast: Two of the Pillsbury Splenda sweetened cinnamon rolls - left over from yesterday
Lunch: Two scrambled eggs with a few ounces of cheddar cheese melted on it - Protein!
Snack: 1.5 oz. box of raisins - handful of Baked Cheddar Ruffles
Dinner: handful of spinach, handful of raw mushrooms, fat free ranch dressing
Evening: two handfuls of pretzel twists
I worked out on the Bowflex this morning and also burned some calories looking for my dog -- We found her (and further secured the back yard, which was another workout)!
Friday, June 1, 2007
Day 11 - June 1, 2007
Weight: Unknown
Breakfast: 2 Pillsbury Splenda Sweetened Cinnamon rolls (only 110 calories each!)
Lunch: Chinese Buffet with Dad. Too many items to mention, but my stomach wasn't feeling all that great so I didn't really each that much. Highlights include an egg roll, some fried rice, several Broccoli X (where X = variety of meat) dishes, and some egg drop soup.
At work (I took a half day in the morning and worked in the afternoon): 10 oz. of Orange Juice
After work: Tony's Pouch -- Philly Cheese Steak, also a bowl of the Blue Bunny ice cream
I took a walk around the neighborhood before lunch.
Breakfast: 2 Pillsbury Splenda Sweetened Cinnamon rolls (only 110 calories each!)
Lunch: Chinese Buffet with Dad. Too many items to mention, but my stomach wasn't feeling all that great so I didn't really each that much. Highlights include an egg roll, some fried rice, several Broccoli X (where X = variety of meat) dishes, and some egg drop soup.
At work (I took a half day in the morning and worked in the afternoon): 10 oz. of Orange Juice
After work: Tony's Pouch -- Philly Cheese Steak, also a bowl of the Blue Bunny ice cream
I took a walk around the neighborhood before lunch.
Day 10 - May 31, 2007
Weight: 152.5
Busy couple of days. I'm pretty sure I remember it all though.....I am OCD after all.
Breakfast: Box of raisins
At work: Quik Trip decaf with some French Vanilla creamer, 2 servings of All Bran garlic crackers, handful of shredded wheat, 10 oz. of orange juice
After work: Daddy Shank came to visit. I made some hamburgers on the George Foreman grill. I had a 1/3 lb. (precooked weight) cheeseburger with a heart healthy bun, two handfuls of Baked Ruffles, two handfuls of Baked Cheetos, and about two servings of Blue Bunny No Sugar Added Peanut Butter Fudge ice cream.
Lots of food for dinner, but I very much needed it at the time. Rough day -- had to meet two plumbers at my house to deal with a drainage issue. Blew my lunch hour finding out the first guy couldn't do anything and then Mullins Plumbing (home of "The Red Rooter"!) showed up right on cue while I was taking the first bite of my burger.
Busy couple of days. I'm pretty sure I remember it all though.....I am OCD after all.
Breakfast: Box of raisins
At work: Quik Trip decaf with some French Vanilla creamer, 2 servings of All Bran garlic crackers, handful of shredded wheat, 10 oz. of orange juice
After work: Daddy Shank came to visit. I made some hamburgers on the George Foreman grill. I had a 1/3 lb. (precooked weight) cheeseburger with a heart healthy bun, two handfuls of Baked Ruffles, two handfuls of Baked Cheetos, and about two servings of Blue Bunny No Sugar Added Peanut Butter Fudge ice cream.
Lots of food for dinner, but I very much needed it at the time. Rough day -- had to meet two plumbers at my house to deal with a drainage issue. Blew my lunch hour finding out the first guy couldn't do anything and then Mullins Plumbing (home of "The Red Rooter"!) showed up right on cue while I was taking the first bite of my burger.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Day 9 - May 30, 2007
Weight 153.5 (wha' happened?)
Breakfast: Generic Wheaties, milk, and a handful of raisins
At work: 10 oz. of orange juice, serving of All Bran crackers, handful of Cinnamon Shredded Wheat, Fiber One Chocolate and Oats bar
Dinner: Philly Cheese Steak Tony's Pouch (sort of a Hot Pocket knockoff - on sale at Reasor's last week)
Evening: 8 oz. of Vegetable Soup and 5 saltines
Bowflex this evening too!
Breakfast: Generic Wheaties, milk, and a handful of raisins
At work: 10 oz. of orange juice, serving of All Bran crackers, handful of Cinnamon Shredded Wheat, Fiber One Chocolate and Oats bar
Dinner: Philly Cheese Steak Tony's Pouch (sort of a Hot Pocket knockoff - on sale at Reasor's last week)
Evening: 8 oz. of Vegetable Soup and 5 saltines
Bowflex this evening too!
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Day 8 - May 29, 2007
Weight: 153
Breakfast: Weight control oatmeal with two teaspoons of brown sugar
At work: 1.5 oz. box of raisins, handful of cinnamon shredded wheat, 10 oz. of orange juice
At Borders at lunch (I swear they pump hunger hormone into the air there -- being there always makes me hungry): Sour dough pretzel
Dinner: Leftover ground turkey and brown rice
Evening: 8 oz. of vegetable juice and 5 saltines
I did much less thinking about food today, thanks to being busy at work. No real physical activity today -- I got home late and it was threatening to rain at lunch so I didn't walk. I'm also sore from the Bowflex yesterday. Excuses.....
Breakfast: Weight control oatmeal with two teaspoons of brown sugar
At work: 1.5 oz. box of raisins, handful of cinnamon shredded wheat, 10 oz. of orange juice
At Borders at lunch (I swear they pump hunger hormone into the air there -- being there always makes me hungry): Sour dough pretzel
Dinner: Leftover ground turkey and brown rice
Evening: 8 oz. of vegetable juice and 5 saltines
I did much less thinking about food today, thanks to being busy at work. No real physical activity today -- I got home late and it was threatening to rain at lunch so I didn't walk. I'm also sore from the Bowflex yesterday. Excuses.....
Monday, May 28, 2007
Day 7 - May 28, 2007
Weight: 153.5
Breakfast: Box of raisins
Lunch: Salami sandwich with handful of pretzels
Dinner: 1/4 lb. ground turkey (precooked weight) and a cup of brown rice
Evening: 8 oz. of vegetable juice and 5 saltines
I spent some time with the Bowflex this evening.
I was sad all day because it was a holiday and I didn't eat chips and cakes and cookies. Food is a cheap antidepressant and I can get it without a prescription. I'm obsessed with food -- previously with the idea of what tasty thing I was going to eat next and now because I'm not getting to eat those things. Maybe having a million things to do at work tomorrow will occupy my brain so it can't think about food all the time.
Breakfast: Box of raisins
Lunch: Salami sandwich with handful of pretzels
Dinner: 1/4 lb. ground turkey (precooked weight) and a cup of brown rice
Evening: 8 oz. of vegetable juice and 5 saltines
I spent some time with the Bowflex this evening.
I was sad all day because it was a holiday and I didn't eat chips and cakes and cookies. Food is a cheap antidepressant and I can get it without a prescription. I'm obsessed with food -- previously with the idea of what tasty thing I was going to eat next and now because I'm not getting to eat those things. Maybe having a million things to do at work tomorrow will occupy my brain so it can't think about food all the time.
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Day 6 - May 27, 2007
Weight: Unknown
Breakfast: Breakfast bowl from Spangles (consisting of sausage, egg, tater rounds, and gravy -- maybe some cheese?) and a small orange juice. Mom had the same thing. I wish Tulsa had Spangles. But I guess I can't really eat a breakfast bowl every day.
Lunch: Half of my leftover ravioli, half of my mom's leftover lasagna, a piece of fried zucchini, and a spinach salad.
Dinner: Two small servings of shepherd's pie (yummy, Rod!) and two slices of Texas toast
Breakfast: Breakfast bowl from Spangles (consisting of sausage, egg, tater rounds, and gravy -- maybe some cheese?) and a small orange juice. Mom had the same thing. I wish Tulsa had Spangles. But I guess I can't really eat a breakfast bowl every day.
Lunch: Half of my leftover ravioli, half of my mom's leftover lasagna, a piece of fried zucchini, and a spinach salad.
Dinner: Two small servings of shepherd's pie (yummy, Rod!) and two slices of Texas toast
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Day 5 - May 26, 2007
Weight: 152.5
Greetings from Wichita.
Breakfast: 1.5 oz. box of raisins
Snack in convenience store parking lot in southern Kansas: Honey Nut Cheerios bar (made with real milk!). Chose this over the Nutri grain bar that was covered in dust on the bottom shelf. I guess health food isn't one of their profit centers.
Lunch: Mom bought lunch at Olive Garden - Booyah! Had a few stuffed mushrooms, a few fried zucchini slices, a few pieces of fried meat ravioli, a few breadsticks, a few bowls of salad, and about 1/4 of my plate of the Portobello stuffed ravioli with cheese sauce. The rest is in the fridge for tomorrow's consumption. The waitress was perky!!!
Evening: Mom bought ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery -- I had a "Love It" serving (a.k.a. "Medium") of Chocolate with Reese's Peanut Butter cup chopped. Good stuff.
I even got four glasses of water in today. I rock.
Greetings from Wichita.
Breakfast: 1.5 oz. box of raisins
Snack in convenience store parking lot in southern Kansas: Honey Nut Cheerios bar (made with real milk!). Chose this over the Nutri grain bar that was covered in dust on the bottom shelf. I guess health food isn't one of their profit centers.
Lunch: Mom bought lunch at Olive Garden - Booyah! Had a few stuffed mushrooms, a few fried zucchini slices, a few pieces of fried meat ravioli, a few breadsticks, a few bowls of salad, and about 1/4 of my plate of the Portobello stuffed ravioli with cheese sauce. The rest is in the fridge for tomorrow's consumption. The waitress was perky!!!
Evening: Mom bought ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery -- I had a "Love It" serving (a.k.a. "Medium") of Chocolate with Reese's Peanut Butter cup chopped. Good stuff.
I even got four glasses of water in today. I rock.
Friday, May 25, 2007
Day 4 - May 25, 2007
Weight 153
Lessons learned from yesterday -- Make sure to have enough food at desk to get through day so emergency trips to Albertson's can be avoided. I shopped hungry and ended up with a wrap that was probably packed with about 600 calories (I have no idea, really). So this morning, I picked up some All Bran crackers (NEW!) and a box of Cinnamon/Brown Sugar Shredded Wheat to eat as finger food. Both have plenty of servings in the box, so this is much cheaper too.
A reader who identified himself as "Jayson" asked if all beverages not noted in my diet have 0 calories.
Good question, boy with extra letter in his name. Yes. If I have anything other than water or diet soda, I'll make note of it. I thought until this morning that vodka had no calories. But then I remembered that it was "odor" that vodka has none of. As luck would have it, I have imbibed no vodka this week.
Breakfast - Patio Beef & Bean Burrito (more frugal than healthy)
At work: Banana, a serving of the All Bran Garlic crackers, a handful of shredded wheat, apple, Fiber One chocolate and oats bar
Din-din: Two servings of Impossible Lasagna Pie.
Tomato juice.
Two mile walk during lunch.
Off to Wichita tomorrow morning to see my mom. Family gatherings are typically all about strapping on the feed bag.
Lessons learned from yesterday -- Make sure to have enough food at desk to get through day so emergency trips to Albertson's can be avoided. I shopped hungry and ended up with a wrap that was probably packed with about 600 calories (I have no idea, really). So this morning, I picked up some All Bran crackers (NEW!) and a box of Cinnamon/Brown Sugar Shredded Wheat to eat as finger food. Both have plenty of servings in the box, so this is much cheaper too.
A reader who identified himself as "Jayson" asked if all beverages not noted in my diet have 0 calories.
Good question, boy with extra letter in his name. Yes. If I have anything other than water or diet soda, I'll make note of it. I thought until this morning that vodka had no calories. But then I remembered that it was "odor" that vodka has none of. As luck would have it, I have imbibed no vodka this week.
Breakfast - Patio Beef & Bean Burrito (more frugal than healthy)
At work: Banana, a serving of the All Bran Garlic crackers, a handful of shredded wheat, apple, Fiber One chocolate and oats bar
Din-din: Two servings of Impossible Lasagna Pie.
Tomato juice.
Two mile walk during lunch.
Off to Wichita tomorrow morning to see my mom. Family gatherings are typically all about strapping on the feed bag.
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Day 3 - May 24, 2007
Weight: 152
Drat - I forgot to bring my walking clothes to work! Subconscious sabotage, perhaps?
Breakfast: Salami sandwich and a large handful of Baked Cheetos
I picked up a decaf at Quik Trip with some French Vanilla creamer. I sip on this throughout my weekly conference call.
11:30 a.m. -- All coworkers within smelling distance bought Chinese food and brought it back to the office. I wasn't really asked if I wanted anything, but I'm taking a willpower victory anyway. I'll just put some soy sauce on my leftover pork tonight.
At my desk at work: Banana - America's favorite 8 and a half incher :-)
Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bar
Apple
Turkey, Bacon, and Cheddar wrap from Albertson's
At home: Leftover pork sirloin and rice - Glass o' Vegetable juice
More Boxflex action tonight!
Drat - I forgot to bring my walking clothes to work! Subconscious sabotage, perhaps?
Breakfast: Salami sandwich and a large handful of Baked Cheetos
I picked up a decaf at Quik Trip with some French Vanilla creamer. I sip on this throughout my weekly conference call.
11:30 a.m. -- All coworkers within smelling distance bought Chinese food and brought it back to the office. I wasn't really asked if I wanted anything, but I'm taking a willpower victory anyway. I'll just put some soy sauce on my leftover pork tonight.
At my desk at work: Banana - America's favorite 8 and a half incher :-)
Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bar
Apple
Turkey, Bacon, and Cheddar wrap from Albertson's
At home: Leftover pork sirloin and rice - Glass o' Vegetable juice
More Boxflex action tonight!
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Day 2 - May 23, 2007
Weight: 153.5
I've been super hungry today, but I've really only eaten small bits at a time.
Breakfast: Patio Chicken Burrito
At work: 1.5 oz. box of raisins, Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bar (yummy!), 5 or 6 graham crackers, a Low Fat Chocolate Chunk Chewy Granola bar, 6 oz. of Pineapple/Banana/Orange juice
After work: Boneless pork sirloin and a cup of brown rice, banana.
Tonight will be difficult -- I usually eat nonstop while watching Lost. I'll just hit the diet soda really hard. I took an opportunity to buy a subscription to Self magazine for $1 an issue. Hopefully it's not all just ads and "how to apply makeup so boys will like you". The web page seemed to put a focus on health and recipes, so that's a good sign. Thanks to K.H. for the reference.
I also got a good link from R.B. to a great women's weight training site. Very empowering.
Exercise: Two mile walk at lunch. Note to self: Pack a change of clothes for tomorrow's walk.
I've been super hungry today, but I've really only eaten small bits at a time.
Breakfast: Patio Chicken Burrito
At work: 1.5 oz. box of raisins, Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bar (yummy!), 5 or 6 graham crackers, a Low Fat Chocolate Chunk Chewy Granola bar, 6 oz. of Pineapple/Banana/Orange juice
After work: Boneless pork sirloin and a cup of brown rice, banana.
Tonight will be difficult -- I usually eat nonstop while watching Lost. I'll just hit the diet soda really hard. I took an opportunity to buy a subscription to Self magazine for $1 an issue. Hopefully it's not all just ads and "how to apply makeup so boys will like you". The web page seemed to put a focus on health and recipes, so that's a good sign. Thanks to K.H. for the reference.
I also got a good link from R.B. to a great women's weight training site. Very empowering.
Exercise: Two mile walk at lunch. Note to self: Pack a change of clothes for tomorrow's walk.
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Flog = Food Log
My next attempt at dieting incorporates my biggest motivator - the fear of failing in a public forum. Therefore, I will keep a public record of my weight, my feelings about food, exercise, and perhaps most important, the food I put in my body. That way, when I complain about my pants fitting too tightly, you can refer to the Chicken Fried Steak I ate on Day X and tell me to shut up.
The last few months have been horrible with respect to food. We began looking for houses in February, which is when I went on a diet of the cheapest things available - frozen burritos and Ramen so that the new house payment would be more feasible. Then, when the move proper began, who had time to zap something in the microwave? My relationship with food resembled the movie Super Size Me, except I ate at two or three different restaurants a day instead of just McDonald's. I stopped taking my long walks at lunch -- I was spending all of my time at home either packing, cleaning, or unpacking, so why not unwind with a Chicken Tender meal at Sonic during my lunch hour?
I'm pleased to say that my long walks at lunch have resumed and I'm eating healthier generally - just still too much. Hopefully the pain of having to log everything I eat will discourage some of the late night trips to the kitchen for cheese and crackers or Nutty Bars. I pledge to be honest and complete.
My goal is 140, which is the point where my BMI calculation is Normal rather than Overweight. I'm not obsessed with body image at all - People don't have to be stick thin to be beautiful. I'm just trying to avoid expensive health problems from arising in the future, such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.
Day One - May 22, 2007
Weight - 154.5
Breakfast: Weight control oatmeal, with a generous layer of brown sugar (this can be scaled back)
At my desk at work: 1.5 oz. box of Raisins, Maruchan Instant Lunch (cup o' soup -- about 290 calories but lots of sodium and fat), 6oz. can of pineapple/banana/orange juice
At home at the kitchen table: slice of salami with two pieces of toast
At home in front of the TV: 8 oz. of vegetable juice
That wasn't so bad -- About 1000 calories and no starving
I also was inspired by my friend R.B. to resume strength training -- I pulled out the Bowflex and used some light weight. I pulled my neck really bad last spring using it and since then I've been shy on it, so I'll be slow to build back up. The weight melted off last spring when I used it so maybe that will happen again.
The last few months have been horrible with respect to food. We began looking for houses in February, which is when I went on a diet of the cheapest things available - frozen burritos and Ramen so that the new house payment would be more feasible. Then, when the move proper began, who had time to zap something in the microwave? My relationship with food resembled the movie Super Size Me, except I ate at two or three different restaurants a day instead of just McDonald's. I stopped taking my long walks at lunch -- I was spending all of my time at home either packing, cleaning, or unpacking, so why not unwind with a Chicken Tender meal at Sonic during my lunch hour?
I'm pleased to say that my long walks at lunch have resumed and I'm eating healthier generally - just still too much. Hopefully the pain of having to log everything I eat will discourage some of the late night trips to the kitchen for cheese and crackers or Nutty Bars. I pledge to be honest and complete.
My goal is 140, which is the point where my BMI calculation is Normal rather than Overweight. I'm not obsessed with body image at all - People don't have to be stick thin to be beautiful. I'm just trying to avoid expensive health problems from arising in the future, such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure.
Day One - May 22, 2007
Weight - 154.5
Breakfast: Weight control oatmeal, with a generous layer of brown sugar (this can be scaled back)
At my desk at work: 1.5 oz. box of Raisins, Maruchan Instant Lunch (cup o' soup -- about 290 calories but lots of sodium and fat), 6oz. can of pineapple/banana/orange juice
At home at the kitchen table: slice of salami with two pieces of toast
At home in front of the TV: 8 oz. of vegetable juice
That wasn't so bad -- About 1000 calories and no starving
I also was inspired by my friend R.B. to resume strength training -- I pulled out the Bowflex and used some light weight. I pulled my neck really bad last spring using it and since then I've been shy on it, so I'll be slow to build back up. The weight melted off last spring when I used it so maybe that will happen again.
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