#3480: Monday, October 6, 2025

Post 3480

- 14 years and 280 days since I started this blog -

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    193.8 lbs.

Previous Weight (10/3/25):         190.2 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                    +  3.6 lbs.

Diet Comment

This weekend result was expected. I knew, when I bought a multi-pound bag of mixed nuts, dried fruit and dark chocolate on Sunday, that I had already set myself up for this 'fail' by consuming a large amount of dried-fruit (the addictive chili-coated Trader Joe's kind) with an equal amount of mixed nuts Friday and Saturday. And I ate a pound of the trail mix ("Wholesome Blend") yesterday, between full meals. So, except for the fact that there's a lot of the trail mix left, I intend to undo this by the end of the week.

Food Log

Breakfast
12:45pm:

LEO (smoked salmon (lox), eggs, and onions) with chili crisps. Sweet potatoes on the side.

Lunch

Skipped.

Dinner

12:05am: A Barebells protein bar.

Liquid Intake

Espressos: 1;  Coffee: 10oz.;  Water: 48+ oz.; and a shot of Jameson's Irish whiskey

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#3479: Friday, October 3, 2025

Post 3479

- 14 years and 277 days since I started this blog -

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    190.2 lbs.

Previous Weight (10/2/25):         191.7 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                    -  1.5 lbs.

Diet Comment

Another good loss. We'll see what the weekend holds...

Food Log

Breakfast
11:55am: Veggie fretta (mushrooms, onions, peppers, cabbage, carrots, spinach, chick pea rotini, eggs, shaved parmesan cheese).

Lunch

6:35pm: Chile spiced dried mangoes, mixed nuts, dark chocolate.

Dinner

9:15pm: A Barebells protein bar.

Liquid Intake

Espressos: 1;  Coffee: 22oz.;  Water: 72+ oz.;

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#3478: Thursday, October 2, 2025

Post 3478

- 14 years and 276 days since I started this blog -

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    191.7 lbs.

Previous Weight (10/1/25):         191.8 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                    -  0.1 lbs.

Diet Comment

Almost change, but it's gratifying seeing any loss - or even just holding my own.

Food Log

Breakfast
12:35pm:

Leo (lox, eggs and onions) and brussels sprouts.

Lunch

Skipped.

Dinner

9:15pm: Chick pea rotini with chicken sausage and cottage cheese. A mixed greens salad. A Barebells protein bar.

Liquid Intake

Espressos: 1;  Coffee: 22 oz.;  Water: 48+ oz.;

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#3477: Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Post 3477

- 14 years and 275 days since I started this blog -

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    191.8 lbs.

Previous Weight (9/30/25):         193.6 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                    -  1.8 lbs.

Diet Comment

A very good result after a completely on-plan day. Do you know what I mean when I say 'on plan'? I mean a day with good protein and low (and no refined) carbs. That's it.

Food Log

Breakfast
12:05pm:

Cottage cheese pancakes with blueberries and a dollop of skyr (not shown).

Lunch

Skipped.

Dinner

9:05pm: Salmon burger on Ezekiel 4:9 Flax sprouted grain bread with guacamole. A salad (Spring Mix, spinach, cabbage, carrots and blue cheese dressing. An IQ bar.

Liquid Intake

Espressos: 1;  Coffee: 10 oz.;  Water: 68+ oz.;

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#3476: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Post 3476

- 14 years and 274 days since I started this blog -

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    193.6 lbs.

Previous Weight (9/29/25):         192.4 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                    +  1.2 lbs.

Diet Comment

Weird, unexpected weight gain. Still withing the normal daily fluctuation, but I was expecting a loss.

Food Log

Breakfast
12:55pm: Prosciutto, Swiss and veggie omelet and Ezekiel 4:9 Flax sprouted grain toast with cream cheese.

Lunch

5:25pm: IQ Bars and mixed nuts.

Dinner

9:35pm: Mixed greens and blue cheese dressing. Cottage cheese. Ezekiel 4:9 Flax sprouted grain bread with guacamole.

Liquid Intake

Espressos: 1;  Coffee: 18oz.;  Water: 64+ oz.;

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#3475: Monday, September 29, 2025

Post 3475

- 14 years and 273 days since I started this blog -

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    192.4 lbs.

Previous Weight (9/26/25):         192.4 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                    -  0.0 lbs.

Diet Comment

No change, no comment. Except to note that this is an unusual weekend result.

Food Log

Breakfast
12:45pm:

LEO (smoked salmon (lox), eggs, and onions) with chili crisps. Sweet potatoes on the side.

Lunch

3:45pm: An IQ bar and mixed nuts.

Dinner

7:45pm: Veggie sloppy Joe (Quorn Grounds (mushroom protein), Rao's marinara sauce, spinach, chia seeds) over chick pea rotini and riced cauliflower. A skyr 'sundae' (skyr, blueberries, walnuts, cacao nibs, stevia).

Liquid Intake

Espressos: 1;  Coffee: 22oz.;  Water: 58+ oz.;

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#3474: Friday, September 26, 2025

Post 3474

- 14 years and 270 days since I started this blog -

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    192.4 lbs.

Previous Weight (9/25/25):         191.8 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                    +  0.6 lbs.

Diet Comment

Ending the week at a lower weight than when it started is good. I have no idea why I gained weight from yesterday's eating, but it's well within normal daily variation - random.

Food Log

Breakfast
1:55pm:

Super oatmeal and quinoa (steel-cut oats, quinoa, chia seeds, hemp seeds, blueberries, whey protein, walnuts, kefir, skyr, cacao nibs, nutritional yeast, mushroom powder, stevia).

Lunch

Skipped.

Dinner

1:15am, at Denny's: Ultimate omelet with home fries and sourdough toast.

Liquid Intake

Espressos: 1;  Coffee: 30oz.;  Water: 56+ oz.;

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#3473: Thursday, September 25, 2025

Post 3473

- 14 years and 269 days since I started this blog -

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    191.8 lbs.

Previous Weight (9/24/25):         192.6 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                    -  0.8 lbs.

Diet Comment

A surprising weight loss as I finished up this year's Breads Bakery orgy. I guess I ate less than the previous four days.

Food Log

Breakfast
2:35pm: Eggs and veggies with cheddar cheese. Salmon sashimi from Wegman's.

Lunch

Skipped.

Dinner

9:05pm: Chick pea rotini with prosciutto and cottage cheese. A mixed greens salad. Dark chocolate and mixed nuts. An IQ bar.

Liquid Intake

Espressos: 1;  Coffee: 18oz.;  Water: 62+ oz.;

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#3472: Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Post 3472

- 14 years and 268 days since I started this blog -

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    192.6 lbs.

Previous Weight (9/23/25):         193.6 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                    -  1.0 lbs.

Diet Comment

A surprise loss, undoubtedly due to eating less babka than the previous four days.

Food Log

Breakfast
12:45pm:

Cottage cheese pancakes with blueberries and a dollop of skyr (not shown).

Lunch

5:55pm: Chocolate babka, mixed nuts.

Dinner

10:20pm: Salmon burger on Ezekiel 4:9 Flax sprouted grain bread with cole slaw. Steamed broccoli with blue cheese dressing.

Liquid Intake

Espressos: 1;  Coffee: 22oz.;  Water: 57+ oz.;

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#3471: Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Post 3471

- 14 years and 267 days since I started this blog -

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    193.6 lbs.

Previous Weight (9/22/25):         193.0 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                    +  0.6 lbs.

Diet Comment

As expected, the mere presence of chocolate babka leads to weight gain. Eating it is just the guarantee. I expect to run out tomorrow and expect to gain for the next few days.

Food Log

Breakfast
12:15pm:

LEO (smoked salmon (lox), eggs, and onions) with chili crisps. Sweet potatoes on the side.

Lunch

4:40pm: Chocolate babka.

Dinner

7:50pm: Dal tadka (lentil curry) with kale and spinach on riced cauliflower. An IQ bar.

Liquid Intake

Espressos: 1;  Coffee: 22oz.;  Water: 72+ oz.;

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#3470: Monday, September 22, 2025

Post 3470

- 14 years and 266 days since I started this blog -

At Breads Bakery

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    193.0 lbs.

Previous Weight (9/18/25):         190.0 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                    +  3.0 lbs.

Diet Comment

Three days of off-plan, high-flour, high-sugar eating. That I only gained three pounds doing it is the amazing thing. I'm serious, I was prepared for a much worse result. To celebrate, I'm going to be eating more baked goods from Breads Bakery (see photo above) until I'm out - should be two or three days. I can only assume I will gain weight during this time, but it really is a YOLO thing.

Food Log

Breakfast
1:25pm: Italian-style chicken sausage and veggie omelet (mushrooms, onions, peppers, spinach, cabbage, carrots, cheddar cheese) and brussels sprouts.

Lunch

5:40pm: Cottage cheese, mixed nuts, and (mainly) chocolate babka from Breads Bakery (see photo above).

Dinner

8:35pm: An IQ bar.

Liquid Intake

Espressos: 1;  Coffee: 22oz.;  Water: 54+ oz.; and a shot of Jameson's Irish whiskey

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#3469: Thursday, September 18, 2025

Post 3469

- 14 years and 262 days since I started this blog -

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    190.0 lbs.

Previous Weight (9/17/25):         190.0 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                    -  0.0 lbs.

Diet Comment

No change, no comment. Except to mention that tomorrow is a travel day and my next post will be Monday, September 22.

Food Log

Breakfast
1:45pm:

Fretta with eggs, smoked salmon, onions, cabbage and cottage cheese, with sweet potataoes.

Lunch

5:40pm: Popcorn, dark chocolate, an IQ bar.

Dinner

9:35pm: Carrots and blue cheese dressing.

Liquid Intake

Espressos: 1;  Coffee: 10 oz.;  Water: 48+ oz.;

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