#1978, Thursday, November 30

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Post 1978, Day 334 of 2017
- 2,526 days since I started this blog -

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                      200.2 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/29/17):          202.5 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                       - 2.3 lbs.

Diet Comment

Another day of big weight loss. There's no way this is not related to my Typhus shot - and the accompanying course of antibiotics, which is ongoing - which was still making me feel ill today - if for no other reason than that my appetite has been suppressed. I have lost more than six pounds in three days - in fact, I have lost more than I gained over the Thanksgiving weekend gluttony. If I did this while feeling well, it would be amazing, but I did not. I am glad, but also taking no credit. I am at the lowest weight of the year, but I have to assume there'll be a bounce back when I am recovered.

Food Log

Breakfast
4:35pm: Green-purple protein smoothie with coconut-almond milk, kefir, large organic egg, chia gel, kale, spinach, blueberries, cherries, strawberries, whey powder (24g protein), coconut oil, hemp seeds, hemp protein (7g protein), raw organic cacao powder, moringa leaf powder, celery, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla extract, Dr. Gundry's Vital Reds and stevia-inulin blend.

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
11:45pm: Cottage cheese, walnuts, and a Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 0;   Coffee: 22 oz.;  Tea: 0 oz.;  Water: 48+ oz.;

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#1977, Wednesday, November 29

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Post 1977, Day 333 of 2017
- 2,525 days since I started this blog -

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                      202.5 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/28/17):          203.0 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                       - 0.5 lbs.

Diet Comment

Still feeling shitty from my Typhus shot. Nonetheless, celebrating the continued weight loss that has taken me back under the trend line.

Food Log

Breakfast
3:15pm: Greens, prosciutto and feta scramble: Kale, onions, spinach, prosciutto sautéed with three large eggs and feta cheese.

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
10:55pm: Cottage cheese, walnuts, and a Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 0;   Coffee: 22 oz.;  Tea: 0 oz.;  Water: 64+ oz.;

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#1976, Tuesday, November 28

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Post 1976, Day 332 of 2017
- 2,524 days since I started this blog -

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                      203.0 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/27/17):          206.5 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                       - 3.5 lbs.

Diet Comment

This astonishing one-day weight loss could come from a number of different causes, or possibly a combination. It could be that yesterday's weight was an anomaly. It could be the result of a day of low-calorie eating (probably under 1000 calories). It could be catch-up from Sunday's on-plan eating, not showing up for a day. It could be the result of the Typhus shot I got yesterday afternoon (which has made me pretty sick since I got it - and I'm now on antibiotics, which are no help at all). I think it's all the above, and I'll take the loss!

Food Log

Breakfast
3:45pm: A Quest bar.

Lunch
5:50pm: Wild-caught salmon burger, with a chopped salad (chard, kale, spinach, walnuts, shaved parmesan cheese, balsamic vinaigrette).

Dinner
11:55pm: Cottage cheese, walnuts, an ounce of sugar-free chocolate.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 0 oz.;  Tea: 0 oz.;  Water: 64+ oz.;

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#1975, Monday, November 27

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Post 1975, Day 331 of 2017
- 2,523 days since I started this blog -

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                      206.5 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/22/17):          202.3 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                       + 4.2 lbs.

Diet Comment

This is a very large weight gain for three days of feasting and drinking. And I feasted and drunk, big time. I only had one 'good' day - Sunday, and it didn't make much of a dent. There's nothing to do now but buckle down. In this respect, today was a good day.

Food Log

Breakfast
5:40pm: Green-purple protein smoothie with coconut-almond milk, kefir, large organic egg, chia gel, kale, spinach, blueberries, cherries, strawberries, whey powder (24g protein), coconut oil, hemp seeds, hemp protein (7g protein), raw organic cacao powder, moringa leaf powder, celery, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla extract, Dr. Gundry's Vital Reds and stevia-inulin blend.

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
11:45pm: A Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 22 oz.;  Tea: 0 oz.;  Water: 44+ oz.;

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#1974, Wednesday, November 22: Thanksgiving

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Post 1974, Day 326 of 2017
- 2,518 days since I started this blog -

Comment

I have a lot to be thankful for.

My music, and the musicians I make it with.

My health.

My friends and family.

My life.

With all that has happened to get me to get me to this point, what I 'know' and what I don't, I am grateful every day.

I have done wrong, I have been mean, I have been unkind. I have had to forgive myself, but I haven't asked forgiveness, yet, somehow, here I am and I'm happy, to boot. I've never had more to be thankful for.

This Thanksgiving, I find myself grateful, and in the most generalized way.

After Wednesday's gig and about five hours sleep, I'm off to my sister's for a family get-together. My next update will be Monday's. Have a joyful and safe Thanksgiving.

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                      202.3 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/21/17):          201.9 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                       + 0.4 lbs.

Diet Comment

This is one day of gain I totally do not understand. I'm fasting.

Food Log

Breakfast
Skipped.

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
1:20am: LEO (lox, eggs and onions) and a salad (chard, kale, red cabbage, spinach, walnuts, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette).

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 0 oz.;  Tea: 0 oz.;  Water: 78+ oz.;

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#1973, Tuesday, November 21

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Post 1973, Day 325 of 2017
- 2,517 days since I started this blog -

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                      201.9 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/20/17):          202.9 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                       - 1.0 lbs.

Diet Comment

I'm nicely below the trend line, and today's on-plan, low-calorie eating should move me further in that direction, a nice setup for the Thanksgiving Day weekend.

Food Log

Breakfast
6:50pm: LEO (lox, eggs and onions) and a salad (chard, kale, red cabbage, spinach, walnuts, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette).

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
1:20am: A Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 0 oz.;  Tea: 0 oz.;  Water: 54+ oz.; and a shot of Jameson's Irish whiskey.

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#1972, Monday, November 20

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Post 1972, Day 324 of 2017
- 2,516 days since I started this blog -

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                      202.9 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/17/17):          202.9 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                       - 0.0 lbs.

Diet Comment

I'm happy any time I get through a weekend with no weight gain.

Food Log

Breakfast
6:10pm: Green-purple protein smoothie with coconut-almond milk, kefir, large organic egg, chia gel, kale, spinach, blueberries, cherries, strawberries, whey powder (24g protein), coconut oil, hemp seeds, hemp protein (7g protein), raw organic cacao powder, moringa leaf powder, celery, cinnamon, turmeric, vanilla extract, Dr. Gundry's Vital Reds and stevia-inulin blend.

Lunch
8:00pm, NY Regional Market (Buy Local promotion): Samples of chili, soup, BBQ pork, BBQ chicken, vodka, etc - nothing on-plan.

Dinner
11:40pm: Walnuts and goat cheese, carrots and home-made mayonnaise, pork rinds, an ounce of sugar-free chocolate and a Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 0;   Coffee: 22 oz.;  Tea: 0 oz.;  Water: 48+ oz.; 

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#1971, Friday, November 17

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Post 1971, Day 321 of 2017
- 2,513 days since I started this blog -

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                      202.9 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/16/17):          204.5 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                       - 1.6 lbs.

Diet Comment

This week had a good end, right on the trend line.

Food Log

Breakfast
Skipped.

Lunch
8:10pm: A Quest bar and some walnuts and 90% dark chocolate.

Dinner
12:20am, at Moondog's: Sausage and peppers sandwich, and a Quest bar.

Snack
1:20am: Pork rinds.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 0 oz.;  Tea: 0 oz.;  Water: 70+ oz.; plus a shot of Jameson's Irish whiskey

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#1970, Thursday, November 16

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Post 1970, Day 320 of 2017
- 2,512 days since I started this blog -

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                      204.5 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/15/17):          204.5 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                       + 0.0 lbs.

Diet Comment

No penalty for last night's off-plan dinner, but no loss either. So, good.

Food Log

Breakfast
6:10pm: A Quest bar and some walnuts.

Lunch
10:10pm: A Quest bar and some walnuts and 90% dark chocolate.

Dinner
12:20am: Chopped salad (chard, kale, red cabbage, spinach, shaved parmesan, walnuts, sriracha chicken breast, homemade mayonnaise) .

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 0 oz.;  Tea: 0 oz.;  Water: 68+ oz.; plus a shot of Jameson's Irish whiskey

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#1969, Wednesday, November 15

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Post 1969, Day 319 of 2017
- 2,511 days since I started this blog -

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                      204.5 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/14/17):          203.6 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                       + 0.9 lbs.

Diet Comment

I'm vexed by this result. Chocolate and booze and a lot of calories very late. Tonight I let myself get hungry and had a delicious, off-plan dinner, so I don't expect much from tomorrow.

Food Log

Breakfast
Skipped.

Lunch
10:10pm: A Quest bar and some walnuts.

Dinner
11:30pm, at Shifty's: A bacon cheeseburger on a bun with onion rings.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 0 oz.;  Tea: 0 oz.;  Water: 64+ oz.; plus a shot of Jameson's Irish whiskey

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