#3032, Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Post 3032

- 13 years and 151 days since I started this blog -

May 13, 2023 (at Moondog's Lounge)

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    203.1 lbs.

Previous Weight (5/30/23):         202.6 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     + 0.3 lbs.

Diet Comment

With today's gain, this is my heaviest day of the year, heaviest month of the year, and, to be honest, I'm just a little disappointed with myself, for not doing a better job with my weight control. I came back from my winter travels at a great weight, and the chart tells the story of how I squandered this new bit of good health. The problem? Social stuff. I go out, get stoned, get hungry, eat restaurant food, desserts... and drink whiskey. I need to do better.

Food Log

Breakfast
2:45pm:

Vegetarian frittata (eggs, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, kale and spinach). Not shown: High-protein, low-carb tortilla with cream cheese and Everything but the bagel seasoning.

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
11:05pm: Turkey salad (roasted turkey breast, shaved parmesan cheese, walnuts, arugula, cabbage, chard, kale, spinach and balsamic vinaigrette). A square of 84% Peruvian chocolate with nibs and sea salt. Butter pecan ice cream.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 2;   Coffee: 0 oz.;  Water: 54+ oz.;

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#3031, Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Post 3031

- 13 years and 150 days since I started this blog -

May 13, 2023 (at Moondog's Lounge)

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    202.6 lbs.

Previous Weight (5/25/23):         201.0 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     + 1.6 lbs.

Diet Comment

I feel like I got away with something. Over the long weekend, during which I visited New York City and went to a reunion party in New Paltz, I ate like I was trying to gain weight, which, of course, I wasn't, I just didn't limit myself and really thought my weight would be higher today. This is probably the last such trip until the fall, and I expect to be back under two hundred pounds within a couple of weeks, but today I am planning on having something at the Maplewood Grill, so probably losses will start... soon.

Food Log

Breakfast
1:15pm: LETO (Lox (smoked salmon), eggs, tomatoes and onions).

Lunch
5:45pm: A Quest bar and peanut butter.

Dinner
9:05pm, at the Maplewood: Buffalo shrimp. Later, at home. brussels sprouts with olive oil and parmesan cheese, and two squares of 84% Peruvian chocolate with nibs and sea salt.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 20 oz.;  Water: 60+ oz.;

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#3030, Thursday, May 25, 2023

Post 3030

- 13 years and 145 days since I started this blog -

May 13, 2023 (at Moondog's Lounge)

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    201.0 lbs.

Previous Weight (5/24/23):         201.9 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 0.9 lbs.

Diet Comment

A little turnaround. I'll take it. Tomorrow is a travel day, going down to New York City, then to a reunion in Ulster County. The next post will be on Tuesday, May 30.

Food Log

Breakfast
2:45pm:

Vegetarian Sloppy Joe (Quorn Grounds (mushroom protein), kale, spinach, Wegman's Grandpa's Sauce, chia and hemp seeds) with spaghetti squash and shaved parmesan cheese.

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
11:05pm: Carrots and celery with homemade mayonnaise. Turkey breast rollup (roasted turkey breast, guacamole, a low-carb, high protein spinach tortilla). Two Quest bars and a few squares of 84% Peruvian chocolate with nibs and sea salt.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 20 oz.;  Water: 64+ oz.;

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#3029, Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Post 3029

- 13 years and 144 days since I started this blog -

May 13, 2023 (at Moondog's Lounge)

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    201.9 lbs.

Previous Weight (5/23/23):         200.6 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     + 1.3 lbs.

Diet Comment

Another ugly couple of days, and last night's heavy late dinner put the kibosh on a turnaround.

Food Log

Breakfast
2:35pm:

Oatmeal plus (rolled oats, chia and hemp seeds, mixed berries, walnuts, whey protein powder, kefir, Greek yogurt, mixed mushroom powder, cacao nibs, nutritional yeast, cinnamon, stevia).

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
11:05pm: Cottage cheese and carrots with homemade mayonnaise. A Quest bar and a dark chocolate and nut bar.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 0 oz.;  Water: 50+ oz.;

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#3028, Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Post 3028

- 13 years and 143 days since I started this blog -

May 13, 2023 (at Moondog's Lounge)

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    200.6 lbs.

Previous Weight (5/22/23):         198.6 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     + 2.0 lbs.

Diet Comment

Of course, last night I had the wonderful Buffalo shrimp at the Maplewood Grill, where I find myself one or two times every week (great open mics Monday and Tuesday), and my weight is up today. Predictable, if not absolutely inevitable. And, I'm going back tonight, promising not to eat anything there.

Food Log

Breakfast
2:55pm:

Vegetarian Sloppy Joe (Quorn Grounds (mushroom protein), Wegman's Grandpa's Sauce, kale, spinach, chia and hemp seeds) with shaved parmesan cheese on riced cauliflower with turmeric, nutritional yeast and seasonings.

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
11:15pm: Turkey roll-ups (roasted turkey breast, guacamole, greens and low-carb spinach tortillas) with parmesan crisps. A couple of Quest bars, a couple of dark chocolate+nuts bars, and more than a few squares of 84% Peruvian chocolate with nibs and sea salt.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 0 oz.;  Water: 60+ oz.;

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#3027, Monday, May 22, 2023

Post 3027

- 13 years and 142 days since I started this blog -

May 13, 2023 (at Moondog's Lounge)

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    198.6 lbs.

Previous Weight (5/19/23):         199.1 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 0.5 lbs.

Diet Comment

I can't believe I lost weight over the weekend! It's completely unexpected. I ate a lot of "healthy, wholesome" trail mix (healthy and wholesome because it used dark chocolate bits instead of M&Ms), drank every day, and had one meal out at a restaurant, which alone should have sent my weight up. But, glad that didn't happen, although I suspect it's due to being a little dehydrated at weigh-in..

Food Log

Breakfast
2:45pm:

Veggie and cheese omelet (eggs, cheddar cheese, kale, spinach, mushrooms, onions, peppers, and tomatoes). Not shown: Low-carb spinach tortilla.

Lunch
8:45pm, at the Maplewood Grill: Buffalo shrimp (with carrots and celery and blue cheese and spicy ranch dressing).

Dinner
11:35pm: Second Nature Wholesome Trail Mix (nuts, dried fruit, dark chocolate). A Quest bar and a few squares of 84% Peruvian chocolate with nibs and sea salt.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 20 oz.;  Water: 48+ oz.; some Jameson's Irish whiskey

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#3026, Friday, May 19, 2023

Post 3026

- 13 years and 139 days since I started this blog -

May 13, 2023 (at Moondog's Lounge)

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    199.1 lbs.

Previous Weight (5/18/23):         197.9 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     + 1.2 lbs.

Diet Comment

Given yesterday's restaurant food and high-calorie late meal, this result is entirely understandable.

Food Log

Breakfast
1:15pm, at Hope Café: "Breakfast Sangwich" - sausage, egg and provolone cheese on fried ciabatta. At home, a Quest bar and low carb tortilla with cream cheese.

Lunch
7:15pm: Nuts, 84% Peruvian chocolate with nibs and sea salt. a Quest bar.

Dinner
10:05pm: Ramen with vegetables and a poached egg (ViteRamen high-protein, low-carb ramen mix, kale, spinach, and a large egg. 84% Peruvian chocolate with nibs and sea salt. A Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 20 oz.;  Water: 54+ oz.;

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#3025, Thursday, May 18, 2023

Post 3025

- 13 years and 138 days since I started this blog -

May 13, 2023 (at Moondog's Lounge)

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    197.9 lbs.

Previous Weight (5/17/23):         197.9 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 0.0 lbs.

Diet Comment

Still maintaining, still very happy with this result.

Food Log

Breakfast
2:25pm:

Veggie and cheese omelet (eggs, cheddar cheese, kale, spinach, mushrooms, onions, peppers, and tomatoes). Not shown: Ezekiel 4:9 Flax sprouted grains toast with cream cheese and Everything But the Bagel seasoning.

Lunch
8:15pm, at Green Gate Inn: Roast beef French dip with beet salad.

Dinner
11:05pm: Vegetarian Sloppy Joe (Quorn Grounds (mushroom protein), Wegman's Grandpa's Sauce, kale, spinach, chia and hemp seeds), and a big-ass salad (arugula, chard, kale, spinach). A Quest bar and a nuts and dark chocolate bar.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 20 oz.;  Water: 54+ oz.;

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#3024, Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Post 3024

- 13 years and 137 days since I started this blog -

May 13, 2023 (at Moondog's Lounge)

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    197.9 lbs.

Previous Weight (5/16/23):         197.9 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 0.0 lbs.

Diet Comment

Maintaining, which is great for my, well, mood, energy level and peace of mind.

Food Log

Breakfast
2:35pm:

Oatmeal plus (rolled oats, chia and hemp seeds, mixed berries, walnuts, kefir, Greek yogurt, mixed mushroom powder, cacao nibs, nutritional yeast, cinnamon, stevia). Not shown: scrambled eggs.

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
11:45pm: Celery and carrots with homemade mayonnaise, two Quest bars with peanut butter and a dark chocolate and nuts bar.

Liquid Intake

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

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#3023, Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Post 3023

- 13 years and 136 days since I started this blog -

May 13, 2023 (at Moondog's Lounge)

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    197.9 lbs.

Previous Weight (5/15/23):         197.9 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 0.0 lbs.

Diet Comment

Good weekend in every way. Ate well, not too much. Also played a lot, and got more exercise. So, it was a good weekend, in every way.

Food Log

Breakfast
4:35pm:

Vegetarian frittata (eggs, cheddar cheese, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, onions, peppers, kale and spinach). Not shown: Ezekiel 4:9 Flax Sprouted Grain toast with cream cheese and Everything But the Bagel seasoning.

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
12:05am: Whipped cottage cheese and cacao nibs. A Quest bar and a dark chocolate and nut bar.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 20 oz.;  Water: 36+ oz.; 

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#3022, Monday, May 15, 2023

Post 3022

- 13 years and 135 days since I started this blog -

May 13, 2023 (at Moondog's Lounge)

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    197.9 lbs.

Previous Weight (5/12/23):         199.0 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 1.1 lbs.

Diet Comment

Good weekend in every way. Ate well, not too much. Also played a lot, and got more exercise. So, it was a good weekend, in every way.

Food Log

Breakfast
2:35pm:

Korean BBQ Pork: Kale, quinoa, kimchi, cucumbers, spicy broccoli, Sriracha sprouts, fried egg, slow-roasted pork, and Korean bbq sauce.

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
1:05am: Carrots and celery with homemade mayonnaise and a Quest bar. A dark chocolate and nuts bar.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 20 oz.;  Water: 58+ oz.;

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#3021, Friday, May 12, 2023

Post 3021

- 13 years and 132 days since I started this blog -

Maplewood Grill Open Mic, April 18, 2023

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    199.0 lbs.

Previous Weight (5/11/23):         200.0 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 1.0 lbs.

Diet Comment

I managed to lose a pound-and-a-half over the course of the week, but it included two big spikes, and it is not down to last Friday's weight. I have been eating at restaurants three times as usual for the last three-four weeks, and that is responsible, I think, for the weight gain. I don't see gains when I eat my meals at home.

Food Log

Breakfast
12:05pm: 

Brussel sprouts and eggs with mushrooms, onions and peppers, dusted with Everything But the Bagel seasoning. Not shown: Oatmeal and blueberries (with chia and hemp seeds, walnuts, kefir, Greek yogurt, cinnamon, stevia).

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
8:05 pm, at Western Ranch Motor Inn: Fried haddock, Nantucket style, with asparagus. Later, a dark chocolate nut bar and a Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 20 oz.;  Water: 40+ oz.;

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