#3115: Friday, September 29, 2023

Post 3115

- 13 years and 272 days since I started this blog -

September 19,2023

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    201.9 lbs.

Previous Weight (9/28/23):         203.0 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 1.1 lbs.

Diet Comment

Good end to the week. After a rocky beginning, when I reached my highest weight in more than two years, I finished below Monday's weigh-in. That's a good thing.

Food Log

Breakfast
2:45pm: Smoked salmon and greens scramble (eggs, smoked salmon, chopped kale and spinach, mushrooms, onions, peppers).

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
11:25pm: Wegman's mushroom and veggie cauliflower crust pizza, and a couple of their nut and seed protein bars.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 20 oz.;  Water: 48+ oz.; 

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#3114: Thursday, September 28, 2023

Post 3114

- 13 years and 271 days since I started this blog -

September 19,2023

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    203.0 lbs.

Previous Weight (9/27/23):         206.2 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 3.2 lbs.

Diet Comment

That's what a little self-discipline gets me. I should do it more, even though I never think I'm good at it, or want to.

Food Log

Breakfast
2:05pm: 

Shakshuka, my way: Rao's marinara, eggs, mushrooms, onions, peppers, chopped kale and spinach, and black pepper.

Lunch

Skipped.

Dinner
10:25pm: Swiss cheese with celery and homemade mayonnaise, big-ass salad with chicken, shaved parmesan, walnuts, arugula, chard, kale, spinach and creamy balsamic, and a Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

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

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#3113: Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Post 3113

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

September 19,2023

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    206.2 lbs.

Previous Weight (9/26/23):         202.8 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 3.4 lbs.

Diet Comment

I'm down on myself today - I totally blew it yesterday, after I set out to be very good. For one thing, every time I eat at one of my fav hangs, the Maplewood - the only one of my hangouts that serves good food - my weight is up the next day. Every time. For another, after finishing a reasonable after-jam dinner at home, I proceeded, based only on tiredness and stonedness, to eat a 6-ounce package of Swiss cheese. I woke up knowing I was heavier, but I was surprised by how much! I'm going to try, again, to be really good today. Really. Of course, we'll see how things go.

Food Log

Breakfast
2:55pm: 

Scrambled eggs and brussels sprouts.

Lunch

Skipped.

Dinner
11:25pm: Fettuccine (made from mung beans and edamame) with chopped spinach, marinara sauce and goat cheese and a Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

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

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#3112: Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Post 3112

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

September 19,2023

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    202.8 lbs.

Previous Weight (9/25/23):         202.9 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 0.1 lbs.

Diet Comment

At least, not a gain.

Food Log

Breakfast
2:45pm:

Oatmeal plus (rolled oats, chia and hemp seeds, blueberries, whey protein, walnuts, kefir, cacao nibs, nutritional yeast, cinnamon).

Lunch
8:30pm, at the Maplewood Bar & Grill:

Buffalo cauliflower.

Dinner
11:05pm: Turkey salad (roasted turkey breast, shaved parmesan, arugula, cabbage, chard, kale, spinach and homemade mayonnaise), Swiss cheese and a Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

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

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#3111: Monday, September 25, 2023

Post 3111

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

September 19,2023

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    202.9 lbs.

Previous Weight (9/22/23):         201.9 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                    + 1.0 lbs.

Diet Comment

It is looking like September will be my heaviest month since November, 2020 - almost three years. It hurts to say that, but it must be said. The sad thing is that the first months of this year had the lowest monthly averages since I started tracking at the beginning of 2011.

Food Log

Breakfast
2:45pm:

Veggie and cheese omelet (eggs, Swiss cheese, kale, spinach, mushrooms, onions and peppers).

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
9:55pm: Aldi cauliflower crust veggie pizza, a bag of hot and spicy pork rinds, and a Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

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

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#3110: Friday, September 22, 2023

Post 3110

- 13 years and 265 days since I started this blog -

August 29, 2023 at the Maplewood Grill

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    201.9 lbs.

Previous Weight (9/21/23):         203.3 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                    -  1.4 lbs.

Diet Comment

Back where I started the week, which is good, considering the last two days of weight gain.

Food Log

Breakfast
2:45pm:

Oatmeal plus (rolled oats, chia and hemp seeds, blueberries, whey protein, walnuts, kefir, cacao nibs, nutritional yeast, cinnamon).

Lunch
6:30pm: A pumpkin muffin with cream cheese.

Dinner
9:45pm: A pumpkin muffin with a pint of ricotta cheese, and much too much Wholesome Medley (mixed nuts, dark chocolate, dried berries).

Liquid Intake

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

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#3109: Thursday, September 21, 2023

Post 3109

- 13 years and 264 days since I started this blog -

August 29, 2023 at the Maplewood Grill

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    203.3 lbs.

Previous Weight (9/20/23):         202.3 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                    +  1.0 lbs.

Diet Comment

Well, damn, I thought today would be better. Late night peanut butter problem? Possibly. A lot of fat and calories before going to bed. Also, I didn't sleep well, and that could have an effect.

Food Log

Breakfast
2:05pm: LEO (lox [smoked salmon], eggs and onions).

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
10:45pm: Trukey salad (roasted turkey breast, walnuts, shaved parmesan, arugula, chard, kale, spinach, rainbow slaw and balsamic vinaigrette), dark chocolate, and a Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 0 oz.;  Water: 52+ oz.; 

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#3108: Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Post 3108

- 13 years and 263 days since I started this blog -

August 29, 2023 at the Maplewood Grill

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    202.3 lbs.

Previous Weight (9/19/23):         200.3 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                    +  2.0 lbs.

Diet Comment

I was certain my weight would be up today, thanks to the delicious pizza I had at Woodies (aka Maplewood Bar & Grill) last night. Today is unlikely to be a lot better, but maybe.

Food Log

Breakfast
3:55pm, at CoreLife Eatery:

Tuna poke salad with: Kale, cabbage, spinach, cucumber, carrots, scallions, ginger, edamame, avocado, tuna poke, sesame seeds and miso-sesame dressing.

Lunch
6:15pm: A Quest bar.

Dinner
10:05pm: Dal Tadka (lentil curry) with chopped kale and spinach, on riced cauliflower (with nutritional yeast) and celery with peanut butter, and dark chocolate.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 0 oz.;  Water: 54+ oz.; and a cup of beef bone broth

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#3107, Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Post 3107

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

August 29, 2023 at the Maplewood Grill

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    200.3 lbs.

Previous Weight (9/18/23):         201.8 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                    -  1.5 lbs.

Diet Comment

I'm finally back in range after last week's weight gain. Unfortunately for that weight gain, it's Woodies (Maplewood Bar & Grill) tonight. I know what that means.

Food Log

Breakfast
2:45pm:

Oatmeal plus (rolled oats, chia and hemp seeds, blueberries, whey protein, walnuts, kefir, cacao nibs, nutritional yeast, cinnamon).

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
9:00pm, at the Maplewood Bar & Grill:

Josh Allen Buffalo chicken pizza (1/2, obviously, but the whole was eaten, which will show up on the scale tomorrow): Buffalo wing dip, roasted chicken, shredded mozzarella, bacon, blue cheese, hot sauce. Not shown: 86% dark chocolate.

Liquid Intake

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

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#3106: Monday, September 18, 2023

Post 3106

- 13 years and 261 days since I started this blog -

August 29, 2023 at the Maplewood Grill

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    201.8 lbs.

Previous Weight (9/15/23):         205.0 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                    -  3.2 lbs.

Diet Comment

Back from the highest weight of the year, thank you very much. I really tried to do better this weekend, and I'm happy to see my efforts paid off.

Food Log

Breakfast
3:15pm:

Veggie omelet (Swiss cheese, chopped spinach and kale, mushrooms, onions, peppers) and sweet potatoes with olive oil and Everything seasoning.

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
19:25pm: Cucumber salad, 85% dark chocolate, and a Quest bar with peanut butter.

Liquid Intake

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

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#3105: Friday, September 15, 2023

Post 3105

- 13 years and 258 days since I started this blog -

August 29, 2023 at the Maplewood Grill

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    205.0 lbs.

Previous Weight (9/14/23):         202.1 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                    -  2.9 lbs.

Diet Comment

Well, there it is: the highest weight since October, 2021. I'm appalled - unhappy with myself. I ate so much last night, consciously overeating. I gave in to compulsion. I must do better.

Food Log

Breakfast
2:45pm: Scrambled eggs with Swiss cheese and salsa, and sweet potatoes with Everything seasoning and a little olive oil.

Lunch
6:30pm: Mixed nuts and a Quest bar.

Dinner
11:55pm: Cream cheese and walnuts on Ezekiel 4:9 Flax sprouted grains bread, rainbow (mixed vegetables) slaw, mixed nuts and 85% dark chocolate.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 20 oz.;  Water: 72+ oz.; 

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#3104: Thursday, September 14, 2023

Post 3104

- 13 years and 257 days since I started this blog -

August 29, 2023 at the Maplewood Grill

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    202.1 lbs.

Previous Weight (9/12/23):         202.6 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                    -  0.5 lbs.

Diet Comment

I don't know. It could, of course, be worse - it could be a gain. But, well, after two days (I didn't weigh myself yesterday, so there was no update), it is a loss - but I'm still carrying a bit too much weight.

Food Log

Breakfast
3:00pm: A LEO (lox, eggs and onions) and steamed brussels sprouts with olive oil and Everything seasoning.

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
10:50pm: Mixed nuts and havarti cheese, chicken salad (Buffalo-style chicken breast, walnuts, shaved parmesan cheese, arugula, cabbage, chard, kale, spinach, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette), a Quest bar, dried mango with chili spice powder.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 20 oz.;  Water: 72+ oz.; 

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