#3154: Monday, : Last Weight Journal post of 2023

Post 3154

- 13 years and 331 days since I started this blog -

Eating the awesome Reuben at the Maplewood Bar & Grill. On your right, Buffalo cauliflower. November 27, 2023. 

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    200.5 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/22/23):        202.0 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 1.5 lbs.

Diet Comment

I was pretty well-behaved, food-wise, over the weekend, and Sunday, I actually ate very little, but I did have more than my usual amount of Jameson's. So, this is how I leave it. My next post will be with my travel blog format.

Food Log

Breakfast
1:00pm: Dal Tadka (lentil curry) with kale, mushrooms and spinach on riced cauliflower.

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
6:45pm, at the Maplewood Grill:

This is the half of the reuben sandwich, sans the Thousand Island dressing that will be tomorrow's breakfast. Not shown: The half reuben sandwich I did eat, along with a small portion of freshly made potato chips and an order of Buffalo-style cauliflower (see pic above).

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 2;  Coffee: 12 oz.;  Water: 56+ oz.; 

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#3153: Friday, November 24, 2023

Post 3153

- 13 years and 328 days since I started this blog -

November 6, 2023

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    202.0 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/22/23):        201.9 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     + 0.1 lbs.

Diet Comment

Decided to make this Thanksgiving the very first one in memory to not do anything special. In fact, to not do anything at all. I did have some treats, but they didn't have much effect on my weight. 

Today's post is the penultimate food-centered post of the year. Monday's will be the last. Between Tuesday and the end of March, 2024, this becomes an irregular posting documenting my winter travels, as in the last five years.

Food Log

Breakfast
1:35pm: 

Brussels sprouts with scrambled eggs and shaved parmesan cheese. Not shown: Melted cheese sandwich with Ezekiel 4:9 Flax sprouted grain bread, Dubliner cheese, sauteed peppers, mushrooms and onions.

Lunch

Skipped.

Dinner
8:45pm, at Moondog's Lounge: A 9" veggie pizza.

Liquid Intake

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

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#3152: Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Post 3152

- 13 years and 326 days since I started this blog -

November 6, 2023

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    201.9 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/21/23):        204.5 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 2.6 lbs.

Diet Comment

Nothing like feeling sick to prompt a big weight loss. I got my flu shot and Covid booster Monday afternoon, woke up Tuesday with a sour stomach, and began running a fever exactly 24-hours after the shots. So I felt like crap Tuesday, and didn't eat a lot. Big one-day weight loss is the result. My fever broke after about twelve hours, and I feel fine now. Taking tomorrow, Thanksgiving, off, post again Friday.

Food Log

Breakfast
2:25pm:

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

Lunch
5:00pm: Trail mix with mixed nuts, dried fruit and dark chocolate.

Dinner
11:25pm: Small salad (chicken breast, shaved parmesan, walnuts, tomatoes, Spring Mix, spinach, cabbage, creamy balsamic dressing), Miso ramen with greens (ViteRamen high-protein high-fiber Miso ramen and chopped spinach and kale), and a Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;  Coffee: 22 oz.;  Water: 64+ oz.; 

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#3151: Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Post 3151

- 13 years and 325 days since I started this blog -

November 6, 2023

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    204.8 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/16/23):        203.3 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     + 1.5 lbs.

Diet Comment

I got my Covid booster and flu shot yesterday, and I'm feeling sick today. Ugh! Weight gain is from Thanksgiving.weekend at my sister's in Massachusetts.

Food Log

Breakfast
Skipped.

Lunch
5:30pm: .

Dinner
11:25pm: Chicken salad (chicken breast, shaved parmesan, walnuts, Spring Mix, spinach, cabbage, creamy balsamic dressing), and Ezekiel 4:9 Flax sprouted grain bread with cream cheese and walnuts.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;  Coffee: 0 oz.;  Water: 36+ oz.; 

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#3150: Friday, November 17, 2023

Post 3150

- 13 years and 321 days since I started this blog -

November 6, 2023

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    203.3 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/16/23):        203.3 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 0.0 lbs.

Diet Comment

This was a tough week. I had expectations, so I was disappointed. I also found out, from my most recent test, that my thyroid hormone level has plummeted. I believe that is much of the reason I have been at such a (relatively) high weight recently. I expect to start next week off further behind my goals, because, I'm going to spend a long weekend with my sister, and that means a lot of restaurant food. So it goes.

Because of that long weekend, Monday, a travel day, there will be no post.

Food Log

Breakfast
1:55pm: 

Shakshuka a la Rev: made with veggie sloppy Joe (Quorn Grounds mushroom protein, Wegman's Grandpa's Sauce, chopped kale and spinach), eggs and goat cheese. Not shown: Ezekiel 4:9 Flax sprouted grain toast with butter.

Lunch

6:15pm: A Quest bar.

Dinner
11:45pm, at Denny's: Cali Club and onion rings. Ugh. Bad, not even worth a description.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;  Coffee: 22 oz.;  Water: 64+ oz.; 

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#3149: Thursday, November 16, 2023

Post 3149

- 13 years and 320 days since I started this blog -

November 6, 2023

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    203.3 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/15/23):        202.3 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     + 1.0 lbs.

Diet Comment

I'm a little mystified by today's weight gain. Yes, my thyroid hormone hasn't been at a good level, but I felt lighter and thought my eating yesterday was on point. Oh, well.

Food Log

Breakfast
1:55pm: Scrambled eggs with Dubliner cheese, and buttered Ezekiel 4:9 Flax sprouted-grain toast.

Lunch
5:00pm, at CoreLife Eatery: Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl (roasted sweet potatoes, spinach, quinoa, black beans, chickpeas, red salsa, cotija, tortilla strips, cilantro, Mexican crema).

Dinner
11:25pm: Swiss cheese, celery, homemade mayonnaise.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;  Coffee: 22 oz.;  Water: 64+ oz.; 

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#3148: Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Post 3148

- 13 years and 319 days since I started this blog -

November 6, 2023

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    202.3 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/14/23):        201.6 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     + 0.7 lbs.

Diet Comment

I got some interesting news today, that might shed some light on my overall upward weight trend. It seems, after being stable for decades, my thyroid hormone supplement has been insufficient. My doctor called to tell me that, for the second time in two weeks, he must increase my thyroid hormone supplement. This is the result of blood tests done six months ago, two weeks ago, and yesterday. Weight gain is one effect of insufficient thyroid hormone, so there you are. Nothing I ate yesterday explains today's weigh-in result.

Food Log

Breakfast
1:55pm:

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

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
10:00pm: Veggie Sloppy Joe (Quorn Grounds mushroom protein, chopped kale and spinach, Wegman's Grandpa's Sauce) with shaved parmesan cheese on riced cauliflower, and a Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

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

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#3147: Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Post 3147

- 13 years and 318 days since I started this blog -

November 6, 2023

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    201.6 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/13/23):        202.0 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 0.4 lbs.

Diet Comment

Still moving in the right direction.

Food Log

Breakfast
1:55pm:

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

Lunch
6:25pm: Big-ass chicken salad (rotisserie chicken breast, shaved parmesan, Spring Mix, cabbage, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette).

Dinner
11:15pm: A Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;  Coffee: 22 oz.;  Water: 54+ oz.; 

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#3146: Monday, November 13, 2023

Post 3146

- 13 years and 317 days since I started this blog -

November 6, 2023

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    202.0 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/10/23):        202.1 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 0.1 lbs.

Diet Comment

I was successful in holding the line on my eating this weekend, with a good result. More to come this week.

Food Log

Breakfast
2:05pm:

Veggie and cheese omelet (eggs, goat cheese, kale, spinach, mushrooms, onions and peppers). Yes, again.

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
9:25pm: A small tub of hummus and a bag of pork rinds, and a Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

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

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#3145: Friday, November 10, 2023

Post 3145

- 13 years and 314 days since I started this blog -

September 19,2023

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    202.1 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/9/23):         202.2 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 0.1 lbs.

Diet Comment

Repeat from yesterday: I'll take the loss however small. It's not a gain! Third successful day - yes, it could have been better, but the trend is good.

Food Log

Breakfast
1:55pm:

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

Lunch
6:15pm: Chicken salad (chicken breast, Dubliner cheese, walnuts, Spring Mix greens, red cabbage, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette).

Dinner
9:25pm: Whipped cottage cheese and blueberries, with cacao nibs, and a Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

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

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#3144: Thursday, November 9, 2023

Post 3144

- 13 years and 313 days since I started this blog -

September 19,2023

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    202.2 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/8/23):         202.3 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 0.1 lbs.

Diet Comment

I'll take the loss however small. It's not a gain! Third successful day - yes, it could have been better, but the trend is good. I found out yesterday I have been exposed to Covid-19, now I'm waiting nervously to see if I got infected - no symptoms so far, but it's too early.

Food Log

Breakfast
1:55pm:

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

Lunch
5:35pm: Carrots and celery with homemade mayonnaise, and a Quest bar.

Dinner
11:25pm: Miso ramen and greens (Vite-Ramen high-protein, high-fiber ramen, miso flavor, kale and spinach) and a Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;  Coffee: 22 oz.;  Water: 64+ oz.; 

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#3143: Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Post 3143

- 13 years and 312 days since I started this blog -

September 19,2023

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    202.3 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/7/23):         204.5 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 2.2 lbs.

Diet Comment

Second day of 'dieting' (just being strict with my dietary guidelines) is my second day of success. Yes, I'm going for three-in-a-row.

Food Log

Breakfast
1:55pm:

Veggie and cheese omelet (eggs, goat cheese, kale, spinach, mushrooms, onions and peppers). Yes, again.

Lunch
7:00pm: Carrots and homemade mayonnaise, Swiss cheese and walnuts, and a Quest bar.

Dinner
10:25pm: Salad (chicken breast, Spring Mix, cabbage, balsamic vinaigrette), and a Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

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

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