#2260: Tuesday, May 14

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

  

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No comment today.

Food and Diet 

Today's Weight:                    199.4 lbs.

Previous Weight (5/13/19):         199.4 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 0.0 lbs.

Diet Comment

I'm good with staying even, especially because, at this weight, staying even means the trend line is actually going negative (a good thing).

Food Log

Breakfast
6:45pm, at Limp Lizard BBQ: Brisket reuben with collard greens and cole slaw.

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
12:35am: Brussel sprouts with olive oil and hemp seeds, and two Quest bars.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 0 oz.;  Tea: 0 oz.;  Water: 48+ oz.; and a Corona beer with a shot of Jameson's Irish whiskey

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#2259: Monday, May 13: Dark days thoughts

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- 8 years and 133 days since I started this blog -

  

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These are some dark days.

Besides a rare illness that has affected me for more than three weeks now, I have a few friends going through hard times, ranging from severe depression, illness, and imminent death.

And this is coupled with my degraded music scene. My recent illness, during which I didn't play for two weeks, gave me too much time to think about my badly-handled firing from Modafferi and, moreso, the prospect that I am Fool may be over, due to the poor health of the band's songwriting front man. While I was on my Winter trip, his debilitating heart condition caused a job problem that forced the cancellation of all the gigs we had lined up. But when I got back it was also revealed that a throat problem that had been bothering him had worsened to the point that he cannot sing, and, in fact, he loses his voice just talking. That, four months along he still hasn't gotten checked out medically is something I find highly troubling, and I fear for my friend.

This combination of circumstances has led me to thoughts that it may be nearing time when I have to leave Syracuse, and begin the next stage of my life somewhere else.

All anxiety comes from contemplating the future, and getting out of the country, permanently, is a huge task thanks to my having accumulated a massive amount of stuff, stuff I have been living in and not addressing for more than a decade.

It is, frankly, overwhelming.

And it needs to be taken on, and for years I have not been able to bring myself to start.

I will not let this weakness bring me down, but it has been weighing on my mind.

I have been procrastinating taking even the first step ever since I retired.

It ia not lost on me, though, that this is a very first-world, privileged problem to have: How to get rid of my stuff so I can go live somewhere really nice.

And I have gratitude for that unearned privilege, and totally earned challenge.

Food and Diet 

Today's Weight:                    199.4 lbs.

Previous Weight (5/10/19):         196.6 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     + 2.8 lbs.

Diet Comment

I said the whole last week that my weight loss, and large up and down daily swings were related to my recovery from illness. Over the weekend, I got back to more normal activities, and my weight got back to a more normal range. So, even though a weight gain is rarely a cause for celebration.

Food Log

Breakfast
4:45pm: Pepperoni, eggs, kale, spinach, onions and peppers.

Lunch
9:30pm: Sauteed salmon and riced cauliflower, and a Quest bar<.

Dinner
1:25am: Walnuts and manchego cheese, and a Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 22 oz.;  Tea: 0 oz.;  Water: 90+ oz.; 

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#2258: Friday, May 10

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- 8 years and 130 days since I started this blog -

  

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No comment today.

Food and Diet 

Today's Weight:                    196.6 lbs.

Previous Weight (5/9/19):          197.2 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 0.6 lbs.

Diet Comment

More weight loss today, even ending the day with a sandwich. Today is the day when my trend line finally went flat - it's been a good week on the weight-loss front.

Food Log

Breakfast
4:35pm: Blue-green protein smoothie with almonds, kefir, large organic egg, chia gel, kale, spinach, blueberries, whey powder (24g protein), coconut oil, hemp seeds, hemp protein (7g protein), raw organic cacao powder, moringa leaf powder, fo ti (mushroom powder), cinnamon, turmeric, Dr. Gundry's Vital Reds and stevia-inulin blend.

Lunch
6:30pm: Manchego cheese and a slice of Ezekiel 4:9 Flax sprouted grain toast.

Dinner
11:55pm: Pepperoni and manchego cheese, brussel sprouts and a Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 22 oz.;  Tea: 0 oz.;  Water: 90+ oz.; 

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#2257: Thursday, May 9: TV

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- 8 years and 129 days since I started this blog -

  

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These last two weeks I have watched more TV than I did all of the preceding year. Because sick.

I've been on Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime watching, since I no longer have cable.

I have binge-watched many series, and they have mostly been good.

Yet I am frustrated with it. It is involving and passive and addictive, and I don't like that.

I think the amount of TV you watch may be inversely proportional to your health.

That is all.

Yet, I am grateful for what I have, all the time, every day.

Food and Diet 

Today's Weight:                    197.2 lbs.

Previous Weight (5/8/19):          198.3 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 1.1 lbs.

Diet Comment

Another day, more weight loss. I'm happy.

Food Log

Breakfast
Skipped.

Lunch
6:35pm: 

Arugula, cabbage, chard, kale, spinach, roasted turkey breast, shaved Parmesan cheese, walnuts and balsamic vinaigrette.

Dinner
1:15am: Roasted turkey breast on Ezekile 4:9 Flax bread with guacamole and lettuce, and a Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 0 oz.;  Tea: 0 oz.;  Water: 54+ oz.; 2 shots of Jameson's Irish whiskey.

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#2256: Wednesday, May 8

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- 8 years and 128 days since I started this blog -

  

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No comment today.

Food and Diet 

Today's Weight:                    198.3 lbs.

Previous Weight (5/7/19):          197.4 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     + 0.9 lbs.

Diet Comment

As I continue to feel better, and I am happy to say I am feeling better every day, although I'm not completely recovered yet, I am gaining the weight I lost when I felt sick. Hopefully, it won't all come back.

Food Log

Breakfast
3:35pm: Purple-green protein smoothie with almonds, kefir, large organic egg, chia gel, kale, spinach, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, whey powder (24g protein), coconut oil, hemp seeds, hemp protein (7g protein), raw organic cacao powder, moringa leaf powder, fo ti (mushroom powder), cinnamon, turmeric, Dr. Gundry's Vital Reds and stevia-inulin blend.

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
11:55pm: Pepperoni and manchego cheese, and a Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 22 oz.;  Tea: 0 oz.;  Water: 90+ oz.; 

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#2255: Tuesday, May 7

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- 8 years and 127 days since I started this blog -

  

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No comment today.

Food and Diet 

Today's Weight:                    197.4 lbs.

Previous Weight (5/6/19):          195.9 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     + 1.5 lbs.

Diet Comment

An expected bounce off my low weight of the past five-plus years. I don't know exactly why - too many late-night calories?

Food Log

Breakfast
4:25pm: 'Pepperoni, eggs, kale, spinach, onions and peppers.

Lunch
'7:45pm: Cottage cheese and a Quest bar.

Dinner
1:15am: Chopped salad (arugula, cabbage, chard, kale, spinach, walnuts, shaved parmesan cheese, balsamic vinaigrette).

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 0 oz.;  Tea: 0 oz.;  Water: 96+ oz.; 

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#2254: Monday, May 6: Improving health

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- 8 years and 126 days since I started this blog -

  

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I continue to heal - I feel better every day. My energy level gets higher, closer to normal as well, and I think my stamina is improving. 

Today I had band practice with I am Fool. It was a good rehearsal, but as it went on I ran out of steam. I didn't feel sick, just tired. And I barely coughed the whole time I was out.

I'm grateful for the health I have.

Food and Diet 

Today's Weight:                    195.9 lbs.

Previous Weight (5/3/19):          198.6 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 2.7 lbs.

Diet Comment

Wow - look at that! While I am feeling quite a bit better, my illness lingers. I've been resting, resting, resting, not really cutting back on food, but I was 100% on-plan over the weekend, and... We have a new multi-year low. While I assume it is temporary, that I'm burning more calories fighting off the dregs of my sickness (now down just to a cough and low energy). So, there's that. And still, .

Food Log

Breakfast
4:25pm:

Kale-Spinach Fritta (eggs, onions, peppers, kale, spinach) with bacon.

Lunch
'7:30pm:  Low-sugar' sugar cookies.

Dinner
1:25am: Pepperoni, cottage cheese, a Quest bar.

Snack
2:45am: A Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 12 oz.;  Tea: 0 oz.;  Water: 82+ oz.; 

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#2253: Friday, May 3: Feeling better...

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- 8 years and 123 days since I started this blog -

  

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By and large, I'm feeling better. Except for a cough, which friends who've been through similar things tell me will linger for a week or two longer, I am symptom-free. I feel good enough to go out.

On the other hand, I feel lethargic. Unusually low-energy. I blame spending my down-time watching TV. I felt well enough to go out today, but didn't. I just didn't have the motivation.

Tomorrow I will do a wash and some grocery shopping. It will be the first time I've left the apartment in a week.

I am grateful for my continued existence, although it was really never in doubt. Still, it can't be taken for granted.

Food and Diet 

Today's Weight:                    198.6 lbs.

Previous Weight (5/2/19):          198.6 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 0.0 lbs.

Diet Comment

This flat result ends a crazy week, weight-wise. Whereas it started with some crazy yo-yo results, it ends unchanged from the previous couple of days. Acceptable, I guess.

Food Log

Breakfast
9:55pm: Scrambled eggs with onions and peppers with brussel sprouts, Ezekiel 4:9 Flax sprouted grain toast, and a Quest bar.

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
1:25pm: A Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 01;   Coffee: 0 oz.;  Tea: 0 oz.;  Water: 84+ oz.; 

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#2252: Thursday, May 2

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- 8 years and 122 days since I started this blog -

  

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No comment today.

Food and Diet 

Today's Weight:                    198.6 lbs.

Previous Weight (5/1/19):          198.4 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     + 0.2 lbs.

Diet Comment

Even though the score's in red, this is flat and a satisfactory result today.

Food Log

Breakfast
4:45pm:

Quorn and kale sloppy Joe on top of cauliflower 'rice'. Not shown: A Quest bar.

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
11:45pm: Carrots and home-made mayonnaise. Steamed brussel sprouts with butter, hemp seeds, gruyere cheese. Melted gruyere on Ezekiel 4:9 Flax sprouted grain bread. A Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 0 oz.;  Tea: 0 oz.;  Water: 72+ oz.; 

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#2251: Wednesday, May 1

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- 8 years and 121 days since I started this blog -

  

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No comment today.

Food and Diet 

Today's Weight:                    198.4 lbs.

Previous Weight (4/30/19):         199.9 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 1.5 lbs.

Diet Comment

Yesterday's big-bounce weight gain is history, as I resume losing. I'm really hoping to keep this going for about eight more pounds, although I'm not sure these large swings support further loss - slow and steady is the best way...

Food Log

Breakfast
3:45pm: Purple-green protein smoothie with almonds, kefir, large organic egg, chia gel, kale, spinach, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, whey powder (24g protein), coconut oil, hemp seeds, hemp protein (7g protein), raw organic cacao powder, moringa leaf powder, fo ti (mushroom powder), cinnamon, turmeric, Dr. Gundry's Vital Reds and stevia-inulin blend.

Lunch
8:45pm: Veggie Sloppy Joe (quorn and Wegman's Grandpa's Sauce) and a salad (arugula, cabbage, chard, kale, spinach, shaved parmesan cheese and creamy balsamic dressing.

Dinner
1:25am: Carrots and home-made mayonnaise. A Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;   Coffee: 22 oz.;  Tea: 0 oz.;  Water: 84+ oz.; 

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