#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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#3142: Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Post 3142

- 13 years and 311 days since I started this blog -

September 19,2023

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    204.5 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/6/23):         206.5 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 2.0 lbs.

Diet Comment

A good loss after a single day of strictness with my eating, and it's a nice one! I am inspired to continue.

Food Log

Breakfast
1:35pm:

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

Lunch
5:45pm: A Quest bar.

Dinner
10:05pm: Fettuccine a la Rev (edamame and mung bean fettuccine, chopped kale and spinach, cottage cheese, parmesan cheese), and a Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

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

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#3141: Monday, November 6, 2023

Post 3141

- 13 years and 310 days since I started this blog -

September 19,2023

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    206.5 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/3/23):         204.5 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 2.0 lbs.

Diet Comment

Well, that's it: the highest weight of the year, by a quarter pound. I'm going to have to be serious now. Seriously. Back to weight-loss basics: Lower carbs, more water.

Food Log

Breakfast
2:45pm:

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

Lunch
9:20pm: Salmon salad (wild-caught canned salmon, homemade mayonnaise, celery, arugula, cabbage, chard, kale, spinach).

Dinner
11:40pm: A Quest bar, cream cheese and walnuts.

Liquid Intake

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

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#3140: Friday, November 3, 2023

Post 3140

- 13 years and 307 days since I started this blog -

September 19,2023

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    204.5 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/2/23):         203.7 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     + 0.8 lbs.

Diet Comment

All I can say is, it's below where I was Monday. I was hoping for better, though.

Food Log

Breakfast
2:25pm:

Pasta, eggs, and veggies (Edamame and mung bean fettuccine, eggs, goat cheese, kale, spinach, mushrooms, peppers and onions).

Lunch
7:00pm: Popcorn (air-popped) with olive oil and Everything seasoning, and celery with homemade mayonnaise.

Dinner
11:25pm: Wild blueberries and Greek yogurt and a Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

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

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#3139: Thursday, November 2, 2023

Post 3139

- 13 years and 306 days since I started this blog -

September 19,2023

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    203.7 lbs.

Previous Weight (11/1/23):         203.0 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     + 0.7 lbs.

Diet Comment

The only explanation I can think of for this gain is the pizza I had late last night. I still have three of these pizzas in my freezer. I think they are like the 'healthy' frozen yogurt in Seinfeld. Going forward, I will be having this pizza for breakfast, and my usual breakfast for dinner that night. And when I'm done, I will stop buying it. Too bad - when I thought it fit into my eating plan, I enjoyed it. But it won't be difficult giving it up.

Food Log

Breakfast
1:55pm:

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

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
10:25pm: Chicken salad (chicken breast, walnuts, shaved parmesan, arugula, cabbage, chard, kale, spinach, Wegman's Green Goddess avocado oil dressing), pork rinds, and a Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;  Coffee: 22 oz.;  Water: 48+ oz.; 

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#3138: Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Post 3138

- 13 years and 305 days since I started this blog -

September 19,2023

Food and Diet

Today's Weight:                    203.0 lbs.

Previous Weight (10/31/23):        203.2 lbs.

Net Loss/Gain:                     - 0.2 lbs.

Diet Comment

A loss is a loss, even when it's small. It's an anti-gain! I'm in a weird mood.

Food Log

Breakfast
3:15pm:

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

Lunch
Skipped.

Dinner
10:45pm: Cauliflower-crust veggie pizza with a side salad (arugula, cabbage, chard, kale, spinach, Green Goddess avocado oil salad dressing), and a Quest bar.

Liquid Intake

   Espressos: 1;  Coffee: 22 oz.;  Water: 60+ oz.; 

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