Feeling very moody. Very hungry. My own fault. Left house late. Stopped for gas. Coffee is not breakfast. Going for water. Damn it. Need to get breakfast food in the house.
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1:07 p.m. - I am feeling much better. I met David (my brother) and we walked to the cafeteria. I had a taco salad. I skipped the tortilla bowl as usual and also skipped the beans. I had about a cup rice, lettuce, carnitas, pico de gallo, dap of guacamole and sour cream, and a sprinkle of grated jack cheese. Tasty, satisfying and not overly filling. I'm enjoying my after coffee.
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Day Fifty-One
Early a.m. - getting ready for work
I weighed in at a new low since starting in June. I now weigh 259. These last three days have been good for me. I'm continuing on in my renewed efforts.
More later.
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I stopped in at HOJ this morning and had my special sandwich of toast, egg, and cheese. That and a couple cups of coffee had me set for the morning.
Lunch I went to A.J.'s and ordered a house salad, no tomatoes, and a scoop of chicken salad. I had four packets of saltine crackers, water and diet coke.
Dinner will be fast tonight. I'm thinking chili - meat only.
Feeling very moody today.
I weighed in at a new low since starting in June. I now weigh 259. These last three days have been good for me. I'm continuing on in my renewed efforts.
More later.
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I stopped in at HOJ this morning and had my special sandwich of toast, egg, and cheese. That and a couple cups of coffee had me set for the morning.
Lunch I went to A.J.'s and ordered a house salad, no tomatoes, and a scoop of chicken salad. I had four packets of saltine crackers, water and diet coke.
Dinner will be fast tonight. I'm thinking chili - meat only.
Feeling very moody today.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Day Fifty
I finished off the quiche from Friday. I've had one cup of coffee. At 11:51 I am finally up and moving around.
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12:30 - stopped by Starbucks and picked up a tall coffee with h/h.
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12:30 - stopped by Starbucks and picked up a tall coffee with h/h.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Day Forth-Nine
It's 11:10. I was up early. Computed. Made coffee. Had more of the crustless quiche from yesterday. Still not hungry. This is a good thing.
I did notice yesterday that by mid-afternoon I had taken a huge slump. Was very tired and sluggish. Kris agreed that a.) needed to eat; b.) blood sugar was low. She was right. Dinner last night put me right and I felt good this morning.
click me to go big
I'm still feeling good but Elaine, you are right. I'm picking up the book again. I need to remind myself about balance. No carbs = low sugar. I'm heading out to *$$ for coffee and a quiet place to read without distractions.
I also need to plan some meals for today and tomorrow and shop for T'giving. More later.
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Afternoon and Evening
Kris and I met Elaine at HOJ. I had chicken salad w/one slice of whole wheat bread and a side of apple/broccoli/raisin salad.
Evening was one serving of lasagna (approx. 300 cal.) and a side of salad, Cesar dressing lite.
Much later in the evening I was very, very hungry. I knew I would not be able to get to sleep so I had some grapes. These grapes are fantastic. California raised, seedless, and the size of kumquats. Juicy. Luscious. WET and thirst quenching.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Day Forty-Eight
Friday morning - I've weighed in. I've gained four pounds.
Later in the morning I gathered together the ingredients for a crustless quiche. I mixed together 8 eggs, 1/2 cup h/h, cheddar cheese, feta cheese, and lots of veggies (broccoli, asparagus, onions, and zucchini). I did not use any s/p. Mistake. Salt and pepper next time for sure.
I baked it at 400 for about 40 minutes. I'm guessing it makes about 6 servings. Not bad. It is a little bland thanks to no s/p and I was disappointed that the feta cheese did not flavor it as I had hoped but overall, it was a success. I loved the smooth and chunky texture of the resultant mix.
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5:00
Was at Target with Krista. I suggested El Polla Loco for dinner. Grilled chicken would have been good. She suggested Chipotle. I have a good Plan A for Chipotle.
Romaine lettuce
a dash of lime rice
peppers and onions
a dash of whole beans
beef
drizzle of sour cream
pico de gallo
grated jack cheese
Good. Filling. Satisfied for the night.
Later in the morning I gathered together the ingredients for a crustless quiche. I mixed together 8 eggs, 1/2 cup h/h, cheddar cheese, feta cheese, and lots of veggies (broccoli, asparagus, onions, and zucchini). I did not use any s/p. Mistake. Salt and pepper next time for sure.
I baked it at 400 for about 40 minutes. I'm guessing it makes about 6 servings. Not bad. It is a little bland thanks to no s/p and I was disappointed that the feta cheese did not flavor it as I had hoped but overall, it was a success. I loved the smooth and chunky texture of the resultant mix.
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5:00
Was at Target with Krista. I suggested El Polla Loco for dinner. Grilled chicken would have been good. She suggested Chipotle. I have a good Plan A for Chipotle.
Romaine lettuce
a dash of lime rice
peppers and onions
a dash of whole beans
beef
drizzle of sour cream
pico de gallo
grated jack cheese
Good. Filling. Satisfied for the night.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Day Forty-Seven - I'm Back
I've been taking some time off. I'm back. Plan to weigh myself in the morning and get this ball rolling again. Regular updates for the next three days. Detailed food diary will be entered.
Monday, I may be in Fresno and off my food game (U.S. District Court jury duty).
Friday, October 30, 2009
Day Twenty-Eight
The morning is going along. Had a good breakfast and dinner last night was fine as well. I stepped on the scale this morning and it fluttered between 260 and 261 so it's moving down again. I would like to see 259 on Monday morning.
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I loved my lunch today. Met Elaine at A.J.'s and Don was there, eating alone, as well, so we all joined up together. I had scrambled eggs with fresh spinach and onions. No meat and no cheese. Did not miss it at all. Delish.
I also had some fruit with it and whole wheat toast, dry. It was the first fruit I've had in couple of weeks. I didn't realize how much I missed it. I enjoyed it better than I enjoyed the ice cream I had last week.
I'm feeling virtuous that I had the toast dry but really, there IS a reason why one butters one's toast. Dry toast is so hard to swallow. Duhhhh.
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Deb just walked in with a Starbucks latte. I love them plain, no sugar, no nothing, just luscious steamed milk and foam and coffee. No way I can say "thanks but no thanks". Yummmm.
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I loved my lunch today. Met Elaine at A.J.'s and Don was there, eating alone, as well, so we all joined up together. I had scrambled eggs with fresh spinach and onions. No meat and no cheese. Did not miss it at all. Delish.
I also had some fruit with it and whole wheat toast, dry. It was the first fruit I've had in couple of weeks. I didn't realize how much I missed it. I enjoyed it better than I enjoyed the ice cream I had last week.I'm feeling virtuous that I had the toast dry but really, there IS a reason why one butters one's toast. Dry toast is so hard to swallow. Duhhhh.
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Deb just walked in with a Starbucks latte. I love them plain, no sugar, no nothing, just luscious steamed milk and foam and coffee. No way I can say "thanks but no thanks". Yummmm.