30 Pounds in 90 Days

Hiatus

2011-05-05T18:52:00.000-07:00

Not sure anyone is reading now days anyway. I've clearly plateaued around 210. It's been a drag to pull myself into the office to update this blog, too. Therefore, I'm taking an extended break. Should I choose to resume my endeavor seriously, I'll let people know.

Thanks for the support, folks.

Food Log:

Breakfast:
2x pop tarts - 8?

Lunch:
Smart Ones chix enchiladas - 7
pretzels - 4

Snack:
weight watchers bar - 3

Dinner:
salad - 4
4x pizza - 18
bourbon - 6

50/44

Hollow Chocolate Bunnies

2011-05-02T18:55:00.000-07:00

My lunch was slightly derailed by the hollow chocolate bunny my purchaser delivered me as a token of gratitude for a year of constructive cooperation. I started with the ears, then that opiatish chocolate took hold and the carnage didn't end until Thumper's thumper washed down my gullet. We'll call that, what, six points?

Looking to get a bike ride in tomorrow or Wednesday. Why has it been so hard for me to mount the silver stallion? I also have a hilarious goal of waking at 6 tomorrow for a gym iron session. ROAR!

Food Log:

Breakfast:
yogurt - 2
South Beach bar - 4

Lunch:
2 Smart Ones sliders - 10
salad - 4
cookies - 4

Snack:
Thumper - 6

Dinner:
fish - 5
shrimp - 3
corn x2 - 6
ice cream sandwich - 4
bourbon - 6

54/44

Back to the Grind

2011-05-01T19:22:00.000-07:00

Worked my tail off this weekend, and ate like a king. Spare ribs, ny strip steak, cookies. But damn, I earned it. Travel weight dripped off as well. I'll do my best to be more verbose this week. Ready to get back into some kind of groove.

Food Log:

Breakfast:
yogurt - 2
South Beach bar - 4

Lunch:
ham - 4
corn - 3
spinach casserole - 3
biscuit - 4
chix - 3
chipwitch - 5

Snack:
2 brown ales - 8

Dinner:
corn - 3
8oz steak - 12
2 cookies - 3
ice cream sandwich - 4

58/44

Back From Travel...So Is My Gut

2011-04-29T19:23:00.000-07:00

Got a little wild with the food on business travel. I've got a weekend packed with activities to burn some cals. Let's get back on track, folks.

Food Log:

Breakfast:
yogurt - 2
South Beach bar - 4

Snack:
donut - 8

Lunch:
3oz chix - 3
turkey sausage - 4
pretzels - 4
Fiber One bar - 4

Dinner:
salad - 5
10oz chix - 10
2 brown ales - 10

54/44

Shame Leads to New Lows Leads to Picasso Leads to More Gluttony

2011-04-23T19:10:00.000-07:00

New lows as in weight. After my wo is me post last night, I weigh in at my lowest point of he year. Go figure. I expect a hefty weight gain tomorrow evening, though. Spent the day at VMFA, took in a hilariously large and tasty lunch at Amuse, and continued the bacchanalia at Rohrer Ranch. A couple bourbons, couple beers, chicken, tejas toast, chocolate. It can't end well. I figure I'll continue indulging this weekend and pick things back up strong next week.

Food Log:

Breakfast:
turkey sausage biscuit - ?
turkey sausage patty - ?
2x small waffles -?
milk
juice

Lunch:
chorizo and cheese stuffed peppers
crab cake
tres leches cake
white wine

Dinner:
chix breast
salad
tejas toast
1/2 dark chocolate covered pretzel
portion of dark chocolate bar
beer
bourbon

Harsh Realization

2011-04-22T19:11:00.000-07:00

I realized something today that's been staring me in the face for a few weeks. I'm done with this. At least with the charade that I'll make 200 pounds in some short period of time. How do I know this? I'm cheating, and it's happening easier and easier each day. I stood up to the donuts a couple days ago, but I caved in a major way today. While sampling a 1/3 of a Paul's Donut, I didn't leave the break room until I'd scarfed 2 whole 'nuts. I told you it was like heroin.

It was a hard work week, and, for better or worse, I believe in rewards. I conquered this work week masterfully, crossed off a couple honey-do items, and felt the freedom to reward myself tonight. After killing two donuts in the span of a minute, a handful hours later I put a hurting a sixer of Legend Brown. On the plus side, my dinner consisted of a gardens worth of greens and a chicken breast. Perhaps I'm learning some good long-haul habits. Still, 200lbs hasn't fest so unobtainable since January 1.

I may take a vacation from this. Maybe a week or two, just to ditch the pressure for a couple weeks, come back renewed. I fully intend to meet my goal this year, but it feels like the wheels are spinning. Maybe this blog will gather dust. I'm just not sure.

Food Log:

Breakfast:
yogurt - 2
South Beach bar - 4

Lunch:
Lean Cuisine chix enchiladas - 5
salad - 5
Fiber One bar - 4

Snack:
2x Paul's Donuts - 12

Dinner:
chix caesar salad - 7
pudding - 3
beer - 12
bourbon - 3

57/44

Maybe No Ride

2011-04-21T19:07:00.000-07:00

Was feeling a bit sleepy with puny legs. That made me bail on the the bike ride. Hoping to fit it in Saturday morning. In it's place, I mowed some grass and installed a new AC outlet. Unfortunately, I consumed the energy bar prior to canceling the ride. Harumph.

Food Log:

Breakfast:
yogurt - 2
South Beach bar - 4

Lunch:
2x turkey burgers - 10
salad - 5
snack bar - 2

Snack:
Cliff Bar - 7

Dinner:
salad - 4
pepperoni and cheese - 5
bourbon - 6

45/44

The McGriddles - Paul's Donuts Conundrum

2011-04-20T19:13:00.000-07:00

You know you've lost a bit of the verve when you lose a couple pounds back to back and decide to reward yourself with a McDonalds McGriddles combo. Actually, that combo only amounts to 19 points, which is really fine if you're willing to go heavy on the salad and lean protein for dinner. Unfortunately, the company bought a few boxes of Paul's Donuts for our company meeting. I know of no Richmond analog to Paul's donuts. They achieve this heavenly, thick near-crispy exterior texture balancing a dense, yet tender interior. And they're so damn rich. I think they use a couple secret spices like nutmeg and cinnamon in the dough. Anyway, they have this smell that elicits a physio-chemical response that I can only guess is akin to what a heroin junky feels when he sees a bag of the white stuff. I had just eaten 19 points for breakfast and was fighting the urge to stuff two of the 'nuts in my mouf. Wha?

Thankfully, one of the beautiful things about dieting and eating in a generally healthy manner is that your body grows accustomed to healthy, nutritious fuel. And along those same lines, your body doesn't quite know how to react to violently sugary foods. I nearly fell asleep while watching our ISO-required 7 Levels of ESD protection video. What would happen if I chased one delicious confectionery with another? They might have to put me on a stretcher. It was just the push I needed to ward off the donuts. What a battle of wills.

Tomorrow, I ride.

Food Log:

Breakfast:
sausage, egg, and cheese McGriddles combo - 19

Lunch:
Lean Cuisine angel hair with marinara - 6
pretzels - 4
snack bar - 4

Snack:
apple

Dinner:
1/4 pound turkey burger - 8
corn on the cob - 2
salad - 4
bourbon - 6
ice cream - 4

57/44

Grind

2011-04-19T18:47:00.000-07:00

I had a nice weight drop off today, and a semi-indulgent selection of foods. I fully expect another weight drop, but I've been surprised before. This is a short one. Much more to come tomorrow.

Food Log:

Breakfast:
turkey sausage, egg, and cheese croissant - 9
juice - 2

Lunch:
chicken enchiladas Smart Ones - 7
pretzels - 4
snack bar - 4

Snack:
bourbon - 8

Dinner:
6oz fish - 6
4oz shrimp - 4
asparagus - 2
corn x2 - 4
biscuit w/ strawberry jelly - 6

56/44

Back From Hiatus

2011-04-18T17:52:00.000-07:00

I've been trouncing around Virginia stuffing myself with rich foods and tasty brew. One of my chief goals of the camping trip was to work my tail off on the mountain bike and hiking trails. Sadly, the rain cut those plans short. In the place of the hike was an order of chicken wings and beer.

The fun is over, and it's back to work. I found it interesting that, while I was hungry today, the sensation was not so overwhelming as to break me. In fact, my body seems to welcome fruit and salad.

I plan on taking a bike ride Wednesday and perhaps Friday.

Food Log:

Breakfast:
yogurt - 2
South Beach bar - 4

Lunch:
Swedish meatball Lean Cuisine - 8
pretzels - 4
desert bar - 4

Dinner:
salad - 3
1/2 chix kielbasa - 7
leftover brisket - 7
ice cream - 5

44/44

Keeping Steady and a Double Cheeseburger

2011-04-13T18:29:00.000-07:00

Was a little disappointed to see the same weight this morning. Was busy enough later in the day to forget about eating. Sadly, I was so busy this evening I had to stop by the arches for a double cheeseburger combo, size medium. Still, I end today with a couple extra points left for a bourbon. Cheers!

Food Log:

Breakfast:
yogurt - 2
South Beach bar - 4

Lunch:
Lean Cuisine spaghetti and meat sauce - 7
pretzels - 4
Fiber One bar - 4

Dinner:
McDonalds - 22

Snack:
bourbon - 3

46/44

Couple Steps Back

2011-04-12T17:34:00.000-07:00

I got a big head about hitting 208.4. That coupled with the amount of manual labor I did this weekend gave me an illegitimate license to eat everything in sight. I'm experienced enough to know this would happen, but I was still horrified when 211 was staring me down.

Clearly my sense of urgency has waned and I seem to be getting more and more comfortable with my current weight. I need to keep traction. Help.

Food Log:

Breakfast:
2x Eggos - 4
2tbspn maple syrup - 3
2c milk - 4
(best breakfast yet?)

Lunch:
Lean Cuisine bbq chix pizza - 9
Cheezits - 2
Fiber One bar - 4

Dinner:
bourbon -3
1/2 chix kielbasa link - 5
flat bread bun -3
salad - 1
taters - 6
biscuit w/ homemade strawberry jelly - 5

49/44

New Low, Folks

2011-04-09T18:56:00.000-07:00

This is cool: I pigged out on Chinese last night then had my best weigh in of the year. Busted my hump in the yard today and treated myself to leftovers for lunch and a smoked brisket and Legend Browns for dinner. I'd type more, but my wrist is dead.

Food Log:

Breakfast:
Cliff Bar - 7

Lunch:
hot and sour soup - ?
orange chix + brown rice - ?

Dinner:
brisket - ?
corn - ?
creamed spinach - ?
roll - ?
taters - ?
ice cream -?
beer(s) - ?

I don't care/44

Sonofa!..Pizza!

2011-04-07T19:10:00.000-07:00

The company ordered pizza for us. Thankfully, I eat lunch at a ridculously early hour and won the battle of wills. I'm friggin starving now just thinking about it. I'm tired, so this will be short. In fact, it's done.

Food Log:

Breakfast:
2 microwave breakfast soft tacos - 8

Lunch:
Pot Stickers Lean Cuisine - 7
Doritos - 4
Fiber One bar - 4

Dinner:
smoked chix (it's finally done!) - 7
2x sweet tater fries - 8
ice cream - 5
bourbon - 6

49/44

Rudder Correct

2011-04-06T18:58:00.000-07:00

As expected, Tuesday's gluttony adversely affected Wednesday's weigh in. Thankfully, I was able to eat somewhat conservatively today and get in a nice workout. 20 miles on the Silver Stallion at 18.9mph. Nice!

I indulged at dinner and really have no idea what my tally is, but it was mostly healthy food. Check out the log.

Food Log:

Breakfast:
yogurt - 2
South Beach bar - 4

Lunch:
smoked chix thigh - 4
Crackerful - 4
Fiber One bar - 4
Snack bar - 2

Snack:
glazed Krispy Kreme (ooh yeah...actually disappointingly old and crusty) - 5
handful peanuts - 3

Dinner:
Dad's smoked chix (6oz?) - 6
corn - 4?
roll - 4?
1/4 sweet potato - 3?
salad - 2?
brownie - 6?
2c milk (1%, baby!)- 6?

59/44

I bet I earned 10ish points for my ride. Probably burned 700-1000 calories. Adam, how'd your run go?

Must Be a Fad...Damn you, Gyro....Double Damn You, Stuzzi

2011-04-05T19:18:00.000-07:00

So it turns out everybody is hopping on the weight loss/fitness bandwagon. I spoke with my 90 year old grandmother today, and after I shared my weight loss endeavor, she shared her own story. Turns out she spends half an hour on a stairmaster at level 15. "Grams!", I exclaimed. "Please don't hurt yourself! That workout sounds crucial!". She allayed my fears and commented that it was merely a moderate workout that got her pulse into the 90s. She went on to say it was nothing like riding a bicycle into a 15mph wind for two hours. Still, I was impressed.

In related news, I think I just pissed off my one remaining reader.

Today was a horrific dieting day. In fact, there was no dieting at all. Work brought in lunch for a long meeting, and I ordered the gyro. That thing was colossal. Instead of pita, the meat and veggies were wrapped in a piece of naan the size of a large aerobie. Then for dinner, I met my lovely wife at Stuzzi. Stuzzi is the only pizzeria in Virginia that makes authentic Neapolitan pizza. Meat and cheese tray, focaccia, salad, and pizza down the tubes. There's no way I can calculate my points today. Thankfully I have a bike ride lined up with Pops for tomorrow. It ain't no stairmaster, but it will have to do.

Food Log:

Breakfast:
yogurt - 2
South Beach bar - 4

Lunch:
gyro - ?
Lays chips - ?

Dinner:
meat n cheese - ?
focaccia - ?
salad - ?
pizza - ?

owie/44

Quick Synopsis...There's BBall On

2011-04-04T19:45:00.000-07:00

Ate like crap this weekend, but I also worked my tail off. 26 mile ride, lawn mowing, regrouting, etc. I was happy to see sub-210 this morning. After the master bath is done, I promise to be a bit more verbose on here. Until then, live with my food log.

Food Log:

Breakfast:
sausage, egg, and cheese McGriddles + hashbrown - 19

Lunch:
smoked chix thigh - 4
Crackerful - 4
cookie bar - 2

Dinner:
chix leg, thigh, wing - 9
5 oz smoked chix salad - 5
cookie bar -2

bourbon - 9

54/44

Whoa Nelly

2011-04-01T20:56:00.000-07:00

After getting over Can Can, I had a couple days of indulgent eating. Time to reel it in a bit. Planning on a long bike ride tomorrow afternoon. I'll do my best to keep the blog up and improve the content.

Food Log:

Breakfast:
cookie - 5

Lunch:
tuna casserole Smart Ones - 6
Crackerful - 4
Fiber One bar - 4

Snack:
apple
Crackerful - 4

Dinner:
1/2 rotisserie chicken - 15

Snack:
1/4 chicken - 8
bourbon - 9

50/44

Progress

2011-03-30T05:38:00.000-07:00

Things are moving along nicely. All thanks to Can Can.

Monday Food Log:

Breakfast:
2x breakfast burrito - 10

Lunch:
thai chicken smart ones - 7
Crackerful - 4
Fiber One bar - 4

Snack:
apple

Dinner:
hotdog - 8
2x sweat tater fries - 8
ice cream - 4
bourbon - 6

51/44

Tuesday Food Log:

Breakfast:
breakfast burrito - 5
cookie - 5

Lunch:
2x chix sausage - 6
Crackerful - 4
Fiber One bar - 4

Snack:
apple

Dinner:
turkey sloppy joe - 10
sweat tater fries - 4
pudding - 4
bourbon - 9

51/44

Can Can, Brunch, and Sucker Punch

2011-03-27T19:11:00.000-07:00

I feel that if it wasn't so late, I could work up a subtle and witty joke incorporating my gallbladder with the title of this blog. My day consisted of sharing brunch with some friends at Can Can followed by a matinee. Can Can does it to me every time. So good and so explosively rich. My recommendation: French Toast Pave.

I'm pretty stoked to have maintained my weight this weekend, especially considering I haven't eaten the healthiest food. After today's menu, I'm relishing a boring, healthy week day lineup.

Go Rams!

Food Log:

Brunch:
3/4 chocolate croissant - ??
smoked salmon omelette with chive cream cheese - approaching infinity
1/2 crispy, fried potatoes - ??
some crepe - ?
some french toast - ?
2x mimosa - ??
some pomme frittes - ?

Dinner:
chix salad - 10
3 cookies - ?

owie/44

A New Low!

2011-03-26T20:05:00.000-07:00

I managed to hit a 2011 low Friday morning, weighing in at 209.6. It seems that my new regimen of starvation, water deprivation, and no exercise is paying dividends. I treated myself with a Wendy's single combo with large fries. What's interesting is that it wasn't the pinnacle of indulgence. It didn't tickle that itch I've had for almost three months. Fact is, I won't be craving a burger and fries again for a while. This is positive. Now, had I cycle 30 miles, it probably would have felt different.

Kept off the weight this morning, but I found myself hungry throughout the day. Snacked a bit more than normal and indulged in a rich meals at a friend's. Most assuredly I'll see some weight gained tomorrow, but I feel like I've found some traction and I expect more results next week.

Friday Food Log:

Breakfast:
yogurt - 2
South Beach bar - 4

Lunch:
single combo w/ cheese + large fries - 28

Dinner:
chix salad - 10
bourbon - 6

50/44

Saturday Food Log:

Breakfast:
turkey sausage, egg sandwich - 10

Lunch:
turkey flat bread sandwich - ?
baked lays - 4
cheese puffs - ?
2 spoons ice cream - ?

Snack:
roast beef slices - 3
baked lays - 6

Dinner:
chips/salsa - 4
lentil soup - 4?
chix flatbread wrap w/ Greek yogurt - ?
cookies - ?
beer - 4
rum - 3

oof/44

Slight Hiccup

2011-03-24T18:51:00.000-07:00

Edo's Squid didn't kill me. Let's hope this weekend and lack of exercise doesn't either. Indulged in a bit of bourbon tonight along w/ a bit of Edo's leftovers. I feel like I may still lose some weight, though.

Food Log:

Breakfast:
yogurt - 2
South Beach bar - 4

Lunch:
lasagna Smart Ones - 6
Crackerful - 4
Fiber One bar - 4

Snack:
carrots and hummus - 2
bourbon - 9

Dinner:
2 chix sausages - 6
penne pasta - 12

49/44

Edo's Squid Halts My Grind`

2011-03-23T18:53:00.000-07:00

This past week had me grinding it. Stringent dieting, hunger pangs, no alcohol, and it was working. The weight was starting to come off. I weighed within a pound of my 2011 low. Prior to these losses, I was precariously perched on the precipice of my will power. The plateau had lasted too long, the food tasted too good, I looked damn good at 212, why lose more? Grinding it out from this point is hard work, but I was doing it.

That brings me to tonight's dinner. Happy Bday, Mom. I was so ravenously hungry prior to dinner that I nearly snatched the menu out of my mother's hands as she spun her wheels trying to decide between the marinara and olive oil-pine nut pastas sides. Thankfully I made it to the bread and proceeded to go ballistic. Why do I even consider ordering the whole fish when there is duck breast on the menu? Dinner was excellent, but it has surely pushed me back a few paces.

Food Log:

yogurt - 2
South Beach bar - 4

Lunch:
orange chicken Smart Ones - 8
Crackerful - 4
Fiber One bar - 4

Dinner:
2 x Italian bread - ?
fried squid (naturally) - ?
brazed fennel - ?
med-rare duck breast - ?
white beans w/ pancetta - ?
fried polenta - ?
some cannoli - ?
alot of tiramisu - ?

oof/44

Short One (interweb problems at home)

2011-03-23T08:54:00.000-07:00

Couldn't get a post out last night due to some NIC problems. Anyhow, I've updated the current day and todays weight and tonight I will add another blog post and update the graph. Good news! The weight is coming off again. Fewer points and no alcohol, baby!

Food Log:

Breakfast:
turkey sausage, egg, and cheese croissant - 8

Lunch:
chix, onions, peppers - 14
snack bar - 4

Dinner:
PBJ - 12
veggies and hummus - 2
pudding - 4

44/49

Surviving the Weekend

2011-03-21T18:44:00.000-07:00

Somehow I only gained a pound this weekend. I've learned not to attempt understanding at this point.

It occurred to me yesterday that perhaps I needed to lower my daily point allotment considering I had lost 15 pounds. I'm going to shoot for 44 points from here on out. While I believe I can fight through the normal hung pangs, I fear the worst when a workout is on the schedule.

Food Log:

Breakfast:
turkey sausage, egg, and cheese croissant - 7

Lunch:
vegetable spaghetti Smart Ones - 6
Baked Lays - 4
Fiber One bar - 4

Dinner:
chicken caesar salad - 10
texas toast - 4
praline - 5

Snack:
pudding - 4

44/44