Dan's Quest for Thinness

Been here the Whole Time!!

2007-10-17T21:32:00.000-04:00

Okay. So when we left off I was down 55 pounds and I was changing to a new job.

The new job is still good. I have actually been promoted since then, however with the new job came a 1.5 hour commute (one way!!) and a lot more fast food restaurants available for lunch. Translation:

I am once again a giant FAT ASS!!!

I am back up to a shapely 290 lbs. However, I have decided that it is time to lose the weight again and hopefully do it all be exercising and eating HEALTHY!! No starving myself like I did before. I have taken the first step by joining a gym. The great thing about this gym is that they offer free personal training. So I have a custom workout and someone that checks in on me every few days to be sure that I am staying on track and pushing myself.

I hope to post some progress here within the month, and I expect anyone that happens along this little corner of the world to give me the support that I need and hopefully after a few years of proper diet and exercise this blog will act as inspiration to others that are looking to take control of their life.

Wish me luck!!! (Again.)

Alive!

2006-09-15T09:11:00.000-04:00

I am alive. I have not lost any more weight. I will be making great strides soon when I get back on the diet and start logging calories again. The good news is that my weight has stabalized at around 245, so I lost 55 pounds and I have been able to keep it off. I will be logging calories again starting next week. This past month has been crazy as I have been getting ready to change jobs.

I turned in my resignation on Monday and I will be staying here until the end of the month, then I will be changing jobs and starting a whole new chapter in my career. Wish me luck!!

Must get back on track... Must not eat large pizza...

2006-08-30T09:03:00.000-04:00

Well, here I am after not posting for almost a week. I feel guilty, embarrassed and I little bit worried about whether I will be able to reach my goals.

The good news is that I have managed to not gain any weight and I actually see a small decline still. I am sure it is because I have adjusted my eating habits enough that even on a bad day I am eating less than I was pre diet. Also, I would venture to guess that my metabolism has improved slightly.

But I plan to continue dieting and losing weight for the foreseeable future. However, I am going to change my technique a small amount. I plan to test my self and see how I do if I don't keep track everyday. If I just continue to eat healthy and exercise consistently then I expect to continue losing weight. I need to see if I have the ability to control myself without listing everything down to the calorie every single day. If I start to gain it all back then I will have to get back into logging every single stick of game that I eat, but until then I am going commando and trying this out. Wish me luck.

Still going

2006-08-24T22:18:00.000-04:00

I managed to stick to the diet today.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 100 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 140 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Sandwich: 150 C.
Pretzels: 110 C.
Crackers: 140 C.

Dinner:
Taco Salad: 300 C.
Juice Bar: 60 C.

Total: 1140 Calories.

Climbing Back...Digging Back in!!

2006-08-24T06:32:00.000-04:00

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 100 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 140 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Sandwich: 150 C.
Pretzels: 110 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 140 C.

Dinner:
BLTTC (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Turkey, Cheese): 600 C.
Green Beans: 50 C.

Snack:
Banana Split: 500 C.

Total: 1990 Calories.

Must stop!!!

2006-08-23T06:30:00.000-04:00

I can't control myself lately. I really need to get back on the diet and soon.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 100 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 140 C.

Lunch:
Terriyaki Chicekn: 300 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 140 C.

Dinner:
Tony Packo's Hotdog and Chil Mac combo: 1400 C.
Beer: 350 C.

Total: 2570 Calories.

Too much beer

2006-08-22T09:17:00.000-04:00

I have been drinking way too much beer lately and I need to cut it out.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 340 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Sandwich: 150 C.
Pretzels: 110 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 200 C.

Dinner:
Stuffed Shells: 480 C.
Juice Bar X2: 120 C.

Snack:
Beer: 800 C.
Popcorn: 200 C.

Total: 2550 Calories.

The Weekend

2006-08-20T18:14:00.000-04:00

Here is a list for both Saturday and Sunday:

Saturday:
Breakfast:
Crackers: 200 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Lunch:
Steak Sandwich: 300 C.
Fruit Bar: 60 C.

Dinner:
Mexican Restaurant Burrito Platter: 1500 C.
Margaritas: 300 C.

Snack:
2 Beers: 300 C.

Total: 2810 Calories.

Sunday:
Breakfast: Panera Ham and Cheese Scone: 350 C.
Orange Juice: 200 C.

Lunch:
Stuffed Shells: 640 C.
Salad: 60 C.

Snack:
Beer: 150 C.

Dinner:
BW's Wings: 600 C.
Buffalo Chips: 500 C.
Beer: 384 C.

Total: 2884 Calories.

Total:

Friday

2006-08-18T09:36:00.000-04:00

Friday is here and i am happy to see it. Work is getting rather busy, with a lot of stuff coming to a head within the next few days.

I got in a 3 mile run this morning before work. I feel great whenever I get up and run before work.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Snack:
Piece of chocolate cake: 200 C.

Lunch:
6" pizza with green peppers and onions: 400 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 200 C.
Beer: 1000 C.

Dinner:
Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich and Fries: 1000 C.

Snack:
Funnel Cake: 400 C.
Lemon Aide: 250 C.

Total: 3740 Calories. Not a good night for the diet, but it sure was fun!!

Football is upon us!!

2006-08-17T11:26:00.000-04:00

tonight I am going to a highschool football scrimmage to observe the officials and see how they run the game. All to help with my classes and get me my liscense.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 200 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Sandwich: 150 C.
Pretzels: 110 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 200 C.

Dinner:
Turkey Burger: 330 C.
Corn on the Cob: 200 C.

Snack:
Powerade: 150 C.
Trail Mix: 300 C.

Total: 1990 Calories.

Getting Closer

2006-08-16T21:35:00.000-04:00

I am getting closer and closer to being able to run a full 30 minutes. Nothing can stop me then.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 200 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Sandwich: 150 C.
Pretzels: 110 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 200 C.
Bud Light: 230 C.

Dinner:
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad: 300 C.

Snack:
Ice Cream: 240 C.

Total: 1780 Calories.

Business and Pleasure

2006-08-15T22:26:00.000-04:00

Today I mixed business and pleasure throughout the day.

I was out of the office today and on a trip to a supplier, which meant that I was going to have to eat whater they provided. Pizza it was. Then when I returned, the wife and I ate dinner at my favorite bar. Which resulted in a few too many beers by me.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Lunch:
Pizza: 250 C.

Dinner:
Tenderloin Sandwich: 350 C.
Onion Rings: 200 C.
Beer: 830 C.

Total: 1920 Calories.

Moving on down..

2006-08-14T08:13:00.000-04:00

the weight is slowly dropping. I have managed to hit 245 today so that puts me an even 55 pounds down on this crazy thing called a diet.

I feel better than ever and I am getting compliments everywhere I go. I just wish I could get my gut to shink down and flatten out. Oh well, patience.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 200 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Sandwich: 150 C.
Pretzels: 110 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 200 C.

Dinner:
Porkchop: 210 C.
Potatoes w/ Ketchup: 175 C.
Veggies: 60 C.
Juice Bar: 60 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 200 C.

Total: 1715 C.

Sunday Relaxation

2006-08-13T14:31:00.000-04:00

Sunday was a nice day of relaxation at our house. We did have to go up to Toledo to get fitted for a tux for a friends wedding. Glad to report that the jacket fit loose and I had to drop down a couple of sizes.

Breakfast:
Scrampled Eggs with ham and cheese: 140 C.
Toast: 40 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Lunch:
Leftover Lasagna: 400 C.

Snack:
Juice Bar: 60 C.

Dinner:
BLT: 300 C.
Cantaloupe: 45 C.
Pretzels: 110 C.

Snack:
Trail Mix: 300 C.
Miller Lite: 96 C.

Total: 1641 Calories.

Beautiful Day for a Guiness

2006-08-12T17:37:00.000-04:00

Too bad I don't have any. It is a great day outside and I hope that we get to spend some time in the sun. I went out for a 25 minute run at around 10:30 and it felt great outside.

Breakfast:
Carnation Instant Breakfast: 230 C.

Lunch:
Ham Sandwich: 290 C.
Pretzels: 120 C.

Dinner:
Lasagna: 400 C.
Salad: 50 C.
Bread and Butter: 200 C.
Juice Bar: 60 C.

Snack:
Smoked Swiss Cheese: 200 C.
Red Wine: 240 C.

Total: 1790 Calories.

Another summer ends...

2006-08-11T12:59:00.000-04:00

The last Rally in the Alley is tonight after work. It marks the end of the summer here in Findlay. I will have to go and pay my respects to the season.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 200 C.

Lunch:
Ham Sandwich: 150 C.
Pretzels: 120 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 200 C.
Miller lite X4: 384 C.

Dinner:
Mexican Restaurant: 1200 C.

Total: 2604Calories. Oops!!!

One more day

2006-08-10T09:44:00.000-04:00

... until the weekend. Can't wait. We have lots of plans to do nothing!! It will be nice to not be rushed all weekend.

My run went really well last night. I wanted to quit towards the end, but I kept with it and finished up pretty strong. The last minute flew by. it was just the 3 minutes prior that were tough.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 200 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Sandwich: 150 C.
Pretzels: 120 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 200 C.

Dinner:
Grilled Chicken: 150 C.
Potatoes: 260 C.
Salad: 50 C.

Snack:
Miller Lite X2: 192 C.
Pretzels: 180 C.
(Can you tell that football season is starting?)

Total: 1852 Calories.

Hump Day!!

2006-08-09T13:26:00.000-04:00

Had a nice long walk with Andrea last night. Put in a solid 3 miles. Tonight I will be walking and getting in my W6D2 run for the C25K plan from Cool Running. Work was pretty busy, but for some reason felt less stressful than Tuesday did. I was just ready to give up on Tuesday.

Breakfast:
Carnation Instant Breakfast: 230 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 200 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Sandwich: 150 C.
Pretzels: 120 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 200 C.

Dinner:
Turkey Burger: 330 C.
Corn on the Cob: 200 C.
Fresh Fruit w/ Light Cool Whip: 150 C.

The run went great. Ran it at the park which was a nice change from my normal route.

Snack:
Fresh Fruit w/ Light Cool Whip: 150 C.

Total: 1790 Calories.

Too much going on

2006-08-08T09:04:00.000-04:00

There is just too much crap going on lately. Work has been super hectic and now it looks like one of the other engineers is taking a job elsewhere. So my workload might increase further.

I also have a ton of work todo around the house and no time or money to do it. As long as I keep exercising and eating right everything will work out. Losing weight has actually made me feel more efficient in everything I do and it is helping my entire life.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 200 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Sandwich: 150 C.
Pretzels: 120 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 200 C.

Dinner:
Blackened Tilapia: 200 C.
Scalloped Potatoes: 260 C.
Veggies: 30 C.

Snack:
Trail Mix: 150 C.
Milk: 100 C.

Total: 1760 Calories.

Wow

2006-08-07T07:48:00.000-04:00

... what a busy weekend!!

So I failed miserably in keeping track of what I ate. It was vacation!! I mostly just attempted to no snack and not to order any thing excessive while out to eat. I managed to gain 3.4 pounds, but I think most of that will pass sometime today. I get a little backed up when not on my home turf.

The vacation was a good time. We managed to have some very busy days and got in everything we wanted to.

We went to wineries, a casino, Niagara Falls, ate dinner on the coast of Lake Erie (at Sunset), ate 300 ft above the falls, sampled 20 different fruit syrups with some huge pancakes, had drinks on the lake on the floating bar, had a picnic in a vineyard. It was a great weekend.

So now I am back at work and ready to get back to my diet and start losing some more weight.

Also, on Friday I got my run in. 20 minutes without stopping, and then added another 5 minutes after a short walk. Felt good!!

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 200 C.

Lunch:
Slice of Pizza: 250 C.
Pretzels: 120 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 200 C.

Dinner:
Chicken Caesar Salad: 350 C.

Snack:
Popcorn: 175 C.

Total: 1645 Calories.

It's Friday!!

2006-08-03T14:39:00.000-04:00

... for me! Andrea and I are leaving for NY and my parents' cabin tonight. So today is my Friday. I won't be able to blog my food for the next few days while at the cabin, I am going to try and keep a log though so i can update when I get back. I don't want to lose my discipline when I am progressing so well.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 200 C.

Lunch:
Ham and Cheese Sandwich: 200 C.
Pretzels: 120 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Snack:
Cheese Crackers: 130 C.

to be continued....

Stagnant!

2006-08-02T10:09:00.000-04:00

So my weight has been staying relatvely even for the last four days. I can't seem to get below 247. I have been running, walking, eating right. Just can't seem to push through. I have a feeling that I have been drinking a lot more water in the last few days because of the heat. I hope that I am just carrying a little extra water weight and that it will fade away in the coming days.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 200 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Sandwich: 165 C.
Pretzels: 120 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 130 C.

Dinner:
Grilled Chicken Salad: 275 C.

Snack:
Freeze Pop: 25 C.
Ice Cream: 160 C.

Total:
1425 Calories.

Gains

2006-08-01T10:57:00.000-04:00

So this morning's weigh in was a small disappointment. I need to remember that water weighs a ton and that I should expect ups and downs just from how much I sweat in a given day.

But regardless the scale said I was up .4 pounds from yesterday. Hopefully going for my run tonight will get that back in check. With the heat and humidity I am sure to lose more than .4 pounds of water on that run.

Going away this weekend which means it will once again be hard for me to monitor my weight and my calorie intake. I am actually considering taking the scale with my on the trip just so that I can keep a log over the weekend.

I plan to write my food down everyday in a notebook and then look it all up when we get back.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 200 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Sandwich: 165 C.
Pretzels: 120 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 130 C.

Dinner:
Cream Chicken Sandwich: 320 C.
Green Beans: 35 C.

Snack:
Trail Mix: 450

Total: 1770 Calories

Monday!!

2006-07-31T07:27:00.000-04:00

Another week begins and I hope that I can carry the momentum from last week through. I managed to drop 4 pounds last week, part of that being water weight from last weekend. I am feeling good and starting to notice a couple places on my body that are showing signs of not-fat.

I ran W5D1 of the C25K program last night. This week is relly a ramp up in the duration of the jogging segments of the runs with the last run of the week being 20 minutes straight with no walking. That will be a real test. Also, I will be running it in New York on vacation, and there are some big hills in that area. so it might be extra hard.

Breakfast:
Life Cereal: 170 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 140 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Sandwich: 165 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.
Pretzels: 120 C.

Snack:
Cheese Crackers: 130 C.

Dinner:
Blackened Tilapia: 200 C.
Veggies: 60 C.
Rice: 170 C.
Hug Drink: 60 C.

Snack:
Trail Mix: 300 C.

Total: 1725 Calories.

Just a Walk in the Park

2006-07-30T14:57:00.000-04:00

This whole weightloss thing has actually been very enjoyable. From trying new healthy recipes to finding fun outdoor things to do with Andrea. Today we went for a nice walk along the river in Findlay. There is a path that runs from Riverside PArk all the way to Main Street along the river, and it is about 2.5 miles to go from the park to downtown.

We went to the park and had a small picnic then left the car and went for out 2.5 to 3 miles walk downtown. When we returned to the park, we bought ourselves a frozen treat from the stand there as a reward. It was a great day.

Breakfast:
Egg: 70 C.
Bacon: 70 C.
Toast: 80 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Sandwich: 165 C.
Pretzels: 120 C.
Cantaloupe: 70 C.
Hugs Drinks: 120 C.
Frozen Juice Bar: 60 C.

Dinner:
Steak: 150 C.
Baked Sweet Potato: 150 C.
Salad: 100 C.
Dream Bar: 80 C.

Snack:
100 Calorie Pack Chips ahoy: 100 C.
Milk: 200 C.

Total: 1685

Wedding!!

2006-07-29T22:22:00.000-04:00

Went to yet another wedding today. A friend from work was tieing the knot so I went and helped him celebrate.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar (x2): 280 C.

Lunch:
Chipotle Burrito Bol: 692 C.

Dinner:
Cod: 300 C.
Cooker Carrots: 65 C.
Green Beans: 50 C.
Cole Slaw: 200 C.
Salad (caesar dressing): 200 C.

Snack:
Popcorn: 300 C.

Total: 2087 Calories

Friday!!

2006-07-28T08:36:00.000-04:00

So another Friday is here and I am going to resist the temptations this time. I will not drink too much tonight. I will continue the great week I have had so far. I will stay healthy.

this week has gone very good so far. I have finally gotten through the plateau I was at and I have started dropping weight again. It had been so long since I updated the ticker at the top that I forgot how to do it. Luckily it came back like riding a bike. Hopefully I will get to change it again soon.

Tonight I have a run scheduled that will finish up Week 4 of the C25K program from Cool Running, a great site that is really the only way that I would still be attempting to run. Running has never worked for me in the past but I think it may have a shot this time thanks to the information and community at Cool Running. If you are looking to start getting in shape and take up running, then check it out. The discussion forums have something for everyone.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Egg Sandwich: 150 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 140 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.
Pretzels: 120 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Snack:
Cheese Crackers: 130 C.
Miller Lite at the Rally: 192 C.

Dinner:
Turkey Burger with Cheese: 340 C.
Veggies: 40 C.
Tator Tots: 190 C.

Snack:
Red Wine: 140 C.
Cheese: 200 C.

Total: 1992 Calories.

Mile Stones!

2006-07-27T14:00:00.000-04:00

Yesterday was the 100th day of my diet. I completely missed that while I was locked out of my house giving blood to save the lives of hungry insects all over the world.

So at 100 days I have lost 50 pounds. So if I could continue losing at this pace I will get to my goal of 200 lbs in another 100 days. That would put me at November 3rd of this year. I can live with that. Of course, I don't plan to continue losing at this pace. Most of that weight was lost early on in the diet and was probably water weight. But I do continue to lose and I do continue to change my life for the better.

100 days ago, I would spend probably 70 hours a week in front of a computer. 40 hours at work and another 30 at home playing internet poker, while I drank a few beers and ate a few chips.

Today I still spend the majority of my work day in front to the screen but I have cut down on my computer usage outside of work and try to make sure that I get my exercise in every night. I do have slips and I do have falls along the way. I have been known to get drunk and eat a whole large pizza. I will skip my workout. But I continue to improve and move towards being the healthy, fit person that I know I can be.

Running just seems to be the next step in this progression towards fitness. With money the way it is right now, I don't see myself joining a gym, or taking any classes. I just can't afford it. Running is cheap, all I need is a pair of shoes and a road. (Plus the occasional entry fee for a race, and I hope lots of them actually.)

I will be racing my first 5k this fall. I will finish in under 30 minutes. I will also get to my goal weight by April 18th, 2007. That is not my goal date but will be the one year anniversary of the start of this diet. I plan to reach 200 sometime around the new Year and I will be extremely happy if I can maintain it through next Easter.

Now on with the food log that you came here for -

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Low Sugar Instant Oatmeal: 120 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 140 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.
Pretzels: 120 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Snack:
Cheese Crackers: 130 C.

Dinner:
Salad: 50 C.
Lasagna: 690 C.
Bread and Butter: 70 C.

Snack:
Pepsi: 150 C.
Pretzels: 70 C.

Total: 1890 Calories

Need to Focus!!

2006-07-26T10:54:00.000-04:00

Andrea is staying up at school again tonight so that we can save some gas and so she can get some sleep. That means I have the whole house to myself, so it will be extra hard to stay motivated and get everything done that I want to. But I have compiled a list and plan to get everything on it completed before she returns home tomorrow night. Wish me luck!!

So I wrote all of the post above before getting home from work today. When I got home I started working on completing my list and I was actually moving along quite well. I decided it was time for my run at about 8:00 and I headed out of the house. The run went well, I was able to complete it and I went further than on Monday. I could tell I was running a little faster than last time.

When I returned home from my run, I walked up to the door, ~~turned the knob and walked inside~~ attempted to turn the knob and realized that the door was locked. Oh Crap!!!

I attempted to jimmy the lock with the spatula form my grill outside and realized that all I was accomplishing was tearing up my door frame nicely. Eventually I went next door and used my neighbors phone to call Andrea, who was supposed to be spending the night with friends tonight.

She finally answered after several calls and I explained the situation to her and she headed home to let me in.

So I waited on my deck for an hour while she was on her way form Toledo. By the time she arrived, I had counted 27 mosquito bites!! Ouch!!

I did manage to get my run in so I guess the most important things are complete. Now I just have to repaint my door jam some time. Great!!

Breakfast:
Carnation Instant Breakfast: 230 C.

Snack:
Granola Bar: 140 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.
Pretzels: 120 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 140 C.

Dinner:
Turkey Sandwich with Cheese: 275 C.
Corn: 230 C.
Red Wine: 160 C.

Snack:
Trail Mix: 300 C.

Total: 1805 Calories.

I will survive!!

2006-07-25T14:09:00.000-04:00

So the legs are a little sore today. Okay, not sore, but more of dead tired. I can hardly move them and it doesn't hurt. just sucks, I felt like taking a nap all day. Went for a nice long walk with Andrea tonight.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 140 C.

Lunch:
Green beans and potatoes: 325 C.
Cheese Crackers: 130 C.

Snack:
Pretzels: 120 C.

Dinner:
Grilled Chicken: 150 C.
Mashed Potatoes: 320 C.
Veggies: 60 C.

Dessert:
100 Calorie pack Chips Ahoy: 100 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Total: 1785 Calories.

Back at Work!

2006-07-24T11:01:00.000-04:00

So I am back to work after a business trip that left me in complete amazement on the policies of airlines. Horrible.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Snack:
Crackers: 140 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.
Pretzels: 120 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Snacks:
Cheese Crackers: 130 C.

Dinner:
Grilled Chicken Breast: 150 C.
Ceasar Salad: 150 C.
Bread and Butter: 140 C.

Post Workout Snack:
Trail Mix: 300 C.

Total: 1630 Calories.

Got ina 40 minute walk and managed to do the C25K W4D1 work out. Feel pretty good right now, but tomorrow may be a different story.

Where have you been Fatty?

2006-07-24T10:27:00.000-04:00

I will tell you...just hold on a minute.

I was kind of off the diet for close to a week. I left for a business trip on Wednesday Morning, returned Friday afternoon, left Saturday for a wedding and come back late on Sunday. With 8 hours worth of delays with the flights I was on and other things, it became very difficult to keep track of my calories and after the first day I gave up.

But I am getting back on track today. I am determined to lose more weight and I will get my run in tonight. I will get it done. I will be back later tonight with my calorie count for the day.

Hectic Day

2006-07-18T18:34:00.000-04:00

Today was filled with last minute stuff and getting ready for my business trip tomorrow. I am under a ton of pressure at work and Thursday I get my chance to either shine or sink.

Ran the W3D2 workout tonight. I seem to have more energy during the last legs than during the first of the workout. I added two additional 90 second runs on at the end, and shortened the walking periods.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 100 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.
Pretzels: 120 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.
Peanut Butter Crackers: 180 C.

Snack:
More Peanut Butter Crackers: 180 C.

Dinner:
Taco Salad: 350 C.

Snack:
Cheddar Cheese: 400 C.
Wine: 250 C.

Total: 1930 Calories.

Monday Monday Monday

2006-07-17T14:46:00.000-04:00

Ran the wrong run yesterday. I was supposed to do the W2 workout of the C25K program and instead I ran W3. Oh well. Went good and I feel energized today.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Snack:
Peanut Butter Crackers: 180 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.
Pretzels: 120 C.

Dinner:
Blackened Tilapia: 200 C.
Potatoes: 150 C.
Veggies: 60 C.
Salad: 100 C.

Total: 1310 Calories.

Chillin

2006-07-16T15:08:00.000-04:00

Just relaxing today after the busy day yesterday. Went to the grocery store and stocked up on all kinds of healthy food.

Started the second week of C25K this week. The first run went really good, I felt relaxed and could just feel the fat burning off of me. Hope the next two are as relaxing.

Breakfast:
9 Grain Panera Bagel w/ Reduced Fat Cream Cheese: 320 C.
Poweraide: 240 C.

Lunch:
Turkey wrap: 210 C.

Snack:
Trail Mix: 300 C.
Pretzels: 120 C.
Killian's Irish Red: 163 C.

Dinner:
Grilled Chicken Salad: 250 C.
Dream Bar: 80 C.

Total: 1683 Calories

Funny Bone!!!

2006-07-15T23:56:00.000-04:00

Went out to a comedy club tonight after a nice dinner with some friends from college.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Sanwich: 250 C.
Pretzels: 120 C.

Dinner:
Steak: 200 C.
Half Baked Potato: 140 C.
Wine: 240 C.

Snacks:
Crown on the rocks: 200 C.
Some Girlie drink: 250 C.
Some other Girlie drink: 300 C.
Appletini: 200 C.

Total: 2040 Calories.

2006-07-14T22:06:00.000-04:00

Breakfast:
English Muffin with jely: 150C.

Snack:
Peanut Butter Crackers: 180 C>
Granola Bar: 140 C>

Lunch:
Roast Beef Pita: 150 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C>

Dinner: Club Sandwich at Nino's: 500 C.
French Fires: 450 C.

Snacks:
Beer: 800 C.
Popcorn: 150 C.

Total: 2580 Calories.

Yikes, what a bad Friday. I drink too much!!!

Busy Busy Busy Again

2006-07-13T19:48:00.000-04:00

Work is extremely busy right now, so it feels great to get out of there at the end of the day. Did my Week 1 Day 3 (W1D3) workout today for the Couch to 5K (C25K) running program. Felt like I was dyeing but I finished it and I plan on moving on next week.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Snack:
Peanut Butter Crackers: 180 C.

Lunch:
Roast Beef Pita: 150 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Snack:
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Dinner:
Spaghetti and Meatballs: 580 C.
Salad: 90 C.

Dessert:
Dream Bar: 80 C.

Total: 1490 Calories.

Bachelors night out!!

2006-07-12T22:42:00.000-04:00

Well, the wife is staying wtih some friends up at school tonight. So i have the whole night to myself. Party!!

Actually...I stayed in. Cooked a chicken salad. and had a glass of white zinfindel. Very Exciting!!

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Snack:
Peanut Butter Crackers: 180 C.

Lunch:
Roast Beef Pita: 150 C.
Cheese Stick: 90 C.

Dinner:
Grilled Chicken Salad: 350 C.
White wine: 200 C.

Total: 1250 Calories.

Inspiration!!

2006-07-11T09:00:00.000-04:00

Got this comment yesterday:
"Way to go Dan, I am rooting for you, as someone who also has weight issues....you are doing great and a REAL inspiration...Will keep track...Cara"

Good to know that I could ever come close to inspiring anyone, now if I could only get her to vote republican.

Really, thank you, Cara, you inspire me to keep at this crazy diet.

Breakfast:
Egg sandwich w/ ketchup: 160 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Snack:
Peanut Butter Crackers: 180 C.

Lunch:
Grilled Chicken Chef Salad: 350 C.

Snack:
Roast beef and cheese wrap: 250 C.
Cheese Snack: 90 C.

Dinner:
Hamburger: 515 C.
Tator Tots w/ ketchup: 205 C.

Total: 1900 Calories.

Monday's Suck!!

2006-07-10T18:19:00.000-04:00

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Snack:
Pretzels: 120 C.
Cheese: 90 C.

Lunch:
Tomoto, onion and cucumber salad: 150 C.

Dinner:
Blackened Tilapia: 150 C.
Potatoes: 125 C.
Veggies: 60 C.
Salad: 80 C.

Snack:
Dream Bar: 80 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Total: 1295 Calories

Surviving

2006-07-09T12:58:00.000-04:00

With running yesterday, I was expecting some soreness. I got none so that is a good sign that I might actually be able to do this. Did a lot of walking today, so we will see how the workout goes tomorrow.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Sandwich: 250 C.
Pretzels: 120 C.
Watermelon: 150 C.

Dinner:
Green Beans and Ham: 275 C.
Tomoto, onion and cucumber salad: 100 C.

Snack:
Trail Mix: 300 C.
Chedder Cheese: 400 C.
Wine: 160 C.

Total: 2045 C.

Cool Runnings!!

2006-07-08T11:04:00.000-04:00

What a great movie and one of John Candy's last. He is missed.

But other than a great movie it is a website for runners. Coolrunning.com. I learned about it from a comment on BSN's weight loss blog. On Coolrunning.com they have a beginners workout schedule called Couch to 5K in 9 weeks. That sounds great for me. I have been looking into running for a while, but never had a real plan. Now I have one. So today I did the first workout. Afterwards, I was tired, but I felt great and I could really feel my blood pumping.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Lunch:
Salad: 100 C.
Healthy Choice Roast Beef Sandwich: 300 C.

Dinner:
Grilled Salmon: 300 C.
Redskin Potatoes: 250 C.
Salad: 100 C.
Watermelon: 150 C.
Wine: 120 C.

Snacks:
Nuts: 170 C.
1/2 Funnel cake at the Festival: 220 C.

Total: 2000 Calories.

Home Sweet Home!

2006-07-07T21:56:00.000-04:00

Went to the West End Tavern after work today. It felt good to be home.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Dinner:
Grilled Chicken Salad: 200 C.
Bread: 250 C.

Snacks:
Beer: 600 C.
Popcorn: 150 C.
Pretzels: 180 C.
Icecream: 170 C.

Total: 2050 C.

Yikes!!! Too much for me!!

More food!!

2006-07-06T20:04:00.000-04:00

After reading several posts in the forums at The Calorie Counter, I've decided that I need to try and get my calories up to around 1500 to 1750 to keep from getting into starvation mode.

So I really tried to eat more today.

Breakfast:
Carnation Instant Breakfast: 240 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Dinner:
Turkey Burger w/ cheese, lettuce, pickles, tomato and some mayo: 415 C.
Corn on the Cob (2 Ears): 200 C.
Tomato: 30 C.

Snacks:
Chips and Salsa: 220 C.
Mixed Nuts: 170 C.

Total: 1485 Calories

Back in the saddle

2006-07-05T20:28:00.000-04:00

Vacation over, time to get back to work.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 100 C.

Lunch:
Steak Salad: 300 C.

Dinner:
Frozen Pizza (Single): 470 C.
Chips and salsa: 220 C.

Snack:
Dream Bar (Orange and vanilla Ice Cream Bar): 80 C.

Total: 1310 C.

Diet Vacation

2006-07-05T08:01:00.000-04:00

So I took a small unscheduled vacation from my diet. The vacation started on Saturday and went through the 4th. It wasn't that I was binge eating or anything, I just told myself that I was going to relax and not worry about counting calories, or keeping up on my blogs, or weighing in.

I wanted to refocus and I think I have done that. I am back and ready to drop the rest of this weight that has been plaguing me for years.

Party Eve!

2006-06-30T22:31:00.000-04:00

Spent the evening getting ready for the party tomorrow, after having a few beers at the Rally. Jakob Freely played tonight. that is one sweet band to listen to while drinking a few beers.

Breakfast:
English muffin with Egg, Ham, and Cheese: 250 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Dinner:
Shrimp Pasta: 300 C.
Salad with home made dressing: 150 C.

Snacks:
3 Miller Lites: 288 C.
Chocolate Chip Cookie: 50 C.

Total: 1398 Calories.

Alumni Day!!

2006-06-29T22:51:00.000-04:00

Went to the Mudhens game tonight for ONU Alumni Day. Had a nice picnic and watched a good game.

Breakfast:
Carnation Instant Breakfast: 240 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Dinner:
Hamburger: 400 C.
Baked Beans: 150 C.

Snacks:
2X24oz. Budlight: 440 C.
Cotton Candy: 180 C.

Total: 1620 Calories.

Hanging in there!

2006-06-28T22:54:00.000-04:00

Came out at the same weight after the pizza so I guess it didn't kill me. And it sure was good!!

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.

Dinner:
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad: 300 C.

Snack:
Pretzels: 180 C.

Total: 920 Calories.

Pizza Day!!

2006-06-27T17:50:00.000-04:00

Andrea and I successfully walked everyday for two weeks. it was difficult let me tell you. Once I had to get up and go before work because I knew I wouldn't ahve the time later that night. It is a struggle for me to get to work let alone do someting before work. But we did it and now we are reaping the benfits. A large pepperoni pizza!!

Can't wait!!

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk(x2): 200 C.

Lunch:
Ham Pita: 150 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Dinner:
Pizza (4 slices): 1000 C.
Samuel Smith's Imperial Stout: 150 C. (Estimated)

Total: 1700 Calories.

That was some mighty fine pizza!!!

Go for the Gold!

2006-06-26T08:45:00.000-04:00

I have looked over my weight loss goals and decided that I should just go for it and attempt to lose a solid 100 lbs. I began worrying that the previous goal of 215 may just not be thin enough for me to be healthy.

So my new weight loss goal is 200 lbs, and then I plan to maintain my weight between 200 and 210. This puts me will under the OBESE mark on the BMI scale and should get the Dr. off my back.

So with that in mind, I updated my ticker and moved it to a new location on the page. I stole the layout from IAMHOFF. He is one of the bloggers involved in losing weight and trying to make some money on it, over at the pool.

Breakfast:
Carnation Instant Breakfast: 230 C.

Lunch:
Leftover Stuffed Pepper: 220 C.

Dinner:
Grilled Chicken: 150 C.
Roaters Potatos w/ Ketchup: 175 C.
Veggies: 60 C.

Snacks:
100 Calorie can of Pepsi: 100 C.

Total: 935 C.

Sunday

2006-06-25T10:11:00.000-04:00

Breakfast:
Panera Cinnamon Crunch Bagel with Cream Cheese: 480 C.
(My Splurge for the day.)

Lunch:
Leftover Stuffed Pepper: 220 C.

Dinner:
Grilled Chicken Breast: 150 C.
Salad w/ homemade dressing: 150 C.

Snacks:
Cold Stone Ice Cream: 530 C. (Okay so I had two different moments of splurging today. Sue me.)

Total: 1530 C.

Nice day for a white wedding

2006-06-24T23:44:00.000-04:00

Went to a wedding today. Was a perfect day for the ceremony and the reception seemed to be going good. We had to leave before too long with a 3 hour drive home and the fact that we are puppy sitting. No comment on the puppy, yet. Going to give it a day or so.

Breakfast:
English Muffin: 120 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Lunch:
Chipotle Burrito-Bol: 722 C.

Dinner:
Ham Sandwich: 275 C.
Potatoes: 150 C.
Green Beans: 25 C.

Snacks:
Cheese Cubes: 50 C.
Draft Beer: 110 C.
Melon: 25 C.

Total: 1627 Calories

Joining the Tour

2006-06-23T22:30:00.000-04:00

So tonight I will be joining the Drinking for Jesus Tour, hopefully I don't lose too much money at the tables while I am there. Or eat too much food.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Lunch:
Grilled Chicken Sandwich: 200 C.
Potato Chips: 200 C.

Dinner:
Pasta Combo with Chicken: 375 C.

Snacks:
3 Bud Light Drafts: 330 C.
Half Glass of wine: 80 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Total: 1535 Calories.

busy at work and having some weird cravings...

2006-06-22T15:02:00.000-04:00

weird as in I am actually hungry today. I am really HUNGRY. Good thing I have absolutely no money with me so that I cannot be tempted by the vending machines. Good thing we are having stuffed peppers for dinner. They are always good.

Breakfast:
Egg and Cheese Sandwich: 220 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.
Cheese Twist: 60 C.

Dinner:
Stuffed Pepper: 220 C.
2 Slices of Bread: 200 C.

Snacks:
Flavor-Ice: 25 C.

Total: 1025 Calories.

Milestone!

2006-06-21T20:48:00.000-04:00

Hit another mile stone today. I made it to 259, and officially losing over 40 pounds so far on this diet. There is a mile stone only 2.5 pounds away that is a big one as well. The half way point to my goal weight of 215.

Breakfast:
Granola Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 150 C.

Lunch:
Taco Salad: 300 C.

Dinner:
BBQ Chicken: 220 C.
Cooked Carrots: 60 C.
Cottage Cheese: 80 C.

Snack:
Soft Serve Icecream: 220 C.

Total: 1170 Calories.

Taco Salad is Yummy!!

2006-06-21T06:38:00.000-04:00

Breakfast:
English Muffin: 160 C.
Milk: 100 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.

Dinner:
Taco Salad: 300 C.
Michelobe Ultra Amber: 114 C.

Total: 824 C.

Business Trip

2006-06-19T21:55:00.000-04:00

I went on a business trip today that involved not one but two marketing guys which always means lots of free food at nice places.

I think I was fairly well behaved until we went to a restaurant called Cold Beer and Cheeseburgers in Troy, Ohio on the way home. Great place with lots of the name-sake on hand.

I still managed to eat pretty healthy there.

Breakfast:
Nature Harvest Breakfast Bar: 140 C.
Milk: 100 C.

Lunch:
Pasta Bar (Bow Ties with shirmp, onions, peppers, and sun dried tomotoes): 500 C.

Dinner:
Grilled Chicken Salad: 300 C.
3 Random Micro/Import Beers: 600 C.

Total: 1640 Calories.

Father's Day

2006-06-18T22:26:00.000-04:00

Happy Fathers Day to all of the Dads out there. We had steak two days in a row to celebrate.

Breakfast:
Scrambled Egg with some Bacon: 100 C.
Milk: 130 C.

Lunch:
Grilled Chicken Sandwich: 300 C.

Dinner:
Steak: 400 C.
Baked Potato: 200 C.
Green Beans: 20 C.
Veggies and Low Fat Dip: 250 C.
Heineken (3 Bottles): 450 C.

Total: 1850 C.

With the In-Laws

2006-06-17T22:33:00.000-04:00

Breakfast:
Instant Breakfast: 230 C.

Lunch:
Ham Sandwich: 300 C.
Carrots: 35 C.

Dinner:
Steak: 445 C.
Potatoes: 100 C.
Corn on the Cob (2 ears): 200 C.

Snacks:
Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake: 300 C.

Total: 1610 Calories.

Friday

2006-06-16T09:32:00.000-04:00

Friday is here and I am not going to the Rally. It just always causes me trouble, so I am taking this weekend off. Instead, I am buying a nice bottle of wine and some good cheese for the Mrs. and me. Should be a good time.

Breakfast:
Carnation Instant Breakfast: 230 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.

Dinner:
Tilapia Parmesan Saute: 170 C.
Mashed Potatoes: 320 C.

Snacks:
Wine: 160 C.
Aged Cheddar Cheese: 440 C.
Bread: 260 C.

Total: 1730 Calories

Not hungry

2006-06-15T21:38:00.000-04:00

Breakfast:
Muffin Breakfast: 260 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.

Dinner:
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad: 300 C.

Snack:
Skinny Cow Icecream Sandwich: 140 C.

Total: 850 Calories.

Ball game night

2006-06-14T23:18:00.000-04:00

Went to the Mudhens game tonight. Had a great time with some friends of ours from Toledo.

Breakfast:
Muffin Breakfast: 260 C.

Lunch:
Pita: 150 C.
Cheese Stick: 90 C.

Dinner:
Chicken Philly Sandwich: 400 C.
Fries: 400 C.
Cole Slaw: 100 C.
24 oz light beer (2): 440 C.

Snacks:
Peanuts: 350 C.

Total: 2190 Calories.

Turkey Burger

2006-06-13T22:00:00.000-04:00

Breakfast:
Muffin Brekfast: 260 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.

Dinner:
Turkey Cheese Burger: 330 C.
Corn on the cob: 120 C.
Tomato: 40 C.

Snacks:
Half Candy bar: 150 C.

Total: 1050 Calories

Monday

2006-06-12T20:26:00.000-04:00

Breakfast:
Special K w/milk: 200 C.

Lunch:
Taco Salad w/ ground turkey in place of beef: 250 C.

Dinner:
Spaghetti and meat balls: 580 C.

Snacks:
100 calorie pack chips ahoy: 100 C.
cottage cheese: 80 C.
Flavor Ice: 25 C.

Total: 1235 Calories

Fat Dan

2006-06-12T07:53:00.000-04:00

Went to a Party saturday night and got too drunk to remember how many calories I had.

So as BSN commented in the last post, I really need to get back on the diet hardcore and lose some weight again.

I also got a new scale. The new scale says I weight about 8 pounds more than my old scale said. I trust the accuracy of the new one more than the old one, so I am going to use those weights instead. So I am now sitting at about 268 instead of the 260 that my old scale says.

This sucks.

Sundays calories count is right around 1200.

Day off from the diet

2006-06-10T10:10:00.000-04:00

So I am taking a day off from the diet. There is a big party downtown tonight and we are going to have a good time.

Breakfast:
Muffin breakfast: 260 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.
Pretzels: 110 C.

Dinner (Waldo Peppers):
BLT Wrap: 500 C.
Veggies: 50 C.

Snacks:
Pizza: 900 C.
Cottage Cheese: 80 C.

Drinks:
Scotch: 100 C.
Beer: 1040 C. (lots of beer)

Total: 3190 Calories.

Just a glimpse into the way I used to eat. This was better than I used to be.

MIGRAINES!!

2006-06-08T21:45:00.000-04:00

I woke up this morning and wished I hadn't. My head was splitting into several pieces.

I called work and informed them that I would not be in, went back to bed, and slept until 10 am.

Breakfast:
Egg Sandwich: 160 C.
Milk: 100 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.
PRetzels: 110 C.

Dinner:
Salad with Grilled Chicken: 350 C.
Panera Tomato Basil Bread: 130 C.

Snacks:
Scotch: 100 C.
High Life Light: 110 C.

Total: 1210 Calories.

Leftovers

2006-06-07T20:35:00.000-04:00

Andrea had to go to a visiting for the brother of a classmate tonight. So I had left over peppers for both lunch and dinner.

Breakfast:
Muffing Breakfast: 260 C.

Lunch:
Leftover pepper: 220 C.

Dinner:
Leftover pepper again: 220 C.
Panera Bread: 520

Snacks:
1 High Life Lite: 110 C.

Total: 1330 C.

Amazing Low Calorie Stuffed Peppers

2006-06-06T20:34:00.000-04:00

For those of you who are also on this diet thing I have a recipe for you.
We made Classic Stuffed Peppers according to the recipe. Except we substituted ground turkey for the ground beef. So you get these huge stuffed peppers that taste fantastic but only have around 220 Calories. Amazing!!

Breakfast:
Muffin Breakfast: 260 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.
Cheese Stick: 90 C.

Dinner:
Turkey Stuffed Pepper: 220 C.
Tomato Basil Bread from Panera (2 slices): 260 C.

Snacks:
Ice Cream:160 Calories

Total: 1140 Calories.

Feeling good

2006-06-05T08:40:00.000-04:00

This morning I decided to do something that I do about once a month. I pick through my closet looking for something that doesn't fit and think that maybe just maybe it will fit today. I normally tear it off as soon as I stretch it over my man boobs. But not today. I am wearing a shirt that I haven't been able to wear in over two years. Not since before I graduated from college. It feels good and I can't wait to try something else on in a few more weeks.

Edit: I wrote that paragraph this morning before my first cup of coffee. After reading it now I see that it sounds Uber-Geigh. I just wanted to say that I am sorry for making you read it and that I am not. Not that there is anything wrong with that.

Breakfast:
Muffin Breakfast: 260 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.
Cheese Stick: 90 C.

Dinner:
Sirloin Steak: 365 C.
Sauted Mushrooms and Onions: 100 C.
Baked Potato: 375 C.
Tossed Salad: 50 C.

Snacks:
Skinny Cow: 140 C.

Total: 1530 Calories.

Nice day around the house

2006-06-04T19:07:00.000-04:00

Andrea and I just hung out around the house today. We weeded the garden and she planted some flowers. We also slept in until around 11 which felt terrific.

Brunch:
1/2 Turkey and Swiss Wrap Left over from last night: 250 C.

Dinner:
Chicken Caesar Salad: 315
Merrit Winery Cabernet Franc: 100 C.
Cantaloupe: 35 C.

Snacks:
Chocolate and Caramel Gourmet Cnady Bar (1/2): 150 C.
Port Wine: 185 C.
Flavor ICe: 25 C.

Total: 1060 Calories.

2006-06-03T14:06:00.000-04:00

Breakfast:
Scrambled Eggs with Ham and Green Peppers: 175 C.

Lunch:
Broccoli and Chicken Pasta: 150 C

Dinner (Waldo Pepper's):
9 Layer Dip: 400 C.
Half Turkey and Swiss Wrap: 250 C.
1 Miller Lite: 96 C.

Snacks:
Aged White Cheddar Cheese: 450 C.
Merritt Winery Cabernet Franc: 250 C.

Total: 1771 Calories

So much better than frozen pizza..

2006-06-02T19:41:00.000-04:00

Andrea made the best dinner tonight. Broccoli and Chicken pasta. Fantastic.

Breakfast:
Muffin Breakfast: 260 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita and Cheese Stick: 240 C.

Dinner:
Chicken and Broccoli Pasta: 490 C.
Skinny Cow Icecream Sandwich: 140 C.

Snacks:
4 Miller Lites: 384 C.

Total: 1514 Calories.

Thursday

2006-06-01T21:42:00.000-04:00

Went to the farmer's market here in Findlay. Not much there but looks like it could have a lot later in the year.

Breakfast:
Muffin Breakfast: 260 C.

Lunch:
Banquet Salisbury Steak Meal: 300 C.

Dinner:
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad: 300 C.
Wheat Bread: 200 C.

Total: 1060 Calories.

Cheeburger chee-burger..chip chip chip

2006-05-31T20:41:00.000-04:00

I love the Billy Goat Tavern. I ate their when I was in Chicago. Great burger and great attitude.

Breakfast:
Muffin Breakfast: 260 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.
Cheese Stick: 90 C.

Dinner:
Bacon (Turkey Bacon) Cheeseburger: 500 C.
Corn on the Cob (2 Ears): 120 C

Snack:
Pretzels: 110 C.

Total: 1230 Calories

Work work work

2006-05-30T20:32:00.000-04:00

Man I hate work. It takes too much time. I had a hard time focusing today and struggled through the day working on whatever came up with no real direction.

Breakfast:
Muffin breafast: 260 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.
Cheese Stick: 90 C.

Dinner:
Ham and green beans: 300 C.
Wheat Bread: 300 C.

Snacks:
Ice cream: 200 C.

Total: 1300 Calories

Ball Game!!

2006-05-29T16:13:00.000-04:00

Out to the ball game for Memorial Day! Should be a great day for a game.

Breakfast:
McDonalds #1 Breakfast Combo: 430 C.

Lunch:
Ham and potato salad: 400 C.

Dinner:
Chicken Philly Sandwich: 400 C.
Fries: 400 C.
Cole Slaw: 100 C.
24 oz light beer: 220 C.

Snacks:
Popcorn: 200 C.
Flavor Ice: 50 C.

Total: 2200 Calories

Rough way to start the week, but Holidays are like that.

Graduation

2006-05-28T22:32:00.000-04:00

Andrea's sisters are graduating today. There will be family and friends and food.

Breakfast:
Egg McMuffin: 300 C.

Lunch:
Papa John's Pepporoni pizza (2 slices): 600 C.

Dinner:
Cream Chicken Sandwich: 300 C.
Baked Beans: 140 C.
Green Beans: 50 C.

Snacks:
Hotdog: 250 C.
Lemonade: 50 C.
Smores: 200 C.
Potato Salad: 350 C.
Baked Beans: 150 C.

Total: 2390 Calories.

Graduation parties are freaking killer.

Saturday

2006-05-27T22:28:00.000-04:00

Breakfast:
English Muffin: 160 C.

Lunch:
Mexican Enchilada Meal: 400 C.

Dinner (Applebees):
Half Tortillia Melt: 240 C.
Tilapia: 310 C.

Snacks:
Flavor Ice: 50 C.
Popcorn: 200 C.

Total: 1360 Calories

Rally!

2006-05-26T23:14:00.000-04:00

The more weight I lose the less I can drink with out getting drunk. It seems that not eating very much will also promote intoxication. I may have to stop drinking all together to continue with life as I know it.

Breakfast:
English muffin and jam: 160 C.
Milk: 100 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.

Dinner:
Hamburger: 360 C.

Drinks:
9 beers: 1000 C.

Total: 1770 Calories.

10% and counting

2006-05-25T10:32:00.000-04:00

I hit the big 10% mark today. I have lost 30 pounds on this journey and I feel great. I got my first comment yesterday at work. I was shocked and I might have blushed a little when she said "You are looking good."

Breakfast:
English muffin with Strawberry Jam: 160 C.
Milk: 100 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.

Dinner:
2 Hotdogs No Bun: 340 C.
Perogis: 180 C.
Ketchup: 60 C.

Snacks:
Flavor-Ice: 25 C.

Total: 1015 Calories.

Moving along

2006-05-24T11:02:00.000-04:00

I am officially moving the right direction again. I have recovered from last weeks gains and I am going down again. This morning's weigh in is the lowest so far. It seems that as long as i stay under 2000 calories for the day, I will lose weight.

Breakfast:
English muffin with strawberry jam: 160 C.
Milk: 100 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.

Dinner:
Rosemary Chicken: 210 C.
Warm Spinach Salad: 180 C.

Snacks:
Pretzels: 120 C.
1 and 1/2 servings of Strawberry Shortbread: 525 C.

Total: 1445 Calories

Out to eat, but keeping it low for the day

2006-05-23T13:13:00.000-04:00

A girl from Andrea's class at school is bringing her husband down to go out tonight so I am forced to eat out. I will not eat too much. I promise.

Breakfast:
English Muffin with Strawberry Jam: 160 C.
Milk: 100 C.

Lunch:
Tossed Salad: 150 C.

Dinner:
Enchiloada Meal: 710 C.

Drinks:
2 Corona Lights: 200 C.
2 Scotch on the Rocks: 250 C.

Snacks: Goldfish: 140 Calories.

Total: 1710 Calories.

LEt the fasting begin ....again.

2006-05-22T08:53:00.000-04:00

Breakfast:
Little bit of cheese ball at the office: 200 C.

Lunch:
Chicken Noodle Soup: 220 C.
Piece of Chocolate cake for a co-workers B-Day: 250 C.

Dinner:
Grilled Chicken Ceasar Salad: 240

Total: 910 Calories

The Devil is back!!

2006-05-21T21:22:00.000-04:00

Andrea tempted me once again (remember she is the devil) and we had a large pizza for dinner, but she promises that she is going to be more supportive for the rest of the week and help me get back on track.

Breakfast:
Cafe Marie's Breakfast Burrito: 900 (Estimated)

Dinner:
4 Slices of Pizza: 1200 C.

Snacks:
2 Beers: 200 C.
1 Scotch: 100 C.

Total: 2400 Calories

Working till you drop.

2006-05-20T23:08:00.000-04:00

Today my blood pressure meds were messing with me and I felt light headed this mornig while we were working on the garden.

I took a nap in the afternoon and felt a ton better.

The garden is done and looks great, can't wait for fresh hot peppers.

Breakfast:
Bagel and Milk: 235 C.

Lunch:
Brat and beans: 900 C.

Dinner:
Shish-ka-bob: 450 C.
Potatoes: 225 C.

Snacks:
3 Beers: 300 C.
1 Small Frosty: 330 C.

Total: 2440 Calories.

Out to eat with the folks

2006-05-19T22:49:00.000-04:00

So my parents came into town today to help us with our garden and to take us out to dinner. Not good for the diet.

Breakfast:
Bagel and Milk: 285 C.

Lunch:
Subway Club: 330 C.

Dinner:
Olive Garden: 1500 C.

Snacks:
3 Beers: 330 C

Total: 2445 Calories.

Starting over.

2006-05-18T22:25:00.000-04:00

Breakfast:
Milk: 100 C.

Lunch:
Roast beef mashed potatoes and gravy meal: 220 C.

Dinner:
Hamburger: 300 C.
Corn on the cob: 150 C

Snacks:
Veggies and dip: 70 C.
3 bites of a frosty: 75 C.
1 glass of scotch: 100 C.

Total: 1015 Calories. Back on tack again.

Oklahomer

2006-05-18T10:12:00.000-04:00

Oklahoma was a good experience for me and the first time I have gone on a real business trip for the company. I learned a few things.

1. Things never go as expected.
2. It is impossible to go on a business trip and keep your eating under control.

I would estimate 3500 calories for both Tuesday and Wednesday. I gained two pounds, but I assume that some of that is just the extra intake not being excreted yet. Should level back out in a few days.

But this was definitely a lesson. In order to change my ways completely I need to develop a strategy for eating out. Back on it today. I will post today's intake as normal later tonight.

LEaving on a jet plane

2006-05-15T20:51:00.000-04:00

Andrea and I went out tonight to celebrate the 4.0 she got this semester in school. Tomorrow I leave for Oklahoma.

Breakfast:
Bagel and Milk Normal: 285 C.

Lunch:
Chicken Breast: 150 C.
Rice: 190 C.

Dinner (Olive Garden):
Bruschetta: 500 C
Breadstick: 200 C.
Salad: 50 C.
Shrimp Fra Diviola or something like that (only ate half of it): 375 C.

Total: 1750 Calories

Mom's Day

2006-05-14T21:03:00.000-04:00

For Mother's da we had breakfast with Andrea's family. I orderd 1 egg and they brought me 2 not a good sign for the diet, although I did only eat the one egg, I let my guard down later in the day.

Breakfast:
1 egg: 70 C.
1 toast: 100 C. (butter is a bitch)
3 strips of Turkey bacon: 105 C.

Lunch:
Ribeye Steak: 500 C.
Salad: 70 C.
Veggies: 20 C.
Strawberry Tort Cake: 600 C.

Dinner:
Grilled Cheese Sandwich: 170 C.

Total: 1635 Calories.

Party Time

2006-05-13T20:54:00.000-04:00

Andrea's little sisters, who are twins, had their graduation party today. Lots of food surrounding me for about 9 hours. Not to mention family, which causes stress which causes hunger.

Breakfast:
1 egg, toast: 155 C.

Lunch:
Chicken Breast: 150 C.
Salad: 70 C.
Fruit: 100 C.

Dinner:
Hamburger: 360 C
Salad: 70 C.
Fruit: 100 C.

Snacks:
2 glenlivet: 200 C.
1/2 Turkey Club Sandwich: 320 C.
French Fries: 225 C.

Total: 1750 C.

Chipotle

2006-05-12T20:38:00.000-04:00

Breakfast:
Bagel and milk normal breakfast: 285 C

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.
Pretzels: 110 C.

Dinner:
Chipotle Burrito Bowl: 690 C.

Total: 1235 Calories

The Streak is alive

2006-05-11T22:58:00.000-04:00

Kept the streak alive today. Walked and ate a good diet today.

I found out that I will be in Tulsa, OK next week on Tuesday. If anyone is in that area let me know. Maybe we can go out and get a low cal drink or two.

Breakfast:
1/2 Bagel: 185 C.
Glass of Milk: 100 C.

Lunch:
Bratwurst w/o Bun: 290 C.
Pretzels: 110 C.
Minute Maid Lite: 5 C.

Dinner:
Tilapia Parmesan Saute: 170 C.
Wild Rice: 160 C.

Snacks:
Cottage Cheese: 80 C.

Total: 1100 Calories

Work work work

2006-05-10T19:09:00.000-04:00

Breakfast:
1/2 Everything Bagel: 185 C.
Glass of Milk: 100 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C
Cottage Cheese: 90 C

Dinner:
Bratwurst w/ Bun: 490 C.
Roaster Potatoes: 120 C.

Snacks:
Glenlivet: 140 C. but oh so needed after the day at work that I had.

Total: 1275 Calories

Good days begot Good days

2006-05-09T19:42:00.000-04:00

Another good day today.

Breakfast:
Egg sandwich w/ ketchup: 175 C.
Glass of Milk: 100 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.
Pretzel twist things: 110 C.

Dinner:
Grilled Chicken Breast: 150 C.
Veg-ka-bob: 50 C.

Snacks:
Cottage Cheese: 80 C.
2 Minute Maid Lite Lemonade: 10 C.
4 Thin Mint Cookies..Damn Girl Scouts: 140 C.
Glass of Milk: 100 C.

Total: 1065 Calories.

Back on track..again

2006-05-08T18:08:00.000-04:00

Breakfast:
185 C.
100 C.

Lunch:
Turkey Pita: 150 C.

Dinner:
Spaghetti with meat balls: 485 C.
Salad: 40 C.

Snacks:
Honey Pretzel Braid things: 110 C.

Total:1070 Calories. Making up for that horrible weekend. Some people are losing some weight over at the Pizza Money Pool. Go show your support.

Take me out again..

2006-05-07T20:29:00.000-04:00

Andrea and I went to another ball game today. We had such a good time last night that we decided to head to the afternoon game today as well. We are seriously considering getting season tickets next year. It is finally something that we can do on a weekend that we both enjoy. (She doesn't like going to the bar, and I don't like sitting around the house all weekend.)

Breakfast:
1 egg with toast and 2 pieces of Turkey bacon: 185 C.

Lunch:
Ham Pita: 200 C.
Honey Braids Pretzels: 120 C.

Dinner:
Tuna Cake: 240 C.
Salad: 45 C.

Snacks:
Peanuts: 350 C.
Amberbock Draft: 200 C.

Total: 1340 Calories