Sunday, June 19, 2016

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

Although my daughter is 14 years old, this will be my 15th father's day as she was born in March. Being a Dad is the best thing in the world. I thought I was living some kind of fulfilling life before I became a father - but it was an illusion. I love being a Dad. Today is also a day to contemplate how much I miss my own Dad. I don't know if there is a human who ever lived who can truly appreciate the days in our lives as they are happening, before they are swept away with the passage of time. It seemed that I was in constant conflict with my Dad when I was growing up. I am convinced that as I got older I took advantage of many opportunities to express to my Dad how much I appreciated and loved him.  Here is my advice to you: If you have a parent that you have been meaning to reconcile with or express some deep feelings - don't wait until tomorrow. Sometimes there is no tomorrow. With my own Dad, I didn't wait until a tomorrow that never came. I consider myself lucky. 



MORE THOUGHTS ON 'TOMORROW'

During all those years that I was packing on the pounds and told myself that I would change my lifestyle 'tomorrow' - I was really 'rolling the dice.'  I got lucky with my health. I was able to make changes before I had a debilitating illness or other physical limitations. I know that if I had waited long enough to change my lifestyle, I might have run out of 'tomorrows'. I was lucky with my health. I made big changes before I ran out of options. If you are contemplating making changes in your life - don't wait until 'tomorrow'.  Today is the day to start. But if you don't start today - then you should start 'tomorrow'. Let's put it this way: It should never be your plan to start tomorrow. 

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Today my family wants to get up early and go the the flea market. I do always enjoy this as it is fun to see everyone up and about early in the morning. I enjoy walking down the scores of aisles of merchandise. Every once in a while a treasure is found that I previously didn't realize that I couldn't live without. As long as the weather is nice and the sun is shining - I will be enjoying myself. I should be accumulating some leisurely steps - but nothing to write home about. Later in the day, I need to get in my car and drive to Cincinnati, Ohio for an early Monday morning appointment.  With that in mind, I was resolved to get in a little extra exercise in on Saturday. I completed three sessions on my elliptical machine. (and I watched a lot of netflix Star Trek while I was doing it.)
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session I : 99 minutes, 1387 calories
session II : 99 minutes, 1269 calories
session III : 97 minutes, 1221 calories

Your Food Diary For:

Saturday, June 18, 2016
BREAKFAST Calories Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Sugar
Ritz fresh stacks - crackers, 15 crackers 240 30 14 3 315 3
Sage - Red Delicious Apple 95 25 0 1 2 19
Grits - Grits, 2 packet 200 44 3 4 620 2
3 Egg Omelette - Ham and Cheese 400 1 30 40 1,225 0

935 100 47 48 2,162 24
L U N C H
Ham & Cheese Sandwich White Bread (2) 500 56 14 38 2,500 10

500 56 14 38 2,500 10
D I N N E R
Chipotle - Burrito, 1 burrito 1,000 104 39 60 1,855 7

1,000 104 39 60 1,855 7
S N A C K S
Original Cafe Mix Granola 540 60 32 12 140 32

540 60 32 12 140 32
Totals 2,975 320 132 158 6,657 73
Your Daily Goal 5,184 648 172 260 2,300 194
Remaining 2,209 327 40 102 -4,356 121
Calories Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Sugar
*You've earned 3,254 extra calories from exercise today         
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       Your Exercise Diary for:

Saturday, June 18, 2016

Cardiovascular Minutes Calories Burned
99 1,387
99 1,269
97 1,221
Ic_i N/A -623

   
Daily Total / Goal 296 / 30 3,254 / 590  
Weekly Total / Goal 1059 / 210 12,994 / 4,130             
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