HUGE WHOLE FOODS OPENS IN LAKEVIEW

There has been a Whole Foods near the intersection of Ashland and Belmont since 1996. That store closed earlier this week. Not too worry, a new store more than twice its size has just opened across the street on the right on the intersection of Ashland and Belmont. Of course, I checked it out. I was a bit underwhelmed at the design, but it was hard to argue with the size. It appears that the company contacted the same people who place the name 'TRUMP' on his buildings, as the letters identifying this building are indeed huge.

The dark silhouette at the bottom of this photograph is my daughter.

Your Food Diary For:

Saturday, March 25, 2017

BREAKFAST	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
Kirkland - Pre-Cooked Bacon, 5 slices	200	0	15	15	875	0
Egg - Poached Egg, 4	300	2	20	25	629	1
Butter Flavored Grits	300	63	3	6	1,020	3
	800	65	38	46	2,524	4
L U N C H
Costco - Cheese Pizza Slice, 1 Slice	700	70	28	44	1,370	7
	700	70	28	44	1,370	7
D I N N E R
Fresh Express - Chopped Kit - Asian	360	45	27	9	690	24
	360	45	27	9	690	24
Totals	1,860	180	93	99	4,584	35
Your Daily Goal	2,255	282	75	113	2,300	84
Remaining	395	102	-18	14	-2,284	49
	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g

SPRING IS ON THE WAY

One can sense that spring is on the way. Although we are still in the first few days of February, one can sense that the grip of winter (which in Chicago wasn't really too 'grippy' this year) is loosening.  Early this morning, the temperatures were approaching 50°F under cloudy rain-threatening skies. More importantly, one feels the approaching spring when one is outdoors in the late afternoon. Sunset these days a quarter past five.  The surest sign of an oncoming spring is just one week away. NFL Football just had their champions Super Bowl game last Sunday, but Major League Baseball teams will be welcoming their teams to Spring Training Camps in Florida and Arizona in about a week. Spring is definitely on the way.

spring is on the way... 

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As part of my ten mile hike yesterday, I walked along the Jimmy Thomas Nature Trail along the North Branch Chicago River. This trail is not much more than a few hundred feet long. It was originally part of a beautification project near the Lathrop Homes in Chicago. 

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Your Food Diary For:

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

BREAKFAST	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
Egg - Poached Egg, 3 Large Egg	213	1	14	18	447	1
Kirkland - Pre-Cooked Bacon	160	0	12	12	700	0
	373	1	26	30	1,147	1
L U N C H
Read - 3 Bean Salad	300	65	0	5	1,500	40
Roundy's - Medium Peas	245	42	2	14	1,120	21
Apple - Apple Gala, Med	80	22	0	0	0	17
	625	129	2	19	2,620	78
D I N N E R
Home Made - Garden Salad, 1 bowl	100	6	0	4	400	4
Popeye's - Mild Chicken Tenders	500	38	21	40	1,987	0
	600	44	21	44	2,387	4
S N A C K S
Dried Beef Steak Strips	360	30	2	54	1,980	24
Add Food Quick Tools	360	30	2	54	1,980	24
Totals	1,958	204	51	147	8,134	107
Your Daily Goal	3,475	434	116	174	2,300	130
Remaining	1,517	230	65	27	-5,834	23
	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
	*You've earned 1,545 extra calories from exercise today

Your Exercise Diary for:

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Cardiovascular	Minutes	Calories Burned
Ten Mile Urban Hike	145	1,782
Daily Total / Goal	145 / 30	1,782 / 590
Weekly Total / Goal	210 / 210	2,132 / 4,130

TWO THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN 2017

Two days ago, I was paying for my bulk granola and nut selections when I commented to the person at the register that I could not understand why this particular Whole Foods location didn't have the electronic scales that so easily printed out labels with the correct weight and price as other Chicago area stores in the chain.

I was told that headquarters was not sinking any more money into this location.  For a moment, I was bewildered.  This was a prime location and right around the block from my YMCA.  An amazingly convenient location:  a great place to pick up an energizing snack before a workout and a great place to purchase a great meal after a workout.  Before my bewilderment could last too long - I was told that the company was building a new huge store which would become the Chicago Flagship location a mere 500 feet away.

So of course, the next day I stopped by and peered over the fence as I wanted to see how far the construction has progressed.  Not too far, I must say.

This is site, as it appears today, where the new Whole Foods will be built.

I did find this article posted on the internet...so it appears that I will have a new place to shop in about two years.   That's two things to look forward to in early 2017:

• NEW FLAGSHIP WHOLE FOODS LOCATION IN CHICAGO'S NORTH SIDE
• NEW REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT REMOVING COUNTRY FROM LONG NATIONAL NIGHTMARE (...I hope....)

I found this article online....

LAKEVIEW WHOLE FOODS FLAGSHIP WILL BECOME CITY'S 2nd BIGGEST

 Friday, February 13, 2015, by Patrick Sisson

After taking a look at the forthcoming 75,000 square foot West Lakeview Whole Foods flagship store, we're left with one question: is that the whole thing? It's certainly enough space to accommodate in-store restaurants, bulk groceries and the bougie practice of shopping and sipping wine, and will more than double the size of the current neighborhood location at 3300 North Ashland Avenue, which will close when this new store opens....Novak Construction Co. is expected for finish the project by early 2017. Whole Foods has been on a local expansion spree, having just added a new Streeterville location. A West Loop and DePaul location will also open in the next few months, and the chain also has plans an Englewood location that will anchor a retail development many are looking at to catalyze neighborhood development.

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 Monday MENU

breakfast  apples, tomato, smoked nova salmon, smoked whitefish          702 calories
lunch        wasabi peas, dried fruit mix, red delicious apples                   1095 calories
dinner      artichoke hearts, blackened whitefish, mango slices, granola  1080 calories
SNACK   turkey jerky, KIND bar almond & coconut, SCOTCH              736 calories

Yeah, you read that right... I had some SCOTCH this morning...This is all approved by God as it was at the Chabad House in honor of the HANACHAS TEFILLIN of the son of a dear friend.  L'Chaim!  (This also explains the gourmet delicious breakfast which also was served up this morning!)
                                    

total calories consumed 3613 calories

calories burned

Elliptical machine (home) set for MANUAL, most difficult level 20, 90 minutes
CALORIES BURNED   2170 CALORIES

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Monday net calories 1443 calories

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MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET

Mariano's Fresh Markets burst upon the Chicago scene a few years ago.  It is a fabulous SUPERMARKET.  It has a wide variety of foods and special amenities.  On Saturday my family took advantage of the FREE GRILLING option for the first (and very definitely not the last) time!   We all loved it!

from Mariano's website.

company overview Mariano’s is unlike any other store. See for yourself how we bring you the freshest high-quality foods from just about everywhere in the world...be it kosher bagels from down the street, or mozzarella from Caserta, Italy. And we created a neighborhood shopping environment filled with amenities like an Italian coffee shop serving authentic gelato, a wood-fired pizza oven, and sit down sushi bar; not to mention a full-service pharmacy. All at prices so compelling, that our Shop well. Eat well. Live well.philosophy can become yours too.

history The first Mariano’s opened in Arlington Heights, Illinois in July of 2010. Named for the Chief Executive Officer, Robert Mariano, the store was designed and built to deliver the highest quality products from around the world and those produced locally to shoppers with unequaled service and hospitality.

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Our family selected BLACK ANGUS BONELESS TOP SIRLOIN STEAKS.   The steaks were cooked to our specific instructions with seasonings we chose and we brought them home and feasted. Of course, I limited myself to just 4 ounces.   Sure, I could have eaten more.   But I am always reminded by what my physician, Dr Tenhundfeld told me back on December 24th during my initial 'wellness exam,'  "There's another meal coming in six hours."   I no longer feel like I have to eat as much as I might feel capable of eating.  I do limit myself by thinking about portion control.  There is always another meal coming, always another day of three more meals.  Each meal is not an eating contest!  Each meal is not an all-you-can-eat festival (as it used to be for me)  I am making changes.  I am still in the process of trying to break life-long habits. I continue to make changes.  

OUR STEAKS - BEING GRILLED AT MARIANO'S
I had my 16 oz selection cut into four 4oz portions, the bigger piece was for my wife and child.

SUNDAY MENU

breakfast  two poached eggs, oat meal w/prune, turkey sausage patties                       345 calories
lunch        BLACK ANGUS SIRLOIN, spinach w/cherry tomatoes, tortilla soup       430 calories
dinner      6 oz JUMBO SHRIMP, spinach salad w/cherry tomato, tortilla soup      
                homemade HEINZ SHRIMP COCKTAIL SAUCE (1 TBSP)                      300 calories

total caloric consumption 1075 calories

CALORIES BURNED
10AM elliptical 32 minutes 473 calories

TOTAL SUNDAY NET CALORIES  602 CALORIES

6 oz COOKED SHRIMP from MARIANO'S FRESH MARKET - 100 CALORIES