VALLEY STREAM SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

I am still in Lynbrook visiting my Mom. After Wednesday's 'epic' hike to Long Beach it was time to stay a bit closer to home for Thursday's hike. The balmy weather of Wednesday had dissipated and dropped another six degrees to 14°F when I set out. I decided to start my hike by walking to my old high school which I graduated from a bit more than 42 years ago - Valley Stream South. I was curious just how long that walk was. Back in the old days, my home was the furthest away from the high school of any home in the district. I am sure that it still the case. Anyway, I logged my hike and 'discovered' that it was merely 2.2 miles door-to-door.

This was the route I took when I walked (or rode my bike) to my high school. I was convinced that I lived 2.5 miles from my school, it turned out to be a little bit less.

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I thought that this street sign in Millbrook (formerly Green Acres) had a snappy name.

Your Food Diary For:

Thursday, December 28, 2017

BREAKFAST	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
Trader Joe's Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal	320	64	4	8	480	26
Bagel, Lox and Cream Cheese	400	49	12	27	1,556	9
	720	113	16	35	2,036	35
L U N C H
Trader Joe's Soft 10 Grain Bread	180	30	5	8	320	2
Trader Joe's Sliced Cheddar Cheese	220	0	18	12	360	0
Shrimp	100	0	2	21	468	0
	500	30	25	41	1,148	2
D I N N E R
Chicken Parmigian	350	46	11	18	594	14
Rataouille	200	44	3	8	216	44
Garden Salad	100	6	0	4	400	4
Spaghetti With Meatballs	400	105	3	18	0	0
	1,050	201	17	48	1,210	62
S N A C K S
Cookies, Brownies	300	47	12	4	231	27
	300	47	12	4	231	27
Totals	2,570	391	70	128	4,625	126
Your Daily Goal	3,123	390	104	157	2,300	117
Remaining	553	-1	34	29	-2,325	-9
	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
	*You've earned 1,193 extra calories from exercise today

THURSDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

Yesterday my alarm started blaring at 5:00AM. by 6:00AM, I was on the road on the way to Goshen, Indiana. I returned in the late afternoon, with enough time to walk over to the local stadium where my daughter's high school team was playing football. My daughter is a cheerleader. So, for us in Chicago, it was 'Thursday Night Lights.' The infection in the NFL of players disrespecting the National Anthem and the American Flag, as has been well documented, has spread to high schools all across the United States. My daughter's school is not immune. Four morons on the football team took a knee, and scores of students couldn't be bothered to stand for the National Anthem. Apparently, the coach of the Cheerleading squad informed the girls that that behavior was not to be tolerated. Finally, someone in charge of kids, shows some leadership skills and exerts their authority as they should. Yeah, Thursday Night Lights ain't what it used to be in America. It is maddening and it is sad. 

Speaking of sports... How about those New York Yankees? They were down two games to none in a best of five series against the Cleveland Indians. They won three games in a row, and they have progressed to the American League Championship Series. Way to go, Yankees!

Your Food Diary For:

Thursday, October 12, 2017

BREAKFAST	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
Quaker Oats Instant Grits	300	66	5	6	930	0
	300	66	5	6	930	0
L U N C H
Chick-fil-a - Original-Chicken Sandwich, 1 sandwich	440	41	18	28	1,390	5
Chick-fil-a - Grilled Chicken Sandwich, 1 sandwich	320	40	5	30	800	7
	760	81	23	58	2,190	12
D I N N E R
Sushi - Spicy Tuna Maki	400	40	16	21	0	0
	400	40	16	21	0	0
S N A C K S
Trader Joes - Pumpkin O's	220	50	2	4	280	18
Snack Cheese	100	0	9	6	163	0
Yogurt Almonds	300	30	19	5	27	26
	620	80	30	15	470	44
Totals	2,080	267	74	100	3,590	56
Your Daily Goal	2,994	374	99	150	2,300	112
Remaining	914	107	25	50	-1,290	56
	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
	*You've earned 1,064 extra calories from exercise today

If every day were like today...   You'd weigh 223.5 lbs in 5 weeks     

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CHAIN GANG

My daughter is a cheerleader at her high school. When there is a home football game, my wife and I attend to watch the cheerleaders (as well as the football game)   I do not know too much about football. I often watch as many as one game per year, The Super Bowl, and sometimes I don't even watch that game. My knowledge of football is slightly better than my knowledge of cricket. And yet, last evening I volunteered to be a member of the chain gang.

In gridiron football, the chain crew (commonly known as the "chain gang") is a crew that manages signal poles on one of the sidelines. The chain crew, under the direction of the head linesman, signals the officials' decisions; it does not make decisions. Players look to the chain crew to see the down number and the line to gain. Officials may rely on the chain crew after a play (incomplete pass or penalty) whose outcome depends on the original spot of the ball. (wikipedia)

After two days of logging 30000+ steps, I was convinced that I should take it easy on Friday. I had about 12000 steps when I casually walked over to the football stadium for the game. Right before kickoff, I had just under 20000 steps. During the entire game while I was on the chain crew I accumulated an additional 10000 steps as I was marching in place, when I wasn't marching up and down the field.

Your Food Diary For:

Friday, September 8, 2017

BREAKFAST	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
Egg - Poached Eggs	300	2	20	25	629	1
Luna - Mint Chocolate Protein Bar, 1 bar	170	20	5	12	250	13
	470	22	25	37	879	14
L U N C H
Little Salad Bar - Asian Chopped Salad	385	46	21	7	1,190	25
Aldi Specially Selected - Prosciutto Panino	600	2	46	46	1,454	2
	985	48	67	53	2,644	27
D I N N E R
Taco Bell - Beefy Potatorito, 1 burrito	450	45	24	14	1,030	3
	450	45	24	14	1,030	3
S N A C K S
Jacobs - Crackers, 6 crackers	210	33	7	5	1	1
Peanut Butter, 2 tbsp	190	8	16	7	140	3
	400	41	23	12	141	4
Totals	2,305	156	139	116	4,694	48
Your Daily Goal	2,603	325	86	131	2,300	97
Remaining	298	169	-53	15	-2,394	49
	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
	*You've earned 673 extra calories from exercise today

If every day were like today...   You'd weigh 240.6 lbs in 5 weeks     

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Weight loss is funny. Let me amend that. Losing weight can be frustrating.  My weight this morning, Saturday, was 255.8 lbs. I lost only one pound this week? I had expected better results. One result which has been sharp, has been my increased energy level. I just need to keep at it. And I will.

GEOMETRY

Recently, I have been assisting my daughter with her physics homework. I do not want to overstate my effectiveness as a tutor. I help her most when she can mostly explain things to me, and show me some problems worked out by her teacher. I can understand just enough to offer some mild insights and help her help herself. Recently, I have been thinking about physics. For example, yesterday on the treadmill, I was wondering how much my imaginary elevator gain would have been after spending 60 minutes walking at a 15% grade. On second thought, perhaps this is just geometry. I have been doing some geometry studying as well.

Calculating the Elevation Gain

Yesterday, I spent 60 minutes on the treadmill, walking at a slow 2.5 mph pace with an incline set to 15. (As high as the treadmill would allow) I divided the percent grade by 100 which is .15. Then I multiplied the number of miles walked, 2.55 by 5,280 to yield equivalent distances in feet. 2.55 x 5,280 = 13,464 feet.

0.15 x 13464 = 2019.6 feet of climbing.

Your Food Diary For:

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

BREAKFAST	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
Essential Everyday - Butter Flavored Grits	500	105	5	10	1,700	5
Trader Joes Strawberry Cereal Bar, 1 bar	140	28	3	2	90	17
	640	133	8	12	1,790	22
L U N C H
Read - 3 Bean Salad	600	130	0	10	3,000	80
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich	300	24	13	7	122	13
	900	154	13	17	3,122	93
D I N N E R
Sushi - Salmon Avocado	600	83	17	26	0	0
	600	83	17	26	0	0
Totals	2,140	370	38	55	4,912	115
Your Daily Goal	3,345	418	111	168	2,300	125
Remaining	1,205	48	73	113	-2,612	10
	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g

       Your Exercise Diary for:

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Cardiovascular	Minutes	Calories Burned
8.75 mile urban hike	142	1,394
treadmill, 2.5mph 15% Grade	60	582
Daily Total / Goal	202 / 30	1,976 / 590
Weekly Total / Goal	328 / 210	3,226 / 4,130

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GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

My daughter is a freshman at high school and she is a cheerleader. Yesterday afternoon at 5:00PM, the cheerleaders were cheering for the Girls Varsity Basketball Team. I had the opportunity to go to the game in order to watch my daughter in action. The game was compelling as the home team beat the visitors in a come-from-behind victory. The momentum of the game changed for the home team after a short delay due to the fire alarms that interrupted the third period. The entire gym was evacuated into the cold 25°F temperatures outside. The game was exciting and it was fun to watch the girls on both teams compete. When I was in high school I was a substitute player on the Junior Varsity team as an 11th grader. I was not very good. One of my biggest athletic accomplishments at that point in my life was simply making the team. I admired the skill and tenacity of the players on both teams. I think that this will be the only Girls Basketball game that the cheerleaders will be cheering for - I am looking forward to seeing my first high school boys basketball game since about 1975. Of course, I enjoyed watching my daughter cheering as well. I am very proud of my daughter for being involved in cheerleading right from her very first semester at her new school. I know that this will greatly enrich her overall academic experience at school. Go Grizzlies.

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Your Food Diary For:

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

BREAKFAST	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
Essential Butter Flavored Grits	400	84	4	8	1,360	4
Omelette - 3-egg Omelette w/Cheese	425	0	21	28	650	2
Pre-Cooked Bacon, 4 slices	160	0	12	12	700	0
Chinese - Egg Fried Rice	200	32	5	5	2	0
	1,185	116	42	53	2,712	6
L U N C H
Fit Crunch - Cookies and Cream	380	27	16	30	490	6
	380	27	16	30	490	6
D I N N E R
Hard Shell Taco	510	36	30	24	930	3
Kale Krunch	100	7	6	4	157	1
Cambell's Condensed Clam Chowder	401	62	11	13	3,516	4
	1,011	105	47	41	4,603	8
S N A C K S
Chewy Granola 90 Calories, 2 bar	180	38	4	2	160	14
	180	38	4	2	160	14
Totals	2,756	286	109	126	7,965	34
Your Daily Goal	3,736	467	124	187	2,300	140
Remaining	980	181	15	61	-5,665	106
	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
	*You've earned 1,806 extra calories from exercise today

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       Your Exercise Diary for:

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Cardiovascular	Minutes	Calories Burned
Three Mile Urban Hike	41	564
Elliptical Trainer	62	791
Elliptical Trainer	60	643
Daily Total / Goal	163 / 30	1,998 / 590
Weekly Total / Goal	510 / 210	5,517 / 4,130

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