CROSSING THE RUBICON

CROSSING THE RUBICON is an expression that means passing the point of no return.  I thought when I dropped from 309 lbs all the way to under 220 lbs that I had crossed a few rubicons.  For example, when I slipped under 230 lbs for the first time, I had hope that I had crossed a rubicon.  (point of no return) Apparently, I did not.  This morning I weighed 230.3 lbs.  Time to double-back and get back under 230 lbs. Am I struggling because of nervousness about the upcoming election? Had I struggled recently as I had anxiety about where my daughter would be accepted to high school?  No and no.  I am struggling for the reason that I have always struggled.  I like to eat - too much.

Julius Caesar crossing the Rubicon (river)

Your Food Diary For:

Friday, March 4, 2016

BREAKFAST	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
Ham and Cheese Omelette	375	3	18	22	0	0
Roundy's - Center Cut Bacon, 6 Slices	140	0	8	14	440	0
	515	3	26	36	440	0
L U N C H
HUGE SPINACH SALAD	750	0	0	0	0	0
CHERRY VANILLA GRANOLA	480	80	14	10	120	30
	1,230	80	14	10	120	30
D I N N E R
Apples - Apples, 3 medium apple	240	66	0	0	0	48
Jason's Deli - Spicy Seafood Gumbo	301	37	10	16	1,902	4
	541	103	10	16	1,902	52
S N A C K S
Jason's Deli - Organic Flatbread, 10 cracker	500	60	20	20	950	10
Jasons Deli - Chocolate Mouse, 1 cup	720	30	70	2	174	22
	1,220	90	90	22	1,124	32
Totals	3,506	276	139	84	3,586	114
Your Daily Goal	5,629	703	187	282	2,300	211
Remaining	2,123	426	47	198	-1,285	97
	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
	*You've earned 3,699 extra calories from exercise today

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       Your Exercise Diary for:

Friday, March 4, 2016

Cardiovascular	Minutes	Calories Burned
STAR TRAC ELLIPTICAL	92	1,714
STAR TRAC ELLIPTICAL	92	1,237
STAR TRAC ELLIPTICAL	62	825
MFP iOS calorie adjustment	N/A	-77
Daily Total / Goal	247 / 30	3,699 / 590
Weekly Total / Goal	867 / 210	11,411 / 4,130

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total calories consumed 3506 calories

total calories burned (elliptical) 3776 calories

total net 270 calorie defecit

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fitbit day 184

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McALISTER'S DELI

Yesterday I visited a customer in Evansville, Indiana.  We have a tradition of going out to enjoy a Sushi lunch after all the buying is completed.   Sushi has always been, and will likely remain, my favorite food.   I am sure that if I was compelled to eat only one thing for the rest of my life and it was sushi - I'd be fine with that. (really fine) However, on the way to the store I passed a Jason's Deli.   Sushi can be purchased virtually anywhere.  Jason's Delis are a bit of a a treat as they are not ubiquitous in the states that I travel.

I mentioned this to my customer and she first proposed that we go to Jason's Deli as she sensed that I would prefer that.  But then she recommended yet another regional chain, much like Jason's Deli which until yesterday I had never heard of.

So yesterday was my first meal at a McAlister's Deli.   I had an Angus Club Sandwich with Chicken Tortilla Soup.  Everything was quite tasty.   I looked up McAlister's on the internet to find out a little bit more about chain.   This came from their own website:

Founded in 1989, McAlister’s® Deli is a fast casual restaurant chain known for our sandwiches, spuds, soups, salads, desserts and McAlister’s Famous Sweet Tea™. In addition to dine-in and take-out service, we also offer catering with a selection of sandwich trays, box lunches, desserts, a hot spud bar and more. With numerous industry accolades, the McAlister’s brand has 341 restaurants in 24 states.

It is very good to have another place where I can enjoy a good meal.   Who said eating 'on the road' was difficult?    

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 Wednesday MENU

breakfast  Apples/Cinnamon Instant Oatmeal, two apples                  680 calories
lunch        McAlister's Deli Angus sandwich, Chicken Tortilla Soup  970 calories
dinner       FRESH THYME bulk foods (various)                              1612 calories
SNACK    GRANOLA                                                                         520 calories

total calories consumed 3782 calories

calories burned

Elliptical machine (Evansville YMCA)Precor 100i INTERVAL, 65 minutes, 5.64 miles 908 calories
five minute break, changed machines
Elliptical machine (Evansville YMCA)Precor EFX 576i Interval 65 minutes, 5.54 miles 877 calories
CALORIES BURNED   1785 CALORIES

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Monday net calories 1997 calories

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using a mirror to take a 'selfie' while on the elliptical machine, Evansville YMCA