Tuesday, March 21, 2017

GOOD GRIEF

Lefty liberals in America are in one of the seven 'stages of grief' over the recent presidential election of November 2016. Actually, now that I think of it, it appears that most of them are still in shock and denial. The 'stages of grief' are more commonly used to describe the emotions one feels after losing a loved one. Surely Hillary Clinton does not really qualify as a 'loved one.' Or maybe she does. Who knows?

1. Shock and Denial
2. Pain and Guilt
3. Anger and Bargaining
4. Depression, Reflection and Loneliness
5. The UPWARD TURN
6. Reconstruction and Working Through
7. Acceptance and Hope

I am going through my own stages of grief of a sort as I come to grips with how far backwards I have retrogressed with my weight management in recent weeks and months. More than two years ago, I 'discovered' the secret to weight loss. Eat Less, Exercise more, lose one pound at a time.

Apparently the secret to weight gain, which is a polar opposite, is still similar. Eat more, exercise less, gain one pound at a time.

I think I am at Stage 5 - THE UPWARD TURN. I sincerely hope that I am beyond Step 4, depression. Depression is certainly not productive.

I have publicly proclaimed many times over the past months, that 'this time I am serious.' I simply cannot face a continuing charge backward up the wrong hill.

My weight was 247 lbs on Saturday three days ago. This is a major step backwards from where I have more recently been as recently as last October when I was below 220 lbs. It is probably part of 'BARGAINING' that I constantly remind myself that I was once 309 lbs. At this point in my life, this is no longer the weight that I want to compare myself to. I have to accept how far backwards I have traveled and I have to have the hope that I can get back on track. I am certain that more dedication is required than more hope.

Your Food Diary For:

BREAKFAST	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
Kirkland - Pre-Cooked Bacon	200	0	15	15	875	0
Egg - Poached Eggs	300	2	20	25	630	1
	500	2	35	40	1,505	1
L U N C H
Homemade - Beef and Bean Burrito	600	50	47	77	2,000	0
	600	50	47	77	2,000	0
D I N N E R
Fresh Express - Chopped Kit - Asian Salad	360	45	27	9	690	24
Blackberries	100	22	1	3	2	11
	460	67	28	12	692	35


Totals	1,560	119	110	129	4,197	36
Your Daily Goal	2,250	281	75	113	2,300	84
Remaining	690	162	-35	-16	-1,897	48
	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g

Your Exercise Diary for:

Cardiovascular	Minutes	Calories Burned
MATRIX TREADMILL	60	406


Daily Total / Goal	60 / 30	406 / 590
Weekly Total / Goal	60 / 210	406 / 4,130

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

PRESIDENT DONALD J TRUMP

Regular readers (if there are any) of this blog know that Donald Trump was near the very bottom of my choices during the Republican Primaries which were held ages ago. At least it seems that it was ages ago. Once Mr. Trump secured the nomination, he instantly and unambiguously became my first choice in the general election. In my view, leftists and leftism must be stopped. Hillary Clinton, who may be a liar, and criminal who belongs in jail, is guilty of something far worse - she is a leftist. Even if the Democrats had nominated an honest politician who did not belong in prison, that person would still be guilty of being a leftist. Leftism is destroying our country and the entire western world. For that reason, I have vigorously supported Donald Trump. And today, this morning, November 9th, 2016, I have hope that Trump can reverse the course of this once mighty nation. Sure he was a flawed candidate, and likely will continue to be a flawed leader. Who does not have flaws? I am behind my new president all the way. Congratulations, Mr Trump! And way more importantly... Congratulations America!

President Elect Donald Trump 3:02AM ET at Trump Headquarters in New York City

During the day, I received notification from fitbit that I had earned the GREAT WALL badge. Is it just me, or does anyone see the irony of earning the GREAT WALL badge on the same day that America elected a President who has promised to build a 'great wall?'

Before I settled down to watch the election returns, I snuck in a 10 mile hike (mostly in darkness) around Shipshewana, Indiana. It was my plan to walk along the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail, which I managed to hook up with for about one mile. Perhaps this paved trail was beautiful, I have no idea...it was dark.

Your Food Diary For:

BREAKFAST	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
Quaker - Instant Oatmeal - Original	400	76	8	16	300	0
Kelloggs - Raisin Bran Cereal	500	121	3	13	552	47
	900	197	11	29	852	47
L U N C H
Sloppy Joes	500	10	16	36	772	0
Homemade - Salad - Potato - German	101	15	4	1	94	1
Barrel O' Fun - Pretzel, Mini Twists	110	23	0	3	410	1
Chocolate Chip Cookies	500	71	21	4	479	42
	1,211	119	41	44	1,755	44
D I N N E R
Subway - Sun Chips- Harvest Cheddar	210	27	9	4	320	3
Subway - Footlong Turkey Breast on Wheat	560	92	17	36	1,890	11
Gatorade Whey Protein bar mint chocolate	360	42	12	20	180	28
	1,130	161	38	60	2,390	42
S N A C K S
Classic Coffee Cake	500	73	21	6	513	40
	500	73	21	6	513	40

Totals	3,741	550	111	139	5,510	173
Your Daily Goal	3,796	474	126	190	2,300	142
Remaining	55	-76	15	51	-3,210	-31
	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
	*You've earned 1,866 extra calories from exercise today

If every day were like today... You'd weigh 210.5 lbs in 5 weeks

Your Exercise Diary for:

Cardiovascular	Minutes	Calories Burned
TEN MILE HIKE	138	1,866


Daily Total / Goal	138 / 30	1,866 / 590
Weekly Total / Goal	305 / 210	3,935 / 4,130

President-Elect Donald Trump
'Who'd a thunk it?' - anonymous
'It always seems impossible until its done' - Nelson Mandela
'Nothing is impossible – some things are just less likely than others' – Jonathan Winters
'Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done' – Louis D Brandeis
'The difference between impossible and the possible lies in a man’s determination' – Tommy Lasorda
'We would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as impossible' – Vince Lombardi
'It is impossible to win the race unless you venture to run, impossible to win the victory unless you dare to battle' – Richard M DeVos
'Some of the world’s greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible' – Doug Larson
'In order to attain the impossible one must attempt the absurd' – Miguel de Cervantes
'It’s kind of fun to do the impossible' – Walt Disney