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:

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

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     

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       Your Exercise Diary for:

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

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

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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

SUPER BOWL L

For the previous 49 years the NFL promoted the Super Bowl with Roman Numerals.  Apparently that changed yesterday as there was no SUPER BOWL L.  Instead millions of people around the world watched Super Bowl 50 yesterday.  Rumor has it that the Roman numerals will return next year for Super Bowl LI.

SUPER BOWL L did not take place yesterday.... We all watched SUPER BOWL 50

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For many Americans, including me, yesterday was a day for (over)eating and (over)drinking. I was with some colleagues, after a local wholesale fabric show and we shared some pizza and wine during the first half of the game. That little soirée broke up during the halftime show, which gave me the opportunity to return to my hotel and hop on an elliptical machine for 90 minutes to watch the second half of the game.

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Your Food Diary For:

Sunday, February 7, 2016

BREAKFAST	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
Cinnamon & Spice Instant Oatmeal	480	96	6	12	630	33
Tropicana - Orange Juice - 100% Juice	110	27	0	2	15	22
Nature's Valley Trail Mix Fruit & Nut	280	50	8	6	140	14
	870	173	14	20	785	69
L U N C H
Rice Cake - Buttered Popcorn	490	112	0	14	630	0
Mcintosh - Apple, 2 medium apple	160	44	0	0	0	34
	650	156	0	14	630	34
D I N N E R
Costco - Cheese Pizza Slice, 2 Slice	1,400	140	56	88	2,740	14
Whole Cashews - Unsalted	480	27	36	15	0	6
Wine - Table, red, 2 glass	148	4	0	0	10	0
Yoplait - Yogart/ Harvest Peach	150	25	2	6	95	18
	2,178	196	94	109	2,845	38
Totals	3,698	525	108	143	4,260	141
Your Daily Goal	3,159	395	105	158	2,300	118
Remaining	-539	-129	-3	14	-1,960	-23
	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
	*You've earned 1,229 extra calories from exercise today

Your Exercise Diary for:

Sunday, February 7, 2016

Cardiovascular	Minutes	Calories Burned
Elliptical Trainer	90	1,329
MFP iOS calorie adjustment	N/A	-100
Add Exercise Quick Tools
Daily Total / Goal	91 / 30	1,229 / 590
Weekly Total / Goal	971 / 210	18,114 / 4,130

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total calories consumed 3698 calories

total calories burned (elliptical) 1329 calories

total net 2369 calories

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fitbit day 154

13282 steps
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Peyton Manning, Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos Quarterback

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I didn't notice this until I posted the picture....This particular elliptical machine that I used at the Baymont Hotel in Bloomington, Illinois recorded that I burned 1326 calories and that I 'travelled' 13.26 miles? That is odd.

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