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Tuesday, November 6, 2018

SKIPPED A DAY (DAY 99)

Monday was get-away day from Houston back home.
There was no time, or desire to get a walk in.
So I skipped a day.
In combination with some poorer eating choices whilst in Houston, it appears that I may have gone five pounds in the wrong direction...
OK, time to get back on track.

Monday, November 5, 2018

10% CHANCE OF RAIN - MEANS IT MIGHT RAIN (DAY 98)

Woke up early Sunday, checked the weather and saw a 10% chance of rain. Naturally, I though that there was virtually no chance of getting caught in any downpour. I was wrong. The last 2 miles of my hike were through a hard rainfall shortly after sunrise... My walk was shortened to 'only' seven miles.

Saturday, November 3, 2018

SMILE, Y'ALL ARE IN HOUSTON (DAY 97)

Houston Saturday.
Woke up 4:45AM
Checked the weather: 57°
Checked sunrise 7:35AM
Left for my 10 mile hike at 5:03AM and returned to my hotel room at sunrise.
Great way to start a day!

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

DAY 36

Another day, low calorie consumption, day 36
I peeked at my weight on Monday morning, and if the scale was working correctly, I am now 256 lbs.
Considering that I was 283.6 lbs on July 31 - I have accomplished much in a short time.
Still a long way to go.

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Sunday, May 21, 2017

St LOUIS

I have been at a tradeshow in St Louis the past two days. This has allowed very little time to walk, exercise or do much beyond breakfast meetings, all days show schedule, and dinner with colleagues. No time to blather on (er, blog) about much. So that's the story.

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Your Food Diary For:

BREAKFAST	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
Oatmeal	300	57	6	12	225	0
Pineapple	200	52	0	2	4	40
	500	109	6	14	229	40
L U N C H
Bagel, Lox and Cream Cheese	600	73	18	40	2,336	13
	600	73	18	40	2,336	13
D I N N E R
Assorted Hors D'oeuvres	800	68	52	16	1,000	4
Seafood Chowder	400	22	29	15	1,661	0
	1,200	90	81	31	2,661	4


Totals	2,300	272	105	85	5,226	57
Your Daily Goal	2,092	261	69	105	2,300	78
Remaining	-208	-11	-36	20	-2,926	21
	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g

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Saturday, May 20, 2017

SPACESHIP

Usually on Saturday, I weigh myself. Right now I am in St Louis for a trade show and without my scale. So my weight change this week, whether positive or negative will remain shrouded in mystery for a few days more. Last night I went to a St Louis Cardinals baseball game. Our seats, very happily were in the upper deck and covered by a roof. That roof came in quite handy as it started to rain at least three times during the game. Our group left the game in the 7th inning during rain delay. However, climbing the stair up to our seats did accomplish one thing for me. It put me over the top to a new lifetime 'badge' from fitbit, as I have now officially scaled 14,000 lifetime floors since I became a fitbitter in 2005. What does this mean? Nothing, but it is fun to have reached this new milestone.

Your Food Diary For:

BREAKFAST	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
Frosted Mini Wheats - Kelloggs	380	92	2	10	0	22
Oatmeal	300	57	6	12	225	0
	680	149	8	22	225	22
L U N C H
Chesseburger	700	0	375	35	1,104	7
French Fries	300	74	21	9	430	1
	1,000	74	396	44	1,534	8
D I N N E R
Spicy Seafood Gumbo	400	45	14	21	2,975	5
	400	45	14	21	2,975	5
S N A C K S
Chocolate Chip Cliff Bar	300	54	6	12	180	26
	300	54	6	12	180	26

Totals	2,380	322	424	99	4,914	61
Your Daily Goal	2,242	280	74	113	2,300	84
Remaining	-138	-42	-350	14	-2,614	23
	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g

Our group bailed out on the game during a rain delay as the Giants scored three runs in the top of the seventh inning. We missed the Cardinals scoring three run in the bottom of the seventh, and the rest of the game when the Giants came back to win the game.

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Sunday, November 20, 2016

HELLO WINTER!

On Friday, the temperature in Chicago was hovering around 65°F and I was able to get out and take an urban hike with a long sleeved shirt and a pair of shorts. When I woke up yesterday, on Saturday morning the temperatures had dropped to near-freezing. It was not until 2:00PM when I decided to get outdoors and take a walk. At that time, the temperature had warmed up to 38°F with the promise of reaching a high of one degree warmer before plateauing at that level. With 20mph winds whipping through the city, it felt closer to 28°F (so said my weather app) Still, even with the colder weather, I am still bouncing around, giddy with all the good news emanating from Trump headquarters either in New York City or somewhere in New Jersey this weekend. I had high hopes that Donald Trump would select conservatives to fill important government posts and I have not been disappointed. This guy, Donald Trump, the Presdent-Elect, has exceeded my expectations time and time again. It has simply been difficult to keep my feet firmly on the ground as I digest the daily news.

I embarked on my Saturday afternoon hike wearing three additional layers of clothing, but I stripped down to take some photos by the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool on Fullerton Avenue.

Sure, I know that my hat looks a big goofy...but it does keep my bald head nice and warm....

I am a simple man with simple tastes. I can eat the same meal day after day if I like something. As proof, I remind my regular readers (if I have any...) that I ate every day at McDonald's and/or Burger King for years and years. Those particular restaurants are no longer interesting to me and I have not eaten a meal in either one in approximately two years. For the record, I do not feel particularly deprived. These days, I have found new places to eat, over and over again, albeit a bit more healthily. So, in my world, it is big news when I 'discover' a new place to eat as I did last night. My family went out for an evening walk, and it was my idea to walk the side streets off Michigan Avenue to see what we might find. We found Misoya. The complete full name of this restaurant is: RAMEN MISOYA CHICAGO DOWNTOWN. The name may not be catchy, but their signature meal, ramen... was delicious. This photo of the front door was lifted from their website.

As we approached this restaurant we saw a few people standing outside the small bright orange vestibule, with nearly 15 more people crammed inside the vestibule. For some reason, we decided to wait it out. It was worth it. It is so much fun to discover a new 'favorite' restaurant as we did last night. I ordered the KIN MISO RAMEN with Cha-Shu and added Naruto as a topping. ($13.50)

My dinner last night.... KIN MISO RAMEN w/Cha-She & Naruto

From the the Misoya.net website, I found this...

According to this MISO can remove freckles? I remain skeptical about that one...

These were the conditions in Chicago when I stepped outside for my urban hike. I live in

Chicago, there will be plenty of days in the upcoming months that will make this seem like

a heatwave.

Your Food Diary For:

BREAKFAST	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
Essential - Butter Flavored Grits	500	105	5	10	1,700	5
Ritz - Fudge Covered Crackers	200	29	10	1	200	16
CHERRY VANILLA GRANOLA	500	83	15	10	125	31
	1,200	217	30	21	2,025	52
L U N C H
Homemade - Enchilladas	700	76	16	62	1,680	0
	700	76	16	62	1,680	0
D I N N E R
MISOYA KIN MISO Ramen Bowl	700	107	10	57	1,648	0
Mint Chocolate Chip Gelato	200	27	8	4	65	24
	900	134	18	61	1,713	24
S N A C K S
Gin Gins Chewy Ginger	120	30	0	0	0	30
Dark Chocolate Coconut Chews	650	65	46	7	81	42
	770	95	46	7	81	72

Totals	3,570	522	110	151	5,499	148
Your Daily Goal	4,599	575	153	230	2,300	172
Remaining	1,029	53	43	79	-3,199	24
	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
	*You've earned 2,669 extra calories from exercise today

If every day were like today... You'd weigh 203.8 lbs in 5 weeks.

Your Exercise Diary for:

Cardiovascular	Minutes	Calories Burned
ELEVEN MILE URBAN HIKE	160	1,960
FIVE MILE EVENING STROLL	68	953


Daily Total / Goal	228 / 30	2,913 / 590
Weekly Total / Goal	1021 / 210	11,935 / 4,130

Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, also known as Lincoln Park Lily Pool, is an example of Prairie School landscape architecture designed by Alfred Caldwell and located at 125 W. Fullerton Parkway (between Stockton and Cannon Drives) in Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois. It was designated a Chicago Landmark on November 6, 2002. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and as a National Historic Landmark on February 17, 2006

Sunday, October 30, 2016

MINUTE MAID PARK

I surprised myself on Saturday morning, when I woke up at 5:00AM, and made the instant decision to get up, get dressed and head outdoors in the dark of night (sunrise was not until about 7:30AM) and hike ten miles. I spent a lot of time zigging and zagging and eventually I found myself near Minute Maid Park. My Saturday night did not end until around 1:00AM Sunday morning. Frankly, I am not sure how I managed to operate on so little sleep. But I did.

Taking a short break at Minute Maid Park

Ultimate Mixed Grill at McCormick & Schmitt

CUBS UPDATE. I don't want to be negative... but it is looking as if the World Series drought, currently at 108 years may soon be slipping to 109 years. With the loss of the Cubs to the Cleveland Indians on Saturday night, the Cubs are now faced with the loss of the World Series unless they begin a three game winning streak on Sunday. It's doable. It's been done before. It can be done again. But this team is going to need to actually score some runs if that is going to happen.

Your Food Diary For:

BREAKFAST	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
Quaker - Grits - Instant - Original, 5 packet	500	110	0	10	1,550	0
	500	110	0	10	1,550	0
L U N C H
6" Hot Dog With Bun	580	0	0	0	0	0
	580	0	0	0	0	0
D I N N E R
Mccormick & Schmick's Mixed Grill	1,100	0	0	0	0	0
	1,100	0	0	0	0	0
S N A C K S
Dewars - Scotch 1 Oz. Shot, 3 oz.	207	0	0	0	0	0
	207	0	0	0	0	0

Totals	2,387	110	0	10	1,550	0
Your Daily Goal	4,116	514	137	206	2,300	154
Remaining	1,729	404	137	196	750	154
	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
	*You've earned 2,186 extra calories from exercise today

If every day were like today... You'd weigh 195 lbs in 5 weeks

Your Exercise Diary for:

Cardiovascular	Minutes	Calories Burned
10 MILE URBAN HIKE	143	1,799


Daily Total / Goal	143 / 30	1,799 / 590
Weekly Total / Goal	1065 / 210	16,499 / 4,130

Thursday, October 6, 2016

FIVE MILE DOWNTOWN CHICAGO URBAN HIKE

After a challenging week visiting New York, I must admit I was apparently feeling some mental and physical exhaustion on Wednesday. I had a very good appointment selling buttons at a yarn shop within three miles of my home. No matter the closeness of the appointment, even I must still drive, since I am carting around a rather huge and heavy suitcase filled with buttons and it is not practical to drag around a suitcase that large and heavy for three miles. In the early afternoon, I was home and very uncharacteristically fell asleep for two hours. After eating dinner, I still had not done any walking. I summoned the will to take a walk at 6:00PM and my daughter surprised me by asking to go with me. We walked a little more than two miles into downtown, then we headed east towards Michigan Avenue before we doubled back on Dearborn Avenue and by the time we had finished, we had managed to log a five mile urban hike. Before embarking on this after-dinner walk I had considered just using the elliptical machine, but the temperature outside on this early October night was still nearly, but not quite 80°F and it seemed silly not to take advantage of that.

Your Food Diary For:

BREAKFAST	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
Quaker - Instant Oatmeal	100	19	2	4	75	0
Post - Great Grains Raisins Dates & Pecans	630	123	12	12	405	39
	730	142	14	16	480	39
L U N C H
Homemade - Crockpot Pot Roast	500	0	9	24	454	0
Cream corn	100	23	0	0	0	0
Generic - Grilled Brussel Sprouts	100	20	4	9	35	0
Nestle - Dark Chocolate Bar	500	52	30	6	0	0
	1,200	95	43	39	489	0
D I N N E R
Chick-fil-A - French Fries, 1 reg	400	48	21	5	180	0
Chick-fil-A - Grilled Chicken Sandwich	320	40	5	30	800	7
	720	88	26	35	980	7
S N A C K S
Yogurt Almonds	300	30	19	5	27	26
Yogurt Pretzels	280	40	10	2	0	24
	580	70	29	7	27	50

Totals	3,230	395	112	97	1,976	96
Your Daily Goal	3,379	422	112	169	2,300	126
Remaining	149	27	0	72	324	30
	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
	*You've earned 1,449 extra calories from exercise today

If every day were like today... You'd weigh 207.3 lbs in 5 weeks .

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Your Exercise Diary for:

Cardiovascular	Minutes	Calories Burned
FIVE MILE URBAN HIKE	76	849



Daily Total / Goal	77 / 30	1,449 / 590
Weekly Total / Goal	211 / 210	3,668 / 4,130