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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KEEPING THE STREAK

For the second year in a row, my daughter and I were volunteers helping to run a concession stand at a Northwestern Football Game. As part of a fund-raiser for the Payton High School Cheerleading Squad, a commission is earned on all the receipts at the booth during the game. I do not know what volume of business we did, but it was amazing to me, how many people left an extra dollar in the tip jar. There were so many volunteers that very little was asked of me during the game. I was right in there helping to wrap the 250 hot dogs that were prepared before kickoff. During the game, I walked around the stadium, I walked up and down stairs, and I walked up and ramps and I walked in place. By the time I returned home, my step count was more than 20,000 and I had 'climbed' nearly 50 floors. Right after the game, my daughter and I hopped on the subway for the 12 mile trip home. At the precise moment, we boarded the train, the wind kicked up and it started pouring. We were delayed at one station as a bunch of branches fell on the tracks ahead of us. We finally arrived home around 5:00PM. At around 6:30PM, the rain stopped, the clouds dissipated and I went out for an 8 mile urban hike. After such a good weigh-in on Saturday morning, I sure was not going to end my hiking streak yesterday. Another day passed where I have been keeping the streak.

Sure it's goofy, but the headlamp comes in handy at night

Your Food Diary For:

Saturday, October 7, 2017

BREAKFAST	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
Eggs - Poached	300	2	20	26	599	2
Half Bagel w/Cream Cheese	200	29	6	7	390	2
	500	31	26	33	989	4
L U N C H
Northwestern Eisenberg Hot Dog & Bun	600	54	35	22	1,560	6
	600	54	35	22	1,560	6
D I N N E R
Popeyes - Chicken Strips	360	19	17	33	1,440	0
	360	19	17	33	1,440	0
S N A C K S
Halo Top - Mint Chip	240	44	6	24	440	16
Nature Valley - Oats 'n Honey	300	46	11	5	284	17
	540	90	17	29	724	33
Totals	2,000	194	95	117	4,713	43
Your Daily Goal	3,860	482	128	194	2,300	144
Remaining	1,860	288	33	77	-2,413	101
	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
	*You've earned 1,930 extra calories from exercise today

If every day were like today...   You'd weigh 214.1 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.

AARGH!

aargh

Pronunciation: /är/  Pronunciation: /ärɡ/ 

(also argh)

EXCLAMATION

Used as an expression of anguish, horror, rage, or other strong emotion, often with humorous intent.

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Really, what is my problem?  I know I ate too much this week. A little too much in the cookie department,  a bit too much on the chocolate.  I think I may have 'forgotten' to enter everything consumed into my daily food log... But still.... 219.7 lbs?  Is my weight so tentative that the slightest deviation sends it spiraling up?  Answer: Apparently is yes.  So what to do?  Do better this week and every week following.

Friday was the second game that my daughter was cheerleading for the Payton Grizzlies. It was the first time that she was in uniform. Once again the game was played at a 'local' high school football stadium about five miles from my home. I walked there, but stretched the walk to 8 miles. Walking is good but it does not 'erase' over-eating as every once in while I apparently need to re-learn.

Last night was the first time my daughter wore her snappy cheerleading outfit.

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Your Food Diary For:

Friday, September 9, 2016

BREAKFAST	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
Quaker - Grits - Instant - Original	600	132	0	12	1,860	0
Donut - Cinammon Apple Filled Donut	270	32	14	3	350	8
Quaker - Chewy Granola 90 Calories	270	57	6	3	240	21
	1,140	221	20	18	2,450	29
L U N C H
Quesadillas, 2 Quesadilla	460	44	22	26	0	0
Omelette - 3-egg Omelette With Cheese, 3 eggs	425	0	21	28	650	2
Oreos - Oreos, 9 cookies	480	75	21	3	420	42
	1,365	119	64	57	1,070	44
D I N N E R
chicken fajiita tex mex	800	24	32	103	3,322	0
Chicken Burrito, 1/2	400	43	15	21	837	3
	1,200	67	47	124	4,159	3
S N A C K S
Dark Chocolate Ginger	300	51	12	2	9	44
Oreos - Cookie, 9 cookies	480	75	21	3	420	42
	780	126	33	5	429	86
Totals	4,485	533	164	204	8,108	162
Your Daily Goal	3,291	411	109	165	2,300	123
Remaining	-1,194	-122	-55	-39	-5,808	-39
	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
	*You've earned 1,361 extra calories from exercise today

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Yesterday,  and during the entire week, my 'sweet tooth' was wildly out-of-control.  The solution to this problem is simple: CUT IT OUT. I really do not completely believe that I gained all this weight in one week, (6.8 pounds - it does not seem possible) part of it might be due from the lateness of the hour of my dinner after the football game. Nevertheless, what the scale says on Saturday morning, is what it says.  I will try to get the scale to be a bit more friendly next week. STILL, BEFORE I FLOG MYSELF FOR THIS BACKWARDS WEEK - I WILL REMIND MYSELF THAT I AM DOWN 89.3 POUNDS FROM THE DAY THAT I STARTED ON DECEMBER 24, 2014 @ 309 POUNDS.

       Your Exercise Diary for:

Friday, September 9, 2016

Cardiovascular	Minutes	Calories Burned
8 MILE HIKE	115	1,441
Daily Total / Goal	115 / 30	1,441 / 590
Weekly Total / Goal	776 / 210	9,874 / 4,130

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In a battle between two of the highest academically ranked schools within the CPS (Chicago Public Schools) High Schools, our team, the Payton Grizzlies came out on top. As much fun as it was to watch the game last week, when my daughter was cheering, there is something more rewarding about watching the team for which you are rooting to persevere and win.  

CHICAGO HIKING, OUTDOORS, & SOCIAL GROUP

Yesterday morning, I joined a 'Meetup Group.'

I joined the Chicago Hiking, Outdoors, & Social Group.  I saw that there was going to be an informal hike at the SAND RIDGE NATURE CENTER just 30 minutes from my home at 1:30PM in the afternoon.  I scooted over there and joined an informal group of nearly 80 hikers. The group spanned all ages, all levels and all genders. When the hike was over, I had logged four miles. This group has different hikes all around Chicagoland and surrounding states (Indiana, Wisconsin) which are held year-round. I am sure that I will join these folks again some time in the future.

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Reproduction log cabins at Sand Ridge depict the lifestyles of early 19th Century Illinois.

After I returned home from my visit to Sand Ridge, there was some quick downtime, there was dinner and then I was back into my hiking boots to walk to the Lane Tech's Football Stadium for the football  Payton-Lincoln Park game where my daughter would officially be a cheerleader for the first time.  Our team, Payton, lost 42-36 in a game that was not decided until the clock ran out.

My first experience being the father of a cheerleader.

Your Food Diary For:

Saturday, September 3, 2016

BREAKFAST	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
Roundys - Creamy Wheat - Enriched Farina	480	100	0	16	340	4
Hungry Jack - Belgian waffle, 0.75 waffle	180	38	1	5	480	11
Quaker - Chewy Granola	270	57	6	3	240	21
	930	195	7	24	1,060	36
L U N C H
Fresh Apple - Ginger Gold , 2 medium apple	160	44	0	0	0	34
WHOLE CASHEWS	300	13	23	8	0	3
FRENCH VANILLA ALMOND GRANOLA	300	55	10	6	72	17
	760	112	33	14	72	54
D I N N E R
Campbell's - New England Clam Chowder	540	54	30	15	2,670	3
Earthbound Farm - organic baby spinach	60	9	0	6	195	0
Costco - Cheese Pizza Slice, 0.5 Slice	350	35	14	22	685	4
	950	98	44	43	3,550	7
S N A C K S
Quaker - Chewy Granola	450	95	10	5	400	35
	450	95	10	5	400	35
Totals	3,090	500	94	86	5,082	132
Your Daily Goal	3,581	447	119	180	2,300	134
Remaining	491	-53	25	94	-2,782	2
	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
	*You've earned 1,651 extra calories from exercise today

If every day were like today...   You'd weigh 197.9 lbs in 5 weeks .

Your Exercise Diary for:

Saturday, September 3, 2016

Cardiovascular	Minutes	Calories Burned
4 MILE HIKE	81	602
5 MILE HIKE	66	981
Daily Total / Goal	147 / 30	1,583 / 590
Weekly Total / Goal	1063 / 210	11,765 / 4,130

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MEETUP from wikipedia

Meetup is an online social networking portal that facilitates offline group meetings in various localities around the world. Meetup allows members to find and join groups unified by a common interest, such as politics, books, games, movies, health, pets,careers or hobbies. Meetup, Inc. is based in New York City. It was co-founded in 2002 by Scott Heiferman and Matt Meeker. Meetup was designed as a way for organizers to manage the many functions associated with in-person meetings and for individuals to find groups that fit their interests.

Users enter their city or their postal code and tag the topic they want to meet about. The website/app helps them locate a group to arrange a place and time to meet. Topic listings are also available for users who only enter a location.

The service is free of charge to individuals who log in as members. They have the ability to join different groups as defined by the rules of the individual groups themselves.

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Lincoln ParkPayton College Prep

Lions

42

Grizzlies

36

9/3/16@ 7:15p

The Payton College Prep Grizzlies football team lost Saturday's home non-conference game against Lincoln Park by a score of 42-36.

Game Details: Lane Stadium, 2601 W. Addison Avenue, Chicago, IL

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Lincoln Park	8	6	16	12	42
Payton College Prep	13	7	8	8	36