MONDAY MORNING, SURGERY IN FOUR DAYS

My agenda today is simple. I need to organize 'clearance' from my regular doctor for the surgery which is now scheduled for Friday morning. As the office was closed Friday afternoon and Saturday, I needed to wait until today to make arrangements for the EKG and blood chemistry that is prescribed before the surgeon can do his thing. So, that's what today is about.

EKG and BLOOD TEST required so I can get cleared for hernia surgery

Your Food Diary For:

Sunday, April 24, 2016

BREAKFAST	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
Instant Oatmeal Apples & Cinnamon	640	132	8	16	800	48
Mcintosh - Apple, 2 medium apple	160	44	0	0	0	34
	800	176	8	16	800	82
L U N C H
New England Clam Chowder, 2 cup	360	36	20	10	1,780	2
Butterball - Bacon Style Turkey	210	3	18	12	900	0
Manischewitz - Matzah, 4 Matzah	400	84	0	12	0	0
	970	123	38	34	2,680	2
D I N N E R
Costco - Cheese Pizza, 1 SLICE	700	70	28	44	1,370	7
Macaroons - Coconut, 6 macaroons	510	51	21	3	105	36
	1,210	121	49	47	1,475	43
Totals	2,980	420	95	97	4,955	127
Your Daily Goal	1,937	242	64	97	2,300	72
Remaining	-1,043	-178	-31	0	-2,655	-55
	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
	*You've earned 7 extra calories from exercise today

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33333

Yesterday at 4:12PM Central Time, my blog reached a milestone of its 33,333rd visit. Nowadays when a blog, video or a post goes viral, it can be viewed by millions of people in the space of a few days or hours. Apparently the MARC JACOBS WEIGHT LOSS JOURNAL has not been catapulted into that type of popularity.  Nevertheless...33,333 'hits' is not nothing.

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Regarding my groin pull... I am changing my self-diagnosis to a hernia. Time to call my doctor and get an actual diagnosis.

Regarding my weight, it has returned to under 230 lbs - currently 228.9 lbs.
That's is a big improvement from where it was one week ago.
One week ago, the imaginary needle on my digital scale pointed to 236.2 lbs.  I sincerely doubt that I lost 7 lbs this week, just as I sincerely doubted that I actually weighed 236.2 lbs last week.  But what am I supposed to do? The scale says what the scale says. I prefer the scale when it says that I am under 230 lbs.

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Your Food Diary For:

Friday, April 8, 2016

BREAKFAST	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
Butterball - Bacon Style Turkey, 3 slices	105	2	9	6	450	0
Egg, whole, cooked, poached, 3 large	215	1	14	19	446	1
Malt O Meal - Honey Nut Scooters	120	24	2	3	210	9
	440	27	25	28	1,106	10
L U N C H
Earthbound Farm (Whole Foods) - Organic Baby Spinach, 2 cups (85 g)	20	3	0	2	65	0
Campbell's Chunky - Manhattan Clam Chowder, 2 cup	240	36	6	10	1,600	6
Trident - Alaskan Salmon Burgers, 1 patty	170	2	9	20	330	0
Sage - Red Delicious Apple, 2 medium apple	190	50	1	1	4	38
	620	91	16	33	1,999	44
D I N N E R
Generic - Curried Kale, 4 oz	190	15	12	5	390	0
Veg - Asparagus - Steamed Fresh, 1 cup	20	2	0	2	0	0
Generic - Teriyaki Salmon Steaks, 6 oz	270	3	8	47	365	5
	480	20	20	54	755	5
Totals	1,540	138	60	115	3,859	58
Your Daily Goal	2,011	251	67	101	2,300	75
Remaining	471	113	6	-13	-1,559	16
	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
	*You've earned 81 extra calories from exercise today

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Your Exercise Diary for:

Thursday, April 7, 2016

NOT APPLICABLE - NO EXERCISE

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calories consumed 1540 calories

total calories burned (from additional exercise) 0 calories

net 1540 calories

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 fitbit day 219

5429 steps

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The counter in the lower right hand corner shows 33,333

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TODAY IS TOMORROW

There is an extremely effective way to to gain enough weight to achieve 309 lbs as I had done when I awoke on December 24, 2014. One only needs to decide to begin a diet (lifestyle change) "tomorrow." Since "tomorrow" continues to get postponed until the next "tomorrow" - one's weight can continue to skyrocket. After losing nearly 100 lbs, I saw my weight start to increase again. I had already lost and gained 80 pounds nearly one decade ago. It was easy to gain it back. As the weight started to increase, I would simply decide that I would get serious about reversing course "tomorrow." "Tomorrow" continued to be delayed year after year until after a routine visit to my doctor on December 24, 2014. Over the past few months, my weight which had briefly hit 213 lbs had increased so much that my scale indicated 236 lbs this past Saturday. I made the decision to start with some renewed willpower starting on Monday. I was successful on Monday.  My caloric consumption was under 1000. I was successful again yesterday in keeping my calorie count low. The secret to success when making an effort to change one's life is to know this: TODAY IS TOMORROW.

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Your Food Diary For:

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

BREAKFAST	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
Egg, whole, cooked, poached, 3 large	215	1	14	19	446	1
Butterball - Bacon Style Turkey, 2 slices	70	1	6	4	300	0
	285	2	20	23	746	1
L U N C H
Earthbound Farm - Baby Spinach, Organic	20	3	0	2	65	0
Trident - Alaskan Salmon Burgers, 1 patty	170	2	9	20	330	0
Lifesavers - Wintergreen Mints, 3 mints	45	11	0	0	0	11
	235	16	9	22	395	11
D I N N E R
Sunny Sea - Pink salmon in water, 1 pk	90	0	3	15	270	0
Lady Liberty - Asparagus	23	3	0	3	510	0
Chunky Manhattan Clam Chowder	240	36	6	10	1,600	6
American Breakfast High Fiber Cereal	320	92	4	12	280	24
	433	62	10	31	2,450	12
Totals	1192	80	39	85	3,591	23
Your Daily Goal	1,997	249	66	100	2,300	75
Remaining	1,044	168	26	24	-1,290	51
	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
	*You've earned 67 extra calories from exercise today

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Your Exercise Diary for:

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

NOT APPLICABLE - NO EXERCISE

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calories consumed 1192 calories

total calories burned (from additional exercise) 0 calories

net 1192 calories

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 fitbit day 216

4924 steps

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Last week my total cumulative steps were 53.906.  This is by far the lowest one week total since I have become a fitbitter.  As I try to let my groin pull recover, my total this week is likely to be lower. I am really trying hard to keep it easy. Right now I am now feeling pain, but I am feeling an annoying tenderness.

This specific week during Thanksgiving 2015, was my most actvie step-wise, 311,404 steps.  It included a 20 mile walk on Thanksgiving Day. With my groin injury, I am currently incapable of walking one mile at any speed.

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PUSH COMES TO SHOVE

If or when, PUSH COMES TO SHOVE, a situation has become so bad that one is forced to do something. Currently I am trying to recover from a groin pull. I am dealing with an increasing appetite. And I am dealing with an extremely unwanted weight gain. 

Today, as always, is the first day of the rest of my life. 
Today, I rededicate myself to my goals of weight loss.
Today, I continue taking it easy and abstaining from exercise to allow my groin pull to heal.
Today, I will NOT be consuming anywhere near 3000 calories.
Today, I will have the goal of consuming something way closer to 1000 calories.
Today, PUSH HAS COME TO SHOVE.
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Regarding my 'groin pull' I hardly exerted myself at all yesterday.  In fact, I set a new personal record of inactivity.  I had my fitbit with me all day, and when the day ended it recorded that I had taken 1677 steps.  During the course of the day, I felt no pain and no discomfort - I also didn't do anything other than paperwork and binge watch netflix. My current thinking is that I will stay away from any workouts or other exertion at least until the weekend. I would like resume activity by getting outside and walking. However, that is still one week away. 

Your Food Diary For:

Sunday, April 3, 2016

BREAKFAST	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
Cinnamon & Spice Instant Oatmeal	640	128	8	16	840	44
Red Delicious Apple, 2 medium apple	190	50	1	1	4	38
	830	178	9	17	844	82
L U N C H
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich	520	70	30	18	700	26
Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew Bar	180	22	9	4	20	14
	700	92	39	22	720	40
D I N N E R
Teriyaki Salmon Steaks, 6 oz	270	3	8	47	365	5
Asparagus Fresh	52	6	0	4	16	2
Curried & Kale Walnut Salad, 1 Cup	360	36	26	6	460	0
Red Delicious Apple, 2 medium apple	190	50	1	1	4	38
	872	95	35	58	845	45
Totals	2,402	365	83	97	2,408	167
Your Daily Goal	1,931	241	64	97	2,300	72
Remaining	-471	-124	-18	0	-108	-94
	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
	*You've earned 1 extra calorie from exercise today

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   Your Exercise Diary for:

Sunday, April 3, 2016

NOT APPLICABLE - NO EXERCISE

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total calories consumed 2402 calories

total calories burned (from additional exercise) 0 calories

total net 2402 calories

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fitbit day 214

1677 steps

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I think that yesterday was the first day since I became a 'fitbitter' on September 3, 2015 that I failed to reach 5000 steps.  Since it was my purpose to take it easy this failure was actually a success (of sorts)   It will be become increasingly difficult to stay inactive as the pain and discomfort complete disappear. I am making a great effort to allow some time for my muscles to strengthen and heal. I expect to increase my activity after one solid week of this downtime. 

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MONDAY MORNING, APRIL 4, 2016, THE DAY THAT PUSH CAME TO SHOVE... I STEPPED ON THE SCALE AND THE IMAGINARY NEEDLE ON MY DIGITAL SCALE STOPPED AT 236.9 LBS.

I am not making excuses (any more).

Nevertheless, before I take myself behind a back alley and beat myself up, a bit of perspective is called for.  One year ago, April 4, 2015, I did weigh 229.6 lbs.  So, one way of looking at this, would be that I have 'only' gained 7 lbs in the last year. Hey, I am just looking for a silver lining, something positive to grab hold of... 

ON THE DL

Oh boy... Did I ever get my comeuppance last evening. Since, I have never used the word, comeuppance, prior to right now... I needed to look it up.

come·up·pance

ˌkəmˈəpəns/

noun

informal

1. a punishment or fate that someone deserves.

   "he got his comeuppance"

   synonyms:

   just deserts, just punishment, due, retribution, requital, what's coming to one "the bad guys always get their comeuppance in the final scene"

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I thought that after two days of rest, and two days of seemingly no pain that I could gingerly get on the treadmill last evening. I shouldn't have done that. But I did do it. I spent 35 minutes at an average speed of 26.05 minutes per mile, and 'walked' 1.37 miles. At that speed I could have practically burned those 117 calories that the machine said I burned by restfully sleeping. What I was not counting on was the return of groin pain. After my incredibly unvigorous, yet painful workout, I applied ice and 'hit' the ibuprofen.  I am simply going to need to stay away from walking any kind of distance for a week. At this particular moment, an elliptical machine workout is nearly unimaginable. As baseball season begins this weekend, I will borrow a word often used to describe a player kept out of action due to injury: I am officially on the disabled list (DL).

In Major League Baseball, the disabled list (DL) is a method for teams to remove their injured players from the roster in order to summon healthy players..

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Your Food Diary For:

Friday, April 1, 2016

BREAKFAST	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
Quaker - Cinnamon & Spice Instant Oatmeal	640	128	8	16	840	44
Scrambled Eggs w/two Sausages	300	0	0	0	0	0
Yoplait - 2lb - Original 99% Fat Free Smooth Style Strawberry Yogurt, 8 oz (225g)	210	42	2	7	100	30
	1,150	170	10	23	940	74
L U N C H
Cabbage Soup	300	31	1	7	235	17
Organic Dark Chocolate	250	23	16	2	0	20
	550	54	17	9	235	37
D I N N E R
Crockpot Pot Roast, 8 oz	660	10	12	32	874	0
Kind - Dark Chocolate Cherry, 2 bar	360	44	18	8	40	28
	1,020	54	30	40	914	28
Totals	2,720	278	56	72	2,089	139
Your Daily Goal	2,027	253	67	102	2,300	76
Remaining	-693	-24	10	30	210	-63
	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
	*You've earned 97 extra calories from exercise today

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       Your Exercise Diary for:

Friday, April 1, 2016

Cardiovascular	Minutes	Calories Burned
MATRIX TREADMILL	35	117
MFP iOS calorie adjustment	N/A	-20
Daily Total / Goal	36 / 30	97 / 590
Weekly Total / Goal	219 / 210	2,747 / 4,130

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total calories consumed 2720 calories

total calories burned 117 calories

total net 2603 calories

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fitbit day 212

6577 steps

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Today is April 2... That means I need to extend birthday wishes to the only person on this planet that I have known my whole life. 

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Happy Birthday, Mom!

Love,

Marc

TAKING IT EASY

Yesterday, I started my day with the incorrect conclusion that my groin pull had more or less cleared up. I was with a customer in the morning, and all of a sudden the pain returned, a pain which I had previously only felt during workouts. My customer, was kind enough to offer me ibuprofen which I had forgotten to take with me. Whether the ibuprofen helped chemically or as a placebo - the pain dissipated during the drive to my second appointment. I went to sleep very early last night just to get complete rest. I have been applying a cold ice pack to my inner thigh with the thought that this might speed up recovery time. I am sure I will take it easy today and likely on Friday too. Then I will gingerly see if I am ready to consider increasing my activity over the weekend.

I think this 'emoji' captures perfectly how I felt when the pain cranked up during my first appointment yesterday.

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Your Food Diary For:

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

BREAKFAST	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
Quaker - Cinnamon & Spice Instant Oatmeal	640	128	8	16	840	44
Hotel - Scrambled Eggs w/two Sausages	450	0	0	0	0	0
	1,090	128	8	16	840	44
L U N C H
Subway - Turkey Breast & Black Forest              Ham	560	92	8	36	1,460	16
Subway - Chicken Soup, 1 small bowl	100	12	1	10	720	1
Nature Valley - Crunchy Oats & Honey, 2 bars	190	29	6	4	160	12
	850	133	15	50	2,340	29
D I N N E R
HYVEE - HUGE SPINACH SALAD	750	0	0	0	0	0
WHOLE FOODS - YOGURT PRETZELS	380	56	0	4	360	38
Sage - Red Delicious Apple, 2 medium apple	190	50	1	1	4	38
	1,320	106	1	5	364	76
Totals	3,260	367	24	71	3,544	149
Your Daily Goal	2,070	259	69	104	2,300	77
Remaining	-1,190	-108	45	33	-1,243	-71
	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Sodium	Sugar
	*You've earned 140 extra calories from exercise today

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DAY OFF FROM EXERCISE
RECOVERING FROM GROIN PULL

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total calories consumed 3260 calories

total calories burned from additional exercise - 0 calories

total net 3260 calories

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fitbit day 210

5491 steps


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