WHITE CASTLE BRISKET SLIDER

I was watching some TV with my daughter this past Sunday when a commercial came on for a new product from White Castle: Brisket Slider. It turns out, my daughter loves brisket. I used to love White Castle. I have not been in a White Castle in more than two years. Nevertheless, after school on Wednesday afternoon, my daughter and I walked about 5.5 miles to a 'nearby' White Castle Restaurant to sample this new product. Once we arrived at the restaurant, we ordered one each. We enjoyed our sandwiches and then ordered another one each. And then we had a third one.  Then we walked home. This is our review: delicious. 

Your Food Diary For:

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

BREAKFAST	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
Egg - Poached Eggs	300	2	20	25	629	1
Bread - Rye, toasted	200	37	3	7	511	0
	500	39	23	32	1,140	1
L U N C H
White Castle Brisket sliders, 3	690	90	23	33	1,904	0
	690	90	23	33	1,904	0
D I N N E R
Taylor Farms - Asian Chopped Salad	560	46	42	11	1,155	21
Chicken Breast	250	0	5	47	604	0
	810	46	47	58	1,759	21
Totals	2,000	175	93	123	4,803	22
Your Daily Goal	3,562	445	118	179	2,300	133
Remaining	1,562	270	25	56	-2,503	111
	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g

       Your Exercise Diary for:

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Cardiovascular	Minutes	Calories Burned
Twelve Mile Urban Hike	203	1,822
Daily Total / Goal	203 / 30	1,822 / 590
Weekly Total / Goal	255 / 210	2,928 / 4,130

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IT'S A WRAP

I get into habit of doing the same thing over and over again. Likewise I get in the habit of eating the same thing over and over again. (I was the guy who could eat at McDonald's and/or Burger King three times per day every day when I was on the road - in my previous life.) Lately, I have gotten into the habit of ordering a Subway footlong Steak sandwich. This is convenient as there are lot of Subway shops around America. Yesterday, I tried something for the first time at CASEY'S.  Turns out, there are a lot of CASEY'S around America too. I tried the CHICKEN WRAP. It was extremely tasty.

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I don't worry about the Sodium, which may be to high for some... sometimes I am lacking in Protein, so this meal will be a good option for me.

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My wrap was filling and delicious. I think I might be eating a lot more wraps in the days and weeks to come... You probably will not find one of these stores in Manhattan, or Chicago or Los Angeles....but Casey's are everywhere in the midwest where I travel.

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This information comes directly from the Casey's website...

In 1959, Founder Don Lamberti leased a store from his father on East 14th and Broadway in Des Moines, Iowa. After nine years of operating this old country store, which he remodeled into a convenience store, Don's gas supplier and friend Kurvin C. Fish, suggested that Don buy the Square Deal Oil Company.

Don followed his advice and purchased the service station with a three-bay garage in Boone, Iowa. Using the knowledge from his store in Des Moines, Don converted the gas station into a convenience store. The Boone store was named "Casey's" by using Kurvin C. Fish's initials.

The third store was built in another small community with a population of only 1,500 - Waukee, Iowa. This was the first Casey's built totally from scratch and proved to be the best store yet. At this point, Don realized he was on to something and decided to establish the stores in communities with a population of 5,000 or less.

Through the years, Casey's success has been attributed to our clean stores, restrooms, and the friendly employees who pride themselves in customer service. Casey's customers have come to know that inside each store they will find dedicated, helpful, and well-trained employees, exceptional prepared food items, and a clean environment in which to shop.

Corporate Stores: 1931 as of 05/2016

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After a rather active weekend, I was happy just to log 99 minutes on the treadmill, at 4.36mph, and walking an 'imaginary' 7.19 miles.

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Your Food Diary For:

Monday, July 18, 2016

BREAKFAST	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
Johnsonville - Polish Kielbasa Link, 1 link	200	3	17	7	640	1
Omelette - 3-egg Omelette With Cheese	400	0	20	26	611	1
Nugo - Mint Chocolate Chip, 1 bar	200	29	5	10	160	14
	800	32	42	43	1,411	16
L U N C H
Salt & Pepper Pistachios, 1 package	100	5	9	4	180	1
Take 5 - Candy Bar, 1 package (2 bars)	200	25	11	4	180	18
Casey's - Grilled Chicken Wrap, 1 Wrap	474	43	16	38	1,579	0
	774	73	36	46	1,939	19
D I N N E R
Homemade - Lasagna	600	40	19	30	790	16
Homemade - Ham Wrapped Asparagus	150	3	3	25	0	0
	750	43	22	55	790	16
S N A C K S
Fiber One - Calorie Brownie, 3 brownie	270	54	9	3	270	21
	270	54	9	3	270	21
Totals	2,594	202	109	147	4,410	72
Your Daily Goal	2,831	354	94	142	2,300	106
Remaining	237	152	-15	-5	-2,110	34
	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Fat g	Protein g	Sodium mg	Sugar g
	*You've earned 901 extra calories from exercise today

If every day were like today...   You'd weigh 214.6 lbs in 5 weeks.


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       Your Exercise Diary for:

Monday, July 18, 2016

Cardiovascular	Minutes	Calories Burned
MATRIX TREADMILL	99	966
MFP iOS calorie adjustment	N/A	-65
Daily Total / Goal	100 / 30	901 / 590
Weekly Total / Goal	100 / 210	901 / 4,130

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IF CURRENT TRENDS CONTINUE...AAY!

The big news today, especially for my loyal readers (Wife, Mother, and one or both of my Brothers) is that in the past seven days I have lost an additional 5.5 lbs.  This means that since way, way back on December 24th, 2014 (a mere twenty four days ago) I have lost a total of 24.3 lbs.  (I HAVE LOST ONE POUND PER DAY FOR THE PAST 24 DAYS!)

This is the number of calories that I consumed in the past seven days:

Saturday     721
Sunday       948
Monday      971
Tuesday      935
Wednesday 981
Thursday    821
Friday         776

TOTAL CALORIES CONSUMED FOR THE WEEK, PAST SEVEN DAYS = 6,153

This is probably the smallest amount of calories that I have consumed since my first weeks of life (you know, back in 1957 sometime after I took my first breath)   I firmly believe that my body was the recipient of more real, nutritious and healthy food than it has consumed in nearly a decade.  I consumed actual protein rich foods, good carbohydrates, reduced chemical additives, plenty of water AND I HAVE NEVER FELT BETTER OR MORE ENERGETIC.

TOTAL WORKOUTS FOR THE WEEK, PAST SEVEN DAYS = 305 MINUTES (5 HOURS)

My workouts mixed walking, elliptical and tread climbing.  My workouts took place in the morning and/or evenings.

I have not exercised so much since 7 years ago when I did successfully lose 80 lbs.  (That is, before I moronically gained every pound back, and tacked on nine more for good luck.)

It is really not a mystery why my successful weight loss this week was virtually guaranteed.

I know that this cannot continue indefinitely, but it sure is fun now.

Yesterday, my wife and I went shopping at Costco.  We 'discovered' Mahi Mahi in the freezer section. This is another delicious addition to my menu.  A 5oz. piece of Mahi Mahi is only 160 Calories.  I combined that with mixed vegetables for my totally satisfying 235 calorie dinner.

I do suppose that at some point I will have a chocolate again.  At this point I don't foresee the desire overwhelming me.  When one remembers that the calories in one chocolate bar can only be negated by 30 minutes of cardio - the chocolate bar quickly loses its appeal.

You cannot imagine how great I feel today.  I have lost exactly one pound per day since December 24, 2014 at 10:00AM in the morning when I switched some synapses in my brain and decided during my routine 'wellness' exam that I was going to lose weight.  (TODAY BEGINS DAY 25)  I went from a person with ZERO SELF-CONTROL to a person with COMPLETE SELF-CONTROL in the length of time that it takes to blink an eye.  (A 'minor' personal issue is that the wisdom of this decision had eluded me for only 7 years!)

I have lost 24 pounds in 24 days.   If current trends continue, I will be down 100 lbs by the first week of April.   Don't worry - I know with complete certitude that this is ridiculous.   It brings to mind, Disco Stu, a character from 'The Simpsons.'   There is a flashback scene where Disco Stu points to a graph and says that DISCO RECORD sales were up 400% in 1976.   "IF CURRENT TRENDS CONTINUE... AAY."    We all know that 'current trends' of disco record sales did NOT (thankfully) continue.   I, too, know that my personal 'current trends' will not continue at this pace.  I also know that direction of this trend will continue for quite some time.

"Did you know that disco record sales were up 400% for the year ending 1976?  If current trends continue... AAY!"    (DISCO STU from The Simpsons)

December 24, 2014  I weighed 309 lbs.
January 17, 2015     I weigh 284.7 lbs.

More good news: 
During my initial 'wellness' exam December 24, 2014   BLOOD PRESSURE WAS 158/82
YESTERDAY January 16, 2015 before gum surgery    BLOOD PRESSURE WAS 139/85
This is another good trend.
My blood pressure is still elevated.   This is not shocking.  I weigh 284.7 lbs.  I AM obese.
I only see thin, when I look in the mirror.   That is MY mind playing tricks on me.
I have a long way to go before I can be unclassified as obese.

Mahi Mahi (5oz) & Mixed Vegetables (1 cup) = 235 CALORIES

Right now, it is time to celebrate.   I will put on my sneakers and take a 60 minutes walk at 4 mph on my treadmill.   Burning off another 600 calories is a excellent idea.  (I'm glad I thought it!)