Routine is Good

I find it interesting that after roughly five days of eating like my old self, it's so easy to revert back to the twig and berry diet. Perhaps I'm just eating less when I'm eating the bad stuff. Who knows/cares? What I do know is that I dropped a pound and easily ate enough to feel full, yet I didn't use my entire point allotment.

The foot, while improving, is still jacked up. I felt like Snoop Dogg this morning as I slowly bent out of my car and pimp walked to the office door at rate of just under 1/2 mph. The steroidal anti-inflammatories conjure up the Charlie Sheen in me. I don't think I slept a wink last night, and I sported the reddest face, truly lobster-red, at the office this morning.

Oh how I desperately want to weigh <217.0. Been flirting with it for a week.

Food Log:

Breakfast:
Vita-top - 2

Lunch:
curried tuna - 6
baked cheetos - 5
Fiber One bar - 4

Snack:
apple
trail mix - 10

Dinner:
fish - 5
shrimp - 7
broccoli slaw - 1
blueberry crisp - 3
asparagus

43/49

I Love Meatloaf

Opted for the Comfort meatloaf last night, and it did not disappoint. Shared a great evening with some close friends to close out my birthday week. Understandably, there's a huge blip on the weight loss graph today, but I'm not too worried about it. The weight just dripped off after my previous birthday dinner celebration, and I fully expect the same to happen this week. I'm so ready to keep a steady track beneath the blue line.

My bum foot is rebounding nicely, and I'm inclined to believe my mother's theory that it was bursitis as opposed to a stress fracture. Looking forward to a couple gym trips this week, followed by an epic bike ride next weekend.

This ends an interesting week that saw me work only two days and suffer an injury. It'll be nice to return to work, knock the dust off my desk, and fall back in line with my old eating routine. This should benefit the blog as well, as I transition from luscious feasts to boring hamster food. Complaints of trail mix malaise and apple reviews are most assuredly better reading than what I've put out this past week. I suffer so you, my two trusty readers, can have a brief chuckle or spark of inspiration over your morning Fiber One.

Food Log:

Lunch:
curried tuna - 6
baked cheetos - 5
cupcake - 8
1c milk 2

Dinner:
2x chix sausage - 6
2x sweet potato fries - 10
cupcake - 8
1c milk - 2

47/49

What a Comeback!

I probably won't have time to write an entry after dinner tonight, so I'm sliding on in now. Somehow, I've reached a new low weight. Those cupcakes are magical! Anyway, this has me feeling pretty good about going out tonight and just enjoying myself without overthinking things.

Here's what I've had today, and anticipate having tonight:

Food Log:

Breakfast:
cheerios w/ milk - 5

Lunch:
leftover seafood and pasta - 8?
cupcake - 8?

Dinner (courtesy Comfort):
trout filet w/ maple butter - 10?
side of scalloped taters - 16?
side of greens or mac n cheese - 4? or 16?

Going Down in Flames

Things may get out of hand here. Look, I strategically took leave from work on my birthday in part to exercise and offset some of the birthday weight gain. My best intentions were sabotaged! Not only is my injured foot preventing me from exercising, the steroidal anti-inflammatory medication is going to pack the weight on. My hungr is growing out of control, water retention will be at an all time high, I'm going to have a Barry Bonds moon-head! Age and aging are cruel beotches.

My parents hosted Kristy and I for a joint birthday meal tonight. As usual, the food was just lovely. My mother has a talent for preparing healthy food, and advertised it as such. However, she pulled a bit of a bait 'n switch. In addition to the advertised seafood with wheat pasta, she snuck in a cheese fondue appetizer and some out of this world coconut cupcakes. Pffft, it was great, especially considering my juice-head appetite. Had just a great time with them tonight, eating, joking, reminiscing by the fire.

Food Log:

Lunch:
curried tuna - 6
baked Lays - 4
Fiber 1 bar - 4

Snack:
2x apples
carrots
trail mix - 10

Dinner:
cheese fondue w/ veggies and bread
cheese spread and crackers
mussels, shrimp, scallops over wheat angel hair
bread
salad
1 cupcake
some wine

No idea on the points.

Speed Bump and Broken Feet

Well, I saw that one coming. Huge weight gain after my delicious birthday feast. Here's to working it off. It'd be a heckuva lot easier if I hadn't injured my right foot, though. After working out Monday night in my Hokie-colored AirMax90s, I haven't been able to put weight on my foot. I finally limped into a Patient First and I may have a stress fracture. Stoopid shoes. To quote my old friend Daynon, "You've been hurt since I've known you".

Food Log:

Breakfast:
sausage, egg, and potato bowl - 6

Lunch:
turkey sandwich thin - 5
leftover cheesecake - 18

Snack:
apple

Dinner:
parmesan artichoke dip - 2
quinoa - 6
grilled chix - 3
baked Lays - 4
Ice cream bar - 3
cottage cheese -2

Forgot to log my workout from yesterday:
biceps and tricepts

Buuuurp

Food Log:

Lunch:
chix burger on Sandwich Thin - 5
baked Lays - 4
birthday cake - 8
milk - 2

Dinner:
bacon-wrapped filet
grilled shrimp
lobster queso dip
loaded baked potato
cheesecake

Frozen Tundra, Mighty Plateau

Tonight begins the 5 day debauchery that is my birthday. Food, drink, and good times. I've taken the next two days off for a couple reasons.

1. Sleep in. I love sleeping in.

2. Time to work out, and take long bike rides. This will offset some of my calorie intake.

3. Chair shopping. Yeah, sounds weird, but I received a nice bonus for my 10 year work anniversary. Thinking about treating myself with a Throne of Rohrer, leather chair.

Here's the rundown:

Breakfast:

Jimmy Dean turkey sausage egg and cheese muffin - 6

Lunch:
chix cacciatore - 7
baked Lays - 4
Fiber One bar - 4

Snack:
Cliff Bar - 6

Dinner:
chix cacciatore (the leftovers won't end) - 7
birthday bourbon - countless points


I might as well mention this here. I'm glossing over my points over the next week. It's gonna be rough. What will be interesting is to see if I can rebound from my weight plateau or gain.

Here's how I know who is still reading this crap. If you've read this, I need a pep talk. This week will be rough on morale, and I need your help. Leave me a comment.