The McGriddles - Paul's Donuts Conundrum

You know you've lost a bit of the verve when you lose a couple pounds back to back and decide to reward yourself with a McDonalds McGriddles combo. Actually, that combo only amounts to 19 points, which is really fine if you're willing to go heavy on the salad and lean protein for dinner. Unfortunately, the company bought a few boxes of Paul's Donuts for our company meeting. I know of no Richmond analog to Paul's donuts. They achieve this heavenly, thick near-crispy exterior texture balancing a dense, yet tender interior. And they're so damn rich. I think they use a couple secret spices like nutmeg and cinnamon in the dough. Anyway, they have this smell that elicits a physio-chemical response that I can only guess is akin to what a heroin junky feels when he sees a bag of the white stuff. I had just eaten 19 points for breakfast and was fighting the urge to stuff two of the 'nuts in my mouf. Wha?

Thankfully, one of the beautiful things about dieting and eating in a generally healthy manner is that your body grows accustomed to healthy, nutritious fuel. And along those same lines, your body doesn't quite know how to react to violently sugary foods. I nearly fell asleep while watching our ISO-required 7 Levels of ESD protection video. What would happen if I chased one delicious confectionery with another? They might have to put me on a stretcher. It was just the push I needed to ward off the donuts. What a battle of wills.

Tomorrow, I ride.

Food Log:

Breakfast:
sausage, egg, and cheese McGriddles combo - 19

Lunch:
Lean Cuisine angel hair with marinara - 6
pretzels - 4
snack bar - 4

Snack:
apple

Dinner:
1/4 pound turkey burger - 8
corn on the cob - 2
salad - 4
bourbon - 6
ice cream - 4

57/44

Grind

I had a nice weight drop off today, and a semi-indulgent selection of foods. I fully expect another weight drop, but I've been surprised before. This is a short one. Much more to come tomorrow.

Food Log:

Breakfast:
turkey sausage, egg, and cheese croissant - 9
juice - 2

Lunch:
chicken enchiladas Smart Ones - 7
pretzels - 4
snack bar - 4

Snack:
bourbon - 8

Dinner:
6oz fish - 6
4oz shrimp - 4
asparagus - 2
corn x2 - 4
biscuit w/ strawberry jelly - 6

56/44

Back From Hiatus

I've been trouncing around Virginia stuffing myself with rich foods and tasty brew. One of my chief goals of the camping trip was to work my tail off on the mountain bike and hiking trails. Sadly, the rain cut those plans short. In the place of the hike was an order of chicken wings and beer.

The fun is over, and it's back to work. I found it interesting that, while I was hungry today, the sensation was not so overwhelming as to break me. In fact, my body seems to welcome fruit and salad.

I plan on taking a bike ride Wednesday and perhaps Friday.

Food Log:

Breakfast:
yogurt - 2
South Beach bar - 4

Lunch:
Swedish meatball Lean Cuisine - 8
pretzels - 4
desert bar - 4

Dinner:
salad - 3
1/2 chix kielbasa - 7
leftover brisket - 7
ice cream - 5

44/44

Keeping Steady and a Double Cheeseburger

Was a little disappointed to see the same weight this morning. Was busy enough later in the day to forget about eating. Sadly, I was so busy this evening I had to stop by the arches for a double cheeseburger combo, size medium. Still, I end today with a couple extra points left for a bourbon. Cheers!

Food Log:

Breakfast:
yogurt - 2
South Beach bar - 4

Lunch:
Lean Cuisine spaghetti and meat sauce - 7
pretzels - 4
Fiber One bar - 4

Dinner:
McDonalds - 22

Snack:
bourbon - 3

46/44

Couple Steps Back

I got a big head about hitting 208.4. That coupled with the amount of manual labor I did this weekend gave me an illegitimate license to eat everything in sight. I'm experienced enough to know this would happen, but I was still horrified when 211 was staring me down.

Clearly my sense of urgency has waned and I seem to be getting more and more comfortable with my current weight. I need to keep traction. Help.

Food Log:

Breakfast:
2x Eggos - 4
2tbspn maple syrup - 3
2c milk - 4
(best breakfast yet?)

Lunch:
Lean Cuisine bbq chix pizza - 9
Cheezits - 2
Fiber One bar - 4

Dinner:
bourbon -3
1/2 chix kielbasa link - 5
flat bread bun -3
salad - 1
taters - 6
biscuit w/ homemade strawberry jelly - 5

49/44

New Low, Folks

This is cool: I pigged out on Chinese last night then had my best weigh in of the year. Busted my hump in the yard today and treated myself to leftovers for lunch and a smoked brisket and Legend Browns for dinner. I'd type more, but my wrist is dead.

Food Log:

Breakfast:
Cliff Bar - 7

Lunch:
hot and sour soup - ?
orange chix + brown rice - ?

Dinner:
brisket - ?
corn - ?
creamed spinach - ?
roll - ?
taters - ?
ice cream -?
beer(s) - ?

I don't care/44

Sonofa!..Pizza!

The company ordered pizza for us. Thankfully, I eat lunch at a ridculously early hour and won the battle of wills. I'm friggin starving now just thinking about it. I'm tired, so this will be short. In fact, it's done.

Food Log:

Breakfast:
2 microwave breakfast soft tacos - 8

Lunch:
Pot Stickers Lean Cuisine - 7
Doritos - 4
Fiber One bar - 4

Dinner:
smoked chix (it's finally done!) - 7
2x sweet tater fries - 8
ice cream - 5
bourbon - 6

49/44