Saturday, December 19, 2009

Christmas Shopping (10m)

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Breakfast: None

Lunch: Trail mix (350); Whole Foods dark chocolate bar (440)

Dinner: Baked ziti (1200); olive oil (240); trail mix (350)

Drinks: Two coffees (100); six Woodchuck cider (960); italian liqueur (360)

Walked 21,000+ steps

2008 - 12,000 (4,569,270) AU=5.00 (2396.75)
2009 - 21,000 (6,883,000) AU=8.00 (1837.25)

257-34/0-135

After a fitful night of sleep (thinking about work), went out for a cold walk on Bedford rail trail. Skipped breakfast. Then wife and I went Christmas shopping on what was probably busiest shopping season of year but pretty much got it all done with no stress whatsoever. Tracking a big snowstorm that is supposed to hit tonight. Was cold and cloudy all day and as of 10PM, snow still to the south. Seems too dry to snow right now but it's supposedly coming.

Need to hire 3 people now!

Friday, December 18, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Strawberry Yogurt (180)

Lunch: None

Dinner: Lasagna (1000); meatballs (800); sausage (400); trail mix (400)

Drinks: Two coffee (100); three Coors Light (150); Two Woodchuck cider (320); Italian Liqueur (540)

Walked 12,000+ steps

2008 - 13,700 (4,557,270) AU=7.00 (2391.75)
2009 - 12,000 (6,862,000) AU=7.00 (1829.25)

256-34/0-135

Was hoping for a relatively quiet to end the very hectic workweek but not to be. Morning was not too bad but things got crazy in afternoon with conference calls and some stressful situations at work. Also had an informal Christmas party after work up north with coworkers and had to drive home around 1PM to get wife (during conference calls) and stayed until about 7PM. Another frigid day, was about 4 degrees this morning but got my full walk in. After leaving work (the party), my car wouldn't start because battery cable came loose (had it jumpstarted). Got home and took a good walk. Lots of talk about a big snowstorm this weekend.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Lot of Problems

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Strawberry Yogurt (180); blackberries (60)

Lunch: None

Dinner: Pot pie (750); broccoli (100); cashews (300); trail mix (600)

Drinks: Five Woodchuck Cider (800); Italian liqueur (300)

Walked 10,500+ steps

2008 - 11,000 (4,543,570) AU=5.00 (2384.75)
2009 - 10,500 (6,850,000) AU=7.00 (1822.25)

256-34/0-134

Bitterly cold day today. Single numbers. Couldn't take morning walk as I had 7:30 meeting. Very uncomfortable to be outside with the wind chill. Temps never left teens and was in single numbers by bedtime. Suddenly a snowstorm is on the horizon for the weekend...

Frigid (10m)

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Strawberry Yogurt (180); blackberries (60)

Lunch: None

Dinner: Trail Mix (300); almonds (500); slice pizza (300); (India Palace) Big bowl of seafood, rice, other meats (1500)

Drinks: Coffee (50); Fuze (20); Three Woodchuck ciders (480); two Heineken (300); Italian Liqueur (540)

Walked 21,000+ steps

2008 - 11,000 (4,532,570) AU=7.00 (2379.75)
2009 - 21,000 (6,839,500) AU=8.00 (1815.25)

256-34/0-134


Very cold today with some snow flurries at night. Another fast-paced day of work. Had a late dinner and didn't get home until late.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Too Many Cookies

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Strawberry Yogurt (180); blackberries (60); chocolate chip cookies (600)

Lunch: King Oscar sardines (150)

Dinner: Chocolate chip cookies (1000); 4 oz. cheese (400); mixed nuts (400); Brown Cow Maple Yogurt (170)

Drinks: Five Woodchuck Ciders (800); Italian Liqueur (540)

Walked 12,000+ steps

2008 - 12,400 (4,521,570) AU=7.00 (2371.75)
2009 - 12,000 (6,818,500) AU=8.75 (1807.25)

255-34/0-134

Busiest day at work yet!

WFNX (10m)

Monday, December 14, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Raspberry Yogurt (170); blackberries (60); chocolate chip cookies (600)

Lunch: None

Dinner: Chocolate Chip Cookies (1400); mixed nuts (800)

Drinks: Coffee (50); Three Woodchuck cider (480); Italian liqueur (540)

Walked 22,000+ steps

2008 - 12,000 (4,509,170) AU=3.00 (2364.75)
2009 - 22,000 (6,806,500) AU=6.75 (1798.50)

255-34/0-133

Back to work today and despite busy day got some good walking time in. Weather was mild, up in lower 40s. Had a quiet night at home and broke down some of last year's Christmas Eve show.

Christmas Season is under way

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Strawberry Yogurt (180); Chocolate Chip Cookies (600)

Lunch/Dinner: Chocolate Chip Cookies (1000); crackers (300); mixed nuts (1000); cheese (200); baked ziti (800); meatballs (400); cookies (500)

Drinks: Coffee (50); Three glasses wine (540); Two Woodchuck Ciders (320); Italian liqueuer (540)

Walked 14,000+ steps

2008 - 13,100 (4,497,170) AU=10.00 (2361.75)
2009 - 14,000 (6,784,500) AU=9.50 (1791.75)

254-34/0-133

Day started out cold but quickly turned warm with heavy rain during afternoon/evening. Had family Christmas party today and ate lots of food.

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Christmas Tree (10m)

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Strawberry Yogurt (180)

Lunch: Trail Mix (400)

Dinner: Mexican meat loaf (600); broccoli (200); Christmas Cookies (600)

Drinks: Two hot coffees (100); Four Woodchuck ciders (640); Italian liqueur (720)

Walked 21,000+ steps

2008 - 10,100 (4,484,070) AU=5.00 (2351.75)
2009 - 21,000 (6,770,500) AU=9.00 (1782.25)

254-34/0-132

Not a bad Saturday. Started off with a walk on the icy/snow bike path in Bedford. Went out and got a Christmas tree with youngest son. Did another icy walk around the neighborhood and lit a fire in the fireplace where we decorated tree after youngest son came home after work. Finished listening to all my Christmas music and will spend next two weeks just listening to the best.

Sharon

Friday, December 11, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Strawberry Yogurt (180); oatmeal w/flax (210); raisins (60); egg & sausage (500); Christmas candy/cookies (300)

Lunch: None

Dinner: Trail Mix (300); peanuts (500); 2 oz. cheese (200)

Drinks: Two coffee (100); eight Woodchuck cider (1280)

Walked 15,000+ steps

2008 - 12,700 (4,473,970) AU=7.00 (2346.75)
2009 - 15,000 (6,749,500) AU=8.00 (1773.25)

253-34/0-132

Didn't feel like going in office today so I went up north and had breakfast there with some of the guy (and a meeting). Went to meet with an important account down South and then back up North again to end the day. Bitter cold today, having a hard time keeping warm. Definitely coldest day of the season so far. Had a quiet Friday night except police rushed in next door - looked like they were checking out a burglar alarm.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Cold Weather

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Raspberry Yogurt (170); oatmeal w/flax (210); raisins (130)

Lunch: None

Dinner: Chicken strips (750); shrimp sticks (600); cheese and crackers (500); trail mix (400)

Drinks: Coffee (50); three Heinekens (450); five Woodchuck ciders (800)

Walked 13,000+ steps

2008 - 10,000 (4,461,270) AU=4.00 (2339.75)
2009 - 13,000 (6,734,500) AU=8.00 (1765.25)

253-34/0-131

Work continues at an intense place. Don't have much time for walking lately. Turned much colder this afternoon and into the night, not unseasonably cold but feels cold compared to how mild it's been. With all the snow piles around it definitely looks like winter.

Snow Storm (Snow 04)

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Raspberry Yogurt (170); blackberries (60); oatmeal w/flax (210); raisins (130)

Lunch: None

Dinner: Whole-wheat pasta, meatballs, olive oil (1200); Brown Cow Strawberry Yogurt (170); trail mix (600)

Drinks: Coffee (50); one glass wine (180); five Cider Jacks (800)

Walked 12,000+ steps

2008 - 12,000 (4,451,270) AU=7.00 (2335.75)
2009 - 12,000 (6,721,500) AU=6.25 (1757.25)

253-34/0-131

Woke up to a surprise snowstorm. Commute was atrocious. About six inches of slushy snow fell followed by heavy rain. After work, there were thunderstorms heading home. Raked snow off roof. Didn't get much walking done. Work was very busy as well.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Lousy Day At Work

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Strawberry Yogurt (180); blackberries (60); oatmeal w/flax (210); raisins (130)

Lunch: King Oscar sardines (150)

Dinner: Trail mix (600); salad w/2 oz cheese; sunflower/pepita seeds; trail mix (630); olive oil (360)

Drinks: Coffee (50); six Woodchuck Cider (960)

Walked 11,000+ steps

2008 - 13,700 (4,439,270) AU=5.00 (2328.75)
2009 - 11,000 (6,709,500) AU=6.00 (1751.00)

253-34/0-130

Pearl Harbor Day (10m)

Monday, December 7, 2009 - Pearl Harbor Day

Breakfast: Brown Cow Strawberry Yogurt (180); blackberries (60); oatmeal w/flax (210); raisins (130)

Lunch: King Oscar sardines (150)

Dinner: Chili (1000); trail mix (500); peanuts (600)

Drinks: Six Woodchuck ciders (960)

Walked 22,000+ steps

2008 - 17,500 (4,425,570) AU=10.00 (2323.75)
2009 - 22,000 (6,698,500) AU=6.00 (1745.00)

253-34/0-130

Spent workday up north due to horrendous traffic jam headed south (due to accident). Cold, winter air has definitely settled in. Second straight day where it barely made freezing. Sort of a quiet day and then quiet night.

Christmas Lights (10m)

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Raspberry Yogurt (170); blackberries (60)

Lunch: Trail mix (300); two hard-boiled eggs (140); pistachios (500)

Dinner: Roast chicken (1000); sweet potato (300)

Drinks: Two coffees (100); one glass wine (180); seven Woodchuck ciders (1120)

Walked 24,000+ steps

2008 - 16,500 (4,408,070) AU=7.75 (2313.75)
2009 - 24,000 (6,676,500) AU=7.25 (1739.00)

252-34/0-129

Cold, winter-like morning with 2-3 inches of snow on the ground. Raked the roof, went for walk in Harry Rich Forest. Spent day inside reading/watching football then took a long walk at night to see the Christmas lights. Looks like most of the Christmas lights are now up.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

First Snowstorm of Year (10m)

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Breakfast: None

Lunch/Dinner: Calzone/pepper stuffed with rice/meat (800); cheese & crackers (300); pistachios (150); chocolate chip cookies (300); two hard-boiled eggs (140); peanuts (500)

Drinks: Two coffees (100); six beers (Coors Light/Rolling Rock) (900); three Woodchuck cider (480)

Walked 21,500+ steps

2008 - 13,000 (4,391,570) AU=6.00 (2306.00)
2009 - 21,500 (6,652,500) AU=9.00 (1731.75)

251-34/0-129

Started day with long walk in Carslisle/Concord woods under steel gray skies. Got call from old friend and spent all afternoon over there. Rained in the afternoon but gradually turned over to all snow by dark and looks like several inches will accumulate before morning.

Steak and Guiness

Friday, December 4, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Strawberry Yogurt (180); blackberries (60)

Lunch: None

Dinner: 4 oz. cheese (400); trail mix (150); steak (1000); chicken w/mushrooms (400)

Drinks: Coffee (50); three Guiness (450); three Woodchuck ciders (480)

Walked 10,500+ steps

2008 - 15,000 (4,378,570) AU=7.00 (2300.00)
2009 - 10,500 (6,631,000) AU=6.00 (1722.75)

250-34/0-129



A very busy week at work came to an end today and went to after-work function, not getting home until past 11PM. Only the morning walk was gotten in. Talk of some snow tomorrow and tomorrow night but for today, still on the mild side (upper 40s)

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Almost Like Spring

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Strawberry Yogurt (180); blackberries (60); oatmeal w/flax (210); raisins (130)

Lunch: None

Dinner: Trail mix (300); 3 oz. cheese (300); (OUTBACK) Chicken wings/quesadillas (600); rack of lamb (1200); broccoli (400)

Drinks: One coffee (50); five Woodchuck ciders (800); three Foster's beers (450)

Walked 11,000+ steps

2008 - 16,000 (4,363,570) AU=3.00 (2293.00)
2009 - 11,000 (6,620,500) AU=8.00 (1716.75)

250-34/0-128


Crazy weather day. Woke up to pouring rain, some of the hardest rain I've seen in a while. When I got to work, the skies started to suddenly clear and the winds blew to over gale force. Temps climbed into the 60s and just about touched 70 degrees - probably a new record high for this date. Work was intense - much going on, especially at end of day. Hardly got any good walking in. Went to Outback with family after work and now I'm very tired!

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Whirlwind

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Raspberry Yogurt (170); blackberries (60)

Lunch: None

Dinner: Nuts (almonds, cashews) (800); peanuts (600); 6 oz. cheese (600)

Drinks: One coffee (50); six Woodchuck ciders (960)

Walked 10,700+ steps

2008 - 13,000 (4,347,570) AU=7.00 (2290.00)
2009 - 10,700 (6,609,500) AU=6.00 (1708.75)

250-34/0-128


Busy day at work, had quarterly meeting. Weather quite a bit warmer today with a rainstorm coming in tonight. Looks like real winter still a few days away.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

December Begins (10m)

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Breakfast: Brown Cow Raspberry Yogurt (170); blackberries (60)

Lunch: None

Dinner: Shells, tomato sauce, olive oil (760); nuts (almonds, cashews) (800)

Drinks: Two coffees (100); Three Cider Jacks (360); one Woodchuck cider (160); italian liquer (720)

Walked 21,000+ steps

2008 - 14,800 (4,334,570) AU=8.00 (2283.00)
2009 - 21,000 (6,598,800) AU=9.00 (1702.75)

250-34/0-128








Started workday in parking lot of trailhead I like to walk on. Decided to catch up on email and take my midday walk BEFORE even getting to office! Weather was cool and crisp this morning, 27 degrees for morning walk and still only 35 degrees (at 10AM) for my midday walk.