Turtles

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Breakfast: Stonyfield French Vanilla Yogurt (170); blueberries (50)

Lunch: King Oscar Sardines (150)

Dinner: Three hog dogs (660); three buns (270); buttered corn on cob (300); jalapenos (40); olive oil (100).

Drinks: Coffee (200); Fuze (40); two Pilsner Urquells (300); wine (400)

Walked 13+ miles today - 4 miles in morning, 5 miles in Minuteman Trail during lunch, 4 more miles after work.

During morning walk, legs felt like lead and didn't have much energy. During that walk, saw some huge turtles that were coming out of hibernation.

Back to work and it was mostly uneventful. Temps were near 80 today and mostly clear.

Beach Day #1 of 2011

Monday, May 30, 2011 (Memorial Day)

Breakfast: Stonyfield Vanilla Yogurt (170); blueberries (50)

Lunch: None

Dinner: Grilled steak (1200); rice & olive oil (600); jalapenos and olive oil (140)

Drinks: Coffee (200); Fuse (60); margaritas (800); glass wine (200)

Walked 11+ miles - 7+ miles at beach including a nearly 5 mile end-to-end walk - 4 miles with dog at end of day.

Decided to head to the beach this Memorial Day since kids were working. Went pretty well although it was cloudy most of the morning, it was warm and muggy. Water was very cold though. In afternoon, sun came out and it hit the lower 90s.

Weighed myself today and I appear to be about 3 pounds lighter since last week.

Watching the late news tonight and it appears a 12-year old girl is lost and apparently drowned at beach I was just at today.

Pig Roast

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Breakfast: (A warm) Stonyfield French Vanilla yogurt (170); blueberries (50)

Lunch: None

Dinner: Pig (1000)

Drinks: Coffee (200); Fuze (30); Three Pilsner Urquells (450); two margaritas (400)

Walked 4+ miles - 2 miles in morning, 2 miles in afternoon.

Woke up to a warm refrigerator. Fortunately nothing seemed to have spoiled yet so I quickly switched everything to the second refrigerator. Relative slept overnight after getting drunk at yesterday's party and throwing up on my couch.

Warm, muggy day. Went to a barbeque where some pig was roasting. So I had some hunks of pig meat and that was it for food (since breakfast).

Tomorrow I'm going to go the beach.

The Mosquitoes are Out

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Breakfast: Stonyfield French Vanilla Yogurt (170); blueberries (50)

Lunch: None

Dinner (early): Two hot dogs (440); two salmon burgers (360); three buns (300); jalapenos (30)

Drinks: Coffee (200); Fuze (20); Two Pilsner Urquells (300); a vodka-based drink (200)

Walked 8+ miles - 4 miles in morning, 3+ miles around noon, 1+ mile around evening

Had family barbeque this afternoon, younger son's 20th birthday, brother and sister's 46th. Went very well except the mosquitoes came out in droves around dusk. Also, some family members got drunk and one of them crashed out on couch for night.

For some reason, feel very bloated and heavy despite not eating all that much.

Day started out cloudy but sun broke out around noon. Was caught up in pop-up thunderstorm during noon walk and was picked up by my son before I got drenched.

Bruins in Finals for first time since 1990

Friday, May 27, 2011

Breakfast: Stonyfield French Vanilla Yogurt (170)

Lunch: King Oscar sardines (150)

Dinner: Three hot dogs (660); three buns (270); jalapenos (40); olive oil (100)

Drinks: Coffee (200); Propel (40); three margaritas (450); two Pilsner Urquells (300); glass wine (150)

Walked 5+ miles - 4 miles in morning 1+ mile after work.

Last day of work before Memorial Day weekend, was an easy one, done by about 1:30. First very hot day, made it into low 90s. Dog came up lame this morning, son took it to vet and couldn't figure out what was wrong. Getting better now thought. Watched Bruins win Game 7 by score of 1-0 and they are in Finals.

Fish at the T-Bone Restaurant

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Breakfast: Stonyfield French Vanilla Yogurt (170)

Lunch: Salad: Greens, broccoli, cauliflower, sunflower seeds, cucumber, tomato, raisins, cheese (400)

Dinner: (T-Bones): Boston Schrod (410); rice (300); broccoli (100)

Drinks: Coffee (200); Fuze (20); two Stella Artois (300); two Pilsner Urquell (300)

Walked 8+ miles - 4 miles in morning and 4 miles after work

Travelled to Connecticut this morning for boardroom meeting and then had dinner in Hudson, NH. In between, a lot of meetings and email. Temperatures got into the 80s today - the summer weather has arrived.

Perfect Late Spring Day

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Breakfast: Stonyfield French Vanilla yogurt (170); blueberries (50)

Lunch: Banana (110)

Dinner: Three salmon burgers (540); three buns (270)

Drinks: Coffee (200); Fuze (20); two Pilsner Urquells (300); two glasses wine (300)

Walked 12+ miles - 4+ miles in morning, 4+ miles on Bedford bike trail in late morning, 4+ miles after work.

Woke up to cloudless skies and a refreshing 59 degrees. Temps got into mid 70s today and it was very comfortable day to be outdoors. Got car worked on this morning and didn't get to office until nearly noon. Another decent work day. Watched the Bruins lose Game 6 (series tied 3-3) and have the windows open in the house. Will get to the low 50s tonight but will be much warmer in the days to come.

Summertime has arrived

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Breakfast: Stonyfield French Vanilla Yogurt (170); blueberries (50)

Lunch: Banana (110)

Dinner: Three hot dogs (660); three buns (360); jalapenos (40); olive oil (100)

Drinks: Coffee (200); Fuze (20); Three Pilsner Urquells (450)

Walked 8+ miles - 4 miles in morning, 4 miles after work.

Woke up to 65 degrees, temps actually had been slowly rising overnight. It was still overcast in morning but the sun started coming out later morning. Spent morning in New Hampshire and ended day at warehouse. Actually a stress-free productive day. Got home at reasonable time and broke out the shorts for the first time this year.

Temps made it into the low 80s - last time it hit 80 degrees was on October 1 - nearly 8 months ago!

Eve of Spring?

Monday, May 23, 2011

Breakfast: Stonyfield French Vanilla Yogurt (170); blueberries (50)

Lunch: Banana (110); King Oscar sardines (150)

Dinner: Two hamburgers (600); two buns (180); cheese (400); olive oil (100); jalapenos (40)

Drinks: Coffee (200); Fuze (10); two Pilsner Urquells (300); large glass wine (200)

Walked 9+ miles - 5+ miles during workday at Minuteman Park, 4+ miles after work walking dog.

Woke up to another cloudy, cold day. Could not walk the dog this morning as rain falling quite steadily. When I got home, it started raining again during the walk, getting the dog and myself drenched. On the bright side, the temperatures were rising during the day as a warm front approaches. It was 49 degrees this morning but was 61 degrees after nightfall. Tomorrow it should get into the 80s for the first time since about last October, or was it November.

The Big Chill Returns

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Breakfast: Stonyfield Strawberry & Cream Yogurt (150); blueberries (50)

Lunch: Cashews (200); oatmeal (220); raisins (200)

Dinner: Grilled Steak (800); corn on cob with butter (300); asparagus (40); jalapenos (40); olive oil (100)

Drinks: Coffee (300); Fuze (10); Two Pilsner Urquell (300); two glasses wine (300)

Walked 11+ miles - 7+ miles in morning on Groton-Ayer bike trail, 4+ miles for afternoon walk around neighborhood.

After one decent day, right back to the cold, cloudy weather that has mostly been the case this spring. Temps stayed in low to mid 50s all day under grey skies and dropped into upper 40s after nightfall.

Got a lot of reading done today, finally finished the Lewis & Clark book and started in on a novel (Their Wildest Dreams).

Clean Cut Grass

Saturday, May 22, 2011

Breakfast: Stonyfield Strawberries & Cream Yogurt (150); blueberries (50)

Lunch: Banana (110); cashews (200)

Dinner: Two mushroom & cheese hamburgers (600); swiss cheese (400); jalapenos (40); olive oil (120); buttered corn on cob (300)

Drinks: Coffee (200); Fuze (10); Four Sam Adams Boston Ales (600)

Walked 5+ miles...1 mile in Westford center, 4+ miles just before dinner. A few hours of lawn mowing.

Finally mowed my lawn this year and that took most of my day so I skipped morning walk to do that. Grass was almost knee high in places. Finally the sun broke out and it actually got springlike - into the mid 70s which was first time that happened this spring. But as sun was setting, temperature dropped right back into low 50s and it was freezing again. Younger son went to his prom tonight so wife and I had quiet night at home, watching Prison Break and reading.

Dog Tired

Friday, May 20, 2011

Breakfast: Stonyfield French Vanilla Yogurt (170); blueberries (50)

Lunch: Banana (110); King Oscar Sardines (150)

Dinner: Three hot dogs (600); three buns (390); jalapenos (30); olive oil (100)

Drinks: Coffee (200); Fuze (10); two Sam Adams Boston Ale (300); one Pilsner Urquell (150)

Walked 13+ miles - 4 miles in morning, 5 miles in afternoon (Minuteman Park); 4 miles in evening.

Day started out with a light drizzle but by afternoon, saw the sun for first time in nearly a week. Still, it was on the cool side. Got lawn mower fixed and bill was only about $12! Will be doing a lot of lawn mowing tomorrow.

Outlaw Country

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Breakfast: Stonyfield French Vanilla Yogurt (170); blueberries (50)

Lunch: Banana (110); King Oscar Sardines (150)

Dinner: (Longhorns): Outlaw Ribeye Steak (1070); broccoli (180)

Drinks: Coffee (200); Silver Lightning Margarita (480); wine (150); Apple Cider (300)

Walked 8+ miles - 4 in morning on Bedford rail trail (after dentist) and 4+ AFTER work.

Went to dentist this morning, early morning walk washed out but got it in after the dentist visit. Another cloudy, miserable day with mostly drizzle, though the skies were a little lighter.

Bruins won 2-0 and lead series 2-1.

Chelmsford in news again

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Breakfast: Stonyfield French Vanilla Yogurt (170); blueberries (50)

Lunch: Banana (110); King Oscar sardines (150)

Dinner: Two lamb chops (250); Middle East rice pilaf (400); jalapenos (80); asparagus (40); olive oil (200); butter (100)

Drinks: Coffee (300); Fuze (20); two Sam Adams Boston Lager (300); two glasses wine (300)

Walked 8+ miles - 4 miles in morning, 4 miles after work.

Another dreary day with lots of fog and near constant drizzle. Not much steady rain however and got two good walks in. Temps hovering around a constant 50 degrees.

Workday was very quiet and got a lot done. Still trying to finish that Lewis & Clark book.

Sitting by the Fireplace in May

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Breakfast: Stonyfield French Vanilla Yogurt (170); blueberries (70)

Lunch: Banana (110); King Oscar sardines (150)

Dinner: Two hamburgers (600); cheese (200); buns (260); olive oil (100); jalapenos (100)

Drinks: Coffee (400); Fuze (20)

Walked 8+ miles - 4 in morning and 4 after work

Another dark, rainy day. Got drenched during morning walk but went to work without changing

Got a lot done at work and left at reasonable time. Watched Bruins win 6-5 in Game 2 of playoffs. Lit a fire in the fireplace - despite being middle of May. Otherwise, not an eventful day.

Fireplaces in May?

Monday, May 16, 2011

Breakfast: Stonyfield French Vanilla Yogurt (170); blueberries (70)

Lunch: Banana (120)

Dinner: Baked Schrod (600); broccoli (200); appetizers (500)

Drinks: Coffee (400); glass wine (150); two Sam Adams Ale (300); Fuze (10)

Walked 7+ miles - 4+ miles in morning; 3+ miles on Bedford rail trail around noon. Walk at night washed out

Back to work this morning and had the weekly weigh-in - lost 10 pounds since last week. From 270 to 260. It gets harder from here.

Another dreary day weather-wise. Cold drizzle most of day but heavier rains moved in later afternoon. Rest of week looks not much better. Temps holding in low 50s and upper 40s.

Waterlogged

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Breakfast: Stonyfield French Vanilla Yogurt (170); blueberries (70)

Lunch: Two hard-boiled eggs (140)

Dinner: Grilled steak (700); jalapenos in olive oil (150); corn on cob w/butter (250); steamed asparagus in butter (150)

Drinks: Coffee (200); Fuze (30); one glass wine (200)

Walked 8+ miles - single walk up and down Groton bike trail

Got a real good night sleep by going to bed around 10AM the night before. Felt good this morning and decided to take a long walk but as I was about halfway through it started raining. I was almost 4 miles from my car when it started pouring. Myself and dog absolutely drenched to bone and I only saved my iPod because I was wearing a light jacket that was water resistant.

The rains continued off and on the rest of day, washing out my planned second walk. However, I physically feel very good and full of energy after just about a full week on this new regimen.

Cooked a steak dinner on the grill and only had a relatively small slab for myself. Still, a decent chunk of beef that went down really well with the jalapenos, olive oil, asparagus and corn on cob.

Weather again unseasonably cold and the forecast calls for cold, clouds and rains for the foreseeable future.

Have a lot of reading I am trying to get done.

Time for a Truck

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Breakfast: Stonyfield French Vanilla Yogurt (170); blueberries (70); two hard-boiled eggs (140)

Lunch: Oatmeal (210); raisins (120)

Dinner: Two hot dogs (400); two buns (400); jalapenos (30); olive oil (100); corn on cob (150); butter (100)

Drinks: Coffee (200); Fuze (20)

Walked 11+ miles - 7+ miles in morning on bike trail; 4+ miles in afternoon on bike trail

On the cool side today with mostly clouds, did make it to low 60s but never really felt warm. On second walk, got into a race with somebody and walked at very brisk pace for last mile or so

Lots of Planes in Sky | Weird Dreams

Friday, May 13, 2011

Breakfast: Stonyfield French Vanilla Yogurt (170); blueberries (30)

Lunch: None

Dinner: Cashews (200); two hard boiled eggs (140)

Drinks: Two coffees (200); two Fuze (30)

Walked 8+ miles - 4 miles in morning, 4 miles after work

Drove to Providence today. Before that, got up at 4:40 in morning and got in early walk. It was cold, down in lower 40s. It has been a strange spring, mostly cold and no really warm days yet. Legs are starting to get sore but otherwise feel good.

Rainbow Trout

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Breakfast: Stonyfield French Vanilla yogurt (170); blueberries (30)

Lunch: King Oscar Sardines (150)

Dinner: (Longhorns) Rainbow trout (280); two sides broccoli (160)

Drinks: Coffee (100); two Fuze (30); two 20-oz Samuel Adams Summer Lager (450)

Walked 12+ miles - 4 miles in morning, 4 miles in Minuteman Park, 4 miles after work

Another cool day but at least sun was out. All the walking is keeping the hunger pangs down. Day went by fast and went to Longhorns in NH after work with family. Got fish instead of the usual steak.

Another cold, damp day

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Breakfast: Stonyfield French Vanilla Yogurt (170); blueberries (50)

Lunch: King Oscar Sardines (150)

Dinner: Oatmeal (210); raisins (200); cashews (200)

Drinks: Two Fuzes (30); coffee (20)

Walked 12+ miles - 4 miles in morning, 4 miles in afternoon, 4 miles after work

Another cold, damp day, mostly in 40s and 50s. Heat still on in house.

Was a little hungry after work but the third walk and oatmeal took care of that. Already took in a belt notch on Day 3. Probably lost 5 pounds since Monday. Watched SNL episode 18 (Season 1) after work. Work was not too bad, so far, the week has been decent.

Lawnmower still broken

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Breakfast: Stonyfield French Vanilla Yogurt (150); blueberries (100)

Lunch: King Oscar sardines (150)

Dinner: Two hamburgers (600); two slices swiss cheese (200); two buns (200); jalapenos (30); olive oil (100)

Drinks: Two coffees (20); two Fuzes (40)

Walked 8+ miles - 4 mile walk in morning and 4 mile walk after work.

Day 2 of the new diet, surprisingly don't feel hungry at all yet. It was a cloudy, cold day with spotty drizzle at times. Temps in 40s and low 50s most of day. Heat is still on in the house. While we have had some mild days this spring, not a single day hot enough to open all the windows up and go outside in shorts. Work went surprisingly well once again. After several months of an insane pace, it is good to see things slow down a bit.

Had a very quiet night at home. Watched Season 1 - Episode 11 of SNL on the Netflix (Patti Smith Band musical guests). It is weird watching the early shows of SNL - hard to believe it was 35 years ago that these shows were airing - many of the people on those shows are dead today yet I remember watching them live when I was young.

Reading "Undaunted Courage" by Stephen Ambrose - about the Lewis and Clark expedition. Finished "Simple Plan" which is a lot different from the movie.

Losing Weight Makes Me Hungry

Monday, May 9, 2011

Breakfast: Stonyfield French Vanilla Yogurt (170); blueberries (100)

Lunch: None

Dinner: Two grilled hamburgers (600); two slices swiss cheese (200); two hamburger buns (200); jalapenos (20); olive oil (100); cashews (170)

Drinks: One coffee (50); two Fuses (30)

Walked over 10 miles (4 miles in morning; 2+ miles in afternoon; 4 miles evening)

Spring is finally here to stay. Took leisurely drive to work this morning as almost all the trees are now in full bloom. Temps around 50 degrees and quickly rose into upper 60s by mid-morning. Decided to join contest at work to lose as much weight as possible in next 8 weeks. I intend to win contest.

270 pounds in morning.