Down About 13 Pounds Now

Hello there!

Good new again. According to the scale I dropped another pound for a total lost of 12.8 pounds.

I completed my week of work-outs except for the ten miler tonight of course.

We only have two more weeks left in August before Labor Day. Can you believe it? Im thinking about homeschooling the kids starting this coming Monday. Ive been cleaning up and organizing the room and the materials and I think I may just launch on Monday.

That way, Ill have a few weeks to get a routine started before all the swimming, flag football, and other activities begin on the day after Labor Day.

I hope youre all doing well and enjoying these last few days of summer.

Have a good weekend!

Sincerely,

Sunshine Mama

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2014 The 5 Bite Diet Day 13

I had a little movement on the scale today. I still think it is just my body making adjustments to the diet. The main important thing to report is that I feel good. I try to conserve my energy so that I dont feel weak. I really dont know that I have to go to any extremes in that regard. I do physical activities, but I try to pace myself. I will eat crumbled ground beef for awhile because it is easy and quick and I like it. No one at work has really noticed anything, except that I dont except any offers to go out to lunch. I get about one - two offers a week to go to the local Chinese buffet. I just say that I am a little tight on money and I leave it at that. I think that living alone at home makes things real easy too. I dont have to watch others eat or be surrounded by lots of snacks around the house.


Start/Current/Goal
 250/   245.8  /180

Day 01 250.0 lbs
Day 02 249.0 lbs
Day 03 248.8 lbs
Day 04 248.2 lbs
Day 05 248.0 lbs
Day 06 247.6 lbs
Day 07 247.0 lbs
Day 08 246.8 lbs
Day 09 246.4 lbs
Day 10 246.2 lbs
Day 11 246.0 lbs
Day 12 246.0 lbs
Day 13 245.8 lbs

Menu
B black coffee & water
L 3 oz crumbled ground beef
D 3 oz crumbled ground beef

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8 13 2014 Back in Action The 5 Bite Diet Lives New Challenge

Greetings all,

Well I have to say that I am amazed at the hits this little unpublished 5 Bite Diet Blog gets. Now I closed posting here almost a year and half ago. I only left it up for reference for those who wanted some info on how I did The 5 Bite Diet.

Great news all. I know this guy that tried the Zero Carb Diet with some success, but after awhile he fell off the wagon. He recently contacted and asked if he could try The 5 Bite Diet on my blog. OK, I dont see why not. The twist is: he will be doing it via Zero Carb. Thats right folks an all protein approach to The 5 Bite Diet. I have done it and the co-owner of my Zero Carb Blog has done it with success.

Anyway the gentleman goes by the name Connor McLeod. I have already added him to my list of guest authors and he should began to blog about his 5 Bite Diet adventure starting tomorrow. I asked him to follow a simple format to log his weight loss. I wont tell you too much about his situation. He will explain all tomorrow. I have coached him and will be available to help him if he asks for any assistance.  Feel free to comment below, just be respectful or you will be TERMINATED. HA!

Cheers,

Dave

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6 13 2012 The 5 Bite Diet Day 30

Greetings all. My Spirits and Energy levels are good.

So this is it for now. I am looking forward for a small break. Lots going on in my life right now. Another short one.



Results thus far:

(Please let me know if I mess up on my math below, I might add or subtract incorrectly)

Day 01 = (0.0) = 00.0 lbs loss current weight: 190.0 lbs (just starting)
Day 02 = (2.0) = 02.0 lbs loss current weight: 188.0 lbs (nice)
Day 03 = (1.6) = 03.6 lbs loss current weight: 186.4 lbs (this is how we do it)
Day 04 = (1.8) = 05.4 lbs loss current weight: 184.6 lbs (lovely)
Day 05 = (1.2) = 06.6 lbs loss current weight: 183.4 lbs (interesting)
Day 06 = (1.8) = 08.4 lbs loss current weight: 181.6 lbs (oh, yeah)
Day 07 = (1.2) = 09.6 lbs loss current weight: 180.4 lbs (keep it coming)
Day 08 = (0.4) =  10.0 lbs loss current weight: 180.0 lbs (Battle On!!!)
Day 09 = (0.8) =  10.8 lbs loss current weight: 179.2 lbs (Yo!)
Day 10 = (0.8) =  11.6 lbs loss current weight: 178.4 lbs (OK?)
Day 11 = (1.0) =  12.6 lbs loss current weight: 177.4 lbs (OK part 2)
Day 12 = (1.2) =  13.8 lbs loss current weight: 176.2 lbs (OK part 3)
Day 13 = (0.8) =  14.6 lbs loss current weight: 175.4 lbs (Jeez)
Day 14 =(+4.0) = 10.6 lbs loss current weight: 179.4 lbs (Just Shoot Me)
Day 15 =(+0.4) = 10.2 lbs loss current weight: 179.8 lbs (Hold the Line!!!)
Day 16 =  (1.0) = 11.2 lbs loss current weight: 178.8 lbs (Fighting Back)
Day 17 = (1.4) =  12.6 lbs loss current weight: 177.4 lbs (brig it on!)
Day 18 = (1.2) =  13.8 lbs loss current weight: 176.2 lbs (this is how we do it)
Day 19 = (1.0) =  14.8 lbs loss current weight: 175.2 lbs (talk to me)
Day 20 = (0.8) =  15.6 lbs loss current weight: 174.4 lbs (Oh my, my)
Day 21 = (1.0) =  16.6 lbs loss current weight: 173.4 lbs (all time LOW!)
Day 22 = (0.8) =  17.4 lbs loss current weight: 172.6 lbs (how low can you go?)
Day 23 = (1.0) =  18.4 lbs loss current weight: 171.6 lbs (My eyes have seen the glory)
Day 24 = (1.2) =  19.6 lbs loss current weight: 170.4 lbs (down, down, do your thing)
Day 25 = (0.8) =  20.4 lbs loss current weight: 169.6 lbs (Keep the Faith!!!)
Day 26 = (0.6) =  21.0 lbs loss current weight: 169.0 lbs (Keep On Keeping On!!!)
Day 27 = (1.0) =  22.0 lbs loss current weight: 168.0 lbs (No Surrender, No Retreat!!!)
Day 28 = (0.8) = 22.8 lbs loss current weight:  167.2 lbs (Stay in the Fight, Do Whats Right!!!) corrected
Day 29 = (1.0) = 23.8 lbs loss current weight:  166.2 lbs (new territory)
Day 30 = (0.8) = 24.6 lbs loss current weight: 165.8 lbs (Ta!! Da!!)

That is it my Friends and Family. This 30 Day Challenge is in the history books. I am totally satisfied with the results. Over 24 pounds loss. Not bad at all. This is the lowest weight of my adult life. I will give a summery of events tomorrow. I will also give some opinions and what the future holds for my blogs. Sorry but, gotta run.

Have a Healthy Day my Friends and Family. I made it..... well for now. HA!


Todays Menu: Black coffee, H20, Seltzer Water, Chorizo/eggs and Rib eye steak.

I......See.....YOU,

Cheers,

Dave

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5 27 2012 The 5 Bite Diet Day 13

Hey there, Hi there, Ho there! My Spirits and Energy levels are great.

So what do ya know Joe? Joe? Who in the heck is Joe anyway? OK was that an ice breaker or what? HA! Jeez I am showing my age........... Is that a bad thing? I say nay! Bold baby, bold! Right, comedy hour over and out.

Sorry Ladies and Gents, but I am in a rather good mood this morning. Chipper indeed! Today we celebrate my Mums 75th birthday. I am so excited. Why. Well it is a surprise party. So what are you making Dave? Inquiring minds want to know. Wow what a group! Well let me tell ya why dont I? I am going to make an Irish Coleslaw. It will go perfectly with the Fish Fry. I got what is supposed to be an authentic recipe. How authentic? Well who really knows.



OK if any of you folks out there comes from that part of the world or has knowledge of the recipe let me know. This is the list of the ingredients:


For the dressing:
1 tblsp rapeseed oil
1 tsp cider vinegar plus a bit extra for tossing on the apples
0.5 tsp mustard or more to taste
0.5 tsp honey or to taste
coarse salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the slaw:
approx. 125g carrot (about 1 med. sized carrot)
approx. 125g bramley apple (about ½ a large apple)
approx. 125g savoy cabbage (about ¼ of a small head of cabbage – any dark, tough, outer leaves removed)
2 spring onions, finely sliced
2-3 tblsp chopped flat leaf parsley
squeeze of lemon juice (optional)

OK, at least it should be interesting. Way different than the usual suspects around here in Texas. At least what I have been exposed too.

So here is the challenge to ME. By the time we get to the party at 1 pm, I would have had my Bulletproof Coffee already. So I will not have to eat at all until we get home. Unless that is we stay late. I dont see that happening but you never know. So there will be Dave surrounded by all kinds of yummy food. Have I ever mentioned that I just love deep fried foods? Well now you know. Deep Fried Fish, Shrimp, Hush Puppies, Fries and whatever. Of course there will be tons of other sides and sweets.

So what is this all about anyway. OK, my point is that we are going to be exposed form time to time to food being thrown at your face, but you have to stand your ground. You have to be strong. On the 5 Bite Diet you could easily mess up and go right back on the Diet the next day. Right? Well for me that would be WRONG! Why? Because I know myself all too well. That one day may turn into two or three or maybe even the "Deal Breaker". The lesson for today. If you know your limits why push it? Just my little two cents. I will do whats right for ME.


Results thus far:

(Please let me know if I mess up on my math below, I might add or subtract incorrectly)


Day 01 = (0.0) = 00.0 lbs loss current weight: 190.0 lbs (just starting)
Day 02 = (2.0) = 02.0 lbs loss current weight: 188.0 lbs (nice)
Day 03 = (1.6) = 03.6 lbs loss current weight: 186.4 lbs (this is how we do it)
Day 04 = (1.8) = 05.4 lbs loss current weight: 184.6 lbs (lovely)
Day 05 = (1.2) = 06.6 lbs loss current weight: 183.4 lbs (interesting)
Day 06 = (1.8) = 08.4 lbs loss current weight: 181.6 lbs (oh, yeah)
Day 07 = (1.2) = 09.6 lbs loss current weight: 180.4 lbs (keep it coming)
Day 08 = (0.4) =  10.0 lbs loss current weight: 180.0 lbs (Battle On!!!)
Day 09 = (0.8) =  10.8 lbs loss current weight: 179.2 lbs (Yo!)
Day 10 = (0.8) =  11.6 lbs loss current weight: 178.4 lbs (OK?)
Day 11 = (1.0) =  12.6 lbs loss current weight: 177.4 lbs (OK part 2)
Day 12 = (1.2) =  13.8 lbs loss current weight: 176.2 lbs (OK part 3)
Day 13 = (0.8) =  14.6 lbs loss current weight: 175.4 lbs (Jeez)

Stellar results so far? No complaints here. I will keep trucking along and see. OK I will fess up and say that I had more than 5 Bites of the Grilled T-bone yesterday. To make things worse I must have gnawed on the bone for at least 10 minuets (bow wow). Was I hungry? No. Could I have stopped at 5 Bites......... Yes! Please dont ask why. There is no excuse. I dont believe in them. Only explanations. No worries here.

Have a Healthy Day my Friends and Family. Get Straight, Go Forward, Move Ahead.

Todays Menu: Black coffee, H20, Seltzer Water, Bulletproof Coffee and Fried Fish, Shrimp and (?) maybe.


Now Whip It

Cheers,

Dave

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Day 13 of the week hCG diet protocol

Weigh in today 235.5 down .8 ounces from yesterday.

Feeling the strain for eating the restricted menu. I want some fried food bad, french fires onion rings, something along those lines. One things that helps, on this diet is the you see weight lose, almost everyday. That tends to help your motivation a lot.  So hear is my food list of everything I eat yesterday.

Breakfast: 1/2 grapefruit, 24 oz black coffee.

Lunch: Apple,

Dinner: 6oz lean stake, rosted asparagus with garlic.  

8 cups of water, 1 diet coke.

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