Not Twenty Yet But 19 Pounds in 10 Weeks

Hello, friends!

Spring finally came to Wisconsin last week after a little snowstorm and two days of rain. Now, of course, it feels warm, but at least Im 19 pounds lighter than I was 10 weeks ago. Now, I can enjoy the weather a little more.

No, Im not at a 20 pound loss. Yet. Ha, but maybe this week it will happen. There are a few pairs of jeans that Im able to wear that I havent been able to wear in a long time. One pair, in fact, that I havent worn in 18 months.

So, I am already looking ahead at the next 10 weeks. Id like to drop another 20 pounds, but Im not sure if that will happen. If I can get 10 to 15 pounds lost in 10 weeks that will be better than nothing right?

Ill be slowly chipping away at my goals.

Well, when this 20th pound does drop, Ill let you know. With maybe a picture or two.

Hope you all have a good week!

Sincerely,

Sunshine Mama

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8 19 2012 Supplemental The Wind and the Lion

Greetings Friends. My Spirits and Energy levels are good.

Well I am no further than I was the last I wrote. So what can I say??? OR ....... No that wont work............. OK I know................ nah on second thought...........

Wow, what a brainstorm yall!!! Good grief. HA! OK so much for that. Now back to business of, of........... you know. Right?

Well I hope someone knows. I am still debating what it should be. Is there really an answer? No joke, is there? Look-it: at the end of the day we are all individuals and yes "Ones Size Dose NOT Fit All" at least not in my book. My main theme is "Find What Works for YOU". That Easy, That Simple. OK, not so simple.

One thing for sure is that while not everything will work %100 for everyone all the time, many things to a degree will. Yes indeed. So that being said: I believe that we can share many things with "PERSONAL TWEAKS" as necessary. Did that make sense???



OK, for me it did. Hey there are folks out there that are "Self Proclaimed Experts" I am not one of them. You dont have to agree with me. Guess what? We will still be friends. Heck I have a hard time believing the "Bona-Fide Experts" most of the time. They seem to change opinions with the wind. Jeez!

Hey I am here to share for those who want to know what goofy deal I am up to next. Like it, Hate it....... well it just does not matter. If nothing else you might get a good chuckle.......... hey I do sometimes. OK maybe I should not go there or should I? YIKES!!!

So I am kinda, sorta thinking of creating yet another blog. One that sums up what I am trying to achieve. I had an "email suggestion" asking if I would start a Forum. Well my Friends and Family I just dont think that that is in the cards at this time. I have a heck of a time with my little hole in cyberspace. Anyway that might be too formal or who knows. Not gonna happen.

So there it is folks. I will be trying to tie up loose ends and see what is next. I guess. Let me know. Will I stay with Google Blogger? I dont know. Its free and I do not plan on spending any $$$ on it. I dont advertise or sale anything. I just share. Thats it. How boring.

This wont happen overnight. I am working on several projects right now and this will have to be in line with the others. I will continue to post here for now. I want to do this right and not rush. I really want it to be a real nice place that is going to be around for awhile. I will start designing it soon a little at a time. Thats it.

So to sum it up:

• I will create a new blog (my last one?) 
• it will contain my experiences with what I have been doing for the last few years
• I will add things that you have never seen me post about
• it will have a few "Pages" that will be on different subjects
• Other stuff that I have not decided at this time

Yall are always welcome to post comments about.... well anything or continue to email if that is your style. Thats the plan. If things change I will let you know.

Have a Healthy Day my Friends and Family. Where this road will lead me I do not know. Yet I am willing to follow it to where it goes. Nothing is guaranteed. Nothing is gained, unless I am will to try and try I will. Keep the Faith.


Into the Abyss

Cheers,

Dave

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6 4 2012 The 5 Bite Diet Day s 18 19 20

Greetings Friends. My Spirits and Energy levels are good.

First of all sorry for the delay for the last few days. I have been having some problems with my laptop. No I did not go into a carb frenzy. HA!!!! I have also been dealing with some personal issue non-related to this or any diet. Just personal stuff that life throws our way. Those issues are private and wont be a part of this blog.



Hit me with your best shot:

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)

Well there you go! Like I said before I hope I did not scare anyone. No carb binges, no worries. Just some technical and personal difficulties non-related in anyway to my way of eating (woe).

Oh so did you noticed that I did not post todays results? OK I will post them later today. Much later, but they will be here. Today is just gonna be a we bit short.

I do appreciate the many emails of support from those who still do not want to post on the blog although it is in total anonymity. To be fair some are asking questions that I would not post about in any circumstances. I will always do my best to answer your questions and help anyone that asks for it.

I will leave you for the moment with one of my favorite movie quotes:

"Thank you, Sarah, for your courage through the dark years. I cant help you with what you must soon face, except to say that the future is not set. You must be stronger than you imagine you can be. You must survive, or I will never exist."  - Kyle Reese (The Terminator 1984)

Have a Healthy Day My Friends and Family. Keep an eye out for my next post today later in the evening for todays update. Nothing is set, you can control what next steps you take. The choice has always been yours........... always.

Recent Menus for the past days included: Black coffee, H20, Seltzer Water, Bulletproof Coffee, Grilled Chicken, Brisket, Eggs, Breakfast Sausage, Cheese, and Pulled Pork. (wow, I am full)

Always  and Forever

Cheers,

Dave

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11 19 2012 Supplemental Jive Turkey

Greetings Friends!!! My Spirits and Energy are on the rise!!!

Why you may ask? Why indeed!!! OK I took some time off. Just a little for now. I cant tell you how it feels to be care free for just a little bit. Yes, just a little bit. So I do have some home projects to do in and out the house, but thats OK. At least these projects benefit me and my household directly, so it is a "Labor of Love." So there you go!

OK so you know this week is Thanksgiving...........well those who live in the good old U..S.. of A sure do as well as the expats out there around the world. For those of you who dont know what the heck is going on just Google it. HA!!! Hey they can do a better job for the most part than me.

"So anyway what does Thanksgiving mean to Dave?" Oh gee I thought you would never ask and yes that voice sounded just like a caring "Cyber Mom"! I just know it couldnt be those voices again............ well I just hope after all the time I spent with the thera............. OK we are getting too deep and off the subject or are we???



OK then Thanksgiving means: (to me) time to give thanks. OK subject closed. Now lest move on to the meat of the matter and............ what, um, well, I guess that was a little weak. Right? Yes, it was and OK since you are twisting my arm I will "Tell All".........ooh, aww and all that jazz! No really I do want to say that I feel that it is a time that I give thanks to God for all I have or dont have. Some things I am truly happy for not having. For the most part I live a life free of burden. Ah burden indeed! One mans burden may be another mans ........ OK I cant think of an opposite word but you are a most educated audience and I am sure that you "get it". I am oh so grateful all year long for the positive things in my life and there are many. I thank God for providing me a life partner that keeps me strong. My Dear Wife means the world to me and I consider that a true blessing from above. I thank God for the folks that surround me. The list is sort, but of high quality. OK I dont want to get too religious, but it is who I am. Love it, Hate it it does not matter.

As always I will be cooking up a storm of treasured favorites for all that care to come and share. Yes I am the only (ZC)er in the bunch and thats OK. I dont force my beliefs on anyone when it comes to anything and I dont alienate myself from the world because they dont agree with me. That would be foolish. Those who practice that have all the right too, because it is their conviction and right. As for me I will stay strong in what I believe and respect others. I dont live in a commune. I have to deal with the real world and "it is what it is" as they say or do they? HAhaha!!! "That laugh... again.... just when I ....." Good grief!

Well for the most part the menu will be:

• Jive Turkey (OK it is just an herb infused roasted turkey)
• Smoked Turkey (yes store bought... too lazy to make my own)
• Roasted root vegetables with olive oil, and Herbes de Provence (from scratch) 
• Traditional southern cornbread stuffing (from scratch) 
• Traditional green bean casserole (from scratch)
• Sweet potato casserole with crumb topping (from scratch)
• Southern peach crumb bars (from scratch) 
• Turkey gravy (from jar)
• Cranberry sauce (can: whole berry and jellied) I doll it up a little
• Cocktail size croissant rolls
• Chili con queso with tortilla chips for an appetizer (we are in Texas)
• Assorted wines. Beer? Sure bring your own.

Did I miss something? Hey this is a meal to share with all and I do enjoy cooking all of these goodies and not so goodies. My choice. Yes, isnt nice to have choices? I have to agree thank you very much. 

OK tomorrow is a crazy day for me. I will be picking up my nephew form school. He has a half day and will be helping me do some much needed yard work  Hey I live in The Woodlands home of endless leaves and pine needles. We will work half day or so Tuesday and half day Wednesday then I need to start cooking that night. Yes busy, but I have the week off and dont report back to work until next Monday.

Did I forget to mention that we are having some beautiful weather here. Sunny and cool and it will last the week. I dont know about the others, but I intend eat on the patio. Yes indeed! OK that is all for now short I know. HA!!!

Have a great Thanksgiving for those who celebrate it. Have a Healthy Day my Friends and Family. Keep the Faith and Always Battle On!!!


got turkey?

Cheers,

Dave

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Day 19 of hCG diet protocol

Weigh into 232 pounds no lose today doing the 1 stake day from dinner.

Dinner: 8oz lean sirloin steake

12 cups water, 2 cups coffee.

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5 19 2012 The 5 Bite Diet Day 5

Hello all, my Spirits and Energy levels are good.

I have been tweaking the blog: I have a winter theme, because it is getting hot down here and I want to keep cool. HA! I adjusted the font size a little larger because I am getting too old and I dont want to increase the prescription on my reading glasses. HA!!part 2. I updated the BMI chart tab with more information and charts and an interesting article. Well, .... I ....... I think thats it. No, it does not sound like a lot, but at least for me, it takes awhile to find all theses thing and get it done.



Anyhow I am doing great. Eating is getting easier. Co-workers just cant imagine that I a eating so little and wondering how I do it without complaining. I guess I could complain, but what good would that do? But, then again what would I complain about? I do get urges to eat more. I know it is just out of habit. Have I ever mentioned I love to eat? Yes, that again. Thats OK. I am determined to make this happen.

I am really enjoying my coffee today. Have I ever mentioned that I love coffee. OK then. I think I am hearing echos lol!!! Ya know I have gotta say that I do love meat. I have been Zero Carb for almost two years and meat played a big role for me. All my first meals of the day will be some kind of meat for the most part. Why? Because I love meat. No other reason than that. Since I can eat anything I want. I chose meat.

Now I do have plans to very soon make my famous Barbacoa (beef cheek) Omelet with Gouda and my almost famous Jalapeno sauce. This combination is pure heaven to me. The same combination with an easy over egg is delightful too. Its all in the jalapeno sauce, cheese and the unique taste of the beef cheek.

So how much is five bites? Get a fork. Stick it into your favorite food. Plop into your mouth. Now repeat four more times. There you go. That simple, that easy. Just dont short change yourself. Get a nice fork or spoonful of the dish in front of you. I give lessons by appointment really cheap. I only charge 5 bites. HA!!!

No more delays. Results thus far:

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

Day 1 = (0.0) = 00.0 lbs loss current weight: 190.0 lbs (just starting)
Day 2 = (2.0) = 02.0 lbs loss current weight: 188.0 lbs (nice)
Day 3 = (1.6) = 03.6 lbs loss current weight: 186.4 lbs (this is how we do it)
Day 4 = (1.8) = 05.4 lbs loss current weight: 184.6 lbs (lovely)

Day 5 = (1.2) = 06.6 lbs loss current weight: 183.4 lbs (interesting)

So there it is for all the world to see. Well at least a couple of folks. HA! I am moving along to beat of my own drum via the tune of  The 5 Bite Diet. So far, so good. I have no complaints at all. I cant wait to reach my goal or can I? Yes, yes I can.

Have a Healthy Day my Friends and Family. Find what works for you. Stick to it and reap the rewards.


Todays Menu: Black coffee, H20, Seltzer Water, Andouille Sausage and Supreme Pizza.



Aint No Stopping Me NOW

Cheers,

Dave

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2014 The 5 Bite Diet Day 19

Today was a pretty nice day. I had a nice drop in weight. I had some good rest. I am really used to the small portions. I still try to conserve my energy and I think that is helping. I know everyone is different. This works for me right now. Not much else.


Start/Current/Goal
 250/   243.6  /180

Day 01 250.0 lbs    Day 15 245.6 lbs
Day 02 249.0 lbs    Day 16 245.2 lbs
Day 03 248.8 lbs    Day 17 244.8 lbs
Day 04 248.2 lbs    Day 18 244.2 lbs
Day 05 248.0 lbs    Day 19 243.6 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
Day 14 245.6 lbs

Menu
B black coffee & water
L 3 oz chicken wing and pork rib
D 3 oz chicken wing and pork rib

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