I stocked up on macronutrients, fiber, and electrolytes during the pandemic. The pile is considerably smaller now, but believe it or not this was only about a six-week supply.
Looking Like My Parents
I had to laugh at and share this shot, because in it I look like I textbook combination of my parents.
While this provides some assurance that my family tree is as advertised, it is also a bit frightening: I look like my parents did when I was a teenager.
Ah, well: aging beats the alternative.
Happy Hannukah, everyone! Chag Sameach!
They should make a documentary about people who lost weight when the sight of an obese person shocked them into health.
They could call it “Scared Skinny.”
It worked for me. And the oversized guy that scared me was the one staring back from the mirror.
Protein power-up
Egg-white picante omelette, sliced turkey breast, and thinly-sliced challah toast.
Breakfast on porch after rainstorm
Lean New York steak, egg whites, homemade bread, Black Rifle Silencer Smooth coffee.
Sorry about the table – I was too hungry to clean it off before I ate, and since I’m the only one in the house who actually eats al fresco, this is on me.
Voyeurism
Is it perverted to take vicarious pleasure in watching other people indulge when you yourself do not?
Patchology: Presidential Champion
Back in July I talked about how important the President’s Challenge and the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA) were to me changing my thinking and my lifestyle, to getting me off my ass, off of fast food, and onto a much better life.
After earning the PALA four times, I decided to take on a much tougher challenge, the Presidential Champions Award. I managed to make it to the Bronze Award finally in 2016 year, and was starting work on Silver when the program was terminated in August 2017 by a President for whom “fitness” was, apparently, a four-letter word.
So I am doubly proud of this award, which is the highest recognition that I have received for any physical activity since I was in High School. It took me the better part of a year to complete the requirements, and by the time I had completed it, fitness had become a part of my life, rather than something that intimidated me.
On best behavior at Flor de Maíz
I held myself to a Mahi-mahi salad and two corn chips.
Insight: when food is better for you the pleasure of eating lasts longer.
Trust no food or beverage made with high-fructose corn syrup.
Powering Up
Happy Saturday and Good Shabbos!
A treat meal for me: Protein and good carbs: Kodiak waffle, egg whites, half a banana. I’d call this a good post-workout or pre-hike breakfast, or, frankly, something to eat before shul on a Saturday morning. Lord knows I will need the carbs in either case.
A Bucket and a Pen 