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I was riding across the dam thirty minutes ago and saw the same immense man walking across (See last post). This time, he was strutting, arms pumping and moobs flying. If I am a XX, he is 5 or 6X. He is working it though. In the heat. Meanwhile, I sit in my air conditioned office, regretting my lunch decision.

271.5

I performed a wedding ceremony on Saturday and I tried very hard to limit my intake at the reception. Didn't quite make it. I am 50 bucks lighter now though.

The heat is incredible here right now. In my youthful, football playing days, I chose the mid-afternoon to exercise so I would be used to the chicken-broth air once practice started. Now, I try to wait out the peak of afternoon heat before making the neighborhood walk. I drove over the dam at Lake Murray Saturday afternoon and saw an immensely fat guy walking, sans shirt; wearing only a sheen of sweat. That can't be good for anybody.

275

It's not a bet. It's a potential penalty. If I weigh more than 270 pounds on Monday morning, June 9th, 2008, I have to give my Wife $50.

I can't tell if she is pulling for me or against me.

278

Ugh.
No exercise. Fried foods. Stress.

273.5

Breakfast-Greek Omelet, potatoes from ABC
Lunch- Fish Tostado, Chicken Tacos (2), chips and salsa
Dinner-chicken stir fry
Snack-Frosted, shredded mini-wheats
Liquid-milk in coffee and cereal

Tried a new breakfast and haven't looked up the nutritional info yet. I am sure I will be regretting that decision as soon as I do. The lunch doesn't look healthy but it is probably not so bad. The tostado has pickled tilapia and avocado, the tacos have grilled chicken, onion, and cilantro. There is no cheese involved at all. Dinner was fine and the snack is a cure for sweet tooth as much as hunger.

274.5

Breakfast-oatmeal with raisins and pecans (double sized)
Lunch-Grilled Chicken on Green salad with cranberries, nuts, etc. (no cheese)
Dinner-Fried Fish Sandwich, Wing Chips
Liquid-milk in oatmeal, 2 near beers

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Breakfast-Oatmeal with raisins and pecans
Lunch-Veggie panini, steamed brocoli
Dinner-Cuban Sandwich, steamed broccoli
Liquid-3.5 St. Louis Regulars ( I was going to stop at two but the bartender was ruthlessly efficient and handed me two more before I could protest. I did commit alcohol abuse by leaving the last one half finished though)

Not too bad for the poker nights. The fried dinner last night was not a good move but it was the only one for the two days.

274

Breakfast-oatmeal with raisins and pecans.
Lunch-Spinach salad
Snack-cashews
Dinner-spaghetti with sauce
Snack-cheese and crackers
Liquid calories- 1/2 cup milk in oatmeal and coffee

Now that is not too bad a day. I ate breakfast at home, made a sensible choice at lunch and turned down seconds at dinner (for the most part). It was impossible to resist the cheese call late but at least there is nothing sweet in the house for me to get my hands on.

Poker today and tomorrow. Gotta make a plan.