rantawaytoday

rantawaytoday chronicles my daily thoughts, projects and weight loss diary.. Also see rantawaytoday.com, about Southern Belle and me, and the lives of two elderly ladies she cares for.  They are doing well in their own home, receiving 24/7 in home care services.

January 8, 2014  285
 When I quit smoking so much, then completely quit, I began to have much more energy and wasn't out of breath when walking or doing things.  I hope vaping is healthy because now I vape frequently.
Southern Belle got a wine decanter and a back stretching machine this week. I'm continuing to walk every day. Had trouble with pandora but fixed it.
Went for a walk.
Finished laundry and chores
Busy on the computer today.
Cats were good and I cleaned up after CA and gave her a new throne-she has been hiding all day..
Apple for a snack
Southern Belle got a new back exercise machine.
Tonight I am hungry and am having a huge salad and cheese with a glass of wine.
This weekend I will change all the litter boxes and replace with new Swheat, which is biodegradable.


January 7, 2014 285
I feel that I have made a breakthrough and am quite happy to lose 3-5 pounds per week.
I had a great conversation with my sister last night.  She is also a vegetarian and had some good insights.
 She told me that my nephew is doing well at a high tech company,eedar.com, having received promotions after an internship.  One of my other nephews is struggling with autism, though he is high functioning.
Today I walked a mile to the store and back.
I walked by several eating joints without pigging out!  A local joint has a Kryptonite sandwich for $20!
I am starting to get grossed out by most food, which is helping me keep to my diet.
I'm happy with pandora music and have chosen my current favorite 100 stations.
Today's diet remains pretty much the same as I first outlined it.
Calorie facts show that Starbuck's has turned coffee into a monstrosity with some of their concoctions reaching nearly 1000 caloriies for a 16 oz drink.
I drink coffee with almond milk and no sugar.




January 6, 2014
285 - Woo Hoo!
Walking everyday.
Calorie chart:
Whey Protein Shakes -\2@ 170 calories and 36 grams protein
Tuna - 1 can per day @ 40 grams protein
Nuts-700 per cup - 100 calories
2 slices cheese - 208 calories
Salad-9 calories per cup...3 cups  27
2 apples-232 calories
Avocado-234 per cup...234 calories
Tortilla chips-146 per 10 chips  73 calories
Supplements and Meds
Miscellaneous-one glass of wine, olives, sun dried tomatoes, peas
Total calories:  less than 1500

 It's encouraging that some states and cities  are raising the minimum wage.  A livable wage is difficult on a national scale because of a do nothing Congress.  Even if the Democrats control both houses, a livable wage is not likely to pass anytime soon.

I'm starting to get inspired about walking.  I'm not lazy but with my previous diet/meds, I was not inspired to walk and it was a struggle to do my chores.  I have mild COPD which is a problem, as well as sleep apnea, which is very uncomfortable and I am considering throat surgery. I also have bipolar disorder and take meds for it.  Some of the meds cause weight gain and having recently stopped smoking has caused weight gain, in my opinion.  I feel that the garcinia, green coffee extract and whey protein powder have empowered me to be more upbeat and active.  I am determined to lose substantial weight no matter how long it takes!


January 5, 2014
Still 288
Health Food Store said to be happy with a 4-5 pound weight loss per week.
It took me two months to remove all diet impediments and I am optomistic.
Yesterday was my best day for following the routine.
I remain a little frustrated as I know some people who have had dramatic immediate results.
Lunch:  Avocado, chips, apple, pistachio nuts, coffee
Go Niners!
Dinner will be a large salad, apple and one glass of wine
I get plenty of protein from the whey protein shakes



January 4, 2013 288
garcinia, green coffee extract, whey protein, almond milk, apples, salad/vinegar, no more ranch dressing,
I stopped smoking and am now vaping with a pipe-I feel much better.
walk around the block
did weekly shopping
cleaned carpets yesterday
taking care of the cats
listening to pandora music
took care of weekly complex garbage/recycling
cleaned the house
shave/shower
 The North Koreans' recent executions were comprised of feeding the people to starving dogs, and it was a slow process!
Soaked my feet in saltwater because I wear flip flops and it cleans my feet
.Fed the cats
Listening to Circle Game by Joni Mitchell
Played the cat DVD for the cats
Cleaned the air purifier
Coffee