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We started the day off right by playing 45 minutes worth of tennis. That was enough to get us breathing hard and breaking a sweat - the hallmarks of a good work out.

10:00 am

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

1:00 pm

+ LC Peanut Butter Cup Ice & Cream Shake - 3 ice cubes, a few ounces of organic heavy cream and 4-6 oz of purified water, 2 scoops of Amazing Grass Chocolate Greens, 1 scoop of Jarrow Unflavored Whey Protein, 1 scoop of organic sprouted flax meal, 1-2 tbsp of organic creamy peanut butter, a splash of organic vanilla extract, stevia and Also Salt - blended up using my handy-dandy immersion blender

2:30 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

4:30 pm

+ LC Peanut Butter Cup Ice & Cream Shake - 3 ice cubes, a few ounces of organic heavy cream and 4-6 oz of purified water, 1 scoop of ORAC Energy Greens, 1 scoop of Jarrow Unflavored Whey Protein, 1 oz of organic cocoa powder, 1 scoop of organic sprouted flax meal, 1-2 tbsp of organic peanut butter, a splash of organic vanilla extract, stevia and Also Salt - blended up using my handy-dandy immersion blender

8:00 pm (ate dinner at the casino)

+ a grilled salmon fillet and steamed broccoli

3:00 am

+ a few ounces of raw Comte AOC cheese and natural salami

note: I was kind of hungry but I mainly ate so that I could take my supplements. I normally swallow my concoction of pills with dinner, but I couldn't last night because I was out.

More to come ... I hope.

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Canadian Burgers and Tomato Slices

10:30 am

+ LC Mocha Ice & Cream Shake - 3 ice cubes, a few ounces of organic heavy cream and 4-6 oz of purified water, 2 scoops of Amazing Grass Chocolate Greens, 1 scoop of Jarrow Unflavored Whey Protein, 1 scoop of organic sprouted flax meal, 1 tsp of organic instant coffee, a splash of organic vanilla extract, stevia and Also Salt - blended up using my handy-dandy immersion blender

1:45 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

4:00 pm

+ LC Peanut Butter Cup Ice & Cream Shake - 3 ice cubes, a few ounces of organic heavy cream and 4-6 oz of purified water, 1 scoop of ORAC Energy Greens, 1 scoop of Jarrow Unflavored Whey Protein, 1 oz of organic cocoa powder, 1 scoop of organic sprouted flax meal, 1-2 tbsp of organic peanut butter, a splash of organic vanilla extract, stevia and Also Salt - blended up using my handy-dandy immersion blender

note: I made this kind of thick this time (less water). I was able to eat it with a spoon. Yum!

7:15 pm (pictured above)

+ 2 organic beef patties topped with organic grilled red onions, natural Canadian bacon and organic cheddar cheese + a few extra pieces of the leftover Canadian bacon

+ 3/4 of an organic, sliced tomato

10:45 pm

+ a handful of organic spicy pumpkin seeds

+ a slice of raw, aged Gruyere cheese and a few slices of natural salami

More to come ... I hope.

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Pesto Salmon and Roasted Broccoli & Shallots

We played tennis this evening. It was a lot of fun and best of all ... nobody in the surrounding area got hurt. We plan to play again very soon. Not a bad little work out either.

11:45 am

+ LC Mocha Ice & Cream Shake - 3 ice cubes, a few ounces of organic heavy cream and 4-6 oz of purified water, 1 scoop of ORAC Energy Greens, 1 scoop of Jarrow Unflavored Whey Protein, 1 ox of organic cocoa powder, 1 scoop of organic sprouted flax meal, 1 tsp of organic instant coffee, a splash of organic vanilla extract, stevia and Also Salt - blended up using my handy-dandy immersion blender

note: I'm experimenting with different ingredients/flavors. Part of the reason is to use up items that I have lying around. I'm also attempting to find an ingredient list that maximizes nutrition, minimizes cost and is still appetizing. A tall order indeed.

2:00 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

3:30 pm

+ mid-day "mish-mash" (natural gravlax topped with organic sour cream, leftover stewed short ribs from Jerry's Deli and a few ounces of raw milk Comte AOC cheese)

6:00 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

7:45 pm (pictured above)

+ 2 salmon fillets topped with pesto

+ oven roasted organic broccoli with organic shallots and red pepper flakes

11:00 pm

+ a few ounces of raw Comte AOC cheese

+ several thin slices of natural prosciutto

More to come ... I hope.

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Pizza Canoes and Lamb Dogs

We're going racquet shopping this afternoon. I foresee some tennis action in our near future. Look out birds, neighbors and low flying planes! :-)

12:00 pm

+ LC Mocha Ice & Cream Shake - 3 ice cubes, a few ounces of organic heavy cream and 4-6 oz of purified water, 2 scoops of Amazing Grass Chocolate Greens, 1 scoops of Jarrow Unflavored Whey Protein, 1 scoop of organic sprouted flax meal, 1 tsp of organic instant coffee, a splash of organic vanilla extract, stevia and Also Salt - blended up using my handy-dandy immersion blender

2:30 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

3:30 pm (archive photo above)

+ 3 Pizza Canoes - Italian-style stuffed tomatoes

+ 3 spicy lamb sausages (from Whole Foods Market)

5:30 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

7:00 pm (dinner out)

+ rib eye steak topped with grilled onions

+ sauteed spinach

More to come ... I hope.

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We went on a walk this evening. The weather couldn't have been better. Once again, my sweetheart drug me out of my lair to get some fresh air and sunshine. She is my G.O.A. - my gift from above.

11:00 am

+ LC Mocha Ice & Cream Shake - 3 ice cubes, a few ounces of organic heavy cream and 4-6 oz of purified water, 2 scoops of Amazing Grass Chocolate Greens, 1 scoops of Jarrow Unflavored Whey Protein, 1 scoop of organic sprouted flax meal, 1 tsp of organic instant coffee, a splash of organic vanilla extract, stevia and Also Salt - blended up using my handy-dandy immersion blender

note: I'll be using a different protein for the next few weeks - Jarrow's 100% Natural Whey. I needed some protein and it was on sale at the local health food store. It's very basic but appears to be clean and of high-quality. I even called the company to ask a few questions about it. I was satisfied by the answers and by the taste.

2:00 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

3:45 pm

+ LC Peanut Butter Cup Ice & Cream Shake - 3 ice cubes, a few ounces of organic heavy cream and 4-6 oz of purified water, 1 ounce of organic 100% cocoa powder, 1 scoop of Jarrow Unflavored Whey Protein, 1 scoop of organic sprouted flax meal, 1-2 tbsp of organic creamy peanut butter, a splash of organic vanilla extract, stevia and Also Salt - blended up using my handy-dandy immersion blender

note: I used pure cocoa powder instead of the Chocolate Greens this afternoon - as a way to help bring the cost down a bit. I also had some cocoa powder on hand and wanted to use it while it was still fresh.

6:00 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

7:30 pm

+ 6 seared scallops in a white wine lemon butter sauce

+ oven roasted organic broccoli with organic shallots and red pepper flakes

More to come ... I hope

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Apparently it's Sausage Day in Wowee Zowee World. I ended up having two different kinds of sausages for all three meals. It just seemed to work out that way - not really planned.

Quick Note: I was asked about my weight a few days ago. I weighed myself on Tuesday and I rang in at 182.3 lbs. My self-appointed goal weight is 180. Almost there.

Update (10:05 pm): Felt the impulse to overeat tonight. Didn't do it though. A small victory. Funny how slipping up and binging would make me feel just awful (at least afterward) but convincing myself not to do it really doesn't feel the opposite of that. It just feels less bad.


8:15 am

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

9:45 am

+ 3 (smallish) natural, Italian style turkey sausages

1:15 pm

+ 3 (smallish) natural, Italian style turkey sausages

+ 2 organic Roma tomatoes, sliced and topped with organic sour cream and raw Comte AOC cheese

4:00 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

7:30 pm

+ 3 spicy lamb sausages (Whole Foods Market) and a small organic avocado

More to come ... I hope.

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Jerry's Deli Special

PS - I posted a new column about how meal replacements can help maintain and promote weight loss yesterday on my Healthy Fellow site. If you're interested in reading it, please follow this link.

11:00 am

+ LC Mocha Ice & Cream Shake - 3 ice cubes, a few ounces of organic heavy cream and 4-6 oz of purified water, 2 scoops of Amazing Grass Chocolate Greens, 2 scoops of Country Life Greens and Whey, 1 scoop of organic sprouted flax meal, 1 tsp of organic instant coffee, a splash of organic vanilla extract, stevia and Also Salt - blended up using my handy-dandy immersion blender

1:30 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

4:30 pm

+ LC Peanut Butter Cup Ice & Cream Shake - 3 ice cubes, a few ounces of organic heavy cream and 4-6 oz of purified water, 2 scoops of Amazing Grass Chocolate Greens, 2 scoops of Country Life Greens and Whey, 1 scoop of organic sprouted flax meal, 1 tbsp of organic peanut butter, a splash of organic vanilla extract, stevia and Also Salt - blended up using my handy-dandy immersion blender

7:00 pm (pictured above)

+ stewed short ribs (from Jerry's Deli) and leftover mashed cauliflower

+ 1/2 cup of beef broth (Jerry's Deli)

More to come ... I hope.

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10:30 am

+ LC Mocha Ice & Cream Shake - 3 ice cubes, a few ounces of organic heavy cream and 4-6 oz of purified water, 2 scoops of Amazing Grass Chocolate Greens, 2 scoops of Country Life Greens and Whey, 1 scoop of organic sprouted flax meal, 1 tsp of organic instant coffee, a splash of organic vanilla extract, stevia and Also Salt - blended up using my handy-dandy immersion blender

1:30 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

3:30 pm

+ LC Mocha Ice & Cream Shake - 3 ice cubes, a few ounces of organic heavy cream and 4-6 oz of purified water, 2 scoops of Amazing Grass Chocolate Greens, 2 scoops of Country Life Greens and Whey, 1 scoop of organic sprouted flax meal, 1 tbsp of organic peanut butter, a splash of organic vanilla extract, stevia and Also Salt - blended up using my handy-dandy immersion blender

note: I used organic peanut butter instead of coffee this afternoon. Hubba hubba. The taste was outstanding.

5:45 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

8:00 pm

+ poached salmon fillet and steamed veggies (only at the broccoli)

1:30 am

+ organic, spicy pumpkin seeds

+ a few ounces of aged, raw Gruyere chees

More to come ... I hope!

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LC Pizza and Lamb Sausage

One of those days where I don't feel much like eating.

PS - Went on a walk this evening. Thank you, sweetheart. :-)

11:00 am

+ LC Mocha Ice & Cream Shake - 3 ice cubes, a few ounces of organic heavy cream and 4-6 oz of purified water, 2 scoops of Amazing Grass Chocolate Greens, 2 scoops of Country Life Greens and Whey, 1 scoop of organic sprouted flax meal, 1 tsp of organic instant coffee, a splash of organic vanilla extract, stevia and Also Salt - blended up using my handy-dandy immersion blender

1:30 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

3:30 pm

+ LC Chocolate Ice & Cream - 3 ice cubes, a few ounces of organic heavy cream and 4-6 oz of purified water, 2 scoops of Amazing Grass Chocolate Greens, 2 scoops of Country Life Greens and Whey, 1 scoop of organic sprouted flax meal, a splash of organic vanilla extract, stevia and Also Salt - blended up using my handy-dandy immersion blender

note: I think I added a little more cream and less water this time. It ended up kind of like a Wendy's Frosty. I had to eat it with a spoon. Not bad at all, just different.

7:45 pm (pictured above)

+ Pizza Canoes and leftover lamb sausage


More to come ... I hope?

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Happy Father's Day to all the papas and grandpapas out there! I love you dad!

9:15 am

+ LC Mocha Ice & Cream Shake - 3 ice cubes, a few ounces of organic heavy cream and 4-6 oz of purified water, 2 scoops of Amazing Grass Chocolate Greens, 2 scoops of Country Life Greens and Whey, 1 scoop of organic sprouted flax meal, 1 tsp of organic instant coffee, a splash of organic vanilla extract, stevia and Also Salt - blended up using my handy-dandy immersion blender

12:15 pm

+ deviled eggs (as an appetizer)

+ a grass fed beef burger topped with a tomato slice, grilled mushrooms and onions, pickles and Gruyere cheese

+ sauteed garlic with garlic (side dish)

4:00 pm

+ an iced cafe Americano

6:30 pm

+ spicy organic pumpkin seeds, raw organic cashews, raw Gruyere cheese and natural Genoa salami

More to come ... I hope!

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Lamb Sausage and LC Mash

I want to take a moment to share my basic diet philosophy with any of you that may care to know it.

Personally, I try to structure a diet that ...

1. ... I can stick to and enjoy for the most part.

2. ... is generally composed of natural, health promoting foods and supplements.

3. ... allows me some flexibility for special occasions - like celebrations and vacations. This will come into play more so once I reach my goal weight.

4. ... affords me quick and easy (read: convenient) and satisfying snacks and meal options. Things that I can turn to whenever I feel like straying < --- which still happens from time to time.

I'm sure that many of you have noticed that I often use meal replacements. This isn't an issue for me because it helps me to stay on program. The ingredients I use tend to be natural, nutrient dense and organic. Therefore, I believe that they make an adequate, though perhaps not optimal, replacement for a whole food meal.

Apart from avoiding added sugar and starchy foods, I also make it a point to ban artificial colors, preservatives, sweeteners and hydrogenated oils from my menus. I'm mostly successful in doing that. That's about it - though it's subject to change. :-)

11:45 am

+ LC Mocha Ice & Cream Shake - 3 ice cubes, a few ounces of organic heavy cream and 4-6 oz of purified water, 2 scoops of Amazing Grass Chocolate Greens, 2 scoops of Country Life Greens and Whey, 1 scoop of organic sprouted flax meal, 1 tsp of organic instant coffee, a splash of organic vanilla extract, stevia and Also Salt - blended up using my handy-dandy immersion blender

2:45 pm (pictured above)

+ 3 lamb sausages (from Whole Foods Market) on a bed of homemade mashed cauliflower

5:00 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

7:30 pm

+ a few ounces of raw, aged Gruyere cheese (appetizer)

+ spicy catfish fillet (from Whole Foods Market) on a bed of homemade mashed cauliflower

More to come ... I hope!

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Prosciutto Wrapped Cantaloupe and Aged Cheese

10:00 am

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

11:45 am (pictured above)

+ 2 slices of organic cantaloupe wrapped with natural prosciutto

+ a few ounces of raw cheese

3:45 pm

+ LC Mocha Ice & Cream Shake - 3 ice cubes, a few ounces of organic heavy cream and 4-6 oz of purified water, 2 scoops of Amazing Grass Chocolate Greens, 1 scoop of Jay Robb Chocolate Whey Protein, 1 scoop of organic sprouted flax meal, 1 tsp of organic instant coffee, a splash of organic vanilla extract, stevia and Also Salt - blended up using my handy-dandy immersion blender

9:00 pm

+ LC Mocha Ice & Cream Shake - 3 ice cubes, a few ounces of organic heavy cream and 4-6 oz of purified water, 2 scoops of Amazing Grass Chocolate Greens, 2 scoops of Country Life Greens and Whey, 1 scoop of organic sprouted flax meal, 1 tsp of organic instant coffee, a splash of organic vanilla extract, stevia and Also Salt - blended up using my handy-dandy immersion blender

More to come ... I hope!

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Creamed Spinach Burger

8:15 am

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

9:30 am

+ 2 slices of organic cantaloupe and a few ounces of raw cheese

1:00 pm

+ LC Breakfast Burrito Bowl - ground pork sausage, organic sour cream, organic salsa

+ a handful of spicy, dry roasted organic pumpkin seeds

5:00 pm

+ LC Mocha Ice & Cream Shake - 3 ice cubes, a few ounces of organic heavy cream and 4-6 oz of purified water, 2 scoops of Amazing Grass Chocolate Greens, 1 scoop of Jay Robb Chocolate Whey Protein, 1 scoop of organic sprouted flax meal, 1 tsp of organic instant coffee, a splash of organic vanilla extract, stevia and Also Salt - blended up using my handy-dandy immersion blender

8:30 pm (archive photo above)

+ an organic beef burger topped with sauteed organic shallots, organic provolone cheese and Italian Creamed Spinach (also organic)

More to come ... I hope!

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Hold the Buns

I had my head handed to me at the casino last night. I was feeling kind of down prior to going and I thought a little distraction would be helpful. I played like I normally do (which tends to result in minor winnings). But, this time I just couldn't catch a break.

Naturally, I felt undercurrents of demoralization setting in as I quickly realized I was the loser guy at the table. But, I didn't succumb to those demons. I stayed positive and tried to have fun anyway.

I also didn't stop to comfort myself at the dozen or so fast food joints that lined the streets on my way home. I felt a strong magnetic pull but resisted it. Instead, I went directly home and was rewarded with plenty of sweet hugs and kisses from the love of my life. I made myself an LC Mocha Shake as well - as a good butt kicking can work up quite an appetite. The end of the night finished strong.

10:00 am

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

11:30 am

+ 2 organic, spicy pork sausages

+ 2 small, organic Roma tomatoes sliced and topped with organic sour cream and soft goat cheese

3:45 pm

+ LC Mocha Ice & Cream Shake

7:30 pm (pictured above)

+ 2 organic beef burgers topped with grilled shallots, organic provolone cheese and LC ketchup (xylitol sweetened)

+ 3/4 of an organic avocado

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9:45 am

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

1:30 pm

+ 2 small organic Roma tomatoes topped with soft goat cheese

+ thinly sliced prosciutto

+ 5 leftover Jalapeno Poppers

3:00 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

5:00 pm

+ 2 organic beef burgers, topped with organic sauteed shallots, provolone cheese and leftover Italian Creamed Spinach

12:00 am

+ LC Mocha Shake

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I spent the first few meals of the day practicing. That's right, practicing. I wanted to find a way to make a genuinely decadent "milk shake" that was also nutritious. Something I could have any time I felt like it without feeling like I was indulging in "junk food". It's a fine line to walk. I do believe I've found a good balance in this recipe. I'll post it shortly.

9:30 am

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

11:30 am

+ LC Mocha Shake - test

2:30 pm

+ LC Mocha Shake - test

7:30 pm

+ Jalapeno Poppers


More to come ... I hope!

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Spicy Sauteed Shrimp and LC Mash

I did something this afternoon that I haven't done in a long time. I made myself a snack with little regard for it's nutritional content. But there's more to the story than that. A few things became apparent during the process:

1. I can make a relatively LC (and natural) snack that tastes every bit as good as the high-carb version.

2. Having such a snack doesn't trigger an increased desire (in me) for other off-program foods. If anything, it seems to help me get past cravings or impulses to eat foods that are harmful (for me). This is a self-destructive instinct that still pops up from time to time. It may be with me until the end of my days.

Making snacks like this *may* become one of my on-going coping mechanisms for dealing with my demons, while at the same time helping to make life more enjoyable.

12:30 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

2:00 pm

+ 2 organic, omega-3 sunny-side up eggs, 3/4 of an organic avocado and 6 slices of organic bacon

+ an ounce or so of aged, raw cow's milk cheese from Whole Foods Market

5:15 pm (snack mentioned above)

+ LC Mocha Shake - 2 oz of organic heavy cream, 4 oz of purified water, 1 scoop of Jay Robb Natural Chocolate Whey Protein (25 grams of protein), 1 tsp of instant organic coffee, 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin, 2 ice cubes and 1/4 tsp of Also Salt

note: I prepared this using an immersion blender, my favorite kitchen gadget.

7:15 pm (pictured above)

+ spicy wild-caught shrimp on a bed of homemade mashed cauliflower

More to come ...

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We've got dinner plans with some friends tonight. The restaurant is a traditional Italian spot. I've already checked out their online menu and made some mental selections that'll suit my taste buds and my LC agenda. Planning ahead isn't as fun as rolling around with a bunch of Siberian tiger cubs at an animal reserve but it keeps me on track and is ultimately worthwhile.

11:15 am

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

12:30 pm

+ leftover mish-mash - salmon fillet topped with homemade guacamole (organic avocado, organic plain yogurt, organic lemon juice, organic pepper blend and sea salt)

3:00 pm

+ LC Hot Cocoa - 3 tbs of organic cocoa powder, 2 instant stevia tabs, 1 teaspoon of organic instant coffee and 1 heaping tbs of organic, sprouted flax meal

+ 2 tbsp of organic coconut oil

7:00 pm (no photo taken)

+ bone-in rib eye steak with sauteed spinach as a side dish (asked them to replace the spinach for the cannellini beans)

11:15 pm

+ a strong cup of organic white tea (3 bags per cup)


More to come ... I hope!

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Got some decent sleep and I'm feeling much better.

Update: I spoke too soon. I battled depression and fatigue for most of yesterday. Didn't have much of an appetite either.

9:30 am

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

1:30 am

+ Super Powered Wowee Zowee Protein Shake version 3.0 - 1 scoop of Jay Robb Natural Chocolate Whey Protein (25 grams of protein), 2 scoops of Amazing Grass Chocolate Greens, 4 oz of unsweetened hemp milk, 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin and 1/4 tsp of Also Salt

+ 2 tbs of organic coconut oil

4:30 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

6:30 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin and a few ounces of organic heavy cream

10:00 pm

+ Super Powered Wowee Zowee Protein Shake version 3.0 - 1 scoop of Jay Robb Natural Chocolate Whey Protein (25 grams of protein), 2 scoops of Amazing Grass Chocolate Greens, 4 oz of unsweetened hemp milk, 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin and 1/4 tsp of Also Salt

+ 2 tbs of organic coconut oil

More to come ... I hope!

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Easy Peasy Dinner

I didn't get much sleep last night. Days feel so much harder when my body and mind don't have adequate time to recuperate. I know many of you can relate to that.

8:15 am

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

9:45 am

+ LC Hot Cocoa - 3 tbs of organic cocoa powder, 2 instant stevia tabs, 1 teaspoon of organic instant coffee and 1 heaping tbs of organic, sprouted flax meal

+ 2 tbsp of organic coconut oil

1:45 pm

+ store bought rib roast and homemade organic Italian creamed spinach

4:30 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

8:00 pm (archive pic above)

+ sliced, natural salami

+ raw sheep's milk cheese

+ a small, organic Roma tomato

+ 3/4 of an organic avocado


More to come ... I hope!

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Dill Salmon Fillet with Asparagus Spears

It's my 200th post. Do I get a cookie or something? :-)

I'm battling a "foggy head" today. The coffee is helping somewhat. Hopefully a powerhouse dinner will bring my neurological house in order. I'm planning to make salmon and grilled asparagus.

If any of you are interested, I included some information about several recent LC studies in yesterday's Healthy Fellow column: Dispelling Low Carb Diet Myths and More

Song o' the day: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Straight to You

11:00 am

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

12:15 pm

+ Breakfast Burrito Bowl - leftover ground Italian pork sausage, spicy organic chipotle salsa, organic sour cream

+ 2 leftover Jalapeno Poppers

+ (was still hungry) a slice of raw sheep's milk cheese

2:15 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

4:30 pm

+ LC Hot Cocoa - 3 tbs of organic cocoa powder, 2 instant stevia tabs, 1 teaspoon of organic instant coffee and 1 heaping tbs of organic, sprouted flax meal

+ 2 tbsp of organic coconut oil

8:00 pm (pictured above)

+ a salmon fillet with organic, grilled asparagus on the side

11:00 pm

+ a strong cup of organic white tea (3 bags per cup)


More to come ... I hope!

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Drive-Thru Dinner

My song selection for today: Screaming Trees Sworn and Broken

9:45 am

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

11:30 am

+ Super Powered Wowee Zowee Protein Shake version 3.0 - 1 scoop of Jay Robb Natural Chocolate Whey Protein (25 grams of protein), 2 scoops of Amazing Grass Chocolate Greens, 4 oz of purified water, 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin and 1/4 tsp of Also Salt

2:30 pm

+ LC Hot Cocoa - 3 tbs of organic cocoa powder, 2 instant stevia tabs, 1 teaspoon of organic instant coffee and 1 heaping tbs of organic, sprouted flax meal

5:00 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

6:15 pm (archive photo above)

+ an In-n-Out 3x3 and an organic avocado

More to come ... I hope!

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Wild Sea Scallops and Avocado Slices

10:15 am

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

11:30 am

+ 2 leftover buffalo burgers topped with organic Italian creamed spinach

2:00 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

4:30 pm

+ LC Hot Cocoa - 3 tbs of organic cocoa powder, 2 instant stevia tabs, 1 teaspoon of organic instant coffee and 1 heaping tbs of organic, sprouted flax meal

7:30 pm (pictured above)

+ wild caught, homemade spicy scallops

+ 3/4 of an organic avocado

+ (dessert) a piece of raw sheeps' milk cheese

11:30 pm

+ a strong cup of organic white tea (3 bags per cup)

More to come ...

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Jalapeno Poppers and Avocado Slices

12:45 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

2:00 pm

+ 2 buffalo burgers topped with organic, Italian Creamed Spinach

4:15 pm

+ LC Hot Cocoa - 3 tbs of organic cocoa powder, 2 instant stevia tabs, 1 teaspoon of organic instant coffee and 1 heaping tbs of organic, sprouted flax meal

7:15 pm (archive photo above)

+ Jalapeno Poppers with organic, sliced avocados

More to come ... I hope!

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Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Slices

Pizza Canoes with Coppa

12:00 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

1:30 pm

+ Super Powered Wowee Zowee Protein Shake version 3.0 - 1 scoop of Jay Robb Natural Chocolate Whey Protein (25 grams of protein), 2 scoops of Amazing Grass Chocolate Greens, 4 oz of purified water, 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin and 1/4 tsp of Also Salt

+ 2 tbsps of organic coconut oil

5:00 pm (pictured above)

+ wild caught sauteed spicy shrimp

+ sliced organic avocado

7:00 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

9:30 pm (archive pic above)

+ Pizza Canoes with natural, sliced coppa

11:30 pm

+ a strong cup of organic white tea (3 tea bags per cup)


More to come ...

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Buffalo w/Truffle Butter & Sliced Organic Tomatoes (Archive Photo)

It's rather late at night but I'm feeling pretty darn fine! I feel energetic and hopeful ... possibly even inspired. Hot dang!

Early tonight I posted a column listing some of the LC friendly products I've experimented with and liked. If you're interested, please check it out.

9:15 am

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

12:00 pm

+ 4 slices of cantaloupe wrapped in natural prosciutto

3:00 pm

+ LC Hot Cocoa - 3 tbs of organic cocoa powder, 1/4 tsp of organic stevia, 1 teaspoon of organic instant coffee and 1 heaping tbs of organic, sprouted flax meal

6:00 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

8:00 pm (pictured above)

+ 2 rectangular buffalo burgers topped with truffle butter

+ 3/4 of a sliced organic tomato

More to come ... I hope!

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Breakfast for Dinner (Archive Photo)

Running behind ... trying to catch up! Reminds me of that old TV show, The White Shadow. Odd. The guy who played the coach in The White Shadow (Ken Howard) used to live next door to some friends of ours. Doubly odd.

8:45 am

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

1:30 pm

+ natural prosciutto, sliced organic avocado, raw buttermilk bleu cheese

4:45 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

7:45 pm (kind of, sort of pictured above)

+ an organic, omega-3 "sunny side up" egg over mashed cauliflower with truffle butter

+ several slices of natural bacon

More to come ... I hope!

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The Battle of the Low Carb Sweeteners

I'm doing something different tonight. I'm heading off to our local casino to play cards. Why? A few reasons really. 1) I need to get out more. I tend to be rather hermit-like. This isn't very healthy. When I go to the casino, I'm forced to interact with all kinds of interesting people - it's a pretty eclectic bunch. 2) On our recent trip to the desert, my wife and I actually did very well at the No Limit Hold 'em tables. So, I'm hoping to pick up a little extra cash while doing something I enjoy. Wish me luck!

Resolution: Starting back up with the 3x weekly gym work out. Friday morning will be my start point. Nothing fancy, just a moderately intense treadmill work out lasting 30-45 minutes + warm up and cool down time. Done, finished, end of story.

Update: I just posted my preliminary Luo Han Guo/Stevia experiment results. I'm calling it "The Battle of the Natural Sugar Substitutes"!

10:00 am

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

12:30 pm

+ 2 free-range (but not free!) turkey sausage patties

+ an organic avocado

3:30 pm

+ LC Hot Cocoa - 3 tbs of organic cocoa powder, 1/4 tsp of organic stevia and 1 heaping tbs of organic, sprouted flax meal

6:15 pm

+ Super Powered Wowee Zowee Protein Shake version 3.0 - 3 scoops of True Whey (natural vanilla whey protein), 2 scoops of Amazing Grass Chocolate Greens, 4 oz of purified water, 2 packets of organic stevia/inulin, 1 tbsp of organic sprouted flax seeds, 1 tsp of organic instant coffee, 1/4 tsp of Also Salt

+ 2 tbsps of organic coconut oil


More to come ... I hope!

192

Italian Spinach Burgers (Archive Photo)

Didn't have much of an appetite today.

10:00 am

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

11:30 am

+ Southwestern Scrambled Eggs - 4 organic omega-3 eggs, a dash of organic 2% milk (out of cream), organic sour cream, organic chipotle salsa

+ a Louisiana-style spicy, organic sausage

+ a medium, organic avocado

4:30 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

7:30 pm (pictured above)

+ Italian Spinach Burgers - organic ground beef w/sea salt and cooked in butter topped with Italian Creamed Spinach

More to come ... I hope!

191

Pork al Pastor and Mash (Archive Photo)

A new week begins. A new chance to get on a better path. Lots of room for improvement in many areas of my life. Just got to figure things out and do it.

Update: I'm feeling rather peaceful at the moment (3:30 pm). I wish I knew how to access this feeling any time I feel the need (which is often).

10:00 am

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

12:00 pm

+ Wowee Zowee Protein Shake version 3.0 - 1 scoops of True Whey (natural vanilla whey protein), 1 scoop of Amazing Grass Chocolate Greens, 4 oz of purified water, 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin, 1 tbsp of organic sprouted flax seeds, 1 tsp of organic instant coffee, 1/4 tsp of Also Salt

+ 2 tbsps of organic coconut oil

3:45 pm

+ LC Hot Cocoa - 3 tbs of organic cocoa powder, 1/4 tsp of organic stevia and 1 heaping tbs of organic, sprouted flax meal

6:00 pm

+ a cup of organic, black coffee with 1 packet of organic stevia/inulin

7:30 pm (pictured above)

+ pork al pastor (from Whole Foods Market) on a bed of mashed cauliflower

More to come ... I hope!