Day 35 111112

Day 35 and I did a one mile walk late afternoon. The walk went fine other than battling the elements. I returned after 27 minutes.

The weather was 32, windy and mostly sunny. It was the coldest day so far and I wished I had been able to get out earlier to take advantage of radiant heat from the sun. When I started out the sun was just above the tree line and on the return it was behind the trees. The wind was out of the north and I had to put my hood up over my baseball cap less than a quarter in. I wore gloves for the first time because I had seen the wind chill was 22.

For breakfast I had scrambled eggs with salsa wrapped in a flour tortilla. For lunch I had turkey meatballs in gravy and crescent rolls. I had pumpkin spice chex mix as an afternoon snack. Sups was chicken breast with BBQ sauce and green bean casserole.

miles walked today: 1

total miles: 30

Days 33 and 34 111012

Day 33 was a planned day of rest to heal. It was a weigh in day and the scale read 217.

Weight loss: 1 Total Loss: 7

For breakfast I had oatmeal. Lunch was a roast beef and turkey sub on seven grain and a bag of regular potato chips. In the afternoon I had grapes and a few cashews as a snack. Sups was spaghetti with turkey meatballs. I did also have a couple Jack and Cokes after the 9 to 5 gig.

Day 34 and I had a one mile walk at night. I could tell I was pressing to much in the beginning because I felt it in my shins and upper ankles. I backed off to a more comfortable pace. There are a lot of uneven sloping sidewalks on the route and I found it easier to walk the top of the sidewalk. I find it more natural to have my left at the normal level and be extending with the right leg rather than having my right normal and the left stride being short.

The weather was 69, very windy and clear. The wind seemed to be from the west at the start and was from the south as I finished. It might have been the last really nice year of the year.

For breakfast I had oatmeal. At lunch I had a chicken sandwich with bacon and some chocolate milk. If I don't mention it my usual drink of choice is either water or unsweetened iced tea. I the afternoon I had some jalapeno poppers while watching football. Sups was turkey meatballs in gravy.

miles walked today: 1

total miles: 29

Day 32 110812

Day 32 and I did one mile today. Only did one mile because I don't want to over do it and aggravate my right heel again. Tomorrow I already plan to rest it and not walk.

The weather was 53, mostly cloudy and calm at twilight. 

For breakfast I had oatmeal. For lunch it was a spinach salad with shredded cheddar and raspberry vinaigrette plus vanilla yogurt. I had grapes as an afternoon snack. For sups it was cheeseburger mac n cheese and peas.   

miles walked today: 1

total miles: 28

Days 29 30 and 31 110712

Day 29 started with the frustrating realization that I had aggravated my right heel again. I had tried walking in my boots again with the inserts I had bought on Sunday. I felt fine during the walk and thought the inserts worked fine only to learn the truth Monday morning. The pain wasn't as severe with the previous injury and I didn't have a limp so I knew the recovery time would be quicker. I also showed the importance of proper foot-ware. I'll likely be pitching the boots.

For breakfast I had oatmeal. For lunch it was two turkey burgers and vanilla yogurt. I had a banana as an afternoon snack. For sups it was chicken mixed with cream of chicken soup over mashed potatoes and broccoli.

Monday was a weigh in day and the scale showed 218 again. No weight loss again but I am noticing a difference in the mirror in my face and neck. Plus I have been able to tighten my belt by one loop.

Weight loss: 0 Total loss: 6

Day 30 and I held off walking to heal another day.

For breakfast I had honey nut crispy oats. For lunch I had a spinach salad with shredded cheddar cheese and raspberry vinaigrette plus vanilla yogurt. I had a banana for an afternoon snack. For sups it was spaghetti with turkey meatballs.

Day 31 I did take a one mile walk. I donned the Dr Scholls and made my way out as soon as I got home. I made sure not to push too much and pulled up on the reigns because I don't want to be put down like the horse in True Grit.

The weather was 49, mostly cloudy and a slight breeze at twilight. Still getting used to the time change.

For breakfast it was honey nut crispy oats. For lunch it was spaghetti with turkey meatballs. I had a banana as an afternoon snack. For sups it was french toast and scrambled eggs.

miles walked today: 1

total miles: 27

Day 28 110412

Day 28 and I did a two mile walk in the mid afternoon. Today I confirmed what I noticed last night that I neglected to see that there is another hill near the start of my route. It is not as pronounced and obvious as the other two but there is certainly a gradual incline coming and going from an apex. So there are three hills on my two mile route. I felt really good today although my legs started to get heavy around the 1.5 mile mark. I finished in 43 minutes.

The weather was 57, overcast and a slight breeze out of the south. I saw at times the sun attempted to push through only to have the clouds get thicker each time. 

For breakfast I had oatmeal. For lunch it was two cheeseburgers and fries. For sups it was two turkey burgers and cheetos. I had a handful of candy corn afterward.

miles walked today: 2

total miles: 26

Days 26 and 27 110312

Day 26 turned into an off day. My intended window didn't work into the schedule of others.

For breakfast I had honey nut toasted oats. For lunch it was chicken parm with egg noodles and green beans. I had cashews as an afternoon snack. For sups it was a cheeseburger, a chicken sandwich, fries and confetti cake for dessert.

Being Friday it was a weigh in day. The scale read 218 again. Disappointing but not surprising considering the extra sweets taken in during Halloween week. Trying to get back on the right path food-wise.

Weight loss: 0 Total loss: 6

Day 27 and I did a two mile walk at night. There were some nice smells in the air as I could tell a couple people in the neighborhood were grilling. As I walked by one driveway I could even pick up the scent of a cigar smoker who had recently been there. Walks like that are much more enjoyable than trash day.

The weather was 43, clear and calm. I believe it was the coldest day yet and three layers may be the norm until I start wearing a heavier coat when the temp drops. I was thankful for the lack of wind.

For breakfast I had oatmeal. For lunch it was a chicken sandwich. I had a handful of peanuts in the shell as an afternoon snack. For sups it was two ground turkey softshell tacos. I later had a handful of candy corn.


miles walked today: 2



total miles: 24

Days 24 and 25 110112

Day 24 was Halloween. Although did some walking following the girls as they went from house to house it was more stop and start so I'm not logging that time. 

For breakfast I had a vanilla yogurt and a breakfast drink. For lunch it was a swiss and mushroom Runza and fries. I had a half dozen bite size candy bars through out the afternoon. Isn't it law that you eat candy on Halloween? For sups it was chili and a faux mummy which was half a hotdog wrapped in a crescent roll. Had a piece of confetti cake for dessert.

Day 25 and I did a two mile walk as soon as I got home. I did start to sweat before I hit the one mile point and wondered if it was due to exercise or the three layers I had on. The hills really kicked me today but I think I get more out of it than just a flat route. I did the 2 miles in 45 minutes.

The weather was 49, mostly cloudy and a slight breeze out of the north. As I made the return on the second mile the wind picked up and I was thankful for the third layer. 

For breakfast it was vanilla yogurt and a breakfast drink again. For lunch I had grapes, a banana, pumpkin puree and pears. It was the first time trying pumpkin and pears mixed together and the flavor of the pears was muted too much by the pumpkin. I like pumpkin and pineapple better because the pineapple offers an nice distinctive contrast to the pumpkin. For sups it was chicken parm over egg noodles and green beans. Had a piece of confetti cake for dessert.


miles walked today: 2


total miles: 22