BRUCELANGLEY
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See this image largerWinter 2015See this image largerOne of my many inspirations.(1 comments)See this image largerday 14 of my streak for "Track food or water" earned 4/4/2018See this image larger#BeforeAndAfter Forty-eight pounds accomplished. Eighty-eight more to go. I look forward to the journey. See this image largerday 30 of my streak for "Log in to SparkPeople every day" earned 4/20/2018See this image largerday 7 of my streak for "Drink 8 cups of water per day" earned 4/28/2018See this image largerday 3 of my streak for "Log in to SparkPeople every day" earned 4/30/2018See this image largerday 10 of my streak for "Drink 8 cups of water per day" earned 5/1/2018See this image largerday 5 of my streak for "Log in to SparkPeople every day" earned 5/2/2018See this image largerI tried something a little bit different these last two days. I ate healthy, no sugar, lots of water, but rather than looking at the maximum I could eat, I concentrated on low impact exercise, walking with my wife in shopping trips. After going through two weeks of plateau, I ate 1,000 calories more than my typical 1,500 calories a day. By adding exercise and moderate food, I lost 6 lbs. in one day. I am sure that a lot of it was water but it broke the plateau.See this image largerI tried something a little bit different these last two days. I ate healthy, no sugar, lots of water, but rather than looking at the maximum I could eat, I concentrated on low impact exercise, walking with my wife in shopping trips. After going through two weeks of plateau, I ate 1,000 calories more than my typical 1,500 calories a day. By adding exercise and moderate food, I lost 6 lbs. in one day. I am sure that a lot of it was water but it broke the plateau.See this image largerday 4 of my streak for "Exercise for at least 10 minutes per day" earned 5/3/2018See this image largerday 7 of my streak for "Log in to SparkPeople every day" earned 5/4/2018See this image largerday 7 of my streak for "Exercise for at least 10 minutes per day" earned 5/5/2018See this image largerday 10 of my streak for "Log in to SparkPeople every day" earned 5/7/2018See this image largerday 10 of my streak for "Exercise for at least 10 minutes per day" earned 5/8/2018See this image largerday 5 of my streak for "Get 6 hours of sleep per day" earned 5/9/2018See this image largeris glad to have more than 1000 exercise minutes this month.See this image largeris glad to have more than 1000 exercise minutes this month and 60 pounds lighter than when I started. (1 comments)See this image largerday 50 of my streak for "Track food or water" earned 5/10/2018See this image largerMy dessert plate today helped me overcome the sugar urges.See this image largerday 14 of my streak for "Log in to SparkPeople every day" earned 5/11/2018See this image largerday 21 of my streak for "Drink 8 cups of water per day" earned 5/12/2018See this image largerSee this image largerAfter encountering so many problems with my health, I have decided to return to a plant-based diet. No eggs, meat, fish, or dairy. Drastic steps for drastic challenges. My dinner was composed of tomatoes, potato salad, Greek pepper rings, cucumbers, carrots, squash, stewed tomatoes, okra, onions, red onion, lemons, peas, collards, baked sweet potatoes, jalapenos, long-grain rice, pineapple, pears, tangerines, and beets. Do I feel deprived?? Are you kidding? See this image largerhas returned to a plant-based diet in light of many recent physical troubles. No dairy, meat, fish, or eggs. I am feeling much better with the change. See this image largerday 25 of my streak for "Drink eight 8-oz cups of water each day 1 time per day" earned 5/15/2018See this image largerSee this image largerday 21 of my streak for "Log in to SparkPeople every day" earned 5/18/2018See this image largerBarbecue veggies today on the Foreman grill and so good.See this image largerToday's count was at least 30 servings of veggies and fruit for barbecue veggies as others concentrated on meat. See this image largerI also enjoyed a delicious Tuscan style Portabello Mushroom burger. Better than hamburger or turkey and far less in caloric value. 170 calories.See this image largerday 60 of my streak for "Track food or water" earned 5/20/2018See this image largerday 30 of my streak for "Drink 8 cups of water per day" earned 5/21/2018See this image largerday 25 of my streak for "Log in to SparkPeople every day" earned 5/22/2018See this image largerday 25 of my streak for "Log in to SparkPeople every day" earned 5/22/2018See this image largerday 30 of my streak for "Exercise for at least 10 minutes per day" earned 5/28/2018See this image largerAll prepped and ready for meals tomorrow, in fact I believe I am ready for the next month.See this image largerTwenty different plants, vegetables, and fruit. If I count the servings, it is higher. I keep my vegetarian stores in my freggie freezer.See this image largerA special meal at our bible study tonightSee this image largerA special meal at our bible study tonight #foodfeatsSee this image largerA special veggie and fruit meal for our bible study tonight.See this image larger307 minutes walking and shopping with my wife for clothing and gifts for my beautiful grandchildren. They are great motivators.See this image largerI used yesterday's Spark Recipe, couscous, butternut squash, and spinach, added two Roma tomatoes, and stuffed these beautiful bell peppers with it. YUM.See this image largerTwenty plus veggie servings today. Of note were the two portobello burgers and mixed veggie packs, including carrot, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, habanero, and white button mushrooms.See this image largerMy twenty plus servings of veggies and fruit included two portobello burgers, baked veggie packs, banana, and a healthy snack recommended by a Spark article of my homemade hummus on celery sticks. Celery never tasted so good.See this image largerday 75 of my streak for "Track food or water" earned 6/4/2018See this image largerToday I have reached a milestone. Not only have I lost another two pounds marking one-half of a ten pound goal for the month, I am now 70 lbs. down from my start. And no longer "morbidly" obese, just severely obese. Bitter-sweet.See this image largerTonight was pizza night at the local pizza parlor where grandkids ran to play games to win tickets for prizes. I spent forty minutes running from kid to kid with game tokens. Add sixty-three minutes shopping and talking.See this image largerTonight was pizza night at the local pizza parlor where grandkids ran to play games to win tickets for prizes. I spent forty minutes running from kid to kid with game tokens. Add sixty-three minutes shopping and talking. #fitnessfeatsSee this image largerTonight was pizza night at the local pizza parlor where grandkids ran to play games to win tickets for prizes. I spent forty minutes running from kid to kid with game tokens. Add sixty-three minutes shopping and talking. #fitnessfeatsSee this image largerMy salad at the pizza place tonight with five pieces of veggie pizza. Missed some tracking goals today but said no to a lot of sugary birthday cakes. No complaints.See this image largerI ate the rainbow at the local pizza place followed with veggie pizza. Red onion , carrots, mushrooms, jalapenos, garbanzos, brocolli, dill picles, cherry tomatoes, and good times with the 7 grandkids.See this image largerI ate the rainbow at the local pizza place followed with veggie pizza. Red onion , carrots, mushrooms, jalapenos, garbanzos, brocolli, dill picles, cherry tomatoes, and good times with the 7 grandkids. #eattherainbowSee this image largerI ate the rainbow at the local pizza place followed with veggie pizza. Red onion , carrots, mushrooms, jalapenos, garbanzos, brocolli, dill picles, cherry tomatoes, and good times with the 7 grandkids. #eattherainbowSee this image largerI ate the rainbow at the local pizza place followed with veggie pizza. Red onion , carrots, mushrooms, jalapenos, garbanzos, brocolli, dill picles, cherry tomatoes, and good times with the 7 grandkids. #eattherainbowSee this image largerI ate the rainbow at the local pizza place followed with veggie pizza. Red onion , carrots, mushrooms, jalapenos, garbanzos, brocolli, dill picles, cherry tomatoes, and good times with the 7 grandkids. #eattherainbowSee this image largerday 5 of my streak for "Drink 8 cups of water per day" earned 6/6/2018See this image largerSee this image largerJalapenos, habaneros, turmeric, curry powder, cumin powder, tomatoes, onion, tarragon, okra, and summer squash are all known as possessing anti-inflammation properties, and are all in the soup I ate for dinner. I haven't had to take any pain medication since I returned to a plant-strong diet in April. Imagine that.See this image largerday 7 of my streak for "Drink 8 cups of water per day" earned 6/8/2018See this image largerSo far today 19 plants, veggies, and fruit. Jalapenos, habaneros, turmeric, garlic, curry powder, cumin powder, tomatoes, onion, tarragon, okra, and summer squash are all known as possessing anti-inflammation properties, and are all in the soup I ate for dinner. I haven't had to take any pain medication since I returned to a plant-strong diet in April. Imagine that.See this image largerMy progress.See this image largerMy current progress.See this image largerI am very thankful to have reached the goal of changing my status from morbidly obese to severely obese, a drop in my body fat to 3.9.See this image largerFifteen-plus fruit, veggie, and plant. So healthy. I finished up today with some delicious steamed veggies. See this image largerday 10 of my streak for "Drink 8 cups of water per day" earned 6/11/2018See this image largerSeventeen plus veggies, fruit, and plants so far and looking for more for the rest of the day. Prepped squash, habaneros, jalapenos, okra, and picked up sweet potatoes, carrots, and watermelon for meals to come. Lots of veggies, fruit, and plants at my house.See this image largerGreat day for veggies, fruit, and plants. 24 plus today. Today, I tried the Spark Recipe for Rotini and Spinach. It was so good.See this image largerThe challenge tracker only allows one to enter up to 30 servings but today I incorporated 39 plus veggies, fruit, and plants (seasonings). Ate most of it by finishing some left overs before going to the salad and vegetable bar for Father's Day at the local Western Sizzlin. Still managed to stay under 1100 calories. The photo is tonight's dinner. Not pictured are a cup of cabbage and carrot slaw, 1/2 cup of peaches, 1/2 cup of pears. I resisted the dessert bar.See this image largerday 90 of my streak for "Track food or water" earned 6/19/2018See this image largerSeventeen plus fruits, veggies, and plants today, to include a great Olive Garden salad and a Spark recipe for supper: a kidney bean and brown rice chili with cherries, pistachios, and tangerine. So Tasty!See this image largerToday was a great time to use leftovers for stuffing four bell peppers with kidney beans, brown rice, and cabbage. Great meal.See this image larger21 plus veggies, fruit, and plants today. I used leftovers of brown rice, onion, red kidney beans, jalapeno, habanero, and cabbage to stuff my bell peppers for a great and zesty meal.See this image largerToday is a delicious veggie soup day. Wonderful.See this image larger30 plus veggies, fruit, and plants today. One highlight was a zesty romaine, cucumber, apple, avocado, tomato, jalapeño salad with a balsamic vinaigrette, salsa, apple cider and lemon dressing. You can't believe how good it tasted. See this image largerday 60 of my streak for "Log in to SparkPeople every day" earned 6/26/2018See this image largerday 60 of my streak for "Log in to SparkPeople every day" earned 6/26/2018See this image largerThirty plus veggies, fruit, and plants today was easy to accomplish with the help of Golden Corral's veggie and salad bar. This was my first of three plates.See this image largerEasy day to get 17 plus veggies, fruit, and plants today so far. More to come. Here are two of the three plates I had for lunch.See this image largerWater aerobics today for weight management and lower back.See this image largerToday's exercise included water therapy for weight management and lower back issues.See this image largerToday's exercise included water therapy for weight management and lower back issues.See this image largerToday's exercise included water therapy for weight management and lower back issues.See this image larger16 plus veggies, fruit, and plants. Enjoyed a delicious rotini garbanzo and garlic dish. Rotini, garbanzos, garlic, turmeric, black pepper, thyme, cumin, curry, green olives, whole corn, onion, silk soy and vanilla yogurt alternative, lemon, and salsa. Soooo good.See this image larger20 plus veggies, fruit, and plants today, to include a great okra, brussell sprouts, and tomato medley. To include okra, brussell sprouts, tomato, jalapeno, onion, lima beans, chili soy sauce, and a plethora of spices. Great day for a plant-strong diet.See this image largerI ate my birthday salad today before a veggie pizza, no cheese, on flatbread at Cici'sSee this image largerI ate my birthday salad today before a veggie pizza, no cheese, on flatbread at Cici's #eattherainbowSee this image largerA great day for veggies. For lunch, a great summer fruit salad.See this image larger22 veggies, fruit, and plants today. For lunch I had a summer fruit salad of cucumber, watermelon, mango, tangerines, olive oil, and ground pepper.See this image largerday 7 of my streak for "Drink 8 cups of water per day" earned 7/10/2018See this image largerday 75 of my streak for "Log in to SparkPeople every day" earned 7/11/2018See this image largerday 75 of my streak for "Exercise for at least 10 minutes per day" earned 7/12/2018See this image largerday 10 of my streak for "Drink 8 cups of water per day" earned 7/13/2018See this image larger21 plus veggies, fruit, and plants today. Portobellos, onion, jalapeno, cumin, chili followed by a great 2 meal bowl of steamed veggies with yellow squash, zucchini, potato, carrots, green cabbage, purple cabbage, bell pepper, jalapeno, juan canary melon, watermelon, pistachios, ginger snaps. So good.See this image largerToday was one of my favorites: Portobello burgers with mixed steamed vegetables to include 2 types of cabbage, two peppers, potato, carrots, 2 types of squash. Followed up with 2 types of melons, pistachio nuts and ginger snaps. So good. I cooked two meals of veggies so I am going now to eat the second half. Smack.See this image largerTwenty-six plus veggies, fruit, and plants today. I made a delicious homemade hummus today, eating it with cucumbers and rye crisp bread. Easy to eat so much choice with Golden Corral calorie placards.See this image largerday 3 of my streak for "Drink 8 cups of water per day" earned 7/20/2018See this image largerday 7 of my streak for "Exercise for 10 minutes each day 1 time per day" earned 7/21/2018See this image larger30 plus veggies, fruit, and plants today, to include this meal of 4 tacos made with Ole's Spinach and Herbs tortillas at 50 cal. ea filled with pinto beans, tri-colored rotini, tomato, onion, turmeric, salsa, cumin, jalapeno, extra virgin olive oil, rosemary, black pepper, fennel, and basil. Delicious.See this image largerAte my favorite snack tonight. Cookies made from 2 bananas, 2 TBS of PB2 powder, 1 cup of oatmeal, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 30 raisins. About 45 calories each. Makes 14. (oops I ate the other 5).See this image larger21 plus veggies, fruit, and plants today. The key for me is having a wide assortment of choices every day, fresh and frozen.See this image largerToday was a great day for vegetables, fruit, and plants. With a cloudy day, I went for a 12 item plant-strong soup.See this image largerToday's 18 veggies, fruit, and plants included a wonderful veggie pizza that only totaled 584 calories. I used an ultra-thin crust that I found in Dollar Tree and and veggies that were discounted for approaching the expiration date. Still a great flavor and great caloric nutrition.See this image larger19 plus veggies, fruit, and plants today. Of note was a delicious veggie meal at the local Chinese place. So good and within my caloric limits. See this image largerLots of plant strong diet today. Chinese veggies with rice noodles, plantains, spring rolls, steamed broccoli, chinese mustard, baked potatoes.See this image largerHaving plenty of veggie choices helps to fit 5-8 servings into your diet each day.See this image larger18 plus veggies, fruit, and plants to include a delicious soup of Japanese eggplant, tomatoes, corn, jalapeno, banana peppers, vegetable broth, onion, and elbow macaroni.See this image largerday 100 of my streak for "Exercise for at least 10 minutes per day" earned 8/6/2018See this image largerday 10 of my streak for "Drink eight 8-oz cups of water each day 1 time per day" earned 8/7/2018See this image largerday 7 of my streak for "Drink 8 cups of water per day" earned 8/11/2018See this image larger23 plus veggies, fruit, and plants to include a great soup for dinner. Picture taken before the cooking process.See this image largerI prepped and cooked for two future meals with this vegetable soup today.See this image larger21 plus veggies, fruit, and plants for the day to include a delicious salad at Cici's Pizza.See this image larger64 minutes on the peddler and 36 minutes walking and shopping with my wife.See this image largerGreat day to keep my nutritional an caloric goals to include a flatbread veggie pizza Cici's.See this image largerday 25 of my streak for "Drink eight 8-oz cups of water each day 1 time per day" earned 8/22/2018See this image largerday 21 of my streak for "Track food or water" earned 7/29/2019See this image largerday 21 of my streak for "Track food or water" earned 7/29/2019See this image largerday 21 of my streak for "Track food or water" earned 7/29/2019See this image largerA delicious and healthy evening meal choice. 619 calories.See this image largerThese OLE spinach tortilla wraps have revolutionized my thinking about healthy Mexican food eating. At only 50 calories per serving, a wrap becomes a great replacement for a 2-slice sandwich, and adds the benefit of spinach and flax seed as ingredients.See this image largerStarting over after regaining 70 lbs previously lost with Spark People. Consistency is my new goal. (2 comments)See this image largerLosing self-discipline is no cause to celebrate. After multiple surgeries, a loss of motivation, and a rethinking of low-impact exercise, I have returned to my place of solace in Spark People, where I remember having previously lost 70 lbs. The good news is that after my recommitment and a 21-day streak of 10-20 minutes of daily exercise, logging food and water, I have lost my first goal of 11 lbs. Never give up. See this image largerMy wife and I prepped Saturday evening for our Sunday lunch: beef stew with 7 added veggies, onion, bell pepper, potato, diced tomato, mushrooms, mini carrots, and fresh ginger. Additionally, we added paprika, chili, dill weed, curry, lemon pepper, and salt. For dinner, I added a jalapeno, banana, and a serving of peanut butter crackers. With 20 minutes of low impact exercise, I easily kept in the caloric limits.See this image largerLet's keep smiling!See this image largerTen minutes walking to and from the mailbox plus twenty minutes on the peddler equals 30 minutes. Low impact and doable for my acute bone-on-bone condition and lymphadema issues.See this image largerToday, I cooked a makeover recipe for Split Pea Soup with sausage. The nutritional values of this dish are great and provide potassium, vit. A, b12, 6, A, folate, iron, thiamin, and others. 1 serving= 271 calories.See this image largerTwelve pounds down in twenty-three days logging exercise, food, and water. I went with my wife to the doctor and thought I might be challenged to stay within my caloric budget. To my surprise, between breakfast and lunch (breakfast for lunch at the Cracker Barrel), I managed to only go over 10-15 calories past the plan. I even ate a bisquit and piece of bacon that my wife didn't want. Five to seven fruit and vegetables tonight with plenty of extra calories after exercise.See this image largerMy beautiful granddaughter learning to cook a healthy meal. Very proud of my sweetheart.See this image largerBreakfast!!! That's what I'm talking about. 3 servings of fruit, 1 cup of skim-milk, 2.5 servings of coffee with light creamer, 6 cups of water, one slice of 70 cal. bread, and 2 eggs covered with pepper and 0 cal. hotsauce, all before 10:00. This day is turning out to be great.See this image largerI was amazed today as I counted the calories. 8 oz of bbq pork ribs, no added sauce, baked beans, mixed steamed vegetables with added asparagus.Water to drink. 1054 calories leaving me 674 cal. For dinner and snack. Blessed Sunday, everyone!See this image largerJust chicking on everyone...See this image largerMy lil side salad bowl is loaded with good things. A Dole chipotle and cheddar salad kit (I'm eating the whole pack, 210 c.), 1/2 avocado, 1/2 cucumber, 1/2 tomato, 1 cup mushrooms, 1 Tbs ground flax seed, 1 large onion, and one Tbs Braggs Apple Cider vinegar. = 504 cal. Add 325 cal. for 2 servings of pollock, 3 cups of steamed broccoli and califlour with 10 steamed baby carrots. The entire meal = 834 cal. fitting nicely into my daily caloric budget. No one deprived here.See this image largerThe first thing in my mouth today, 16 oz of water. This is destined to be a good day. Now, for coffee!See this image larger“It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them.” Benjamin FranklinSee this image largerWeight control is a process: if you put it off, you put it on.See this image largerToday, I remembered a study made on the effects of cumin and yogurt consistently consumed together. The results after 3 month of eating them daily was remarkable. See https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25456022/
In addition to lowering BMI, the duo also saw a lowering of LDL and raising the HDL cholesterol. Any thoughts?See this image largerday 30 of my streak for "Track food or water" earned 8/6/2020See this image largerWhohoo. I finally made it to this goal.See this image largerHappy Monday, everyone! My salad for the day includes 4 cups Dole garden salad (a mix of 5 veggies), cucumber, tomato, ground flax seed, tumeric, black pepper, 2 Tbs Bragg's apple cider vinegar, 2 Tbs lemon concentrate, 2 Tbs Hidden Valley Greej yogurt dressing @ 60 cal.See this image largerI hope you will read my recent blog entitled, "Help me! My leg is leaking!" to see how I wrongly accused this poor creature.See this image largerI thought about having frog legs and a little side salad, but opted for fried chicken and potato salad, still within the caloric limits.See this image largerDinner was sooo good. 4 oz New York strip, spring vegetable medley w/asparagus and bell pepper, mushrooms, onion. Five item Dole salad plus cucumber, tomato, fat-free cheddar, balsamic vinegar, jalapeno, curry, olive oil, cumin, dill, and paprika, w/ water to drink=472 calories. New York strip was air-fried and delicious.See this image largerToday's treat, a shrimp and crab boil, 460 cal.= deliciousness.See this image largerMy what a meal! Greenwise turkey sausage, (no hormones or antibiotic), low sodium light kidney beans, onion, jalapeno pepper, adobo, curry, cumin, chili powder, dill weed, and 0 cal yelow mustard. Wash it down with 0 cal diet Check Freshy. = daily total of 2158 cal before 3000-4000 cal exercise. Plenty of space for a healthy fruit snack later.See this image largerSome of us who have undergone surgery or are battling with complications of obesity are learning to manage the condition of lymphedema. If you are interested in finding more of this underdiagnosed trouble or have been diagnosed with this malady, why not join "Lymphedema Supporters, our SparkTeam formed to share information regarding this condition. See this image largerSo tonight I am having a 6 oz NY Strip steak, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, jalapeno, .5 avocado, .5 large tomato, 2 cups Dole 6 item salad pack bacon and blue cheese, 2 cups water = 716 cal.See this image largerIt's hard to resist this crab and shrimp seafood boil at 722 calories. I made enough for another meal, so I am prepped for Monday or Tuesday. Wish you here.See this image largerLondon broil, carrots, bell pepper, tomato, garlic, mushrooms, paprika, dill weed, lemon pepper, cream of mushroom soup. 4 cups = 1,103 cal. I wake up late, missed breakfast so had plenty of caloric budget left for the day. Dinner= vegetables and salad = 367 cal. Will eat fruit for a snack to compensate. Off to exercise.See this image largerI am still thinking about last night's dinner. Cutting the fat off left a nice 6 oz round steak, potato with lite cream cheese spread, salsa. Mixed spinach, 2 lettuce, tomato, carrots, balsamic vinegar dressing, So Real cheddar flavored shreds. 628 cal. Total for the day= 2557 cal with 1839 cal remaining after 70 minutes of shopping/walking and peddling on the peddler. One pound down at weigh in this morning, 22 pounds in 61 days. See this image largerLet's eat breakfast! 2 sandwiches from the stuff of one. 2 sourdough English muffins, 1 egg, 1 tbs cream cheese spread, 1 jalapeno pepper, 5 slices LandOFrost smoked turkey breast, one banana, one plum, 20 oz H2O = 592 cal. I am allowing more calories because I just finished 20 minutes of seated cardio and 50 minutes on the pedlar, and, well, you know, it's the weekend. ;).See this image largerPrepped and ready for lunch today: lean hamburger, shredded chicken breast, elbow pasta, 9 veggie soup= 250 cal. per cup.See this image largerOn my way to physical therapy this morning and lots of good exercise. Get it where and how you can.See this image largerThis morning I enjoyed 45 minutes of lo-impact water aerobics and water jogging to help manage lymphedema, bone-on-bone knees, and lower back for 553 cal. burned. This evening I will use the peddler for 30 plus minutes while watching the news and reading my daily SPARK articles. But first, a needed pedicure at the podiatrist.See this image largerI confess that I went with my wife to her doctor's visit before taking her to Golden Corral. It was easy to stay within the caloric budget, even with a small piece of the rich carrot cake they are known for (almost 1/2 of the total meal, yipes, but good). 836 cal. for the entire meal. This morning was my lowest weigh-in in 76 days. Only 4 more pounds til my 90 day goal in 13 days.See this image largerLots of salad and veggies today with a thin-cut ribeye. 30 min on the peddler to work it off.See this image largerToday, I am one pound lower in my 90 day streak and one level higher in Spark Points. Thanking God for SparkPeople and the community here for their wonderful support.See this image largerLet's have breakfast! Microwave omelet with 1 egg, 1 tbs shredded cheddar cheese, 3 pcs LandOFrost smoked turkey, 2 tbs skim milk, 1 large jalapeno pepper, 1 dash black ground pepper, 1 large banana, 1 clementine, 1 plum, 1 peach yogurt 4 oz, and of course, 2 cups of coffee with 1 tsp hazelnut creamer = 429 cal. Great way to start the day.See this image largerTonight, I am using a product called Edemawear to reduce the effects of my lymphedema diagnosis. It helps to prevent cellulitis and is eady to put on.See this image largerTwenty minutes walking before physical therapy, without my cane. Ouch!See this image largerIt's happy hour for Guapo, Whiner, and Bobby Dazzler.See this image largerNew diabetic shoes for lymphedemic feet. Ready for walking.See this image largerI'm calling this dish Golden Gourmet Senior Soup, a combination of four home-delivered senior meals with healthy mixes of veggies and protein entres. I sauteed an onion, red wine, and olive oil before adding the combo meals. The addition of a can of chipotle peppers was a twist for my personal taste. Not for the feint of heart. Amazingly, only 118 cal. per cup.See this image largerNo deep dives in this pool, but I am able to do low-impact walking and, believe it or not, jogging on the underwater treadmill. I am able to get two workouts per week to help manage my lymphedema diagnosis. Why not join us at Lymphedema Supporters if you are challenged with this condition.See this image largerThe start of a beautiful day on the way to physical therapy. Georgia on my mind#.See this image largerIt's time again for comfort food but that doesn't mean that we settle for elevated calories. My chicken, rotini, and vegetable soup registers only 50 cal. per cup or for 4 cups only 200 cal.See this image largerProgress is not measured by the weight scale alone, but sometimes by inches or centimeters. Get a measuring tape if you don't have one. Then, use it.See this image largerProgress is not measured by the weight scale alone, but sometimes by inches or centimeters. Get a measuring tape if you don't have one. Then, use it.See this image largerLots of healthy salad, veggies, and fish today.See this image largerI am grabbing a quick breakfast before catching my ride to physical therapy. Have a great Friday.See this image largerLast night's shrimp and pasta plate helped to balance 2832 calories burned in exercise today. Dinner tracked at 1 cup pasta sauce, 120 cal.; .3 cup english peas, 42 cal.; 5 oz. spaghetti 525 cal.; 13 med. shrimp, 160 cal.; 1 med. mushroom, 3 cal.; 2 tbs. nutritional yeast, 60 cal. = 910 total calories. I had to leave 1699 calories on the table, so to speak, that I couldn't eat today.See this image largerAccording to Spark People and others, the majority of people who lose weight and maintain it, eat breakfast. Why not join us in this healty habit? Today, mine is 2 sourdough English muffins, one with one egg and one oz. cream cheese, the other with one tbs of peanut butter. Oikos yogurt, one Roma tomato, one half orange, and of course, H2O. Buon appetit!See this image largerTime for lunch, and then a cat nap.See this image largerWhen you get older, my doctor says it's not a bad idea to make sure you are getting a boost to important nutrients. B12, B6, D, folate, C, calcium, etc. Good morning to you all.See this image largerToday marks 31 years that I have been married to my beautiful wife. After 2 children the doctors said we couldn't have, 8 grandchildren the Lord told us about before they came, years of trials and tears of joy as the Lord delivered us, I can say, It's been worth it all. Happy Anniversary to my beautiful wife, Sharon.See this image largerI woke up this morning at 6 am, prepared for the ride to physical therapy, prayed with my breakfast, and mid-meal thought of you all. Have a great day and weekend.See this image largerVeggies, fruit, and plants, a big part of the Spark Peoples' process and the only way to get fibre into our diets.See this image largerHow strange that I broke a plateau with this 8 oz tbone, zuchini, squash, and salad. The key may have been in the 3622 calories burned in a short walk and work on the peddler.See this image largerA late-night water exercise at my hotel visit in Gainesville, FL allowed a caloric burn of 65 minutes of water aerobics and water jogging for a total of 956 calories. It was Coooold but worth getting the workout.See this image largerI have accomplished one more Spark Level, for which I am thankful.(1 comments)See this image largerThank you, Denny's and others for this day's kindness in free food and services. And to all our veterans, thank you for your service.See this image largerToday I shared a great meal with my wife at Golden Corral, all within recommended caloric suggestions.See this image largerThere was no snow on my walk today, but my warm southern version is nice.

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