PASabreFan Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 I've gained 25 pounds since September 2015 and now sit (or sprawl, actually) just one pound under 200. I carry it pretty well as a reasonably tall man. But the man boobs that were long gone have returned, and this is when I get motivated to act. Well, the boobs, and the shame associated with the "lunch" I had today. Four slices of pizza and a goodie bag from Tops — an apple fritter, a bear claw and a chocolate-filled donut with chocolate sprinkles that were meant to be for the rest of today and maybe tomorrow. I am broken. Things that have worked in the past (slowing down, eating at the table instead of by the puter, counting calories) don't seem to be working anymore. So it's hail mary time. If others will join in, I propose to reveal our daily food intake for all of SabreSpace to see. My guess is that I will immediately start eating more like an adult man and less like a 12-year-old boy, maybe even on Day One. Anyone else struggling with their diet and willing to join this little social experiment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Breakfast: 1 slice of cold pizza Lunch: 1 slice of cold pizza Dinner: 1 chicken leg, 1 baked sweet potato, green beans. Hockey snack: 2 beers (it'll probably be iron city today, I play with a lot of steelers fans) Oh and I've had 2 jolly ranchers(pineapple) and 6 bottles of water so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Weave Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Yeah, it's a struggle here. But my meals are typically well balanced and low on simple carbs. My struggle is snack time. Salty, crunchy, and empty? Come to Papa. I'd post my intake here, but it would be more like bragging then trying to shame myself. I've already got a long food thread for that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 The struggle is real! I swear it! The effort that it takes to still have pizza left in that box is ridiculous! The fact that I've had 4 slices in 2 days is amazing to me. 2 months ago that pie wouldn't have made it through last night. And I forgot, I had a bowl of chicken noodle soup at work this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 I eat so well for meals, and then destroy it all with a bad sugar and salt addiction in between. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 If there is good pizza in front of me, I will keep eating until I am in physical discomfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabres Fan in NS Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 We don't do the going out for a meal thing very often, but when we do (me and my wife, or me with friends) we always go to a great pizza place that our friends own. My wife and I (and I, if I go with friends) have a large pizza each. They are that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 For example.. Dinner tonight was an acorn squash, split and roasted until tender, and stuffed with Italian sausage, chopped veggies, brown rice, and some Parmesan cheese on top. Not alot of cheese, and Parm is fairly healthy as cheese goes. Veggie content was high, and brown rice is a fairly healthy starch. But the witching hour strikes around 8pm and I'll be on the hunt for something empty to snack on. That is my Achilles heel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 (edited) If there is good pizza in front of me, I will keep eating until I am in physical discomfort.Move to Pennsylvania, you'll be fine :p Edit:says the guy who has been eating pizza for the last 2 days. Edited January 22, 2017 by ubkev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted January 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Move to Pennsylvania, you'll be fine :P Edit:says the guy who has been eating pizza for the last 2 days. Not a fan of shoefly pizza? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 I had a good day yesterday: Breakfast- 3 glassed of soda to quell my stomach from all the booze the previous night Lunch- Pizza Hut personal pan pizza, double decker taco, half a breadstick Snack- root beer, fudge round, teriyaki beef Jerry Dinner-(all of this at Longhorn) 3 Sam Adam's Hopalong, 1 margarita, 1 loaf of bread, 1/2 Firecracker Chicken wrap appetizer, 2/3 of Sausage and fried cheese curds appetizer, 11 Oz Renegade Sirloin steak with a side of mash and Mac & cheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 3 fudge shop cookies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted January 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 ub is trying, but ink clinches the coveted second slot. If he wants it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Breakfast - coffee and Raisin Bran Now - spaghetti, garlic toast, wine Later - ice cream, more wine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Just woke up , had a pizza before I go to work, will eat half a bread at work. The eating isn't an issue with me its all the drinking, I gained a lot of weight 6 years ago, pretty steady at 110kg now. If I'm fit I weigh in at 90kg. I drank like 1.5 liters of cola a day + me and my buddy at work had like a 5 day a week beer binge going on back then when I just quit sports because I couldn't play anymore with my shifts. Was like 15 + beers minumum each night we went out :p Now I limit myself to two cola's max a day, only go out 2x times a week max , so my weight is steady now, but thinking of starting to work out again. :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MattPie Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Saturday: I had a "Dirty Burger" at a place in Newark DE named "Home Grown Cafe". Burger, bacon, BBQ onion, sauce, etc. It was the largest burger I've eaten in some time; about halfway through I started thinking, "this is stupid, it's not worth the calories and cost". Maybe I've turned a corner. The next corner is not buying the special at work, which always sounds good but almost never lives up to expectations. A recent exception was some pretty good Beef Wellington with mashed potatoes and corn. So far today: Wegs Pretzel bagel with cream cheese (1/3 less fat version). Up for today is a fried rice, large salad, pizza with friends, and a couple pots of tea. We're having people over, so copious (but not Huckleberry copious, holy cow) amounts of beer, wine, and if someone asks, I'll join them drinking some Aquavit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Saturday: I had a "Dirty Burger" at a place in Newark DE named "Home Grown Cafe". Burger, bacon, BBQ onion, sauce, etc. It was the largest burger I've eaten in some time; about halfway through I started thinking, "this is stupid, it's not worth the calories and cost". Maybe I've turned a corner. The next corner is not buying the special at work, which always sounds good but almost never lives up to expectations. A recent exception was some pretty good Beef Wellington with mashed potatoes and corn. So far today: Wegs Pretzel bagel with cream cheese (1/3 less fat version). Up for today is a fried rice, large salad, pizza with friends, and a couple pots of tea. We're having people over, so copious (but not Huckleberry copious, holy cow) amounts of beer, wine, and if someone asks, I'll join them drinking some Aquavit. BAAAAMMMMM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Saturday: I had a "Dirty Burger" at a place in Newark DE named "Home Grown Cafe". Burger, bacon, BBQ onion, sauce, etc. It was the largest burger I've eaten in some time; about halfway through I started thinking, "this is stupid, it's not worth the calories and cost". Maybe I've turned a corner. The next corner is not buying the special at work, which always sounds good but almost never lives up to expectations. A recent exception was some pretty good Beef Wellington with mashed potatoes and corn. So far today: Wegs Pretzel bagel with cream cheese (1/3 less fat version). Up for today is a fried rice, large salad, pizza with friends, and a couple pots of tea. We're having people over, so copious (but not Huckleberry copious, holy cow) amounts of beer, wine, and if someone asks, I'll join them drinking some Aquavit. Other people's kids are all sick, so I may be able to maintain a reasonable amount of food tonight. Hooray, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrico Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Well played. This was my first thought reading that as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogre Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 6:30 am just before work- 2 plain eggos and 8 oz protein shake. 9:30 am break- chicken breast and provolone with 1 tsp mayo on whole grain white, 6 leaves romaine, 3/4 cup strawberries and 8 oz OJ. 12:00 pm lunch- 2 chix legs, 1 cup kraft mac n cheese, 1/2 cup corn and 8 oz OJ. 3:30 snack before class- 8 oz protein shake, 3/4 cup strawberries and 1 beer. Yes I drink a beer before I teach. 8:30 pm dinner- 2 cups Spanish rice(with homegrown tomatoes), 1 cup peas and 4 beers. 9:00 pm- beers. Quantity to be determined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 6:30 am just before work- 2 plain eggos and 8 oz protein shake. 9:30 am break- chicken breast and provolone with 1 tsp mayo on whole grain white, 6 leaves romaine, 3/4 cup strawberries and 8 oz OJ. 12:00 pm lunch- 2 chix legs, 1 cup kraft mac n cheese, 1/2 cup corn and 8 oz OJ. 3:30 snack before class- 8 oz protein shake, 3/4 cup strawberries and 1 beer. Yes I drink a beer before I teach. 8:30 pm dinner- 2 cups Spanish rice(with homegrown tomatoes), 1 cup peas and 4 beers. 9:00 pm- beers. Quantity to be determined. You work out? Cuz I don't know anyone who eats like this except the pros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 You work out? Cuz I don't know anyone who eats like this except the pros. Dudes a fcuking iron worker. Life is his workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted January 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) Thanks everyone for joining in. I hope it's helping some of you. The idea of accountability helped me today for sure. The results are not all that impressive, but they're better than they've been. 53 oz. water and one cup of tea (no Diet Coke, which is huge for me) Timmy Ho's Sausage, egg and cheese biscuit 12" turkey sub with lettuce, tomato, pepper jack and honey mustard dressing (pretzel roll bread) Banana 2 mini-pies, one apple, one lemon Since I'm counting everything, 6-8 Luden cherry cough drops (really, I needed them and three) flaxseed capsules In all, about 2,400 calories, which is OK, maybe a little high for my weight loss goals. But obviously, it wasn't a healthy eating day. Too much fat, salt and refined carbs, and the only veggies I saw were on the sub. I also need to drink more water. Edited January 24, 2017 by PASabreFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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