MARCYINCNY2's Oct 2009 CalorieKing Blog

How?

Sunday, October 18th 2009

What happened? How did I regain more than 10lbs.? The short answer is that they were giving away ice cream. Or almost. Often this year a local supermarket has had Ben & Jerry’s on sale for $2.50, often when I’ve had a coupon to bring down the price to $2.00. If I hadn’t felt guilty about the dairy farmers getting screwed out of a decent price for their milk I probably would have gained another 10.

To make matters worse–or better–this supermarket is the only one in town that carrie...

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A Successful First Week

Saturday, October 17th 2009

Although I rejoined CK on Wednesday I mark my start date as last Sunday and for the week I'm down 2lbs. I saw a number on the scale this morning that I haven't seen since May. Most important, I've flipped that switch in my head and I'm pretty much in weight-loss mode. It's also helped that it's been so freekin' cold that I'm not the least bit tempted by ice cream.

The weather is moderating a bit though. I should be able to get out on a bike next week. And finish some yard & garden clea...

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Sun! Snow!

Friday, October 16th 2009

This just isn't right. And in a year that's shaping up to be one of the warmest in human history.

But the sun is welcome and I'm heading to the park.

And this evening I'm looking forward to having a drink. I'm limiting my alcohol to Fridays & Saturdays so this evening (we'll be able to see the baseball game on our TV!) I'm thinking maybe beer or ale. Or maybe some vodka in some of the V-8 that's been opened and sitting in the fridge...

Dinner After the First Hard Freeze

Thursday, October 15th 2009

Jacques Pépin's Corn & Hominy Chowder
Serves: 6

• 3 tablespoons good olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup minced scallion
• 1/2 cup Green Hot Salsa or less for a milder soup
• 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes in sauce
• 1 (28-ounce) can white hominy (about 3 cups kernels and juice)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 4 cups chicken stock, homemade or low-sal...

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I'm Back

Wednesday, October 14th 2009

I've gained back some of the weight I lost here in 2007 but I'm ready to work the program again. I'm glad I checked the site and found out I could join on a monthly basis. Now if I could just upload my diary from Mac OS 10.5...

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