September 21, 2011
Killian Second Grade Picture
Killian chose to wear his button up shirt and tie for his picture this year (click the pic for a larger version). As usual, it's amazing how much they change between each year.
September 04, 2011
Pescatarian? Is that really a word?
Three weeks ago I decided to give a vegetarian diet a try. Mostly to trick myself into eating healthier mixed with a desire to lose about 20 pounds. I'm proud to say that I have stuck with it to this point. I say "vegetarian" but what I apparently mean is known as "pescatarian". That is to say that I'm eating no meat other than seafood.
I'd have to say that the most difficult portion of trying to eat this way has been coming up with stuff to eat at home. Eating out under this restriction is actually fairly easy outside of the typical fast food chains (McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King) unless you specifically want a salad. Even then, the meal sized ones typically include chicken. Taco Bell is a friend to this diet effort. I have also been utilizing veggie subs from the local sandwich fast food shops (Quizno's, Jimmy John's) extensively.
The result is that I have managed to dump 7 pounds thus far (see the bottom of the blog for my weight loss tracker) and not had to suffer too much to do so. I definitely feel good about the food choices that this effort is forcing me into as well. To my amazement, I'm eating a multitude of bean dishes to which I would have turned up my nose in the past. Lots of fresh and steamed vegetables and fruits (ok, not steamed fruits, but blended ones smoothie style) as well.
In addition to eating the right kinds of foods, I'm also tracking my calories, carbs fat & protein intake on myfitnesspal.com which has been a good free Weight Watchers alternative.
So, we'll see how long I can ride this thing out. In conjunction with my shoulder rehab/recovery, I intend to introduce an exercise regimen slowly along with the diet to see if I can produce even more effective results. So far I've added only the elliptical machine but that burns off about 300 calories for a 30 minute workout each day so it's definitely helping.
I'd have to say that the most difficult portion of trying to eat this way has been coming up with stuff to eat at home. Eating out under this restriction is actually fairly easy outside of the typical fast food chains (McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King) unless you specifically want a salad. Even then, the meal sized ones typically include chicken. Taco Bell is a friend to this diet effort. I have also been utilizing veggie subs from the local sandwich fast food shops (Quizno's, Jimmy John's) extensively.
The result is that I have managed to dump 7 pounds thus far (see the bottom of the blog for my weight loss tracker) and not had to suffer too much to do so. I definitely feel good about the food choices that this effort is forcing me into as well. To my amazement, I'm eating a multitude of bean dishes to which I would have turned up my nose in the past. Lots of fresh and steamed vegetables and fruits (ok, not steamed fruits, but blended ones smoothie style) as well.
In addition to eating the right kinds of foods, I'm also tracking my calories, carbs fat & protein intake on myfitnesspal.com which has been a good free Weight Watchers alternative.
So, we'll see how long I can ride this thing out. In conjunction with my shoulder rehab/recovery, I intend to introduce an exercise regimen slowly along with the diet to see if I can produce even more effective results. So far I've added only the elliptical machine but that burns off about 300 calories for a 30 minute workout each day so it's definitely helping.
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