Day 24 - May 27, 2013

Weight:             244.2 lbs.
Body Fat %:     33.5%
Composition:    82 lbs fat  / 162 lbs. lean body mass
H20 %:            47.5%  (116 lbs )


So apparent the burger and fries (and ice cream) diet doesn't work.  It must have been just a stupid anomaly of the scale yesterday.  Today is a federal holiday (Memorial Day), so I might as well finish the experiment today and get back on the grind tomorrow.

The pastrami burgers provided lots of protein, as well as fat and carbs.  One big meal instead of several smaller ones throughout the day probably slowed down my metabolism.   Not getting any real exercise, besides chasing my son around, couldn't have helped either.

Breakfast was another smoothie recipe that I got from the book Abs Diet.  The smoothies seem to make breakfast simpler and faster in the morning.  Lunch was back to Sammy's.  It was delicious, but I won't be back anytime soon, for my sake.  Skipped the ice cream and beer tonight, just fruit, nuts and clear sugar free black cherry soda.

What's the scale gonna say tomorrow?


Breakfast:
2 servings Chocolate Factory Smoothie: chocolate milk, yogurt, peanut butter, whey and flaxseed

Lunch:
1 Sammy's LA Pastrami - Pastrami Burger: 1/2 lb pastrami + 1/4 cheeseburger
1/2 small bag of garlic fries
20 oz. clear sugar-free black cherry soda

Dessert:
2 big slices of watermelon
15 almonds
 20 oz. clear sugar-free black cherry soda

we'll see what the scale says tomorrow ...

Day 23 - May 26, 2013

Today*
Weight:             245 lbs.▲
Body Fat %:     31.5% ▼
Composition:    77 lbs fat ▼ / 168 lbs. lean body mass ▲
H20 %:            48.5%  (119 lbs ▲)

 *  I got on the fat (analysis) scale about 5 times, but I still can't believer that such a dramatic change could take place over 24 hours. There has to be an error somewhere.  I'll measure again tomorrow morning.

Yesterday
Weight:             244.2 lbs.
Body Fat %:     34%
Composition:    83 lbs fat  / 161.2 lbs. lean body mass
H20 %:            47.5%  (116 lbs )

I don't normally do a full analysis beyond once a week, but I just wanted to see the numbers today.  I know these number can't be humanly possible.  Human error? do I know how to use a calculator?  Is the scale inaccurate?  Could a drastic increase in simple carbs draw more water into the muscles?  Was I retaining water due to inflammation in my elbows (from boxing class yesterday).  I don't know.

I measured my weight the same as I do everyday .  I got on the scale in the morning, before eating or drinking anything, but after my first morning pee.  It's the best I can do to try to keep the conditions similar for each weigh-in.  I know a single poop could change things quite a bit, but I can't control for that.  If I have to go, I have to go; and vice versa. 

Oh well.  Life goes on.  I'll retest tomorrow.  And repeat today (sounds like fun).   I'll eat similarly to what I did yesterday.  Let's see what the scale says, maybe I've stumbles across the greatest diet ever (pastrami burger, fries and ice cream diet).

I didn't exactly match yesterday exactly.  I had a bacon double cheese burger instead of a pastrami burger. Then I had an ice cream shake instead of scoops, but the idea was the same.  The beer at the end was much better tonight though.

The scale is going to be interesting tomorrow.


Breakfast:
2 servings Blue Velvet Smoothie: mixed berries, chocolate milk, yogurt, flaxseed and whey

Lunch:
Five Guys Bacon (Double) Cheese Burger
2/5 of an order of regular sized fries (w/ Cajun seasoning)
1 Minute Maid Lite Strawberry Lemonade (2 refills)

Dinner:
1 Sonic strawberry cheesecake shake


Dessert:
Blue Moon Belgian IPA
15 almonds

we'll see what the scale says tomorrow ...