February BP

 

The Best Way to Lose Weight

It is the season of Lent which means we have given up beer. AND, for these first two weeks, we've given up alcohol.

Susan always goes on the South Beach Diet during Lent and the first two weeks of the diet require giving up alcohol. I'm not following the diet but I've given up the hooch to be supportive.

I've lost three pounds since Tuesday. I checked in this morning at 222.6 pounds. Giving up booze is really a great kick starter for losing weight.

But I don't recommend it.

Cushy Life Problems

For the last month or so, I’ve been trying to get into a new morning routine. When I get up in the morning, I go get my morning pills and head for the bathroom.

Once there, I raise the heat on the thermostat to 80°. That way, I have a nice warm bathroom when I get out of the shower. The one part of my routine that I cannot seem to remember is to turn off the heat before I get in the shower.

The problem is that the heat discharge vent is straight across the room from the shower door. If I forget, the warm air is blowing on my wet body and it feels a bit chilly.

Now, I’m not such a wimp that I can’t take a little chilly breeze on my freshly cleaned nether regions. In fact, one could make the argument that a little discomfort in your life is a good thing, a character builder.

But I’m not that guy. So I shall continue too try to get my morning routine correct.

Ski Day #8 Spinout

Today, Rob and I both broke even on our Season Passes. It was our eighth visit to the mountain which technically matches what we paid for our passes.

From here on out, we are making money.

It started snowing shortly after we got on the chairlift but it was a gentle snow that did not impose itself on the joy of our day.

We got in ten runs and finished our day just after noon o'clock. I was quite exhausted. We had a couple of beers in the lodge along with the customary burger that is not very good. 

On the trip out, Rob managed to put us in a 180° spin that bumped us up against the berm but caused no damage. I maintain that he was not in four wheel drive but he thinks it was just really icy. 

Time for the Goat

So, here it is, the first thing in the morning and I have a mission. It's Valentine's Day and although Susan and I decided not to give gifts, I have one that I'm going to give her.

I've been growing my beard since last Fall and today, I'm transforming it to a goatee, which Susan prefers. And yes, that's how I look first thing in the morning.

Here I am after a shower and shave. Much more presentable. But it's a little drafty around my cheeks. 

I left my sideburns a little long which I have decided to fix tomorrow. I look like I'm from Montana. 

New Weight Loss Goal

It was Super Bowl LVII weekend so I did not eat very well. Which is to say that I ate a LOT. And not good stuff. So I am happy to report my weight at 225.2 pounds. I have a doctors appointment in about three weeks and I really want to lose some weight. I would love to be at 215 but I don't think I have the will power to do it.

I'm going to concentrate on good eating today, and since it's Monday, I can easily go without beer.

We continue to make progress on the kitchen remodel. I spend a lot of time while in bed running scenarios about one aspect of the project or another. Lately, I'm trying to figure out how to run the ducting for the downdraft fan. I haven't got it nailed down yet.

     

Ski Day #7

 It's been two weeks since I've been up skiing. Matters with the kitchen remodel have taken precedence.

I felt we were well enough into it and had made good enough progress to allow for a day on the slopes.

Rob and I had a good day. It started out sunny but a high cloud bank came in and took the sun away.

Still, the snow was great, visibility was good and I had a good day. I added ten runs to my total.