DAY 240, MONDAY, JAN 10, 2011 PART 2

     Ten days into the new year, a week into Phase 4 of the Challenge, and people are dropping like birds fucked up from the Antartic changing magnetic pull on the Earth. 2012 is around the corner, and dieting seems to be on the back burner in anticipation. I am not sure why, it seems that not eating is getting tougher out there. I used to be able to justify eating anything. It didn't matter what the caloric value of something was. When I was chowing, it didn't mean crap to me as to what the eventual ramifications on my heart, lungs, other organs and body might be. It did not matter for a second. I am sitting here, munching on a McIntosh Apple, and watching Man vs. Food on the big screen. The host, Adam Richman, is in Baldwin, NY in this taped episode at one of my old favorite restaurants, International Delights Cafe. I enjoy watching TV shows showcasing places that I have been. Adam is pussy footing around, waiting to show us that he will order a dessert called "The World." What he won't tell you is that it is a dessert bulit for a group of 15 people, and with that many folks chowing, it is not a horribly insane dessert choice with 14 guests.

     What I used to eat there was not only bizarre in its scope of tastes, but it explains a bit when I tell you why I can not stand people anymore that justify horrible eating. First, so we are on the same page, I think eating horrible crap is great, awesome, and I wish that one day I can enjoy some of the crap I used to eat, but in moderation. I can not eat a little of anything there now, and I am jealous. If you choose to eat all that crap then I applaud your right to choose and I could only dream about the past. If you blog that you are on a diet, and then justify all the crap, then STFU already, you are an idiot. Please make the distinction, and it will help you understand this forum. Weight loss, not Weight maintenance and not how can we get as much crap into our bodies and still not gain a lot. Ya feel me. Anyone can eat all the crap. Not eating it is a Challenge
     A typical meal at Intl Delights for me was simple. As it is a combo Greek and Italian restaurant, smushed with a Diner and a Dessert shoppe, you can literally eat the oddest food combinations that can be imagined. Sue and I would start with the Large Macaroni and Cheese appetizer and the Mozzarella Sticks. Figure I had 1,800 calories before my main course. What few know about the Intl Delights, and I can assure you that I know food, is that they sell Veal Francaise. Think tender, lightly breaded and sauteed Veal Cutlets in a lemon and butter sauce, served on a Ciabatta hero that would put 5 star restaurants to shame. You order burgers and shakes here, unless you know the secrets. Think Lobster at McDonald's. It makes no sense, but I miss it dearly. Priced insanely cheap for what they serve, the $8.95 sandwich tastes similar to a $29.99 entree at better looking restaurants. The skin on ala carte french fries, with gravy and cheese are a must as well. Sue would order the loaded Nachos, with chili and cheese, and some potato skins with that for her dinner. Figure my meal, after the first 1,800 calorie appetizer share, was another 5,000 calories. Yummy, and I saved some room for what they are known for.
     Belgian waffles (10" hubcaps), freshly made, covered in 3 scoops of homemade Gelato. A lighter Ice Cream, with more air whipped in, then covered with fudge and whipped cream. Easily finished as it was light as air, and the 5,000 calories were fabulous. Figure I had 11,000 to 12,000 calories, and we went twice per month. Not one time did I think I was wrong, over eating, or a slob. Not once did I blog about a diet, a life style plan, or getting healthy. Not once since I started do I begrudge anyone going there to eat. If you are on a diet though, and reject 300 or want to be half of 440, then do not get me started.
     That said, we revised the numbers with the May 1 anticipated weights. This was based on FOLLOWING THE PLAN, with little or no changes or deviations. I took out the drop outs as well. The numbers should inspire everyone, especially the Challengers. I swear by these numbers, they are scientific and will play out over the course of the event. The Challengers can not eat anything that I listed above. They can not go to a restaurant and try to weasel the food into the plan. First, change your life, get to your goal, and then live in moderation. I know how to eat. I am learning how to lose the weight I put on. Patience, a plan, and Focus...