Bumble

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

A moderate misstep this morning.  The psychological desire to eat overcame my defenses.  I managed to keep it to one item, but it was calories I did not truly need and money I absolutely did not need to spend.  I think I'm going to have to start doing daily and frequent affirmations that I want to break free of these bad habits.  And then I had Jimmy Johns for a rushed lunch. And pizza.

Otherwise, okay.  A little more water gone.  I woke up at 4:00, then really did not have much luck getting back to sleep.  Dozed a little, but not enough.

Breakfast:  Home breakfast sandwich, coffee

 

Again.  Decided this one could have used an egg and maybe just a bit of sauce to bring it together.

Second Breakfast:  Taco Bell sausage burrito

At least it was one item.  Idiot.

Lunch:  Jimmy Johns ham and three cheese melt, diet lemonade

 

Managed to not get chips. 

Dinner:  Dominos extrava, bites

Idiot.

Exercise:  Sort of.  I had to park several blocks away from an appointment this morning and the hike involved a little hill.  So I got some steps in.  It's somewhat concerning the shape I am in, will be monitoring to make sure it doesn't get any worse.

129.0 

Moderate Departures

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Okay that wasn't the worst first day ever.  It wasn't the cleanest but I accomplished my primary goals for the day, which were to have no soda and no bad drivethru/takeout food.  I do not consider tacos bad in reasonable quantities given the historical data.

Dumped some water but there is more to come.  Scale down some.  I got 8 hours of sleep with one mid-night wakeup but am not rested.  Really no particular negatives other than I had a minor headache and sore neck overnight.   I will say that my evening was notably more pleasant with the smaller dinner.  I ate enough so that I was not hungry, but still managed to get it fully processed before bedtime.  That needs to be an ongoing goal:  LESS DINNER.

Don't know if I mentioned it but I've found myself a little short of breath on even modest exertion recently, and not a good reaction when I bend down to pick something off the floor.  We'll see if dumping twenty pounds of water helps with that.  It's unusual and concerning but probably not an emergency. 

Breakfast:  Home breakfast sandwich, coffee

 

Same idea as yesterday, english muffin, butter, bacon, 2 slices sargento natural american cheese.  Solid.

Lunch:  Taco meat, mashed potatoes, guacamole

 

I don't think it counts as kibble unless you have rice.

Dinner:  3 eggs over medium, hash browns in EVOO, some leftover chips w salsa, 12 oz Miller Lite

 

Was going to have soup but decided to save it for tomorrow night.  Cleaned up a small portion of chips with lots of salsa.  Probably should have had more protein and less carbs.

Exercise:  Nope

132.6 

Working Through

Monday, April 20, 2026

Okay then here we go.

Sluggish morning.  I'm not terribly surprised, I'm sure that my body spent way too much energy overnight working through the excess calories I consumed.  I was still quite full this morning which is very rare.  I'd really like a mid-day nap but of course I don't get one.  Sometimes wonder if I would nap if I did not wear contact lenses.

Anyway, so far so good at the halfway point of the day, just need to make sure dinner is light and go to bed at a reasonable hour.  Oh, and make soup.

Breakfast:  Home breakfast sandwich - english muffin, butter, 3 strips bacon, 1 slices Sargento natural american cheese

 

Bought the upscale english muffins from the local bakehouse, much much cleaner ingredient list than the national brands.  This was decent - I wrapped it in foil and ate it a little later than usual at my desk.

Lunch:  Leftover turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes

 

Reheated w a little extra butter.  Not bad, if a little light on the turkey (it's what I had) and heavy on the starch.

Dinner:  2 ground beef tacos, 1 chorizo taco, 12 oz Miller Lite

 

Been a while.  Also ate the leftover jello from yesterday.

Exercise:  Nope.  Physical condition is abysmal right now.  Going to drop some water and then up the steps.

136.0 

Vague Excitement

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Okay.  Let's do some prep in order to STOP THE FAIL.

I'm vaguely but only vaguely excited.  I'd be more excited if I didn't know that the next few days will suck.

But that's the price.  Let's pay it.

Breakfast:  Tortilla chips, salsa.  Coffee later.

Need to get the place cleaned up so I can cook.  

Lunch:  BK texas whopper, Dr. Pepper

OK.  Fries were inedible as is often the case with this BK.

Dinner:  Turkey w gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, peas, roll w butter, jello, 12 oz Coors Light

 

Sunday dinners.

Also fourthmeal, sack of Taco Bell plus pepsi. 

Exercise:  Nope.  Active at least.

132.4 

More Like Faturday

Saturday, April 19, 2026

Catching up a day late.  Had an okay Saturday, got a few things done.

Breakfast:  Pretzel bagels w veggie cream cheese, coffee

OK.

Lunch:  Cheeseburgers, fries, coke

OK.  Had to audible to other local burger joint.

Dinner:  Chorizo burrio, mexican coke, garlic rye chips, coconut cookies

OK.  Ate too much.

Exercise:  Nope.

133.4 

Just About

Friday, April 17, 2026

Okay then.

I am very glad it is Friday.  I plan to work tomorrow - the weather forecast isn't great, so no golf.  And then I plan to take Sunday off.  To cook, clean and do laundry.  Of course.  I have plans.  One of which will be get rolling on the diet fix.

Just about there.

Breakfast:  McD sausage mcmuffins, hash browns, coffee

Yuh.

Lunch:  Sack of McD, coke

Different location, same junk.  At some point in there I cleaned up my supply of mini pepsis.

Dinner:  Deluxe pizza plus jala, coke

Very tasty, very excessive.

Exercise:  Nope

133.4 

Scrambled Bits And Bits

Thursday, April 16, 2026

That's more like it.  Extra sleep.  Did not wake up super early.  Had a lengthy, entertaining dream that was the usual scramble of bits of factual stuff mixed up with a whole lot of the impossible.  I especially enjoyed the portion that was about figuring out how to convince an elderly neighbor to sell her third floor condo with an indoor swimming pool.  All pure fiction but quite entertaining to "live" through in first person.

Anyway, nothing else of note.  Weight up (not as much as it looks, my reported numbers have been off the last couple days since I haven't checked my notes), stress level down a shade.  Lots to do today, so let's get to it.  Hopefully I can start chipping away at the deferred cleaning, laundry and dietary fixing.

Breakfast:  Bacon egg and cheese on jalapeno bagel, coffee

OK.

Lunch:  CFA spicy w pep jack, strips w ranch, fries, coke

Dunno why I've been on a CFA bender.

Dinner:  Cheeseburger w works, fries w ketchup, mexican coke

Always tasty. 

Exercise:  Nope.

133.4   

Across The Line

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Whew.  Tired.

I didn't get up super early today.  I woke up, but elected not to get up.  It was raining and would have been great for sleeping, but it wasn't.  Stupid stress.

At least the deadline has passed.  Now to catch up on other things.  There are many of them.

Breakfast:  McD BEC biscuit, sausage mcmuffin, hash brown, coffee

Solid.

Lunch:  Chili cheese dogs, fries, coke

OK.

Dinner:  Qdoba brisket bowl chips and queso, coke

Also OK.

Had a stray donut for dessert.

Exercise:  Nope.  Oh man am I in rough shape.  Going to need to drop a bunch of weight before getting too serious.

130.2 

Almost Ended

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

A long but mostly productive day.  Almost there.

And then I play catchup.  Relatedly, looking forward to fixing some diet things.  Yeesh.

Breakfast:  McD BEC biscuit, sausage mcmuffin, hash brown.  Coffee

Solid.

Lunch:  CFA spicy w pepper jack, strips w ranch, fries, coke

Excessive.

Dinner:  Sack of Taco Bell, pepsi, a couple donuts

VERY excessive.  Ugh.

Exercise:  Nope

130.6 

Flat Lines

Monday, April 13, 2026

The primacy of sleep continues unchallenged.  I got up early this morning, at 5:15.  It has not proven helpful.  In fact I have probably gotten less accomplished this morning than I would have if I had slept later.  With off the charts levels of stress I sure hope I can go to bed early tonight.

Nothing else of note.  Scale was down a bit, which is just a reflection of extreme fatness.

Breakfast:  McD sausage mcmuffin/burrito/mcgriddle, hash browns, coffee

OK.

Lunch:  Jimmy Johns #9, salt and vinegar chips, coke

OK.

Dinner:  Subway meatball, pepsi

OK.  Fattening.

Exercise:  Nope.

129.6 

Cutting Corners

Sunday, April 12, 2026

It's early but I'm already finding myself wishing I had gone harder yesterday.  Lots left to do.  Corners are going to be cut, big time, on the weekly chores so that I can max out office time.

Not much else of note.  Slept in a bit, hope that helps.  Worst weight yet, need to fix that shortly.

Breakfast:  Cheese popcorn, coffee

Needed a little something quick, don't have much that would work handy.  

Lunch:  Sack of McDonalds, coke

Did not sit well.

Dinner:  Home tacos, chips and salsa, applesauce, 12 oz Coors Light, vanilla ice cream w choc sauce

 

 

Sunday dinners

Exercise:  Nope

130.4 

Partial Recovery

Saturday, April 11, 2026

A slightly better day than anticipated.  I thought I would lose most of it, but ended up being able to work much more than planned.  Not as productively as I could have, but it was not bad.  I have everything input, now I just have the hard part left -- review, correction and assembly.  I'd do more this evening but I think I'm going to try and knock out as much of the weekly chores as I can so that I have tomorrow mostly freed up for work.

Next weekend, I'm taking a day off.

Breakfast:  2 eggs over medium, bacon, hash browns, raisin toast w jam, coffee

Pre-golf breakfast out, but golf was canceled.

Lunch:  Chili cheese dogs, fries, coke

OK.

Dinner:  Sack of Taco Bell, pepsi

OK but very much not okay.

Exercise:  Nope.  Doh.

128.4 

Dread That Isn't Just Existential

Friday, April 10, 2026

What a lousy week.

That's about it.

Breakfast:  Ham and gruyere croissant, coffee

Local bakery does a really tasty croissant. 

Lunch:  Sack of mcdonalds, coke

Different location, work related.  Was good.

Dinner:  Cheese popcorn

Surprisingly I was not hungry.  Finally had some popcorn.

Finally got some real dinner later, a chorizo burrito and mexican coke 

Exercise:  Nope.

128.8 

Bowls And Stuff

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Another less than productive day.

Breakfast:  Thick cut bacon, orange juice, coffee

 

OK.

Lunch:  Sack of mcdonalds, coke

OK.

Dinner:  Qdoba brisket bowl, chips and queso, coke

OK.

Also a few semisweet choc chips

Exercise:  Nope

126.0 

Disturbing Mostly

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

I'm annoyed and frankly kinda disturbed by how little zip I've had this week.  I know I have a million things to do.  And I'm just ... not doing them.

Is problem.

Breakfast:  Panera asiago bagels w cream cheese.  Coffee

On the go after a blood draw.

Lunch:  CFA spicy w pepper jack, strips fries coke, brownie

Again.

Dinner:  Chili cheese dogs, fries, lemonade, pepsi

Also had a couple donuts in there.  What a day.

Exercise:  Nope.

125.0 

Easy As

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

I didn't get the sleep I was hoping for but it was still a somewhat better day.

Starting to think, though, that sleep (somehow) is the first piece of the puzzle for long term success.  Somehow I need to find a schedule that works.  Then pair it with better (less) eating and exercise.  I actually had some thoughts today of something I'd like to do in the future that would require being less fat.

Anyway, another day closer to the 15th.  Gulp.

Breakfast:  Bacon egg cheese bagel, coffee

Changeup.

Lunch:  CFA spicy w pepperjack, strips fries Coke, brownie

Solid.

Dinner:  Bacon cheeseburger pizza, pepsi, Hudsonville mint chip

Excessive.

Exercise:  Nope.

122.6 

First Principles

Monday, April 6, 2026

A very disappointing day.  I accomplished very little.  Really wasted a bunch of time.  And it all ties back to sleep - I did not get enough.  Not close.  And so I fought exhaustion all day and frankly it won.  Hoping to crash early tonight and fix it for the rest of the week.

Otherwise, nothing of note.

Breakfast:  2 slices extra sharp cheddar, orange juice, coffee

OK.

Lunch: Sack of McDonalds, Coke

Not sure why it sounded ok but it was ok.

Dinner:  Jersey Mikes hot italian/56, salt and vinegar chips, pepsi

Not their best effort.

Exercise:  Nope.

122.8 

Easter Chill

Sunday, April 5, 2026

In another world I would have done all my chores yesterday -- I even noted as I was getting ready that I was in the mood to clean just didn't have time -- and today would be a peaceful day of rest.  I'm trying to get a little of that, watching the drive chip and putt from Augusta while doing the laundry and a little food prep.  I managed to talk myself into fixing breakfast and I'm glad I did.

Weight predictably up, again not worrying about it until after the 15th.  Back to work.

Breakfast:  Pancakes w butter and maple syrup, Black Label thick cut bacon, orange juice

 

Delightful.

Lunch:  Taco Bell luxe box, nachos and deluxe dip, Pepsi

Sack of the Bell.  

Dinner:  Ham, scalloped potatoes, roll w butter, pineapple, brownie w ice cream, Reeses egg

Sunday dinner, holiday version.

Exercise:  Nope.

120.0 

Reconsideration Again

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Decided last night that I am just not going to beat myself up for diet and exercise failures prior to April 15.  Sure, it would be nice if made some improvements.  But I really am hurting for time.  I managed to put in about 12 hours today and I feel a little better about things, but I'm still stressed about to the max.

I was surprised the scale was down despite the pizza dinner, but it won't be tomorrow. 

Breakfast:  McD sausage mcmuffins no egg, hash browns.  Coffee

Late breakfast.

Lunch:  Jimmy Johns #1, salt and vinegar chips, lite lemonade, brownie

Only because they deliver and I didn't have to leave my desk.

Dinner:  BK texas whopper, fries, coke

Burger was ok, fries sucked.

Exercise:  LOL no.

116.6 

More Leaving

Friday, April 3, 2026

More water departed.  That's a good thing.  And it's despite a fair number of carbs.

Not much else of note.  A bit of a reality check this morning, I have had some grand ambitions for restocking the freezer on Sunday and I realized that it's just not going to happen.  I have too much work to do.  That, and the whole day of rest thing, are going to have to wait until after April 15.  Thankfully we are going to have crappy weather this weekend so I don't have to be conflicted about golf or other outside activities.  Just need to put my head down and plow through.

Breakfast:  2 slices Meijer extra sharp cheddar.  Coffee

 

Pretty standard stuff.

Lunch:  Taco meat, basmati bone broth rice, spicy beans, guacamole

 

Half as much rice so I added beans.

Dinner:  Home Run Inn pep/saus frozen pizza, Late July nacho avo oil tortilla chips, 12 oz Miller Lite

 

In hindsight, a fat burger would have been a better choice. 

Exercise:  Nope.  Another thing that may have to wait until the 15th.  Fully aware that sounds like an excuse.  Maybe I'll have time after all.  But right now the road ahead looks very very steep.

118.6 

Flow And Go And Go

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Well, other than not exercising, which is an awful big ask for the first day of a major dietary overhaul, it was a successful day yesterday.  I didn't spend any money, ate what I had planned, resisted the temptations without too much difficulty and, as an added bonus, I even went to bed early.  Had to get up a couple times, of course, but I feel pretty confident that I actually got eight plus hours of sleep.  Hooray.

Lots of water departed.  Which was expected.  There is more to go.

Despite the extra sleep still off to a sluggish start.  I don't think it helped that it was pouring down rain.  Hearing that makes me want to sleep, not seize the day.

Breakfast:  2 slices Sargento natural american cheese, coffee

 

Last of the package, finally.

Lunch:  Taco meat, basmati bone broth rice, guacamole

 

Another day another slop bowl.

Dinner:  Soup, 12 oz Miller Lite, cheese popcorn

 

Again.   Got a little carried away with the popcorn.

 Exercise:  Nope.

122.4 

Such A Fool

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

I am not fond of April Fool's Day.  Maybe it's because I'm not 12.  Or maybe because I'm a fool every day of the year.  Or maybe it's something else entirely.  Regardless, it's not a day I enjoy.

Today is also the first day of a new month and hopefully a fresh start.  March wasn't good.  I have been building toward a reset and I woke up this morning in the right frame of mind.   I spent a little time last night cleaning out the fridge and getting some things set.  Turns out I'm short in the on-hand protein department, at least for ground beef, but I think I can get through with other options.

So here is the deal.  It counts as a good day if I do the following:  Eat at home (*), spend no unnecessary money on food (or in general), don't have more than one notably carby meal, get at least 20 minutes of exercise (even low level counts).  The asterisk for eat at home means that it's okay if I eat out/elsewhere if invited, that will mostly be Saturday pre-golf, Tuesday night sandwiches post-golf and Sunday dinner.  Just no solo fast food, pizza, etc.

Let's see how many days I can succeed in April.

Breakfast:  3 slices Sargento natural american cheese.  Coffee

 

Almost finished with this package.  Which is a good thing.  I have considered eating less dairy.

Lunch:  Taco meat, bone broth basmati rice, guacamole

 

Basic slop bowl. 

Dinner:  Soup, 12 oz Yuengling, cheese popcorn

 

Decided that if I can make myself fix a batch that soup would be an idea regular meal. 

Exercise:  Nope.  Probably a little ambitious to think I'd do it on day one.

127.0

Successful Plan Days in April:   1  (giving myself a pass for the lack of exercise but not for long)

Last March

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Wow, last day of March already.  That was quick.  Now it's a sprint to April 15.

So much to do.

Let's do better.

Breakfast:  Jala cheddar bagel w egg, bacon and cheese.  Coffee

Tasty.

Lunch:  CFA spicy w pep jack, tenders, fries, Coke

Same meal, different CFA.  On the go due to work.

Dinner:  Pep bacon pizza, pepsi

Tasty.

Also will have some hudsonville mint chip ice cream later

Exercise:  Nope

123.8 

Something New Food Division

Monday, March 30, 2026

Did not get enough sleep.  I could have used more.  And a walk and a sensible breakfast.  Instead I got stress.  

Anyway, it's another week already.  I am not tanned, not rested, not ready.  But I have to do it.

Breakfast:  Chorizo and potato burrito, coffee

I had an early appointment, and afterward I decided to try a new (to me) mexican place. It's not local, but I knew about it because it's next door to the good donut place.  It was not busy.  Burrito was excellent - hot, very tasty, cup of very good sauce.  It wasn't yuge, but for $6 I knew that and I didn't need huge.  Would definitely eat again and I should go leave them a review.

Lunch:  Wendy's double, biggie bag w coke

Used up some points.

Dinner:  Chili cheese dogs, fries, coke, Culver concrete mixer, cheese popcorn

More work. 

Exercise:  Nope

123.8 

Almost End Of Almosts

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Almost the end of the month.  And beyond almost time to get cracking.  Hopefully with a little cooking today, cleaning out the fridge and being ready to go I'll be able to eat right starting tomorrow.  Lots of laundry and other chores to do too.

Might start the counter tomorrow, might start it April 1.  Not sure yet. 

Breakfast:  McD sausage egg and cheese mcmuffin, hash browns, coffee, donuts

Worst mcbreakfast in a while.  Went by a location of the good donut place so I grabbed some.  Glad it isn't convenient, I really should never eat donuts.

Lunch:  Pretzel pieces, a few chocolate chips, pepsi

Just kinda grazed.  Not ideal.

Dinner:  Busy day casserole, salad, roll w butter, 12 oz Miller Lite, strawberries, peanut butter girl scout cookies

Sunday dinners.

Exercise:  Nope

122.2 

Going Hard In The Paint As An Old Guy

Saturday, March 28, 2026

TGIS.  I overslept after too many hours of lousy sleep due to sinus irritation plus a couple hours just plain awake in the middle of the night.  Got up, got going, worked.  I didn't accomplish massive amounts of stuff but I did impose a level of organization, so at least there is that.

We'll see if I can do that much tomorrow, just around the house instead of at work.

Breakfast:  McD sausage mcmuffin, burrito, mcgriddle, hash browns.  Coffee

Went for the sausage cycle, except for the biscuit.

Lunch:  CFA spicy w pepper jack, strips, fries, Coke

Solid but think I've had enough chicken for a while.

Dinner:  BK texas whopper, dr pepper, pepsi

I guess technically I had a couple fries but that was it, they were horrendous.

Also a couple slices of american cheese

Exercise:  Nope.

120.2 

When The Needle Hits E

Friday, March 27, 2026

Whew.  Very glad to get to Friday.  Low on gas.

Lots to do tomorrow.  And I am going to try, once again, to not work on Sunday.  I may have to pause that plan until after April 15 though.  We'll see.

I went by the great donut place and decide to get a couple for tomorrow.  It was an hour plus before close.  They had one donut and three muffins left.  Total.  Slammed all day.  Wow.

They did have cookies. 

Breakfast:  Pretzel bagel w veggie cream cheese. Coffee

Always tasty.

Lunch:  Deluxe sub, pepsi

Also tasty.

Dinner:  Meatloaf sandwich, fries, pepsi, cheddar pretzel sandos, cookies

Very tasty.

Exercise:  Uh, no.

119.4 

Hanging On By Nails

Thursday, March 26, 2026

At least today was not quite as high stress, and for the first time this week I'm not going back for hours of evening work.  I should, but I am not going to.

Breakfast:  3 slices Sargento natural american, coffee

Again.

Lunch:  Jersey Mikes hot italian, chips, pepsi

Decent.

Dinner:  Cheeseburger, fries w ketchup, mexican sprite

Excessive.

Exercise:  LOL no.

119.2 

Early Out

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Hey how about that, I only worked until a little after 8:00 pm.  That's early!

Need sleep.

Breakfast:  3 slices Sargento natural cheddar, coffee

Does the job but quite bland.

Lunch:  CFA spicy w pepperjack, fries, coke

Again.  On the run.

Dinner:  LC pep pizza, crazy bread/sauce, pepsi

Ate less pizza than usual.  It wasn't their finest effort.  I was also less hungry.

Exercise:  LOL no

118.6 

Too Many Hours Really

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

I'm tired of working such long days.  Back to back 13-14 hour days so far and tomorrow is likely to be another.  Ugh.

Not much else of note.

Breakfast:  3 slices Sargento natural American, coffee

Again.

Lunch:  CFA spicy w pepper jack, strips, fries, coke

Again.

Dinner:  Pizza Hut thin pep pork beef onion, Pepsi

Solid.  Bad for me.

Exercise:  LOL no.

Compliance:  LOL no.  Consecutive days stays at 0.

118.8