tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5874326322033388652023-11-16T05:23:40.541-08:00The Whisky DietHealth & Weight Management By Drinking A Bit More & Eating A Bit Lessmithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.comBlogger205125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587432632203338865.post-44877974843221036242014-06-15T13:12:00.000-07:002014-06-15T13:15:05.791-07:00Moscato & Whisky -- Who Knew?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB_-3cCfZyuPkIjyByv2fnK6k0ylepNv7g1cXnYUDbNKJUJhitR5kE0b0vVQwXKYqxVOYRJS2TVrgIegterwlzI_plhTEgPlb1xplJhtnAh_xbERgwPynt-qVtur57SW7Knu0azM9LIcc/s1600/MoscatoRR.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB_-3cCfZyuPkIjyByv2fnK6k0ylepNv7g1cXnYUDbNKJUJhitR5kE0b0vVQwXKYqxVOYRJS2TVrgIegterwlzI_plhTEgPlb1xplJhtnAh_xbERgwPynt-qVtur57SW7Knu0azM9LIcc/s400/MoscatoRR.jpg" /></a><br />
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Except for body mass temporary misplaced in March due to mild pneumonia, the past several months have been glaringly uneventful in the whisky and weight department. A few weeks ago, however, I bought a big box of Franzia Moscato for my wife, which she kindly rejected without threat of divorce, and I was left with the daunting task of how to dispose of it. Neither the food bank nor the homeless shelter would accept a tax-deductible donation of insanely cheap boxed Moscato, so I did the only other act I'm capable of ... I mixed it with R&R whisky. The last thing I expected was to discover anything, but suddenly I experienced an elation that has only been felt before by the likes Madam Curie, Jonas Salk, or the two guys that collided with chocolate and peanut butter. Moscato & whisky is a Thing®. It's Abbott & Costello, it's Lennon & McCartney (pre-Yoko), Pinkman and White, Woody and Buzz (and also the Pixar characters of the same name). What sets mixing these two alcoholic drinks together apart from others is that there is no wrong proportion. Each ratio yields a new drink as different and delicious as the next (grammatical error intended because I like it). Add a dash of whisky to Moscato, and you've got something like apple wine. Add a healthy dose, and you've produced a more palatable sherry. Half and half will give you a poor man's (that's me) Drambuie. And a pinch of Moscato to Canadian Whisky miraculously turns it into a bottom-shelf bourbon. To recap:<br />
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<blockquote>Moscato (99%) → → → → → → Whisky (99%)<br />
Apple juice → Sherry → Drambuie → Bourbon<br />
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Now go and enjoy this cheap and thoughtless gift I bestow upon you on this fine Father's Day.<br />
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<a href="javascript:;" title="Click to expand/collapse" onclick="toggle_consumed(205)" id="xconsumed205">[+] What I've Weighed Since Last Post ...</a><br />
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</div>mithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587432632203338865.post-26435588649419438732014-01-30T15:35:00.000-08:002014-01-30T16:39:12.615-08:00Whisky Smorgasbord<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJlyVPDpt_DXINbiwdTUN_w2qw5xfbYhxJYz5QzDiwMSp4udZtxtxsPN_Fww6SYcPVwhwAQI1lQYv5tA7MqyiGOlDiPCSdkHNBxsKBiD5JxO7Zvgndm_JMkqO_GotHvcnDLoUKP4YaD6I/s1600/WP_20131231_005+Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJlyVPDpt_DXINbiwdTUN_w2qw5xfbYhxJYz5QzDiwMSp4udZtxtxsPN_Fww6SYcPVwhwAQI1lQYv5tA7MqyiGOlDiPCSdkHNBxsKBiD5JxO7Zvgndm_JMkqO_GotHvcnDLoUKP4YaD6I/s400/WP_20131231_005+Collage.jpg" /></a><br />
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To put your minds at ease, I've been drinking plenty of whisky while gaining weight. <a href="http://www.whiskydiet.com/2012/12/scientific-support-for-alcohol-induced.html">Replacing carbs with whisky</a> does wonders to lose weight; adding the carbs on top of whisky does wonders to pack it on. Usually, I have a 1.5 liter of R&R or American Pride strapped upside down to my back with an IV drip feeding me a steady 1.5 oz per hour, but I'll occasionally pop up a shelf for something ever-so-slightly classier. Here's what I've tried over the last few months:<br />
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● Black & White Blended Scotch<br />
● Rebel Yell Bourbon<br />
● Tyler & Lloyd Blended Scotch<br />
● Glen Kirk 8 Yr Speyside Single Malt<br />
● Dewar's 12 Yr Blended Scotch<br />
● Shieldaig Highland Single Malt<br />
● Firefly Moonshine<br />
● McClelland's Islay Single Malt<br />
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Not much out of the ordinary here, though the Shieldaig surprised me as my favorite of the bunch: smooth, sweet and smoky, more like a Speyside or Islay than any Highland I've tasted.<br />
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The Firefly just about made me vomit. I assumed I'd love moonshine, given that I've developed a sweet tooth for nearly any whisky or whiskey, but I can only drink this stuff mixed with soda. Thanks, Firefly--despite my greater girth, you've made me a lesser man.<br />
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Weight: 241 lbs (01/29)<br />
Weight: 242 lbs (01/22)<br />
Weight: 240 lbs (01/15)<br />
mithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587432632203338865.post-7341731168454954052014-01-08T09:21:00.001-08:002014-01-08T15:15:06.494-08:00Face The FatsLast June, the American Medical Association declared that <a href="http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/806566">obesity is a disease</a>. My <a href="http://www.whiskydiet.com/2013/11/mithraels-manifatso.html">silly reasons</a> for getting fat don't fully justify giving myself a disease, so either I don't care enough about my health or I don't believe being fat is unhealthy. Well, the answer is somewhere in between-- I am willing to risk my health, just as I do getting into a car or crossing a busy street, and I put my faith in a growing body of information that calls bullshit on the dangers of obesity. Here are some of my favorites:<br />
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<table border="1"><tr> <td> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NRY6R2/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001NRY6R2&linkCode=as2&tag=whidie-20"><img border="0" src="http://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B001NRY6R2&Format=_SL160_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=whidie-20" ></a><img src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=whidie-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B001NRY6R2" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></td> <td><iframe width="380" height="214" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/KzPnnDDCIjo?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></td> </tr>
<tr> <td> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0195313208/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0195313208&linkCode=as2&tag=whidie-20"><img border="0" src="http://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=0195313208&Format=_SL160_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=whidie-20" ></a><img src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=whidie-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0195313208" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></td> <td><iframe width="380" height="214" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/T48c5CTfS60?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></td> </tr>
<tr> <td> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014FAIUC/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0014FAIUC&linkCode=as2&tag=whidie-20"><img border="0" src="http://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=B0014FAIUC&Format=_SL160_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=whidie-20" ></a><img src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=whidie-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0014FAIUC" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /><br />
</td> <td><iframe width="380" height="285" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/1g5FT8GPoZ4?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></td> </tr>
<tr> <td> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1935618253/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1935618253&linkCode=as2&tag=whidie-20"><img border="0" src="http://ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?_encoding=UTF8&ASIN=1935618253&Format=_SL160_&ID=AsinImage&MarketPlace=US&ServiceVersion=20070822&WS=1&tag=whidie-20" ></a><img src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=whidie-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1935618253" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /></td> <td><iframe width="380" height="214" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/_PetRNq2v3A?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></td> </tr>
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A common strong point in these exposés is that fitness, even in moderation, is a far better indicator of health than weight, as studies consistently find people who are fat and fit are metabolically healthier and live longer than people who are thin and unfit.<br />
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A lot of people think fat kills. Blocked or broken arteries kill, and organ failure kills, but body fat has been proven to cause neither. Rather, obesity is just an innocent symptom found guilty by association. Blaming body fat, rather than, for instance, inert subsistence on deep-fried sugar bombs, is like blaming the crime scene tape that gets put up after a murder. "Something needs to be done about that tape! They should put it behind bars and throw away the key. Give it the chair! And pass me a donut!"<br />
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No, the only sure way fat will kill you is if you are crushed by it. Could that be why so many people get so emotional over other people's weight, fear of being fallen on? It's not like they have to worry about second-hand fat. "That fat bastard got too close to me and I gained 5 pounds! Well, at least he didn't fall on me."<br />
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I think thin people are scared that they are going to become a minority at the rate the population is becoming obese. At 100 million and counting, obese people are the largest and fastest growing minority in the US. That's why the health and political establishments are pulling out all of their defenses. They've labeled obesity a disease. They're talking about putting a <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidmaris/2012/04/19/is-a-tax-on-obesity-in-americas-future/">tax on fat people</a>. They're pushing <a href="http://www.komonews.com/news/health/Should-Washington-schools-send-fat-letters-to-parents-221512021.html">fat interventions in schools</a> and workplaces.<br />
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But they won't be able to stop it. Pretty soon, we'll have a fat senate, a fat congress, and a <a href="http://nypost.com/2013/02/07/christie-rips-into-doc-who-says-hes-too-fat-to-be-president/">fat president</a>. Maybe fat people will start discriminating against thin people. Not hiring them. Keeping them from voting. Putting them in labor camps. Dressing in bed sheets (king-sized) and lynching them. "Boys, we done got ourselves a thin one. Tie 'm up and sit on 'm".<br />
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Yes, be afraid. Be very afraid. And Happy New Year! :-)<br />
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Weight: 240 lbs (01/08)<br />
Weight: 241 lbs (01/01)<br />
Weight: 238 lbs (12/25)<br />
Weight: 237 lbs (12/18)<br />
mithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587432632203338865.post-37068885848140646712013-12-12T10:13:00.000-08:002013-12-12T10:13:53.856-08:00The Path To Super Obesity<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIHEts6uueDfqHDYzqiZ2nJ_PGWxc9by8QJfsPQ8Vp6d4Ex9VA3tw5P3lHePCOGwjDxBf27RcX07ntGA_M27nucst1jFY4sYANKisz6rGlWlASYb-dx1bivJtyORiAlwVH4crx9Vu7ezA/s1600/Obee2.png" imageanchor="1" ><img class="noborder" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIHEts6uueDfqHDYzqiZ2nJ_PGWxc9by8QJfsPQ8Vp6d4Ex9VA3tw5P3lHePCOGwjDxBf27RcX07ntGA_M27nucst1jFY4sYANKisz6rGlWlASYb-dx1bivJtyORiAlwVH4crx9Vu7ezA/s320/Obee2.png" /></a><br />
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Well, I've surpassed my 49th birthday weight and now weigh the most I ever have--yay, me.<br />
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You know, a lot people think fat people are lazy, but I'm here to tell you that gaining weight is hard work. After eating, I feel uncomfortable, tired, and short of breath-- same as after exercising.<br />
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In less than 5 months I have gone from normal weight to moderately obese-- a threshold crossed at 221 lbs, according to the public health establishment. They divide obesity into 4 classifications, popularly referred to as moderate, severe, morbid, and super. They could have gone with a more logical progression like moderate, severe, severer, and severest; but having to refer to somebody as "severerly obese" would result in too many grammatical injuries, so they went with the next most obvious terms: morbid and super.<br />
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IMO, the jump from "moderate" to "severe" seems a little harsh. One moment I'll be minding my own business, being moderately obese (because anything is okay in moderation, even obesity), and the next moment I'll find myself in the treacherous territory of severe obesity. They make it sound like I'll be fighting each day for survival in Antarctica ... in winter ... wearing a speedo.<br />
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After that, if I manage to gain enough weight, I will graduate to morbid obesity. Yes, at 295 lbs, I'll clearly be dead and rotting. If that's the image they want to conjure, I'd prefer to be called "zombie" obese. That sounds much cooler, and fat people are kind of like zombies. We're slow, groan when we walk, and we'll eat you if we can get away with it. Seriously, this is me leaving the Olive Garden: "Oh-h-h-h. Oh-h-h-h. Why did I eat so many breadsticks? Brains! I need brains!"<br />
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But I'll have to settle for "morbid". And then the magic can really happen. Because if I have the confidence and endurance to cross the frozen wasteland of morbidness, I'll suddenly be transformed into super obese!<br />
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<blockquote>Faster than a diet pill recall. More powerful than a pharmaceutical lobbyist. Able to unleap junk science conclusions in a single bound. It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a fat person on a plane, wishing they made the seats a bit larger, it's Super Obee!</blockquote><br />
Weight: 234 lbs (12/11)<br />
Weight: 230 lbs (12/04)<br />
Weight: 227 lbs (11/27)<br />
Weight: 224 lbs (11/20)<br />
mithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587432632203338865.post-29873199396088350622013-11-16T22:47:00.000-08:002013-12-12T10:14:16.609-08:00Mithrael's Manifatso<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglRil-nednXbHIPS_wGmPabXVuyzUhCm_1kpYRn1Foy20knbKvX86dnnru9Rwrh5UdAQgKxWazOM01r8y14AOPCaGG_zK6PZTtIljNW5CUqVwGOskZJJAnnXmL5Ykn5WN2vg5t1ZMbbl4/s1600/Manifesto.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglRil-nednXbHIPS_wGmPabXVuyzUhCm_1kpYRn1Foy20knbKvX86dnnru9Rwrh5UdAQgKxWazOM01r8y14AOPCaGG_zK6PZTtIljNW5CUqVwGOskZJJAnnXmL5Ykn5WN2vg5t1ZMbbl4/s400/Manifesto.jpg" /></a><br />
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It's time for me to get really fat--and I don't mean for the holidays. After <a href="http://www.whiskydiet.com/2013/07/achievement-unlocked-180-lbs-49.html">reaching my goal</a> of weighing 180 lbs on my 50th birthday, I wasn't sure what, if anything, I wanted to do next. Continuing to lose weight was not an option, because, frankly, dieting sucked and I got no enjoyment from being thinner. Maintaining a more comfortable weight, like 200 lbs, would have been the smart choice, but I rarely make those and couldn't find a conviction, like turning 50, to supply the necessary motivation. I was about to settle for "whatever" until one day I was overcome with a fiery passion to become obese...yes, you read that correctly, obese. Why on earth would anyone intentionally run in the opposite direction of conventional wisdom? Oh, wait, that's an answer not a question. Here are some others:<br />
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● I'm one crazy mofo (aka father).<br />
● I <a href="http://www.whiskydiet.com/2013/01/warm-on-inside-18-lbs-4-x.html">hate being cold</a>. Hello fat, goodbye fartcicles.<br />
● I could feel <a href="http://www.whiskydiet.com/2012/11/no-butts-189-lbs-40-2x.html">my butt bones crunch</a> at 180 lbs. It felt like sitting on marbles. Why pay $1000 for a La-Z Boy, when I could just be one?<br />
● No longer will anyone question why I'm wearing sweat pants--they'll always be in style for my weight class!<br />
● Working out will be far easier. I'll be able to break a sweat and get my heart rate up to cardio level by just <em>thinking</em> of crossing a room.<br />
● There's nothing like a massive energy reserve to survive major surgery (even if latter was caused by the former), or an apocalypse (even if skinny people are trying to eat you).<br />
● If I can't afford to be livin' large, I might as well be livin' 2-people-in-one large. You know, be all I can be.<br />
● I could have an additional revenue stream as an in-store Santa, "before" model, or rent-a-bounce house.<br />
● There's too much social pressure *not* to be obese--like my 5-yr old, I hate being told what to do, even if it's "only a suggestion". What's the big deal anyway? Are people afraid of gaining weight from 2nd-hand fat?<br />
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But more or less seriously, I'm going to take this more or less seriously. On one hand, I don't have a lot of faith in medical claims about obesity. There are too many variables involved and <a href="http://www.whiskydiet.com/2013/06/bmi-death-risk-calculator-189-lbs-40-38x.html">conflicting research findings</a> to support that. On the other hand, there must be limits to what a body can endure, so I plan to listen closely to my body for mine. I'm not trying to be unhealthy--I'll still <a href="http://www.whiskydiet.com/2013/03/cleaning-my-pipes-184-lbs-45-17x.html">clean my arteries</a> daily with a bottle of whisky, and I have an agreement with my wife to have no rolls of fat that I can hide a rash or bologna sandwich in. The only real issue I have with this new course of action that I will be slightly more full of shit than usual.<br />
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Happy holidays, y'all!<br />
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Weight: 221 lbs (11/13)<br />
Weight: 218 lbs (11/06)<br />
Weight: 215 lbs (10/30)<br />
Weight: 212 lbs (10/23)<br />
Weight: 210 lbs (10/16)<br />
mithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587432632203338865.post-34209249851013210792013-10-12T07:37:00.004-07:002013-10-12T07:37:53.372-07:00Jeremiah Weed -- Music To My Liver<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUOxEqQcwtubuyHHBvL0FqqFGS5MUD_CnTLenjFF5g62oCAMF3s4b_DHh-3WYfgKX2QlLhlUl0DRBDNlPMhn90tBX5UTwITaJoIEch4tz_Wf6Cfn3vfgliMj-6Kn6yezLgQhPBBTKHEbU/s1600/JeremiahWeed.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUOxEqQcwtubuyHHBvL0FqqFGS5MUD_CnTLenjFF5g62oCAMF3s4b_DHh-3WYfgKX2QlLhlUl0DRBDNlPMhn90tBX5UTwITaJoIEch4tz_Wf6Cfn3vfgliMj-6Kn6yezLgQhPBBTKHEbU/s320/JeremiahWeed.jpg" /></a><br />
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Cheap, popular, and super sweet, Jeremiah Weed bourbon apparently strikes a chord with song-writers. I can't help but wonder if CCR/3DN were similarly inspired:<br />
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<blockquote>Jeremiah is a bourbon<br />
Is a good friend of mine<br />
Never understands a single word I say (being a bottle and all)<br />
But we still have a mighty good time<br />
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Weight: 209 lbs (10/09)<br />
Weight: 210 lbs (10/02)<br />
Weight: 207 lbs (9/25)<br />
Weight: 206 lbs (9/18)<br />
Weight: 204 lbs (9/11)<br />
mithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587432632203338865.post-34227710338671176212013-09-04T09:42:00.002-07:002013-12-12T10:16:11.963-08:00Ate a Dumbbell<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdBE7CdoVx7vMrpFXBNyMGZup7V_1DH1BeRNJ3ZZa4aZU2ZB8vqDk9uuqLxGPDOEc6n-Sk6QiqDCEkt44-QFbsxKA09NhHIn-1afQHlL_JuBetjRNUqif6Mn183L-1ryqVKhxVPsh3Lds/s1600/Dumbell.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdBE7CdoVx7vMrpFXBNyMGZup7V_1DH1BeRNJ3ZZa4aZU2ZB8vqDk9uuqLxGPDOEc6n-Sk6QiqDCEkt44-QFbsxKA09NhHIn-1afQHlL_JuBetjRNUqif6Mn183L-1ryqVKhxVPsh3Lds/s320/Dumbell.jpg" /></a><br />
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As some may have predicted, I managed to reclaim 20 lbs of the 49 I lost in a scant 6 weeks. A good chunk of that is likely due to eating thick grilled cheese sandwiches between "Breaking Bad" episodes at midnight. Ironically, here's a contemporary show about a guy who just turned 50 and starts a new, high-risk life. And while I may not start a meth lab, I can eat grilled cheese like nobody's business.<br />
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Weight: 201 lbs<br />
Weight: 200 lbs (8/28)<br />
mithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587432632203338865.post-10541517181785971292013-08-21T09:35:00.000-07:002013-08-21T09:37:01.570-07:00Oh, Say Can You Drink?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN6qZJ9jOGIuZka2fLFIUJFj_C9waaYn4v2jG3uC2I0MrXke9xP75z_PuhrCU00qp34EhykFBF35ANdZTnNe6-crquLkKtVGSQTRlyP4hx5Xstw7rfQUBw4nt4wl9kDxjv_RQJw6kngMM/s1600/Portrait_of_a_Group_of_Gentleman.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN6qZJ9jOGIuZka2fLFIUJFj_C9waaYn4v2jG3uC2I0MrXke9xP75z_PuhrCU00qp34EhykFBF35ANdZTnNe6-crquLkKtVGSQTRlyP4hx5Xstw7rfQUBw4nt4wl9kDxjv_RQJw6kngMM/s320/Portrait_of_a_Group_of_Gentleman.jpg" /></a><br />
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The music for "The Star-Spangled Banner" was originally a <a href="http://www.colonialmusic.org/Resource/Anacreon.htm">sophisticated drinking song</a> written for "The Anacreontic Society", a London gentlemen's club of amateur musicians founded in the mid-18th century. And here is a modern gentlemen's club singing it:<br />
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Lyrics:<br />
<blockquote>To Anacreon in Heav'n, where he sat in full glee<br />
A few sons of Harmony sent a petition,<br />
That he their inspirer and patron would be,<br />
When this answer arrived from the jolly old Grecian:<br />
"Voice, fiddle and flute,<br />
No longer be mute.<br />
I'll lend you my name, and inspire you to boot...<br />
And, besides, I'll instruct you, like me, to entwine<br />
The myrtle of Venus with Bacchus' vine."<br />
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The news to Olympus immediately flew,<br />
Where Old Thunder decided to give himself airs.<br />
"If we suffer these mortals their schemes to pursue,<br />
There's Devil a goddess will stay above stairs.<br />
Hark! Already they cry<br />
In transports of joy,<br />
A fig for Parnassus, to Rowley's we'll fly!<br />
And there, my good fellows, we'll learn to entwine<br />
The myrtle of Venus with Bacchus' vine."<br />
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"The yellow-hair'd god, and his nine fusty maids,<br />
To the hill of old Lud will incontinent flee.<br />
Idalia will boast but of tenantless shades<br />
And the biforked hill a mere desert will be.<br />
My thunder, no fear on't<br />
Will soon do its errand,<br />
And damme!, I'll swinge the ringleaders I warrant,<br />
I'll trim the young dogs, for thus daring to twine,<br />
The myrtle of Venus with Bacchus' vine."<br />
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Apollo rose up; and said prithee ne'er quarrel<br />
Good king of the gods with thy vot'ries below!<br />
Your thunder is useless---then, shewing his laurel<br />
Cry'd "Sic evitable fulmen, you know.<br />
Then over each head<br />
My laurels I'll spread,<br />
So my sons from your crackers no mischief shall dread,<br />
Whilst snug in their club-room, they jovially twine<br />
The myrtle of Venus with Bacchus' vine."<br />
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Next Momus got up, with his risible phiz<br />
And swore with Apollo he'd cheerfully join.<br />
The full tide of harmony still shall be his<br />
But the song, and the catch and the laugh shall be mine.<br />
Then, Jove be not jealous<br />
Of these honest fellows,<br />
Cry'd ove, "We relent, since the truth you now tell us<br />
And swear, by old Styx, that they long shall entwine<br />
The myrtle of Venus with Bacchus' vine."<br />
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Ye sons of Anacreon, then join hand in hand<br />
Preserve unanimity, friends and love.<br />
'Tis your's to support what's so happily plann'd<br />
You've the sanction of gods, and the fiat of love.<br />
While thus we agree<br />
Our toast, let it be<br />
May our club flourish happy, united and free!<br />
And long may the sons of Anacreon entwine<br />
The myrtle of Venus with Bacchus' vine.<br />
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Weight: 197 lbs<br />
mithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587432632203338865.post-78224582600818132292013-08-14T10:03:00.001-07:002013-08-14T23:12:09.548-07:00My Foodcation<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUvNxPuwtRgSahMWc-vCnXmCnBT8o7t9eJNqSW9K3B9XHaVX2yd-r_KUNg8elIXWb6G0TnfTMtGnuFD9JQI8uhcRLPkLua5FFGoxEcctPIrg9V8-BBIY1Aw8GlOMvPM2srECCCHnoSa6U/s1600/WP_20130801_003+Collage3.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUvNxPuwtRgSahMWc-vCnXmCnBT8o7t9eJNqSW9K3B9XHaVX2yd-r_KUNg8elIXWb6G0TnfTMtGnuFD9JQI8uhcRLPkLua5FFGoxEcctPIrg9V8-BBIY1Aw8GlOMvPM2srECCCHnoSa6U/s640/WP_20130801_003+Collage3.jpg" /></a><br />
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Weight: 195 lbsmithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587432632203338865.post-91743631488813437192013-08-07T10:52:00.000-07:002013-08-07T10:55:02.844-07:005 Lowbrow Canadians<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJpKLoYP0comW2fxhKEqNWefMXVnzagTgdXs3yQdPaqdwtHz8-V2OeIf5sJ2bVIFRhIcTilwbsxqYiWeWFXEEYtoCFIXkVQGgpdb_J1WLSPTdB4UWcdAjKMsm3MiLctd9xodxUrizQciM/s1600/5Canadians.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJpKLoYP0comW2fxhKEqNWefMXVnzagTgdXs3yQdPaqdwtHz8-V2OeIf5sJ2bVIFRhIcTilwbsxqYiWeWFXEEYtoCFIXkVQGgpdb_J1WLSPTdB4UWcdAjKMsm3MiLctd9xodxUrizQciM/s320/5Canadians.jpg" /></a><br />
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Or rather, 5 great bargains for poor slobs like me! I thought I was done with my close-but-far liquor super store, but my 4-year old daughter needing more Hello Kitty lip gloss was somehow an excuse to pay it a visit and buy 8.75 liters of Canada's overcrowded rear end. Canadian whisky is supposed to "possess the aroma, taste and character generally <a href="http://www.whiskydiet.com/2013/05/o-canadian-whisky-191-lbs-38-9x.html">attributed to Canadian whisky</a>". In the category that I drink, anyway, that distinctive taste most closely resembles ammonia (presumably from rye), the strength of which helps set one "expression" apart from the other. It's the kind of taste that straddles the border between pleasure and pain, and I suspect that too much of it could make one instantly ill. Personally, I favor Canadian whiskies with less of this Canadian flavor, which are the Canadian Hunter and Northern Lights in this bunch. I don't hate that rye taste, though, so I will still happily imbibe the Canadian Lake, Canadian LTD, and the alluring sounding Canadian Gold. Come to think of it, I have yet to meet a whisky I won't drink.<br />
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Weight: 195 lbs<br />
mithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587432632203338865.post-23505545043793421512013-07-31T08:27:00.000-07:002013-07-31T09:36:14.636-07:00Drink weller with LYTEshow<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj92Ljh9d7eMz83wGFbhIBCsoCmLnnOJtiGLC6S7Jonpw06BfHE99gnox_Y5_jTLoYK4nrfET_kM_-a82ljWHrPYx-NdpCJAq8Dg6_SjDTrTDssNnqJ81m3I0tEbJw8vDXLv1KiuTlJJ6s/s1600/LyteShow.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj92Ljh9d7eMz83wGFbhIBCsoCmLnnOJtiGLC6S7Jonpw06BfHE99gnox_Y5_jTLoYK4nrfET_kM_-a82ljWHrPYx-NdpCJAq8Dg6_SjDTrTDssNnqJ81m3I0tEbJw8vDXLv1KiuTlJJ6s/s320/LyteShow.jpg" /></a><br />
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Those righteous dudes over at <a href="https://www.drinkwel.com/?AffId=7">Drinkwel</a> have done it again and devised a new product for the serious drinker. And this time there's no pill to swallow--just a tiny capful of critical, calorie-free electrolytes to replace those lost to beerination. Alcohol is awesome at <a href="http://www.whiskydiet.com/2013/03/cleaning-my-pipes-184-lbs-45-17x.html">fighting heart disease</a>, and a great <a href="http://www.whiskydiet.com/2012/10/the-edge-of-control-19-lbs-3-x.html">tool for losing weight</a>, but there's no doubt that it sucks you drier than a fossil of a raisin in a kiln. That's why I usually drink plenty of water with my whisky. I've often thought of supplementing that with a sports drink designed to replace fluids, but such concoctions tend to have sugar or artificial sweetener, both of which I try to avoid.<br />
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<a href="http://www.lyteshow.com/pages/what-is-it">LyteShow</a> is just what the doctor ordered (or might order if I really saw one or cared what they said). I actually find that it gives water a slightly pleasant taste and makes it seem like I'm drinking something of substance--and I am: magnesium, zinc, chloride, and more. An order of LyteShow includes a small and handy travel flask-- the cap of which doubles as a convenient measuring device.<br />
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So whether you're abusing <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2962812">diuretics for sport doping</a>, fighting forest fires, getting drunk off your ass, or drinking alcohol and caffeine for good health like myself, LyteShow is the perfect addition to smooth out some of the pitfalls and rough edges.<br />
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Weight: 191 lbs<br />
mithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587432632203338865.post-83450430164009751262013-07-24T09:39:00.000-07:002013-07-24T09:39:46.848-07:00Last of the Irish<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxb-j92v6Ce05qQEOTa63LGzXMiJeXIeNCJ1IECWRZ6jL2F7wbfncqfmUDy5fy_tWfKJm46Lw7tEP4FERYp_EEpwpGfhZKqq_VaZV8mGxE3jUA7eoch4aoMZwsvyGfpZLdMQfNwt9IyI/s1600/LastIrish.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTxb-j92v6Ce05qQEOTa63LGzXMiJeXIeNCJ1IECWRZ6jL2F7wbfncqfmUDy5fy_tWfKJm46Lw7tEP4FERYp_EEpwpGfhZKqq_VaZV8mGxE3jUA7eoch4aoMZwsvyGfpZLdMQfNwt9IyI/s320/LastIrish.jpg" /></a><br />
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Gained 9 pounds in a week!<br />
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<a href="http://www.whiskydiet.com/2012/11/im-done-for-now-182-lbs-47.html">Last November</a>, I drank 2 day's worth of Canadian and Irish whiskey in 2-3 hours and got pretty darn sick. On my birthday last week, I ate 2 day's worth of food in 10-11 hours and also got sick. While events like these are undoubtedly stupid, I believe they serve the greater purpose of rekindling motivation. Maintaining a healthy balance forever is both difficult and boring. Extreme negative experiences, even self-inflicted, can create polarized goal posts that we are driven to defend against repeating, at least until they slowly fade into the past. Anything we can do to refresh those negative memories can help renew continuous improvement, and so it is under that guise that I again drink what I previously vomited up on my fleece jacket several moons ago.<br />
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A bit farther into my past, I considered Bushmills, Jameson, and Tillamore Dew to be my favorite, premium whiskies. Having completed my Irish whiskey tour, they now taste somewhat bland compared to others--Tillamore Dew being the most distinguished of the trio. But I'm still more than happy to have them on my team reminding me of the past. I really do think it makes me stronger, in my typically twisted fashion.<br />
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Weight: 189 lbs<br />
mithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587432632203338865.post-20221773023494154322013-07-17T08:28:00.001-07:002013-07-17T08:28:57.069-07:00Achievement Unlocked!! -- 180 lbs (-49)So I took ex-lax yesterday for a little boost. Does that make me a Lance Armstrong?<br />
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Speaking of which, unless I'm dying of a dreadful disease, or get a part in a movie, I swear by the Hammer of Thor that I'll never weigh this much less again. I certainly look different, but not all that much better, and I honestly don't feel any particular improvement (on the contrary, I am often colder, and I hate that!). Except for a few valuable lessons that I will recount later, and pooping a bit less, I think this weight-loss thing was a big waste of time and effort. Then again, I was turning 50, so I had to do something. Losing ~50 pounds by drinking a lot of whisky and not exercising was definitely something.<br />
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And so ends a very, very long diet. Jack In The Box, here I come!<br />
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<a href="javascript:;" title="Click to expand/collapse" onclick="toggle_consumed(193)" id="xconsumed193">[+] What I Consumed Since Last Post ...</a><br />
<div style="display: none" id="consumed193">What I consumed Tuesday -- 180 lbs (-49):<br />
● 2.85 oz Wolfhound Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● 4 pieces ex-lax<br />
● 1.7 oz Evan Williams in coffee<br />
● 5.5 oz V8 juice<br />
● Tiny portion Trader Joe's freeze dried raspberries<br />
● ~15 almonds<br />
● 4.2 oz Evan Williams in coffee<br />
● ~12 oz draft porter<br />
● Mod Pizza mini salad w/ bacon & spicy sausage<br />
● 12 oz Manny's ale<br />
● 2.85 oz Clontarf Irish Whiskey Classic Blend<br />
● 2.85 oz Wolfhound Irish Whiskey<br />
● Turkey meatball<br />
● .75 cup Columbia Crest Amitage red wine<br />
● .15 lb smoked gouda<br />
</div>mithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587432632203338865.post-40833945119252082722013-07-16T08:23:00.000-07:002013-07-16T08:23:46.029-07:00I Can See My Privates! -- 181 lbs (-48)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaxzzpGNIgH8oSfqerdQruXeyL8gx3KW_knofBspN9rlvpyMeTq9AT0sq3sn-S40NvOSVlNUcU_G0c-LvVg8tl50Fs8nL3T1YWFKx-OCtzqGK5jrU8H6gXnW3NVmDHZEGdkBcAN7O8XFo/s1600/Privates.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaxzzpGNIgH8oSfqerdQruXeyL8gx3KW_knofBspN9rlvpyMeTq9AT0sq3sn-S40NvOSVlNUcU_G0c-LvVg8tl50Fs8nL3T1YWFKx-OCtzqGK5jrU8H6gXnW3NVmDHZEGdkBcAN7O8XFo/s400/Privates.jpg" /></a><br />
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A new low! (In more ways than one.)<br />
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<a href="javascript:;" title="Click to expand/collapse" onclick="toggle_consumed(192)" id="xconsumed192">[+] What I Consumed Since Last Post ...</a><br />
<div style="display: none" id="consumed192">What I consumed Monday -- 181 lbs (-48)<br />
● 2.7 oz Clontarf Irish Whiskey Classic Blend w/ caffeine<br />
● Trader Joes No Iron Multivitamin<br />
● Small portion Trader Joe's freeze dried blueberries<br />
● ~12 almonds<br />
● 4.1 oz Evan Williams in coffee<br />
● 3 small pieces Ezra's fried chicken<br />
● 4.2 oz Clontarf Irish Whiskey Classic Blend<br />
● ~1 homegrown carrot<br />
● 2.8 oz Wolfhound Irish Whiskey<br />
● 17 dill pickle chips<br />
● .75 cup Columbia Crest Amitage red wine<br />
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What I consumed Sunday -- 182 lbs (-47) [4X]:<br />
● 4.1 oz Wolfhound Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.4 oz American Pride Bourbon in coffee<br />
● 4.1 oz Clontarf Irish Whiskey Classic Blend w/ caffeine<br />
● ~1 homegrown carrot<br />
● ~5 small whole garlics sautéed in butter<br />
● Pear<br />
● 4.1 oz Wolfhound Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● 4.1 oz Clontarf Irish Whiskey Classic Blend w/ caffeine<br />
● 12 oz Michelob Ultra amber<br />
● Small serving of grilled chicken<br />
● Bite of noodles & smoked gouda<br />
● Tiny piece of milk chocolate bar<br />
● ~1 homegrown carrot<br />
● A few mouthfuls of crystalized ginger<br />
● .85 cup Columbia Crest Amitage red wine<br />
● 1.4 oz Smirnoff vodka w/ grapefruit mix<br />
● .4 carrot<br />
● 4 alphabet chicken nuggets w/ ketchup<br />
● 2.8 oz Wolfhound Irish Whiskey<br />
● 2 oz Clontarf Irish Whiskey Classic Blend<br />
</div>mithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587432632203338865.post-14597242356862020082013-07-14T14:41:00.001-07:002013-07-14T14:42:13.414-07:00Wolfhound & Clontarf -- 182 lbs (-47) [3X]<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4JgTQWta6BGtUMU9UxFl6lPyH2h80rfiE8IWax5whApyzkF_OWAsLB5aPMkSVsU-TPI6UEnw7CqepDoikgBsrCFwLy6b-bQOPSV4ZjLG7eHRLxMXWoKYkt51QayimZtiscneL7xRPWA4/s1600/WolfhoundClontarf.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4JgTQWta6BGtUMU9UxFl6lPyH2h80rfiE8IWax5whApyzkF_OWAsLB5aPMkSVsU-TPI6UEnw7CqepDoikgBsrCFwLy6b-bQOPSV4ZjLG7eHRLxMXWoKYkt51QayimZtiscneL7xRPWA4/s320/WolfhoundClontarf.jpg" /></a><br />
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Wolfhound, IMO, is another indistinguishable Irish whiskey in the same camp as Finnegan, Kilbeggan, Jameson, etc. It calls itself "the gentle giant", though I'm not sure where the "giant" part comes in. It's still good, though--don't get me wrong.<br />
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Clontarf is a different story. It is hard for me to describe, aside from being a bit more complex and having a physical kick that makes me wince. Clontarf also pays homage to a historic <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Clontarf">Irish vs. Vikings battle</a>, and I must say I feel like fighting Vikings after drinking it.<br />
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<a href="javascript:;" title="Click to expand/collapse" onclick="toggle_consumed(191)" id="xconsumed191">[+] What I Consumed Since Last Post ...</a><br />
<div style="display: none" id="consumed191">What I consumed Saturday -- 182 lbs (-47) [3X]:<br />
● 2.8 oz Wolfhound Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.4 oz American Pride Bourbon in coffee<br />
● 2.8 oz Clontarf Irish Whiskey Classic Blend w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.5 homegrown carrots<br />
● 4 small whole garlics sautéed in butter<br />
● 4.2 oz Wolfhound Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● ~6 oz ice cream w/ cookie dough & peanut butter<br />
● Several spoonfuls of baked beans<br />
● 4.2 oz Clontarf Irish Whiskey Classic Blend w/ caffeine<br />
● 22 oz Harmon Puget Sound Porter<br />
● .3 turkey dog<br />
● 5 romaine leaves w/ hard-boiled egg, chunk of smoked gouda, & spicy Ranch dressing<br />
● 2 Metamucil multigrain wafers<br />
● 1.4 oz American Pride Bourbon in coffee<br />
● 1.4 oz Smirnoff vodka w/ pineapple mix<br />
● 1.4 oz Smirnoff vodka w/ coconut mix<br />
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What I consumed Friday -- 183 lbs (-46) [10X]:<br />
● 3.6 American Pride Bourbon w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.8 oz American Pride Bourbon in coffee<br />
● Trader Joes No Iron Multivitamin<br />
● Tiny portion Trader Joe's freeze dried blueberries<br />
● ~20 almonds<br />
● 3.9 oz American Pride Bourbon in coffee<br />
● 42 oz Mac and Jacks ale<br />
● 5 chicken drummettes & Thai chicken lettuce wrap<br />
● Pepperoni & sausage pizza topping<br />
● Salad w/ salami & chick peas<br />
● 2.85 oz Wolfhound Irish Whiskey<br />
● 5 alphabet chicken nuggets w/ ketchup<br />
● 2.85 oz Clontarf Irish Whiskey Classic Blend<br />
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What I consumed Thursday -- 183 lbs (-46) [9X]:<br />
● 2.6 Concannon Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.4 oz American Pride Bourbon in coffee<br />
● Tiny portion Trader Joe's freeze dried blueberries<br />
● ~20 almonds<br />
● 24 oz Budweiser Select<br />
● Salad w/ tiny portion of pasta & meat topping<br />
● 3.75 Powers Irish Whiskey<br />
● .75 Papa Murphy's Chicken Caesar salad<br />
● String cheese & celery dipped in Caesar dressing (okay, that's weird)<br />
● 1.85 oz American Pride Bourbon in coffee<br />
● 3 oz Concannon Irish Whiskey<br />
● 4 alphabet chicken nuggets w/ ketchup<br />
● 2 oz Powers Irish Whiskey<br />
</div>mithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587432632203338865.post-33714333898923554642013-07-11T07:02:00.000-07:002013-07-11T07:02:45.859-07:006 Days Left! -- 183 lbs (-46) [8X]<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrPeAN7CmAq4wwtRnsSTMHp4-vwvWUDhgXz_IOXVD7ErSVk3lrKIW9qmeH__SbllBQEzHNcaFReB8lx7wd99yYjyqajBOSsR_4tpyMQp_7mb5_4sMlXisz1uVEyT43Jh_2caQG8dq5sEg/s1600/Blowout.png" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrPeAN7CmAq4wwtRnsSTMHp4-vwvWUDhgXz_IOXVD7ErSVk3lrKIW9qmeH__SbllBQEzHNcaFReB8lx7wd99yYjyqajBOSsR_4tpyMQp_7mb5_4sMlXisz1uVEyT43Jh_2caQG8dq5sEg/s320/Blowout.png" /></a><br />
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I am so looking forward to being done with this year-long diet. Regardless of whether I reach my goal of weighing 180 pounds by the 17th (which is looking barely possible), I will stop tracking what I eat, drink, and weigh on that day. I don't know if I'll try to maintain a healthy weight (which for me means staying under 200 lbs), but I suspect I will eat a little more and drink a little less, on average. I will continue to maintain this blog for at least another year, fighting the good fight (the right to drink in moderation 24x7) and occasionally posting bottom-shelf reviews.<br />
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<a href="javascript:;" title="Click to expand/collapse" onclick="toggle_consumed(190)" id="xconsumed190">[+] What I Consumed Since Last Post ...</a><br />
<div style="display: none" id="consumed190">What I consumed Wednesday -- 183 lbs (-46) [8X]:<br />
● 2.6 Powers Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● Tiny portion Trader Joe's dried pineapple<br />
● ~20 almonds<br />
● 4.2 oz American Pride Bourbon in coffee<br />
● Plate of cole slaw, baked beans, bbq chicken leg, & 2 ribs<br />
● 2.9 Concannon Irish Whiskey<br />
● Bite of noodles & smoked gouda<br />
● 1.45 oz American Pride Bourbon in coffee<br />
● 2.9 Powers Irish Whiskey<br />
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What I consumed Tuesday -- 185 lbs (-44) [38X]:<br />
● 2.7 Concannon Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● ~20 almonds<br />
● Tiny portion Trader Joe's dried pineapple<br />
● 24 oz Budweiser Select<br />
● Plate of lettuce, tomatoes, beans, shredded chicken, ground beef<br />
● 4.3 Powers Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.4 oz American Pride Bourbon in coffee<br />
● 4.3 Concannon Irish Whiskey<br />
● 12 oz Archer harvest stir fry vegetables<br />
● .15 lb smoked gouda<br />
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What I consumed Monday -- 184 lbs (-45) [25X]:<br />
● 2.6 Powers Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● Trader Joes No Iron Multivitamin<br />
● ~20 almonds<br />
● Tiny portion Trader Joe's dried pineapple<br />
● 4.2 oz American Pride Bourbon in coffee<br />
● Salad w/ diced ham & chicken & dressing<br />
● Chicken filet w/ mushrooms & broccolini<br />
● 2.85 Concannon Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.5 cup Columbia Crest Amitage red wine<br />
● .1 lb smoked gouda<br />
● 2.7 Powers Irish Whiskey<br />
● Piece of KFC boneless chicken<br />
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What I consumed Sunday -- 185 lbs (-44) [37X]:<br />
● 2.7 Concannon Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.4 oz American Pride Bourbon in coffee<br />
● .5 lb 4% cottage cheese w/ pepper, Tabasco, and jalepeno jelly<br />
● A few jelly beans<br />
● 12 oz Michelob Ultra amber<br />
● 2.8 Powers Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.4 oz American Pride Bourbon in coffee<br />
● .5 lb 4% cottage cheese w/ jalapeno jelly<br />
● ~40 pistachios<br />
● 2.8 Concannon Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● 2.8 Powers Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.5 cup Columbia Crest Amitage red wine<br />
● 2.5 pieces KFC boneless chicken, potato wedges, and corn<br />
● 4.1 Concannon Irish Whiskey<br />
</div>mithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587432632203338865.post-12708670671008350062013-07-07T14:18:00.002-07:002013-07-07T14:20:20.488-07:00Concannon & Powers -- 185 lbs (-44) [36X]<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgUDueO0fm3GqYa7lzg8WjSbebW3YHiRyyj2uX-p8BUuvqjodQA3Q7ki6Y4dj3HQ3xzBTDxr4cMbsEtQpQHbLOadtdbI6b4YfDfGjKT0WU-N9GivYBgtxFs8rEvqmKTuwVCi89SpSEHFU/s1600/ConcannonPowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgUDueO0fm3GqYa7lzg8WjSbebW3YHiRyyj2uX-p8BUuvqjodQA3Q7ki6Y4dj3HQ3xzBTDxr4cMbsEtQpQHbLOadtdbI6b4YfDfGjKT0WU-N9GivYBgtxFs8rEvqmKTuwVCi89SpSEHFU/s640/ConcannonPowers.jpg" width="480"/></a><br />
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With a little over a week to go on this year-long diet, I'm still not sure if I'll reach my goal of 180 pounds. As predicted, self-control has been difficult over the 4-day holiday weekend--the only "saving grace" has been 2 days of dysentery I'm blaming on a bad hot link I ate at our local 4th of July fair. And it is sick, literally and figuratively, that I'm to the point where I'm thankful for such a GI failure--possibly a sign that I am taking this commitment I made to myself, and the 1 or 2 people that occasionally read this blog, a bit too seriously. A sign that I will blissfully ignore.<br />
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Concannon & Powers are here to cheer me on and help me push my limits. They immediately changed my opinion of Irish whiskey lacking in variety with their smooth character and strong undertones of butterscotch and caramel, respectively and respectfully. I may be eating like crap, feeling like crap, and, well, crapping like crap, but I'll be drinking finely blended golden whiskey to weather on through.<br />
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<div style="display: none" id="consumed189">What I consumed Saturday -- 185 lbs (-44) [36X]:<br />
● 2.7 Concannon Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.4 oz American Pride Bourbon in coffee<br />
● ~20 almonds<br />
● <a href="http://www.drinkwel.com/?AffId=7" title="Click here to visit Drinkwel">2 drinkwel multivitamins</a><br />
● 2.8 Powers Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.4 oz American Pride Bourbon in coffee<br />
● Starbucks egg, bacon, and cheese (no bread)<br />
● .15 La Boulange chocolate croissant<br />
● Homemade onion rings w/ Tabasco buffalo sauce<br />
● .3 Dominos thin crust pepperoni pizza (biggest moment of weakness!)<br />
● Sautéed onions w/ Mongolian sauce<br />
● 2.8 Concannon Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● 2.8 Powers Irish Whiskey<br />
● Scrambled eggs, slice of American cheese, and piece of toast<br />
● 1.4 oz American Pride Bourbon in coffee<br />
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What I consumed Friday -- 185 lbs (-44) [35X]:<br />
● 1.75 oz Finnegan Irish Whiskey<br />
● 1.45 oz Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.4 oz American Pride Bourbon in coffee<br />
● 11 romaine leaves w/ Newman's Greek vinaigrette & grated cheddar<br />
● 24 oz Michelob Ultra amber<br />
● 2.8 oz Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● 3 romaine leaves w/ 3 slices Swiss cheese<br />
● 1.4 oz American Pride Bourbon in coffee<br />
● 2.8 oz Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● 8 Domino's plain chicken wings w/ ranch dip<br />
● A few pieces thin pepperoni pizza crust<br />
● 3 saltines w/ 2 pieces American cheese<br />
● Tiny portion peanut butter & jelly (no bread)<br />
● 4 oz Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
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What I consumed Thursday -- 185 lbs (-44) [34X]:<br />
● 2.75 oz American Pride Bourbon w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.4 oz American Pride Bourbon in coffee<br />
● 12 oz Michelob Ultra amber<br />
● McDonald's Caesar salad w/ grilled chicken & 2 peeled nuggets (no dressing, croutons or tomatoes)<br />
● 2.6 oz American Pride Bourbon<br />
● 14 oz Widmer Hefeweizen<br />
● El Sabroso pork cracklins<br />
● 2.75 oz American Pride Bourbon w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.4 oz American Pride Bourbon in coffee<br />
● .3 McDonald's plain bacon & cheddar quarter pounder (no bread)<br />
● Hot link sausage (no bun)<br />
● 2.75 oz American Pride Bourbon w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.4 oz American Pride Bourbon in coffee<br />
● 2.5 alphabet chicken nuggets w/ ketchup<br />
● 2.5 oz Finnegan Irish Whiskey<br />
</div>mithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587432632203338865.post-90929229328709244542013-07-04T11:23:00.000-07:002013-07-04T11:23:50.461-07:00American Pride (bourbon) -- 184 lbs (-45) [24X]<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP7uHDiiDUH_lJsy5ENHH5qLlvbUWL_tqRjLJ7nnV8-sk1eFJbZ09ewe0UxGOjWWd08mhnnVXhz9uGvkWG8DsigFCA39RJB18vDTHljp9peUaQRtK-vBRS1Lg_LHW5piqIAwcfdhx3PTo/s1600/AmericanPride.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP7uHDiiDUH_lJsy5ENHH5qLlvbUWL_tqRjLJ7nnV8-sk1eFJbZ09ewe0UxGOjWWd08mhnnVXhz9uGvkWG8DsigFCA39RJB18vDTHljp9peUaQRtK-vBRS1Lg_LHW5piqIAwcfdhx3PTo/s400/AmericanPride.jpg" /></a><br />
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Did you really think I'd be drinking Irish whiskey on this day? No way--it's American bourbon and beer, baby. I'm not sure if I'm proud to be an American, given that pride is a cardinal sin, but I greatly appreciate my liberties and try to use them whenever possible. I certainly don't take my freedom to drink whiskey for granted. It was illegal for a time and there are many who would love to make it that way again. <a href="http://pre-prowhiskeymen.blogspot.com/2012/03/everett-w-wilson-spirits-of-american-in.html">American Pride</a> is one of the few American brands that weathered Prohibition as medicinal whiskey. The advert that got them through it speaks to me even now:<br />
<blockquote>"If You Use Whiskey at all - American Pride IS WHAT YOU WANT! For Medicinal or Potable Purposes of Any Kind.”</blockquote>Sadly today, like so many whiskies, it has lost it's historical flavor and is now a cheap bulk bourbon via the wonders of acquisition. But even more have been lost forever, and at least I can afford it.<br />
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Happy 4th!<br />
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<div style="display: none" id="consumed188">What I consumed Wednesday -- 184 lbs (-45) [24X]:<br />
● 2.7 oz Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.4 oz American Pride Bourbon in coffee<br />
● Trader Joes No Iron Multivitamin<br />
● ~20 almonds<br />
● Tiny portion Trader Joe's dried pineapple<br />
● 4.3 oz American Pride Bourbon in coffee<br />
● .75 oz The Laughing Cow Light French Onion wedge<br />
● 2.9 oz Finnegan Irish Whiskey<br />
● 12 oz Michelob Ultra amber<br />
● 8 romaine leaves w/ 2 slices Swiss cheese<br />
● 4 turkey meatballs w/ grated cheddar cheese<br />
● .7 turkey dog<br />
● 4.25 oz Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
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What I consumed Tuesday -- 184 lbs (-45) [23X]:<br />
● 2.7 oz Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.4 oz American Pride Bourbon in coffee<br />
● ~20 almonds<br />
● Tiny portion Trader Joe's dried pineapple<br />
● 2.6 oz American Pride Bourbon in coffee<br />
● .75 oz The Laughing Cow Queso Fresco & Chipotle cheese wedge<br />
● 12 oz Budweiser Select<br />
● Salad<br />
● 2.75 oz American Pride Bourbon w/ caffeine<br />
● 12 oz Michelob Ultra amber<br />
● Hot dog w/ 2 slices Swiss cheese<br />
● 4.3 oz Finnegan Irish Whiskey<br />
● 2 turkey meatballs<br />
</div>mithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587432632203338865.post-46080182439368935662013-07-02T08:28:00.000-07:002013-07-02T08:28:50.839-07:00Finnegan, Kilbeggan, Donovanabevegan -- 185 lbs (-44) [33X]<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJs-X1coR5LAtF35sZK8Gb3T8_-29JYUkFvema8T3TrCUfxfbL12YscsxZ6nf_lATCuqHXbZNHyuZAd9nbsfrJe5G9J87rqonA22h5bqPDTDqXnGb_n94b_EL6KocPLFEas9Scc6RMLxM/s1600/Irish1.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJs-X1coR5LAtF35sZK8Gb3T8_-29JYUkFvema8T3TrCUfxfbL12YscsxZ6nf_lATCuqHXbZNHyuZAd9nbsfrJe5G9J87rqonA22h5bqPDTDqXnGb_n94b_EL6KocPLFEas9Scc6RMLxM/s320/Irish1.jpg" /></a><br />
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I may like the taste of Irish whiskey best, but thus far I'm not detecting the same level of variety I've experienced with scotch (even the cheap stuff). And as <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variety_(cybernetics)">W. Ross Ashby</a> said, "variety absorbs variety, defines the minimum number of states necessary for a controller to control a system of a given number of states." Lack of self-control explained!<br />
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Seriously, Finnegan and Kilbeggan taste exactly the same to me, and rate 3-3-3.5 on my sweetness, strength, and complexity scale of 1-5. There is a clean taste present in these Irish whiskies that makes me feel like I'm in an Irish Spring or Stayfree commercial, and that I also find in the few single malts I have tried. Rather than complicate the scale I'll just say this fresh feeling enhances the complexity. Finnegan and Kilbeggan are both owned by <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooley_Distillery">Cooley Distillery</a>, which is owned by Beam, Inc.<br />
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<div style="display: none" id="consumed187">What I consumed Monday -- 185 lbs (-44) [33X]:<br />
● 1.5 oz Canadian Mist in coffee<br />
● 2.75 oz Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● 32 oz Steam Train porter<br />
● Hamburger steak, cheddar cheese, and salad w/ vinaigrette<br />
● 4.2 oz Canadian Mist in coffee<br />
● Salad w/ vinaigrette, green beans, and couple pieces sesame chicken<br />
● Pork loin w/ spicy sauce<br />
● 4.3 oz Finnegan Irish Whiskey<br />
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What I consumed Sunday -- 185 lbs (-44) [32X]:<br />
● 2.75 oz Canadian Mist w/ caffeine<br />
● 2.8 oz Canadian Mist in coffee<br />
● .2 lbs smoked mozzarella cheese<br />
● Few bites pear<br />
● 2.8 oz Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● Bowl of pistachios<br />
● 2.8 oz Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.4 oz Canadian Mist in coffee<br />
● 18.5 oz Juanita's chipotle chicken soup (no potatoes)<br />
● 4.2 oz Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.4 oz Kind cashew & ginger spice bar<br />
● Hot dog w/ 2 slices Swiss cheese<br />
● 12 oz Budweiser Select<br />
● 4.2 oz Finnegan Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● 3.8 oz Finnegan Irish Whiskey<br />
</div>mithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587432632203338865.post-42824097496770787042013-06-30T14:48:00.000-07:002013-06-30T19:52:58.587-07:00Luck of the Irish Whiskey -- 187 lbs (-42) [42X]<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8rbNOvbf80G92ZB9YtpxZVQuy4hWfm-diT5L5lGxRaKlu4pVpuS3HeGrSyJ514-9B6LT8D8T7SgzLVh4v2sg49ctxtlvrOuKsB1Rz0pV_OTCHTnv6B8gW8WjAjO9CHabVMQwDByhK2g/s596/Lucky.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk8rbNOvbf80G92ZB9YtpxZVQuy4hWfm-diT5L5lGxRaKlu4pVpuS3HeGrSyJ514-9B6LT8D8T7SgzLVh4v2sg49ctxtlvrOuKsB1Rz0pV_OTCHTnv6B8gW8WjAjO9CHabVMQwDByhK2g/s596/Lucky.jpg width="360" height="360"" /></a><br />
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Except for the night I <a href="http://www.whiskydiet.com/2012/11/im-done-for-now-182-lbs-47.html">almost killed myself</a> with free Jameson & Bushmills, I haven't had any Irish whiskey on this diet. And I don't have a good reason. Let's be romantic and say I was saving the best for last, because that will be my conclusion as <a href="http://www.whiskydiet.com/2012/07/229-lbs-happy-birthday-to-me.html">my one-year experiment</a> comes to a close. I can tell you in hindsight, however, that Irish whiskey does not appear to have a bottom-shelf presence--the cheapest Irish whiskey I can buy (Finnegan) is $20 before taxes, and it tastes better than most any scotch, bourbon, or other whisky I have tried. It's no wonder I can't control myself around it.<br />
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And I could use a little Irish luck. I need to lose ~7 pounds in 2.5 weeks to meet my one-year goal, and that will be extra challenging with the long American Independence Day weekend coming up. I am not confident that I'll make it, or that I will continue after my birthday, so place your bets now.<br />
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<div style="display: none" id="consumed186">What I consumed Saturday -- 187 lbs (-42) [42X]:<br />
● 2.75 oz Canadian Mist w/ caffeine<br />
● 2.8 oz Canadian Mist in coffee<br />
● 6 oz Lite Spam<br />
● 7 oz Canadian Mist w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.4 oz Canadian Mist in coffee<br />
● .2 lbs smoked mozzarella cheese<br />
● 6 oz Lite Spam<br />
● Small portion peanut butter & jelly (no bread)<br />
● 4.25 oz Finnegan Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.4 oz Canadian Mist in coffee<br />
● Small cup trail mix<br />
● 4.25 oz Finnegan Irish Whiskey w/ caffeine<br />
● 12 oz Archer Farms Mediterranean blend veggies<br />
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What I consumed Friday -- 187 lbs (-42) [41X]:<br />
● 2.75 oz Canadian Mist w/ caffeine<br />
● Small portion of almonds<br />
● 4.1 oz Canadian Mist in coffee<br />
● 16 oz Snipes No Bake stout<br />
● 16 oz Manny's ale<br />
● .5 cup Columbia Crest Amitage red wine<br />
● 3 slices deli turkey w/ 2 slices American cheese<br />
● 4 chicken nuggets w/ bbq sauce<br />
● Small cup of strawberry smoothie<br />
● 1.4 oz Canadian Mist in coffee<br />
● 4.25 oz Canadian Mist<br />
● 6 oz Hot n Spicy Spam<br />
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What I consumed Thursday -- 186 lbs (-43) [35X]:<br />
● 2.5 oz Canadian Mist w/ caffeine<br />
● Blackened snapper & catfish creole<br />
● Tiny portion Trader Joe's dried pineapple<br />
● 4.2 oz Canadian Mist in coffee<br />
● Salad w/ shredded pork, green beans, & carrots<br />
● 2.8 oz Canadian Mist<br />
● .75 cup Columbia Crest Amitage red wine<br />
● 2 slices deli turkey w/ 2 slices American cheese<br />
● 5.4 oz Canadian Mist<br />
● 12 oz Archer harvest stir fry vegetables<br />
</div>mithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587432632203338865.post-74178701139493409622013-06-27T10:18:00.000-07:002013-06-27T10:23:44.257-07:00Famous Black Grouse -- 185 lbs (-44) [31X]<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMZ0Wgs_G8zG7X8hCx0fCiEnUTMSV8mlUeOh0DiMtTxZ6k_xg-nxynplcSEkYvhPBVSanmxYPpj1PGvobzIMR37ljvlL-IqBPqlv3Crw077E4I1xZBXLeOtDrfQ0rloGyf6tg0ATzHg6U/s1600/BlackGrouse.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMZ0Wgs_G8zG7X8hCx0fCiEnUTMSV8mlUeOh0DiMtTxZ6k_xg-nxynplcSEkYvhPBVSanmxYPpj1PGvobzIMR37ljvlL-IqBPqlv3Crw077E4I1xZBXLeOtDrfQ0rloGyf6tg0ATzHg6U/s320/BlackGrouse.jpg" /></a><br />
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The Black Grouse was quite lovely--a Father's Day present thoroughly enjoyed. It falls into the same semi-sweet, lightly smoky bucket as <a href="http://www.whiskydiet.com/2013/05/black-bottle-whisky-186-lbs-43-32x.html">Black Bottle</a>, <a href="http://www.whiskydiet.com/2012/10/distilled-earth-192-lbs-37-4x.html">Teachers Highland Cream</a>, and <a href="http://www.whiskydiet.com/2013/01/old-smuggler-passport-184-lbs-45-10x.html">Passport</a>. Jim Murray's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0955472970/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&tag=whidie-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0955472970">Whisky Bible</a> gives it a generous 94 (much higher than the others in this class, though it doesn't seem that different to me), and I rate it a 3-2-3 on my <a href="http://www.whiskydiet.com/2013/06/potters-blended-scotch-whisky-189-lbs.html">sweetness, strength, and complexity scale</a> of 1-5 (where being in the middle is best, IMO).<br />
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<div style="display: none" id="consumed185">What I consumed Wednesday -- 185 lbs (-44) [31X]:<br />
● 2.8 oz Black Grouse w/ caffeine<br />
● 3.75 oz Trader Joe's sardines in water<br />
● Small portion Trader Joe's dried pineapple<br />
● 4.2 oz Canadian Mist in coffee<br />
● Salad w/ marinated chicken & pulled pork<br />
● 2.85 oz Canadian Mist & 1.3 oz Bonal Gentiane-Quina<br />
● 2.85 oz Canadian Mist & 1.3 oz Bonal Gentiane-Quina<br />
● .75 cup Columbia Crest Amitage red wine<br />
● 2 slices deli turkey w/ 2 slices American cheese<br />
● 2.6 oz Canadian Mist<br />
● Small bowl of almonds<br />
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What I consumed Tuesday -- 186 lbs (-43) [34X]:<br />
● 2.5 oz Black Grouse w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.3 oz Boca Loco Cachaca in coffee<br />
● 3 oz Crown Prince smoked oysters<br />
● 4.2 oz Canadian Mist in coffee<br />
● Banana<br />
● 16 oz draft beer<br />
● Salad w/ unknown dressing<br />
● .75 cup Columbia Crest Amitage red wine<br />
● Small bowl of chicken soup broth<br />
● 2.6 oz Canadian Mist & 1.3 oz Bonal Gentiane-Quina<br />
● Small bowl of almonds<br />
● 2 slices deli turkey w/ 2 slices American cheese<br />
● 1.25 oz Boca Loco Cachaca in coffee<br />
● 2.85 oz Black Grouse<br />
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What I consumed Monday -- 187 lbs (-42) [40X]<br />
● 2.2 oz Black Grouse w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.4 oz Kind Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt bar<br />
● Trader Joe's smoked trout<br />
● 4.25 oz Boca Loco Cachaca in coffee<br />
● Salad w/ blue cheese Italian dressing<br />
● Ham & green beans<br />
● Very small piece of bbq chicken<br />
● 2.9 oz Black Grouse w/ caffeine<br />
● Slice of Swiss cheese & 2 slices bacon<br />
● Top of small cheese pizza<br />
● 4.3 oz Black Grouse<br />
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What I consumed Sunday -- 187 lbs (-42) [39X]:<br />
● 2.6 oz Black Grouse w/ caffeine<br />
● 2.8 oz Boca Loco Cachaca in coffee<br />
● Piece of lasagna (filling only)<br />
● 2.8 oz Black Grouse w/ caffeine<br />
● 2.8 oz Boca Loco Cachaca in coffee<br />
● Big bowl spinach w/ Wendy's Caesar dressing & Newman's Greek vinaigrette<br />
● 2.8 oz Black Grouse w/ caffeine<br />
● Capri Sun grape juice<br />
● 20 oz Bud light<br />
● 12 small Buffalo chicken wings w/ blue cheese dip<br />
● Pepperoni pizza topping<br />
● .75 cup Columbia Crest Amitage red wine<br />
● 4.5 oz Black Grouse w/ caffeine<br />
</div>mithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587432632203338865.post-43746835163332057762013-06-23T15:26:00.000-07:002013-06-24T09:57:51.527-07:00Cachaça & Quinquina -- 188 lbs (-41) [36X]<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0o7k6fMuOg1fZ_9zXQVnJ3aG-v-g0JdCKYEJOEwX3jqp9DSVaSTixHidPuVro49_0RdcGBD-Q0dN0lu-HlfLfW643Za_ngjfremWQcwyHDl_zXgC6cWS_ELlKw_PrVuBG5zacGZ07aeY/s1600/BocaBonal.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0o7k6fMuOg1fZ_9zXQVnJ3aG-v-g0JdCKYEJOEwX3jqp9DSVaSTixHidPuVro49_0RdcGBD-Q0dN0lu-HlfLfW643Za_ngjfremWQcwyHDl_zXgC6cWS_ELlKw_PrVuBG5zacGZ07aeY/s320/BocaBonal.jpg" /></a><br />
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Enough experimentation. At this point, I've tried enough new distilled spirits from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1616200464/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1616200464&linkCode=as2&tag=whidie-20">"The Drunken Botanist"</a> to have strengthened my resolve for scotch and bourbon. It'll just be me and whisky for awhile, after I finish off the Boca Loco Cachaça and Bonal Gentiane-Quina (the latter isn't actually distilled, but "fortified").<br />
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<u>Boca Loco Cachaça</u><br />
I was a rum drinker long before whisky, and may do a nostalgic tour someday, but I wanted to try something slightly different with Boca Loco. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cachaca">Cachaça</a> is distilled from pure sugercane juice (as opposed to molasses like rum), and is the main ingredient in a Caipirinha, a Brazilian cocktail a friend of mine is quite fond of (not unlike a Mojito--the ingredients are eerily similar). Boca Loco is much sweeter than rum, perhaps a bit too much to drink neat, but it's decent in coffee, and obviously good with lime juice. My main complaint about Boca Loco is the extra tall bottle--too tall to fit in my liquor cabinet w/ a pour spout, so I have to keep putting the spout on and taking it off, or risk spillage. Perhaps there is a shorter pourer out there, but I never had a need for one before.<br />
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<u>Bonal Gentiane-Quina</u><br />
The first mixed drink ever served to me in a pitcher was a Manhattan, so it holds a special place in my heart. And yet, despite experimenting with a variety of whiskies and vermouths, I've never had a Manhattan that I truly loved. Call it one of several unfulfilled quests in my life--perhaps unfulfillable now that I am hooked on whisky neat. The problem for me is that Manhattans, even with a dry vermouth, are just too sweet. So when I read about Bonal Gentiane-Quina, quinquina being a <a href="http://vermouth101.com/index.html">bitter cousin of vermouth</a>, I had to give it a try. Well, straight up, it tastes like fermented Chinese orange chicken sauce with a lot of peel--almost enjoyable but ultimately disgusting. It was somehow sweeter than a sweet vermouth and dry at the same time. The resulting Manhattan, alas, was still too sweet, but pretty good. I may experiment mixing Bonal Gentiane-Quina with other whiskies just to finish the bottle, or I might just pour it down the drain--we'll see.<br />
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<div style="display: none" id="consumed184">What I consumed Saturday -- 188 lbs (-41) [36X]:<br />
● 2.75 oz Potter's Blended Scotch Whisky w/ caffeine<br />
● 2.8 oz Boca Loco Cachaca in coffee<br />
● 3 slices deli turkey w/ 2 slices American cheese<br />
● 2 oz YoKids squeezable yogurt<br />
● 12 oz Budweiser Select<br />
● 2.8 oz Potter's Blended Scotch Whisky w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.4 oz Boca Loco Cachaca in coffee<br />
● 3 slices deli turkey w/ 2 slices American cheese<br />
● Piece of lasagna (filling only)<br />
● 1 tsp Jif chocolate silk peanut butter<br />
● Small portion dried pineapple, freeze dried blueberries & raspberries<br />
● 1.5 cup Columbia Crest Amitage red wine<br />
● Wendy's spicy chicken Caesar salad w/ tiny portion dressing (no croutons or tomatoes)<br />
● 2.8 oz Potter's Blended Scotch Whisky w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.4 oz Boca Loco Cachaca in coffee<br />
● 2.5 oz Potter's Blended Scotch Whisky w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.4 oz Black Grouse<br />
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What I consumed Friday -- 187 lbs (-42) [38X]:<br />
● 2 oz Potter's Blended Scotch Whisky w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.4 oz Old Crow in coffee<br />
● Trader Joes No Iron Multivitamin<br />
● Very small piece salmon & 2 thin slices strip steak<br />
● 4.2 oz Boca Loco Cachaca in coffee<br />
● .75 oz The Laughing Cow Light Mozzarella Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil wedge<br />
● 12 oz Budweiser Select<br />
● Small salad<br />
● Pepperoni & sausage pizza (toppings only)<br />
● .5 cup Bonal Gentiane-Quina<br />
● 2.6 oz Old Crow w/ .25 Bonal Gentiane-Quina<br />
● 2.8 oz Potter's Blended Scotch Whisky w/ caffeine<br />
● Piece of lasagna (filling only)<br />
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What I consumed Thursday -- 186 lbs (-43) [33X]:<br />
● 2 oz Potter's Blended Scotch Whisky w/ caffeine<br />
● 2.6 oz pouch StarKist Tuna Creations (Lemon Pepper)<br />
● 5.5 oz V8 juice<br />
● 4.2 oz Boca Loco Cachaca in coffee<br />
● Salad w/ blue cheese Italian dressing<br />
● Meatball & small piece of marinated chicken w/ mushrooms<br />
● 4.5 oz Fidelitas Obstler w/ caffeine<br />
● 1.15 oz Trader Joe's freeze dried strawberries<br />
● 3 oz Potter's Blended Scotch Whisky<br />
● Small bowl of almonds<br />
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What I consumed Wednesday -- 188 lbs (-41) [35X]:<br />
● 2 oz Potter's Blended Scotch Whisky w/ caffeine<br />
● 3.75 oz Port Clyde Sardines in mustard sauce<br />
● 4.2 oz Old Crow in coffee<br />
● 4 oz Berneroy VSOP Calvados w/ caffeine<br />
● Big boneless beef rib<br />
● 12 oz Archer Farms asparagus stir fry w/ grated cheddar<br />
● .75 cup strawberry smoothie<br />
● 5.5 oz Potter's Blended Scotch Whisky<br />
</div>mithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587432632203338865.post-46251012546816686122013-06-19T08:29:00.000-07:002013-06-30T14:49:54.193-07:00BMI Death Calculator -- 189 lbs (-40) [38X]<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPBBkWwAzprSRxIVoj90EOuvtGj_Y9u1ZTM2fmR9e1WlubPcBX4O7Zwa2QqDrTVmOpFnt3rEgrlwvQ1OPpB1lLUK2IIK23FusvNru_7SfI6mLSULaEiL1w8wlH6XkkhNiL23ub8qgDPk/s1600/Mort.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPBBkWwAzprSRxIVoj90EOuvtGj_Y9u1ZTM2fmR9e1WlubPcBX4O7Zwa2QqDrTVmOpFnt3rEgrlwvQ1OPpB1lLUK2IIK23FusvNru_7SfI6mLSULaEiL1w8wlH6XkkhNiL23ub8qgDPk/s320/Mort.jpg" /></a><br />
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Of all First World problems, none seems to take so much time and energy as fussing about weight. Medical science, for instance, has done so many studies on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_mass_index">BMI</a> that it is having to do studies of those studies--and even those draw different conclusions. Pretty much all studies confirm that people who are extremely underweight (< 16 BMI) or extremely overweight (> 35 BMI) have greatly increased death rates, but the results for people in the overweight range (25 to 30 BMI) vary from small risk to increased benefit--the trend being towards the latter. A <a href="http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1000367#t=articleResults">study in 2010</a> of 19 other studies found that, for white adult males at least, being mildly overweight was best. An even more recent <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23280227">study in 2012</a>, of 97 unique studies, concluded that overweight and grade 1 obesity classifications were optimal for all-cause mortality (and was widely covered in the <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323635504578215801377387088.html?mod=googlenews_wsj">media</a>).<br />
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For your own morbid fun, you can see where yourself and others might have fared in the 2010 study here:<br />
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<form id="hazardcalc"><p><label for="_gender">Gender: </label><select id="_gender"name="_gender"><option value="male">Male</option><option value="female">Female</option></select></p><p><label for="_height">Height (inches): </label><input type="text"id="_height"name="_height"/></p><p><label for="_weight">Weight (lbs): </label><input type="text"id="_weight"name="_weight"/></p><p><input type="submit" value="Calculate" /></p><p>BMI: <span id="_bmi">?</span></p><p>Hazard Ratio: <span id="_hr">?</span></p><p>This person is classified as <span id="_bmiClass">?</span></p><p>This person is probably around <span id="_hrPerc">?</span>% more at risk of dying based on their weight and height</p></form><style>
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alert("Please input weight")}else{var bmi=(w/(h*h))*703.07;bmi=a(bmi,1);$("#_bmi").addClass("lq_highlight").html(bmi);var hr=0;if(g=="male"){if(15.0<=bmi&&bmi<=18.4){hr=1.85;}else if(18.5<=bmi&&bmi<=19.9){hr=1.47;}else if(20.0<=bmi&&bmi<=22.4){hr=1.15;}else if(22.5<=bmi&&bmi<=24.9){hr=1.0;}else if(25.0<=bmi&&bmi<=27.4){hr=0.97;}else if(27.5<=bmi&&bmi<=29.9){hr=1.05;}else if(30.0<=bmi&&bmi<=34.9){hr=1.18;}else if(35.0<=bmi&&bmi<=39.9){hr=1.48;}else if(40.0<=bmi&&bmi<=49.9){hr=2.01;}}else if(g=="female"){if(15.0<=bmi&&bmi<=18.4){hr=1.78;}else if(18.5<=bmi&&bmi<=19.9){hr=1.25;}else if(20.0<=bmi&&bmi<=22.4){hr=1.03;}else if(22.5<=bmi&&bmi<=24.9){hr=1.0;}else if(25.0<=bmi&&bmi<=27.4){hr=1.05;}else if(27.5<=bmi&&bmi<=29.9){hr=1.14;}else if(30.0<=bmi&&bmi<=34.9){hr=1.31;}else if(35.0<=bmi&&bmi<=39.9){hr=1.68;}else if(40.0<=bmi&&bmi<=49.9){hr=2.13;}}if(hr!=0){$("#_hr").addClass("lq_highlight").html(hr)}var bmiClass="undefined";if(bmi<15){bmiClass="very severely underweight";}else if(15<=bmi&&bmi<=15.9){
bmiClass="severely underweight";}else if(16<=bmi&&bmi<=18.4){bmiClass="underweight";}else if(18.5<=bmi&&bmi<=24.9){bmiClass="healthy weight";}else if(25.0<=bmi&&bmi<=29.9){bmiClass="overweight";}else if(30.0<=bmi&&bmi<=34.9){bmiClass="moderately obese";}else if(35.0<=bmi&&bmi<=40){bmiClass="severely obese";}else if(40.0<bmi){bmiClass="very severely obese";}$("#_bmiClass").addClass("lq_highlight").html(bmiClass);var hrPerc=a((hr-1)*100,1);if(hr==0){hrPerc="???";}$("#_hrPerc").addClass("lq_highlight").html(hrPerc)}d.preventDefault()});function a(c,d){var b=Math.round(c*Math.pow(10,d))/Math.pow(10,d);return b}});</script>
Please note these results are normalized across a large number of variables such as age, health, and lifestyle, so they should be taken with a "grain of salt". For instance, the same study found that <u>moderate alcohol consumption was associated with decreasing death rates</u> for increasing BMI (for non-smokers). Stated differently, overweight drinkers that don't smoke tend to live longer.
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What I consumed Tuesday -- 189 lbs (-40) [38X]:
● 2.4 oz Fidelitas Obstler
● <a href="http://www.drinkwel.com/?AffId=7" title="Click here to visit Drinkwel">2 drinkwel multivitamins</a>
● 2.6 oz pouch StarKist Tuna Creations (Herb & Garlic)
● 4.2 oz Old Crow in coffee
● Small piece of boneless chicken & beef
● Serving of broccoli & broccolini
● Small serving of unidentified meat in zesty sauce w/ onions
● 4.2 oz Berneroy VSOP Calvados w/ caffeine
● 1 turkey meatball
● 4.1 oz Boca Loco Cachaca
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What I consumed Monday -- 191 lbs (-38) [16X]:
● 2 oz Potter's Blended Scotch Whisky w/ caffeine
● 3.66 oz Napoleon Smoked Mussels
● 4.1 oz Old Crow in coffee
● 12 oz Budweiser Select
● Salad & small piece fried chicken (breading partly removed)
● .7 cup Columbia Crest Amitage red wine
● 2.8 oz Berneroy VSOP Calvados w/ caffeine
● 1.5 oz Old Crow in coffee
● 2.2 oz Fidelitas Obstler
● Small bowl of almonds
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What I consumed Sunday -- 193 lbs (-36) [6X]:
● 1.85 oz Potter's Blended Scotch Whisky w/ caffeine
● 3 oz Old Crow in coffee
● 2.75 oz Fidelitas Obstler w/ caffeine
● Kit Kat bar & .5 Twix bar
● 36 oz Bellevue Scotch ale
● 8 oz Rosarita refried beans w/ grated cheddar
● 3.2 oz Old Crow in coffee
● 24 oz Bellevue Scotch ale
● 24 oz Shakespeare nitro
● Pulled pork sandwich w/ fries
● Reese's peanut butter cup
</div>mithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587432632203338865.post-5023325730469031792013-06-16T13:36:00.000-07:002013-06-16T13:40:47.054-07:00Do Dad's Deserve Better? -- 193 lbs (-36) [5X]<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFMM3waXirLNZKF_fzseVLfA0i6e8U41OPS3bfCbB8OeVqNv2Kgc6aZCAtTRxXZ1jgGRwEwFT_9y7KYHHNE4Sly_OBGihx4LFfSD4rTFKw0UnWIWAITv3aDLZZhk3fMmjttk2N4ujZ6ZA/s1600/Dads.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFMM3waXirLNZKF_fzseVLfA0i6e8U41OPS3bfCbB8OeVqNv2Kgc6aZCAtTRxXZ1jgGRwEwFT_9y7KYHHNE4Sly_OBGihx4LFfSD4rTFKw0UnWIWAITv3aDLZZhk3fMmjttk2N4ujZ6ZA/s320/Dads.jpg" /></a><br />
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Starting tomorrow, I start my last push to meet my 50th birthday goal of 180 lbs. My plan? Pretty much how I started almost a year ago: <a href="http://www.whiskydiet.com/2012/08/207-lbs-22.html">intermittent fasting</a> with only alcohol, protein, and veggies.<br />
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So there's this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/dadsdeservebetter">Father's Day campaign </a>started by Johnnie Walker about how dads should get scotch, rather than ties or cuff links, as a present. And while I can relate to that sentiment, I'm not sure that we dads really deserve it. First of all, this isn't very practical, since only the mom can legally buy alcohol, and any self-respecting mom isn't going to walk into a liquor store with kids in tow. Second, we made a choice to sacrifice certain things when getting married and raising kids, and our wife and kids shouldn't be asked to pay tribute for that. I believe we should still buy and drink scotch--we owe it to ourselves--but nobody else "owes" us. The thought behind a tie is fine, even if we don't wear ties.<br />
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<div style="display: none" id="consumed182">What I consumed Saturday -- 193 lbs (-36) [5X]:<br />
● 3.6 oz Potter's Blended Scotch Whisky w/ caffeine<br />
● 3 oz Old Crow in coffee<br />
● Cup of trail mix<br />
● 5.4 oz Fidelitas Obstler w/ caffeine<br />
● 13 pieces of salami w/ 5 pieces Swiss cheese<br />
● La Boulange spinach croissant<br />
● 1.35 oz Old Crow in coffee<br />
● 1.4 oz Potter's Blended Scotch Whisky w/ ~.9 oz Old Crow (spaced out)<br />
● 1.4 oz Old Crow in coffee<br />
● 15 tortilla chips w/ bean dip & salsa<br />
● 2.4 cup Columbia Crest Amitage red wine<br />
● Safeway sesame chicken & orange chicken w/ bit of chow mein<br />
● 2.75 oz Berneroy VSOP Calvados<br />
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What I consumed Friday -- 191 lbs (-38) [15X]:<br />
● 2.1 oz Potter's Blended Scotch Whisky w/ caffeine<br />
● Lamb & beef gyros salad<br />
● 12 oz Evil Twin Yin Imperial Stout<br />
● 12 oz Engine House Barrel Aged Porter<br />
● 12 oz Stone RuinTen DIPA<br />
● 12 oz Nitro: Young's Double Chocolate Stout<br />
● 2 oz Old Crow in coffee<br />
● 2 pieces pepporoni/sausage pizza, 1 piece chicken/goat cheese pizza<br />
● 1.4 cup Columbia Crest Amitage red wine<br />
● Bite of banana, 4 apple slices, 1 Rold Gold tiny twist pretzel<br />
● 2.3 oz Old Crow in coffee<br />
● 2.75 oz Berneroy VSOP Calvados<br />
</div>mithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-587432632203338865.post-55448889136771946212013-06-14T08:58:00.000-07:002013-06-14T08:58:55.801-07:00More Apples & Pears -- 189 lbs (-40) [37X]<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7OHhoPie4r1rmqnr-Cm7gemCmtw4Q_CAKDiXoNJBk0JlDZ6YwBSItB1kAUrXvOmSglsmctMW9kl45eS-cit8N_M4GVKoHYpJbq9t4vFlH-GM7I4hC85CI8Qs0O2xfkyvMFiQdMsSDjw0/s1600/ApplesPears.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7OHhoPie4r1rmqnr-Cm7gemCmtw4Q_CAKDiXoNJBk0JlDZ6YwBSItB1kAUrXvOmSglsmctMW9kl45eS-cit8N_M4GVKoHYpJbq9t4vFlH-GM7I4hC85CI8Qs0O2xfkyvMFiQdMsSDjw0/s320/ApplesPears.jpg" /></a><br />
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Last month, inspired by Amy Stewart's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1616200464/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1616200464&linkCode=as2&tag=whidie-20">"The Drunken Botanist"</a>, I tried apple and pear brandy for the first time, settling on the American Captain Apple Jack* and Clear Creek Pear Brandy. This month, I went international with the French Berneroy VSOP Calvados and German Fidelitas Obstler (also an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eau-de-vie">eau-de-vie</a>). The calvados was sweeter and tastier than the apple jack, and the eau-de-vie was the most bitter of the four, but good for a dry mood. I'd probably be done with apple and pear brandy, except Clear Creek is practically next door compared to France and Germany, so I ought to visit there someday.<br />
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* You could say I have a thing for names that start with Captain, but don't read into that<br />
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<div style="display: none" id="consumed181">What I consumed Thursday -- 189 lbs (-40) [37X]:<br />
● 1.85 oz Old Crow in coffee<br />
● Trader Joes No Iron Multivitamin<br />
● 2.25 oz Snyder's mini pretzels<br />
● 4.1 oz Old Crow in coffee<br />
● Small cup of almonds<br />
● Arby's reuben sandwich<br />
● 2.85 oz Potter's Blended Scotch Whisky<br />
● .75 cup Columbia Crest Amitage red wine<br />
● 2 Arby's chicken strips <br />
● Small Arby's curly fries<br />
● 1.4 oz Old Crow in coffee<br />
● 2.75 oz Berneroy VSOP Calvados<br />
● Handful of nuts<br />
● 2.75 oz Fidelitas Obstler<br />
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What I consumed Wednesday -- 189 lbs (-40) [36X]:<br />
[voided system]<br />
● 1.4 oz Potter's Blended Scotch Whisky<br />
● 2.6 oz pouch StarKist Tuna Creations (Hickory Smoked)<br />
● 4.1 oz Old Crow in coffee<br />
● 45 oz Second Sight Scottish ale<br />
● 2 spicy shrimp, 2 bacon-wrapped scallops, garlic mashed potatoes<br />
● 3 filet mignon w/ potato pancake, broccoli & carrot slice<br />
● Bread pudding w/ ice cream<br />
● 2 oz Rogue single malt whiskey<br />
● 2.8 oz Fidelitas Obstler<br />
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What I consumed Tuesday -- 188 lbs (-41) [34X]:<br />
● 2.1 oz Potter's Blended Scotch Whisky<br />
● 2.6 oz pouch StarKist Tuna Creations (Sweet & Spicy)<br />
● 2.75 oz Potter's Blended Scotch Whisky<br />
● Small bowl almonds<br />
● .8 turkey dog<br />
● .5 banana<br />
● Few bites cotton candy<br />
● 2.75 oz Old Crow in coffee<br />
● 2.75 oz Potter's Blended Scotch Whisky<br />
● .8 cup Columbia Crest Amitage red wine<br />
● McDonald's habanero bacon quarter pounder<br />
● McDonald's small-medium fries<br />
● 6.9 oz Berneroy VSOP Calvados<br />
</div>mithraelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185463248036650425noreply@blogger.com0