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hmmmm

I'm bored. BOARD!

Well, I got my wish. I was still planning on driving around tomorrow and seeing if I could meet some people in need, but I ended up getting a phone call from my dad around 11pm. He and his wife are going to church tomorrow (of course, he's an assistant pastor) and then heading downtown to serve food and such. He said his church is one of the few that are holding services tomorrow in Abilene. That's weird to me because, Christmas is the championed holiday, second only to Easter. Why wouldn't they hold services on a big day like this?

I've never been to his church during a service before, so this trip will get a few birds with one stone. I'm glad for the opportunity because Christmas alone is boring as hell ya'll.

I learned something today.

A lot of people enjoy the access to a direct master track of different musicians, but you cannot get EVERYONE's master tracks. I had wondered why people don't just go to concerts with a wireless pack of the same brand the artists use, and have it go straight into a recorder from the audience. This way, with a little bit of a gear tucked under the manlies, you could say get just the bass parts of Justin Chancellor recorded during a Tool show and upload it.

I found out today why this won't work.

AIDS.

That and encryption. I didn't realize that the wireless packs send out an encrypted signal that only their receiver will pick up. You might be able to find someone who forgets to have the encryption, but it's likely such a common feature that everyone has it on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0I6Xk7GMfc#t=602.548878

Sorry. I only got about a minute in trying to be polite. Was like Nickelback Spoken Word! No appeal whatsoever.

Looks like discount Vsauce. Cannot accept :/

I don't know what vsauce is, but I found this video such a kick to the balls of American patriotism. I believe JFK was our last real president, and my respect for him went even higher when I discovered that he forbade Operation Backwoods to happen. Good on him.

This lacks a bit of relevance down in Australia, so I will try and contribute the best I can. https://wowineverknewthat.wordpress.com/2013/11/30/101-household-uses-for-vegemite/

Go watch "Arrival". It's the first movie in a long while that had me watching with my mouth open.

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Ouch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTdtdCtqsCw

I have lost 16 pounds in 7 days.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyHNuVaZJ-k

Boom, that doesn't sound healthy. What happened?

I got tired of being obese :)

Started a weight loss attempt with my YouTube co-host. I', 6'3 and was 347.5. He's 5'11 and 450. I have been using a calorie counter which has really been the star of my success. Having to keep track of the calories just changed the whole game for me. The counter says I need to eat 2600 calories to lose 2 pounds a week. I've been eating between 1000-2000, but mostly sticking to the low 1000's.

I don't feel deprived, I've eaten foods that are unhealthy, and I've kept my calories as low as comfortable. I drink these 0 calorie energy drinks as well for the heart rate boost.

Yesterday, I was going to have my first cheat day. I had planned to eat a secret menu item at Five Guys Burger and Fries. It's 2 grilled cheese sandwiches that encompass 2 hamburger patties. It's around 1600 calories and it would still have still put me under my calorie count. However, after weighing myself, I decided that so long as my body is doing what I want and losing the flab, I will not punish it with grease and cholesterol.

I mostly eat frozen vegetables, processed chicken, and canned fish. My boss and I had words about it, and he's taking the stance that it's wrong and unhealthy, but I reminded him that I'm less likely to die soon from weight loss than I currently am of a stroke or heart attack.

I'm actually feeling really well. I smile a lot for no reason. The burning fat is making me silly.

I have a naturally fast metabolism and I'm pretty physically active by middle aged dude standards and even I gain a few pounds every time I indulge in five guys. Extra bacon and cheese... Cajun fries. Heart attack waiting to happen. If you wanna lose weight that's not the place to cheat if you are dieting. Maybe once the weight is off you could consider a monthly five guys run, but otherwise? It seems like their food has more calories from fat than anything else you can eat.... even buttery French Haute Cuisine.

Not that I'm telling you how to diet or anything, but man, five guys.... so unhealthy, calorie counting aside. There must be something equally enjoyable but a little less greasy you can cheat with.... good call skiping it. Don't give in to temptation. I honestly feel a little ill the day after eating five guys because I am not used to consuming that kinda stuff and you may feel the same way if you cheat with the Guys since you've been avoiding it for awhile. Your digestive system gets out of practice...

Well, I cancelled it after seeing I was down to 331 yesterday.

A cheat is a cheat, flat out. It doesn't matter how unhealthy it is in my opinion. Whatever cheat I do eventually have, I will still make sure I am under my 2600 calories for certain. No buffets or anything here.

I'm not a super fan of Five Guys. I am more attracted to trying new foods and drinks. I've never had a grilled cheese hamburger thing before.

I believe most diners here on the east coast call that a patty melt and its very good.... but a real once in awhile thing as its horrible for you. But if you must.... get it with bacon on it, dude. Go for it. The bacon is just the extra level on a fried sandwich.

I ahd a period of weight gain when I hit my 30s and I really didn't like it so I started to watch my portions 6 out of 7 days a week (I like to indulge on Sunday, but with home made food). I also started walking places again if it was under a mile and safe. Even the supermarket. I alsos topped using elevators unless I was late for an appointment and started running and riding a bike again in the summers to offset the inevitable calories from beer consumption in the hot weather. My experience is that keeping your metabolism up is as important as what you eat and how much. This doesn't have to mean a gym membership. Walking around your town instead of driving is a big help and it actually saves you money on gas. When you start you'll be winded the first few times but eventually your stamina gets there and you feel really good after hiking with a few pounds of groceries! After I elft the city I realized I didn't walk places anymore and I was sitting on my butt in an office 40 hours a week.... its not what humans are designed to do, so I started embracing my legs like our primitive ancestors. When I think about the stone age I am not picturing fat, sedentary cave people.