The Daily Diary of a Winning Loser

Today, I maintained the integrity of my maintenance calorie budget, I remained abstinent from refined sugar, I exceeded my daily minimum 64oz water goal,

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Saturday, 14 February 2015

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February 14th, 2015 Busy Valentines Day

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February 14th, 2015 Busy Valentines Day

My Facebook status update this morning:
My special Valentines today: Beverly Anderson, Courtney Anderson, Noah Riley and Amber Anderson! I'll not be stressing about what to buy in the Valentines section. Instead, I think I'll set up shop at the end of the isle and give advice to guys as they frantically grab things.

Me: "So, this is the color you're going with? How long have you been together? Yeah--two months--Look, this color of rose is all wrong. You give her these and you're done. I suggest these--and a nice card. Oh, you grabbed a card already? I didn't see you grab it. What, did you take like 20 seconds to pick it out? Let me read it. Have you read this card?? Really?? You really want to say this stuff? Two months in--and you're already here? Look, I'm trying to help you here. Understand this: There is no winning, okay. The best you can do today is a participation ribbon. You want the ribbon. Don't try to win. Just participate and be yourself."

Valentines day always starts with a reminder of what would have been my little brother's birthday. Shane would have been 38 today. He passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in 2001. Shane taught me important things. The chapter titled "Shane's Gift," in my book, describes how.
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I love and miss this guy. Pictured here in his prom tuxedo with mom.

I picked up some cookies Friday. I really did. I had the cookies made special from the same bakery that did the sugar free cupcakes on my birthday. I'm waiting until tomorrow to try one. They're Valentine cookies--sugar free, of course--made with Pure Brands Organic Stevia. Even though they're sugar free, they're still calorie dense. One cookie is 120 calories. I just can't see "investing" in more than one, tomorrow. Tomorrow is when I'll make my Valentines rounds, delivering Valentine packages to my two daughters, grandson Noah and mom. Each will be getting several of the sugar free cookies in their packages! I didn't have time to make the rounds today. It was a very busy Saturday! 

Amber, her fiance K.L. and I had a blast at the Sinbad show. I'm awaiting a professional photograph taken by the casino hosting the event, before making a side by side comparison from the 1999 photo and Friday night's meeting. As soon as the photographer emails me the photo, I'll post it!
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Amber and me awaiting the start of the show Friday night.

After a late night last night, it was up relatively early for a big Saturday. I did a location broadcast midday, followed by a tuxedo fitting for tonight's big show. I was the host of a live game show, The Newly-OldyWed Game!! So, a tuxedo was in order!!

The fitting was a milestone thing for me. I was able to get back into a 46 long. This was what I was wearing at my healthiest weight. Granted, I still have some to lose (not too much, but some for sure), but I'll likely not go any smaller on the tuxedo fittings. When we lose, then gain, then lose again--the weight, very often, doesn't gain in the same places or lose in the same places. If you've lost and regained--you know exactly what I'm talking about. My neck, shoulders and upper torso can't get much smaller. Legs and especially my midsection, can. The jacket size 46 Long fit very well tonight.

The only picture I have from tonight's game show and stand-up performance, has a bunch of other people in it, so I can't share it because I didn't get anyone's permission. I try to be considerate before I publish photos online with people who may not want to be.

I rushed home after the fitting, enjoyed lunch and decided a nap was a really good idea. I was really tired. It was a good call. I needed a refresher before the big show! I decided to skip my YMCA workout and instead do something at home late tonight. But I didn't. And as much as I could easily beat myself up for not making time for it today, I'm not. I was very active today. I likely burned a bunch of extra calories. I'll get my workout in at the Y tomorrow afternoon before leaving for my Valentine weekend Stillwater visit with mom.

The show tonight was a success. Although, after an hour long hilarious live game show, it was difficult to reclaim an energy conducive to a good stand-up show. I enjoyed dinner after my set. The venue prepared pork tacos, guacamole and chips. I ran the calorie counts in MyFitnessPal and it was nearly 800 calories. I shared my guac with the table and decided on only one of the pork tacos.

I went above and beyond on my water consumption. I finished today with 14 cups, six over my daily goal.

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Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
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