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[Sawnee Cat]

Sunday afternoon and living is lazy. Makes me in the mood for some old gospel songs. One thing that is getting rarer than a Kentucky mule is a church organ. This song was written by a friend of mine's dad and it is a classic. All music but man I do love that organ.

 

[ymmot31]

I bet that took awhile to get right.

 

[55wildcat]

Sunday afternoon and living is lazy. Makes me in the mood for some old gospel songs. One thing that is getting rarer than a Kentucky mule is a church organ. This song was written by a friend of mine's dad and it is a classic. All music but man I do love that organ.

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Is that you playing?

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Is that you playing?

No I wish. His name is Charles Ritchie. I just picked him out because of the song he was playing. The name of the song is "What A Lovely Name" and it was written by an old friend, Charles Wycuff many, many years ago. But it is classic. It has been recorded by many, many artists over the years. One of my favorites is by Vestal Goodman who spent many years in Kentucky as the wife of a pastor. If you have a moment take a listen to her voice. She comes in about half way through and raises the roof.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

182 pounds for the last few days. Next weekend I should be at 180 and I'm going to start throwing in a few more carbs. Once I find out how many carbs and calories it takes to maintain that weight I'll be set.

Benefits I've noticed so far-
heart rate has gone from upper 80's to lower 70's.
easier to breathe
lower back pain is gone, no more sciatic nerve pain
sleep has improved
can walk around piddler malls all day without foot pain
increased energy

Cons I've noticed-
pants will fall off without a belt
some shirts still show the effects of a large belly, stretched out

See that is what I was referring to when I said you were an inspiration. I got serious last Tuesday and through today I have dropped 6 pounds. That is about a pound a day. And I have even slid a few times but I am steady for 99% of the time. I am low carb also. I can tell my waist is slimming a bit but my wife says my face seems slimmer. I will get there

 

[55wildcat]

smash burgers was supper...bought me a couple of henckels chef knives...good knives do make a difference
rainy weather has caused a halt to my paver/ yard work so its on to a new brake job for my suv..ordered all my parts from rock auto all of it arrived cept one thing, it will get here Tuesday
Cats moved up on a bye week...I like it..BB madness is still a big thing to many but I kinda was not interested this year..same ol same ol to me plus we have a contender in football which is front burner stuff for me right now. Barnhart stayed steady and its finally paying off in all UK sports..
machine gun shoot was this weekend at knob creek .. could hear this from my house..thought we was gettin invaded earlier
Temps dropped form 90 to 55 like it had spotted a state trooper runnin radar

All I got..stay safe..stay healthy

 

[ymmot31]

See that is what I was referring to when I said you were an inspiration. I got serious last Tuesday and through today I have dropped 6 pounds. That is about a pound a day. And I have even slid a few times but I am steady for 99% of the time. I am low carb also. I can tell my waist is slimming a bit but my wife says my face seems slimmer. I will get there

Good for you man! I'm happy to hear that. Just make sure you drink enough water to stay hydrated so your body can burn the fuel you've got stored up.

smash burgers was supper...bought me a couple of henckels chef knives...good knives do make a difference

Smash burgers are awesome and now that I can cook them outside and not worry about smoke I'll probably work them in a couple of times a week. I've got 5 Henckels and I love them. There are better knives out there but they wouldn't make a bit of difference for me. It's a pleasure to use a razor sharp knife.

 

[GhostVol]

Finally sober. Spoiling FMG. She had French toast, cheesy scrambled eggs and bacon for brunch. Her youngest son has been here all day so of course he got brunch too. Cooking kills my appetite so my brunch was a cold cut chicken sammich!

Told my future step kids that Papa Ghost has the welcome mat out at all times...but on weekends I cook ONCE a day. So dinner tonight is ham, turkey, chicken and roast beef cold cuts and tater salad. You miss brunch, you’re out of luck!

“””””that doesn’t apply to Anna. Nana and Anna KNOW they get special treatment!””””

 

[ymmot31]

My wife used the nonstick pan I bought last week this morning for the first time. She said "that pan is awesome! I used it to cook some onions and they came out perfect and then I made some hash browns and they didn't stick at all!" I told her that was difference in a $90 pan and a $9 dollar pan like she had bought a couple of years ago. Then I told her it was good to go in the oven at up to 550° and she said she wanted all of our pans to be just like that one. Not giving up my cast iron or the stainless steel. They all have their place.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Warning D-Leaguers

Bobby Petrino is a little upset. BLOCK Oh this was not me, I don't twitter

 

[Sawnee Cat]

A short little video of our Cardboard Boat Races we held yesterday. After the competition the boats got together for a Demolition Derby. Fun event, lots of money raised for charity. Each boat was handmade from cardboard.

 

[UKWILDCAT2004]

People cooking on BGE I'm still looking for mine.

 

[ymmot31]

People cooking on BGE I'm still looking for mine.

Craigslist. Make em an offer they cannot refuse.

 

[UKWILDCAT2004]

Craigslist. Make em an offer they cannot refuse.

No one takes IOUs.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Morning D-Leaguers. Can't sleep.

I think I could sleep well if poor of 2004 could get his Craigslist Egg.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently we've got a breezy 51°F. Temps should cool even more by 3 PM today. Looking at more beautiful rain throughout this week. Definitely jacket weather.

Good old Monday. Missed Wildcat football this weekend. I believe we play next Saturday night around 6 PM. Happy UGA lost. Co-worker will not be happy.

I'll check back later. Y'all behave.

 

[ace on the river]

Morning all! Muggy and warm this morning in beautiful SWFL. Wishing winter will get here. The oldest girl is coming down today for a few days, needless to say, momma is ecstatic. Missed the Cats this weekend. I will check in later, Y'all have a great day!

 

[_Rooster]

58°➫ 73°F increasing clouds & chance

Good Morning D

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Morning D. I hope everyone had a great weekend. We spent a long weekend in the town of St Michael's, a little fishing and crabbing town on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake. Beautiful, crisp weather. Took a long boat ride down the bay and saw some beautiful waterfront mansions, including the one used in the key scenes of the movie Wedding Crashers. A nice change of scenery.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good morning D-League and all
*Current temperature is 72 with a high of 90 today and plenty of sunshine. Should be a good day to get some work done around the house.
*Coffee was strong and good this morning. Black as tar and kicking like a Georgia mule.
*No name systems in the Gulf or Atlantic. Things are calming down and we pray no more this season.
*I am still trying to digest the football events this weekend. Georgia's loss to LSU knocked the door down for two SEC teams including our Cats. Our destiny is in our hands.
*My daughter decided she wants to go to Memphis and tour Graceland, etc. Stay at the Peabody Hotel. Asked if me and the wife wanted to go. The wife was all in and I said no way. I have had enough of Memphis for one lifetime. So they will go alone and enjoy. I will enjoy staying in Florida for a week alone and get some man things done without interference from the women folks. God love them.

Tampa, Florida 1895

 

[wildcatdonf]

• Good Morning, D-Leagueanites, Wildcats and Lurkers. MGIM.
• 63º in Johns Creek. Overcast. Quiet.
• Ailers are getting better is my hope.
• 63º is cold enough for me.
• As you were. Carry on.

 

[UK82]

UK moves up to #14 in the AP rankings. It didn't hurt that 1/3 of the top 25 teams lost last week. Only 8 undefeated teams left. What a great opportunity! I hope they're up for it.

 

[_Rooster]

 

[ymmot31]

Good morning. Just woke up and I'm not impressed with the day so far. I guess I'll make some coffee and listen to the Jones show. Later...

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Morning D-Leaguers. It is 62.6° F here this morning. Rain, rain and a little more rain. Yesterday we got a touch over 1 inch. Ritchie left last night at 6:30 pm and on the way out I dumped the rain gauge. I just took the recyclables out this morning and there is 2 & 1/8 inches in the guage since last night at 6:30 pm. If any of you all see Noah, tell him to head our way.

Rooster, those locomotives are some fine pieces of engineering. Just as I was in the process of retiring I got a tour of one of the 6,000 horsepower AC engine. It was brand spanking new and at that time (2000) they were over $1.25 million.

 

[starchief5]

Headed out for my semi-annual doctor checkup. At 75 they always find something to send you to a couple of specialists. The next few months are spent going to those specialists and getting some kind of treatment. By the time that is over it is time to go back for another semi-annual checkup and the next round of specialists.

 

[ace on the river]

Morning D-Leaguers. It is 62.6° F here this morning. Rain, rain and a little more rain. Yesterday we got a touch over 1 inch. Ritchie left last night at 6:30 pm and on the way out I dumped the rain gauge. I just took the recyclables out this morning and there is 2 & 1/8 inches in the guage since last night at 6:30 pm. If any of you all see Noah, tell him to head our way.

Rooster, those locomotives are some fine pieces of engineering. Just as I was in the process of retiring I got a tour of one of the 6,000 horsepower AC engine. It was brand spanking new and at that time (2000) they were over $1.25 million.

I operated many of these fine GE units. They had a great Dynamic brake, And a very comfortable cab

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Headed out for my semi-annual doctor checkup. At 75 they always find something to send you to a couple of specialists. The next few months are spent going to those specialists and getting some kind of treatment. By the time that is over it is time to go back for another semi-annual checkup and the next round of specialists.

Welcome to the 75 Club. I know you are like me and are just glad you made it and can still enjoy life. I lost two childhood friends last week. One was 74 and the other 73.

God is good, both had a wonderful life and were ready to go home. Best to you as the specialist poke around on you. My next 6 month appointment is February 2019. I hope to be about 30 pounds lighter by then.

 

[starchief5]

Welcome to the 75 Club. I know you are like me and are just glad you made it and can still enjoy life. I lost two childhood friends last week. One was 74 and the other 73.

God is good, both had a wonderful life and were ready to go home. Best to you as the specialist poke around on you. My next 6 month appointment is February 2019. I hope to be about 30 pounds lighter by then.

I'm still a couple of weeks short of 75. I'm trying to hang on.

I follow my hometown obituaries. Hardly a month goes by without someone I last saw as a teenager (a classmate or onetime friend) giving up the ghost. I haven't lived in my hometown since 1961 but it is still "home." All my family are buried there. I am the only survivor.

 

[wildcatdonf]

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Lola posted the above while walking on my keyboard.

 

[wildcatdonf]

I'm still a couple of weeks short of 75. I'm trying to hang on.

I follow my hometown obituaries. Hardly a month goes by without someone I last saw as a teenager (a classmate or onetime friend) giving up the ghost. I haven't lived in my hometown since 1961 but it is still "home." All my family are buried there. I am the only survivor.

I stopped doing that a few years ago. It did not make me happy. I still touch base with 3 guys that I played football with.

 

[wildcatdonf]

Secret Asian Man

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Today is one of the best days of the year on the Florida Gulf Coast. It is the opening of stone crab season. Stone crabs are a special gift from heaven. When you crab for them you can only take one claw and then you throw the crab back in the water. The crab will regrow the claw. With one claw he can still feed himself but if you take both he can not.

 

[OldEvilleCat]

^^^^^looks a lot better than my leftovers^^^^^

 

[catfaninsc]

Today is one of the best days of the year on the Florida Gulf Coast. It is the opening of stone crab season. Stone crabs are a special gift from heaven. When you crab for them you can only take one claw and then you throw the crab back in the water. The crab will regrow the claw. With one claw he can still feed himself but if you take both he can not.

I’ll take 50 lbs please.

Uncertainty abounds as stone crab season begins

 

[ymmot31]

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Secret Asian Man

Sounds like he says "Asian" every time.

 

[ymmot31]

Took a trip out in the rain and now I'm going to bake some bread and do the dishes. In that order.

Making Philly cheesesteak sammiches for dinner tonight and this time I get to have mine on bread. Using a different recipe this time because it's a different type of bread. I assume it will turn out as good though. I weigh my ingredients when I bake for consistent results.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Took a trip out in the rain and now I'm going to bake some bread and do the dishes. In that order.

Making Philly cheesesteak sammiches for dinner tonight and this time I get to have mine on bread. Using a different recipe this time because it's a different type of bread. I assume it will turn out as good though. I weigh my ingredients when I bake for consistent results.

ymmot31, did you follow any specific weight loss plan or did you make this one up on your own? What ever you did it sure worked.

 

[55wildcat]

Lazed out on my brake job today...tomorrow is the day..watched westerns and ate popcorn
fried cabbage n bacon will be supper tonight
nasty azz day today.I want my sunshine n 80's
wife wants me to build a couple things for her craft shows..that will be after the brakes

not much else here

 

[ymmot31]

ymmot31, did you follow any specific weight loss plan or did you make this one up on your own? What ever you did it sure worked.

I just tried to make sure I got the majority of my calories from fat at the beginning with little to no carbs most days. I was doing something else to speed up the weight loss and didn't even know it really. Intermittent fasting. I wasn't eating breakfast and sometimes didn't eat until late afternoon. That may have been the only meal of the day until the next day late afternoon. That's when I had plenty of fat to burn I guess because I wasn't really hungry.

Read about the fasting part. If you can break it into a 16/8 regimen it will speed up your losses. or 20/4 would probably be quicker. That way you have a 4 to 8 hour window when you eat and the rest of the time you don't. Since about 8 hours of that time should be spent sleeping, or trying to sleep, it makes it that much easier. Of course, you can't overeat during your munching hours. Calories still count as with any diet.

To answer your question, it was a little of both. I had good success with the Atkins plan before for short term weight loss in the past. I've also had good luck with limiting myself to 1000 calories/day regardless of what I ate. I used to diet when I was on a job and then cut loose when I was home without a care. Now I'm home all the time so I need to make an adjustment.

You should talk to your doctor though and tell him what you intend to do. For some people it might not be a good idea to put yourself into ketosis.