20121210: On serving size and pizza. #fitness #awareness #insights 2

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20121205: Suggested serving size by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #cc #design #typography

20121205: Suggested serving size by John LeMasney via 365sketches.org #cc #design #typography

Today, I had my usual slice of pizza (300 calories) and a cup and a half of minestrone (150 calories) at Frist for lunch. This slice was spinach and pepperoni, a delicious hand tossed thin crust. Being impatient, I always ask for it cold, and am never disappointed in its soft, giving crust. I must be a regular, since the guy behind the counter gave me a cup of sauce on the side with a smile, and without me asking. The minestrone was thick, in a tomato based broth, with beans, fat soft elbow noodles, still crisp carrots, onions, garlic, celery, and spinach. Tasty! I forewent the pack of crackers and saved myself 20 calories.

I guess I’m feeling kind of down now. I’m at the end of my weight loss, and I’ve hovered around 200 pounds for weeks. It’s not that I don’t feel great, (I do), it’s that I really would like to carry out that particular goal. I know what the issue is: the cold weather has made my step count drop dramatically, and as a result, I’m not burning as many calories, but still eating my calories pretty vigorously. I’m on more of a maintenance menu than a loss menu, and that’s fine. But I’d still like to hit that number, even if I stay just a bit above it in maintenance.

I’m grateful for new friends, old friends, the holidays, quiet time at work, early mornings from time to time, stability at home, and sobriety. I’m very happy about my 365sketches.org project, which is winding down. I’m challenged a bit by the chaos of my desk, financial restrictions, and a constant sense of inadequacy. I have not overcome those challenges, though I do have a plan to do so.
Today I savored the foggy, dull air of the morning.
pizza, soup, mornings, chaos, fitness, challenges
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John LeMasney is an artist, graphic designer, and technology creative. He is located in beautiful, mountainous Charlottesville, VA, but works remotely with ease. Contact him at: lemasney@gmail.com to discuss your next creative project.

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    Khürt Williams

    John,
    I also find exercise in the winter months to be challenging. I’m not a fan of cold so I tend to stay in doors more. Same for the super humid summer months. Growing up the West Indies weather was always the same — 78-82ºF, breezy, and moderately humid. I walked most places despite having access to a car. But the roads have fewer cars and drivers are more accommodating of pedestrians.

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      lemasney

      Khürt, It has really been too cold, and my steps have slacked as a result. But I’m back to work today, and back in the spirit of walking, so I’ll find a way to brave it. The West Indies sounds a little like heaven.