madanjen's Journal, 23 May 2015

Lost 1.2 pounds since last weigh in so that's cool. I am under 210 again and shooting for under 209 by tomorrow. It's going to be a challenge on Monday however with the Holiday; celebrations and remembrances.

My dad died on Memorial day a few years ago and this day is always tough for me. He was a member of the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles so all the Memorial day events make this a much more heartfelt day. I guess I will never forget how a funeral can be bittersweet but I can say his was. He was laid to rest at a military memorial park and was remembered with a 21 gun salute and full military honors. Of course I was grief stricken since we didn't expect him to die, but I felt proud for him at the same time; thus, the bittersweet.

I salute all our military men and women, living and dead. Enjoy the time with your family and appreciate a veteran.
209.4 lb Lost so far: 59.6 lb.    Still to go: 44.4 lb.    Diet followed reasonably well.

Diet Calendar Entries for 23 May 2015:
835 kcal Fat: 22.36g | Prot: 38.13g | Carb: 125.42g.   Breakfast: Sugar, Cooked Pinto, Calico or Red Beans (Fat Not Added in Cooking), Romero's romero's casera style regular/soft taco size flour tortillas, Egg. Dinner: Bar-S Foods Deli Ham, Great Value Peanut Butter, Cooked Pinto, Calico or Red Beans (Fat Not Added in Cooking), Romero's romero's casera style regular/soft taco size flour tortillas, Great Value Strawberry Preserves. more...
3227 kcal Activities & Exercise: Bicycling (slow) - 11/mph - 45 minutes, Desk Work - 10 hours, recumbant bike - 1 hour and 6 minutes, Resting - 4 hours and 9 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
losing 2.8 lb a week

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Thanks for sharing!!!! Sorry for your loss!!!!Thank you for your Father's service!!!! Thank you for reminding ALL of US what this special weekend is really about!!!! 
23 May 15 by member: SuccessThisTime58
Wow, Memorial Day has many meanings for you. I hope even through the memories you can have a good Monday. 
23 May 15 by member: skwhite
What a fitting day, he was a hero for fighting for his country! 
23 May 15 by member: wholefoodnut
Thanks everyone. Boy could I tell some stories! And these stories are what's made this day much different than the first year. My viewpoint on losing a loved one now is...keep the memories close and think of them often. Think of them so much that those memories become huge...bigger than life. Though it's obviously not the same as having them here, those fond memories eventually take place of some of that hollow feeling and sorrow and will someday take the sorrow away, though we will never stop missing them. 
23 May 15 by member: madanjen
Yes, I am sorry for your sad memories. :( I too care for all of our Military men and women. My hearts aches for you. I am glad that he was honored with a 21 gun salute :).~GB~Ann  
23 May 15 by member: Karriann777
Ann, thank you. Many emotions ran through me but so glad he was honored that way.  
23 May 15 by member: madanjen
A client told me the other day to contact the Library of Congress. They are doing some project re: Vets and their stories. They will put together a CD including photos etc. meet the families re: any memorabilia and or stories you may have. I wish I could remember the name of the project, I should have written in down.  
24 May 15 by member: wholefoodnut
I may contact them about my dad he was WWII infantry  
24 May 15 by member: wholefoodnut
Lovely memories. 
24 May 15 by member: HCB
Congratulations on the loss. I'm glad you have wonderful memories, even if at times they are bittersweet. Hope the holiday is not too hard for you. 
24 May 15 by member: Bethlauren8

     
 

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