October 3, 2011: Post 275

 Goal Weight: 188 pounds 

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Today's Weight:        203.0 lbs 
Yesterday's Weight:    203.4 lbs
Net Loss/Gain:         - 0.4 lbs

Daily weight from January 1, 2011.

Is this more proof that calories-in/calories-out don't affect weight in a meaningful way? I think so. Yesterday was one of the lowest-calorie days ever - probably less than 700 all day. This should have resulted in a 1400-calorie deficit, and should have been enough to knock more weight off, but no.

Actually, after today's normal eating day, I expect a larger weight loss at tomorrow morning's weigh-in.

Daily Comment

To be happy, I need to be playing bass. And not alone  (I only do that when I need to learn something. Otherwise, i don't practice by myself). It only works for me when I have other musicians around me, when I feel part of a group (no matter how random, temporary or short-lived that group is) creating music through interaction with other musicians. I also have a very personal idea about what role I have when playing, and that's what I do. My idea may not be as grand as the next bassist's, and may not be pointed at demonstrating my technical bass playing skills, such as they are.

Friends, when they see me playing, always remark about how playing transforms me - how it looks like I am in my element, belonging, confident, and happy. 

They're right.

Food Log

Breakfast
Cocoa-whey egg cream protein shake: Dark cocoa and vanilla whey protein powder (w/36g of whey protein) plus an egg, coconut milk, 5g BCAAs, cinnamon, inulin and stevia-erythritol blend.


Lunch

Smoked turkey, pinto beans, Spring Mix greens, grape tomatoes, red cabbage and balsamic vinaigrette.

Dinner

Chili (grass-fed beef, shiitake mushrooms, pinto beans, black beans, tomatoes, spices) on cauliflower. Not shown: seconds on the chili.

Liquid Intake

    Coffee:  18 oz,   Water: 120+ oz.