July 2nd, 2016 Truly Epic

July 2nd, 2016 Truly Epic

Maybe the clock was wrong. I couldn't believe my eyes. It was 12:30pm and I was waking after ten solid hours of sleep. I usually wake after seven or eight hours, naturally. I must have needed it because I was out, sound.

The super late start to my day did tilt it somewhat. This tilting of the day affects my food schedule and plan. I adjusted well and got on with enjoying really nice Saturday.

I left early evening for my hometown. I picked up mom and we attended a huge Independence Day Weekend Party at my cousin Rick's place. The party was truly epic. Mom visited with Aunt Connie and I visited with my cousin Steve from Minnesota. There was a bunch of food choices at this big event. I selected some pulled pork, a homemade bean dip thingy, blue corn tortilla chips and an ounce of sharp cheddar I had brought along. I also brought my digital food scale. (see tweets below for pics from tonight's celebration)

Planning, preparing and packing. I did those things, making sure I had a backup plan for food, in the man bag, ready to go. My planning isn't too elaborate. I base it on a very simple idea. I make sure I have: What I need, when I need, where I need.

Mom and I have planned a great few days together. Tomorrow night, we're going to the big John Conlee concert. I'm introducing Conlee on stage, then after the show, mom will get a chance to meet this country music legend! Monday is 4th of July activities, then Tuesday we're celebrating Noah's and mom's birthday at a combined party.

I maintained the integrity of my maintenance calorie budget, I remained abstinent from refined sugar, I was connected in active support communications and I met my minimum water goal.

It was an exceptional day!

Continuous Live-Tweet Stream:

I haven't slept 10 hours straight in years. #morningdeal in the afternoon. 20pushups, 20squats, 2 cups water. ✔️DONE pic.twitter.com/IuBLPsPoIJ

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 2, 2016

Have you ever slept-in to the point of being shocked by the time upon waking? Uh, yeah. That's me, today. But you know what? Felt great!

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 2, 2016

Three tablespoons half & half in my first cup of day. This and another with brunch. 120 cal. pic.twitter.com/sOG3Fr2Sgr

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 2, 2016

Brunch in MFP... pic.twitter.com/rPAiIKQaoS

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 2, 2016

2 whl eggs, 1 mozzarella & 2 slices thin swiss on sesame seeded Ezekiel bread. 4.5oz peach & 5.1oz orange. 539 cal. pic.twitter.com/u7QPUPPjF5

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 2, 2016

Fast lunch in MFP... pic.twitter.com/rPk5pb1YHQ

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 2, 2016

2 cups water #watertracking Joseph's 60 cal pita w/48g nat.peanutBttr, 18g SF peach all-fruit & 4.1oz banana. 476cal pic.twitter.com/ccvMQmFuHA

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 2, 2016

Driving coffee with three tablespoons half&half. 60 cal. pic.twitter.com/pq2csq20Pt

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 2, 2016

2 cup water bottle with dinner. #wateraccountability pic.twitter.com/Em2kONF5tK

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 3, 2016

Digital food scale at family 4th of July weekend party. It fits easily in my man bag. Please, don't call it a murse. pic.twitter.com/S4Trc4M3Jf

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 3, 2016

Doesn't look like a 780 calorie plate, but it is! Big dinner in MFP... pic.twitter.com/2SxdWMWbyf

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 3, 2016

5.55oz pulled pork, 1oz sharp cheddar, 21g blue corn tortilla chips, 7 layer dip-approx.counts in MFP entry. 780 cal pic.twitter.com/ZPc9UkRwdQ

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 3, 2016

Not shown on MFP screen shot: 8g black olives and 1 tbsp salsa.

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 3, 2016

My cousin Rick knows how to throw a Fourth of July Weekend Party!! Wow. pic.twitter.com/RVxXl4j83Y

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 3, 2016

2 cup bottle of water. #wateraccountability pic.twitter.com/rFCgTuQ6DF

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 3, 2016

With mom at a big family Fourth of July weekend celebration! pic.twitter.com/negO7Iv3SZ

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 3, 2016

42g smoked almonds on the drive home. 250 cal. pic.twitter.com/gzg33kzG9w

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 3, 2016

Late night fruit & things run... pic.twitter.com/82zWfzkxjg

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 3, 2016

250g watermelon #lastfoodofday 75 cal. pic.twitter.com/nhUPhB5jr8

— Sean Anderson (@SeanAAnderson) July 3, 2016

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