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365 Day Photo Challenge 335/365 “Day 30”

30 Monday Nov 2015

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Final day of my month long attempt to really hit it hard and see just how much weight I could lose in a month.  I did really well to begin with.  That’s the way it always goes isn’t it?  You do so well at the beginning but you falter and spiral downward uncontrollably.  November is really not a good month to try and diet, neither is December with all the holidays in the month.

I really just confirmed facts that I already knew. 1) I can not lose weight just by dieting alone.  2) I can not depend on the amount of walking I do at work (an average of 6 miles or more a day) to count as daily exercise. 3) If I stop exercising on a daily basis my weight will return, even when I stay on my diet.  There is something else that I’ve learned during this month.  I will not give up.  I have too much to live for right now and I have to get my weight down no matter what.

“Life Goes On!”

Best Ever Chuck Wagon Chili Ever

29 Sunday Nov 2015

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The Cast Iron Black Pot

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You will fall in love with this simple recipe.  I did not use the Habanero peppers nor did I use the super hot, hot sauce.  I used two jalapenos instead.  This dish fed my family of four and still had plenty left over for lunch a couple of times this week.

If you try it be sure to let me know if you liked it or not.

CIBP

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365 Day Photo Challenge 334/365 “Day 29”

29 Sunday Nov 2015

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Movie night on the big screen.  Our power flickered several times then when out for a split second and our TV didn’t seem to like it.  The bulb exploded.  Made such a loud boom and stunk up the house quite a bit afterwards.  Now worries though because I ordered a new bulb from Amazon and it should be here by Tuesday.

We watched Mom’s Day out which, for the most part, was filmed right here in Birmingham, Alabama. I pulled out my projector and big screen that I use to do power points on. It was fun to sit and watch some of the scenes play out as I’m trying to figure out where the scene was filmed at.  Growing up in Birmingham, I knew where most of it was filmed at.  It was funny though to see a Pelham police car chasing people in downtown Birmingham.

We had seen the movie in the theater when it first came out but I was glad to see that my wife bought the DVD for us to watch it tonight.  I think I laughed just as much then as I did tonight.  If you haven’t watched it I would recommend that you do.  It’s pretty funny I think.

Did not get on the treadmill tonight.  I really think I over did it when I was doing it every night.  I might try it every other night for not and see how my foot reacts to it.

“Life Goes On!”

 

365 Day Photo Challenge 333/365 “Day 28”

28 Saturday Nov 2015

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After spending over an hour on my treadmill today I got another four miles in.  My right foot is not doing so good right now.  Looks like I’ll be doubling up on my neuropathy meds tonight to try and head the pain off for tomorrow.

I’m back on the diet today as well.  Actually, I did really well today with all the leftovers in the house.  Maybe I can concentrate on losing more weight without any holidays or birthday gatherings between now and Christmas.

365 Day Photo Challenge 332/365 “Day 27”

28 Saturday Nov 2015

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Happy the day after Thanksgiving.  I decided yesterday that with all this food around me that there was no way I was going to be able to resist and stay on my diet.  I was correct.  On both days I had every intentions to watch what I ate but it didn’t take long to realize that I was in trouble.  I should’ve known better than to diet around the holidays.  Anyway, there’s always tomorrow.

365 Day Photo Challenge 331/365 “Happy Thanksgiving”

26 Thursday Nov 2015

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Thanksgiving

I’m stuffed to say the least.  I’m thankful that my family is here with me today.  With the kids getting older I’m not sure how much time we have with them.  I know that they will always try to come home for the holidays.

I’m also thankful that I’m still here to be able to spend time with my family.  With the diagnosis of CML my life was changed forever.  I’m thankful for the men and women who discovered the drug and for all those patients who did the case study that allowed the passage of this drug to take place.

We spent time with my wife’s family today.  Tomorrow I’ll be able to spend time with my mom and dad.  I’ll get up early tomorrow and cook breakfast for my family then I’ll start working on a Dutch Oven dish to take to my parents.  This will be the first time that I’ve cooked for the parents in my Dutch Ovens so I’m excited about this.

Speaking of Dutch Ovens, I have a new blog that I would like for you to check out.  It’s going to be full of different recipes that I have gathered over the past several years.  If you like cast iron cooking this will be for you.  If not, then don’t feel obligated to follow.  I posted my first post just moments ago.  https://thecastironblackpot.wordpress.com/

Again, Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

“Life Goes On!”

 

Greetings Everyone!!

26 Thursday Nov 2015

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My new blog.

The Cast Iron Black Pot

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This is my first post on The Cast Iron Black Pot. Over the past few years I have been asked to share what I know about cast iron cooking, maintaining cast iron and even a little about restoration of cast iron.  What better way of doing this than creating a blog to do so.  So, with this blog, I will be posting recipes that I have collected over the past several years, my methods of maintaining cast iron and even show you my method of restoring an old piece of cast iron cookware that maybe your grandmother left you.

If you have any suggestions, comments or even if you’d like to share your latest creation, please don’t hesitate to leave them here.

Thank you for your time

CIBP

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365 Day Photo Challenge 330/365 “Day 25”

26 Thursday Nov 2015

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I can’t believe that tomorrow is Thanksgiving.  This year has moved along so fast and it seems that every year it gets faster and faster.  Christmas will be here before you know it and of course I’m far from being ready for it.

Tomorrow will be spent with family as I hope that everyone else will get to do the same.  Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for what we have and maybe for things that we don’t.

I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving tomorrow and have a lot to eat.

“Life Goes On!”