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Live Blog : 3-Day Reboot, Day 3

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Current Weight : 308 pounds

Yeah, so I’ve dropped 7.4 pounds since Friday. I can’t say I’m upset by that, although I’m perfectly aware of the fact that if I went back to eating the way I was before we started juicing it would come right back on and bring a few friends.

Not a lot of updates yesterday because, well…it pretty much sucked. Energy levels were pretty low for most of the day, even though we did manage to perk up enough at one point to go for a walk to the grocery store. Unfortunately, that pretty much killed us for the rest of the day. Had some gastric issues yesterday as well that I will spare you the details of. Last night while we were watching TV together we were both pretty much miserable and hating life.

Today, though? Feeling pretty great so far. We were out of the house within an hour after getting out of bed to run to Home Depot for a [amazon asin=B009378AG2&text=composting bin], and then it was off to the produce stand for more supplies. Energy levels are pretty good so far, too. Lisa has decided to start experimenting with different juices that she is making up on the fly, and she’s had some great success so far. All things considered, I’d say it’s been a positive experience so far.

Now we just have to decide where we’re going to go from here. Are we going to continue juicing? Are we going to try and eat vegan? The answer to both seems to be yes at this point.

More updates as the day goes on if they occur to me.

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Live Blog : 3-Day Reboot, Day 2

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Current Weight : 313.4

So I’m down just under two pounds in one day. Not bad, but certainly not anything dramatic, and I’m completely OK with that. I mean, the whole point here isn’t dramatic weight loss (not that I’m going to complain if it happens). Pretty much felt like crap when I woke up this morning. Kind of like I had a hangover. The beet juice yesterday was a bit of a road block, and it kind of set me off my game for the rest of the day. I was really NOT looking forward to having a juice this morning, but once I actually had it I felt considerably better about the whole thing.

I may have to run to the store today to get some herbal tea, but the plan for now is really to just continue sequestering ourselves in the house as we adjust to this. Unfortunately, some of our favorite shows are food related.

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Live Blog : 3-Day Reboot, Day 1

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Starting weight : 315.2

It’s odd how weird it feels not to be doing our normal routines this morning. I laid in bed for about 20 minutes thinking “I should go make coffee. No, wait. I’m not having any coffee today.” That part is really kind of freaking me out a bit, because oh do I love the coffee. I also drink a lot of it. Will be interesting to see what kind of side effects I have from suddenly going cold turkey. What I’m drinking instead, though, is some how water with lemon. Mmmm! Tasty!

Actually, it’s not really that bad. At least it’s hot. That’s kinda tricking my brain a little, I guess.

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Live Blog – 2012 State of the Union Address

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So I’ve been pretty critical of the Republicans during their 8 bajillion debates. I believe, however, that I’ve also been fair. I’ve certainly admitted when I agreed with them, even if the person who I was agreeing with was Rick Santorum. So tonight I’m turning my snark-o-tron on the guy I’m currently supporting in the 2012 election. I doubt I’m going to end up being nearly as harsh, but if he says things I think are full of crap I’ll admit it.

Let’s see how this goes…

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Live Blog – ABC News/Yahoo News Republican Debate in New Hampshire

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It’s certainly been an interesting week. I’m honestly shocked that Santorum has suddenly risen to such a prominent spot in the race for the Republican nomination. I mean, from my perspective? The guy is a joke as a candidate. When you look at his petulant behavior during the earlier debates it’s pretty clear that, unless he went through a major personality change, Obama would shred him in a debate during the general election. His views on “family values” and homosexuality range from laughable to offensive, to the point where I think there’s very little chance he win enough votes from moderates and independents to actually win the election. The only real hope he’d have is that a whole slew of people would just stay home instead of choosing between him and Obama.

That said, I think his moment in the spotlight is going to be fleeting.

I really hope that Huntsman is able to make a splash in South Carolina and continue his campaign. I like Huntsman. I don’t agree with his politics in many ways, but he’s not a jackass. I can’t say that about the rest of the contenders.

I also hope that Gingrich decimates Romney. That will be fun.

Commentary is starting, so here we go…

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Live Blog – ABC Debate from Drake University

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Here we go again! I swear, it seems like there’s a whole bunch of debates this cycle. Is that normal, or am I just noticing it now that I’m paying attention. I know there aren’t this many Presidential debates once it’s down to the main candidates.

So yeah, should be interesting tonight. Gingrich is currently in the lead, so anyone who thinks they have a chance to win should be gunning for him. Those who can only hope to get a Vice Presidential nod at best will probably be backing him up. He made some really poor comments yesterday about Palestine, so I’m betting that’s going to come up at some point during the debate.

Perry? Oh, Rick. You released what was one of the most offensive things I’ve seen yet this election season. The internet turned around and crucified you for it, but it remains to be seen whether or not it will help you with the Republican base. While it may do so, I can’t believe it would be possible to win a general election after saying something like that.

Santorum. You actually said that science should get out of politics. I…I have nothing but scorn for you, sir.

Huntsman has agreed to a Lincoln/Douglas style debate with Gingrich that’s going to take place in a few days. I’m not sure what his motivation there is other than, perhaps, sucking up to the front runner. He has to know he’s not going to get the nod at this point, so maybe he’s hoping for a VP nod.

Romney…Umm…He’s been kinda boring and quiet lately. Bachmann has too. I think Romney is probably counting on the fact that his numbers haven’t really fluctuated much and I don’t imagine we’ll see much out of the ordinary for him. He’s going to stay the course and let the media wear down Newt (if Newt doesn’t do it to himself). I also suspect we’re not going to see much “new” from Ron Paul for similar reasons. If Gingrich and Romney both self-destruct he’s sitting pretty.

BEER FOR THE EVENING – This is, of course, the most important part of the debate. I’ll be enjoying a Cigar City Brewery Maduro Brown Ale. I will. alas, probably only be enjoying one as I have to leave to pick up the boy as soon as the debate is over.

And with that all being said it’s time for me to get set up in the living room. I’m going to disable the Twitter to Facebook feed for now because, frankly, there’s no point leaving it up. It’s going to break in a few minutes anyway.

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