Alligatorob's Diary
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The only "important" people around here who weren't rulers and their relatives were clergy. And any important clergy came from the ruling classes. And the Catholic church at the time didn't want their people thinking creatively; every other fart was called heresy. There's a reason many classical texts first came (back) to Europe from the Arab world.
alligatorob
Respected Member
It was a good day, ate a lot of fresh fruit and I feel good. We are getting set up to try juicing peaches, not 100% sure what we will do with the juice, drink some of it, freeze some of it, and maybe try making some peach wine.
Monday
breakfast
yogurt 80
cereal 120
cantaloupe 60
snack
crackers 95
jerky 20
lunch 1 1/2 peaches 89
cantaloupe 60
dinner - a big salad
lettuce, tomato, carrots, okra, cucumbers 75
tuna 140
cheese 100
snack
cantaloupe 60
Nightcap
beer 156
total calories 1,055
The Liaodi Pagoda, China's tallest pagoda at the time, was finished in 1055. The pagoda still stands to day and at a height of 276 ft (84 meters) is the highest still existing pre-modern pagoda in China. The pagoda was originally planned to store Buddist scriptures, but due to its height the emperor decided to use it as a watch tower instead. The name Liaodi means "foreseeing the enemy's intentions ".
Monday
breakfast
yogurt 80
cereal 120
cantaloupe 60
snack
crackers 95
jerky 20
lunch 1 1/2 peaches 89
cantaloupe 60
dinner - a big salad
lettuce, tomato, carrots, okra, cucumbers 75
tuna 140
cheese 100
snack
cantaloupe 60
Nightcap
beer 156
total calories 1,055
The Liaodi Pagoda, China's tallest pagoda at the time, was finished in 1055. The pagoda still stands to day and at a height of 276 ft (84 meters) is the highest still existing pre-modern pagoda in China. The pagoda was originally planned to store Buddist scriptures, but due to its height the emperor decided to use it as a watch tower instead. The name Liaodi means "foreseeing the enemy's intentions ".
Truffle Monster
Active member, Cyclist
It seems crazy in this day of ikea furniture and kit homes that any building or structure could last that long. Amazing to think that humans used to be able to build something worthwhile ...
alligatorob
Respected Member
It was a good day, we managed to get about 2 gallons of peach juice, our first try.
The juice is pretty good, not as sweet as I expected and not a strong peach flavor, but no question what it is. I guess I am used to drinking synthetic juices from the store, lots of added sugar and flavoring. I think we will be making more, the peach harvest has just begun. I have to do a bit of research to figure out the calories in fresh squeezed peach juice, without added sugar. Apparently its not too common. The one place that did claim to be peach juice no sugar added said 118 calories in 8 ounces, which seems high to me. That is the same as for coke, which sure tastes a whole lot sweeter. Oh well, I'll go with it today.
Tuesday
breakfast
3 peaches 177
snack
yogurt 80
cereal 120
lunch
yogurt 80
cereal 120
jerky 50
dinner
lasagna 340
peach 59
large tomato from the garden 33
nightcap
fresh squeezed peach juice, no sugar added and no alcohol 118
total calories 1,177
In 1177 the Holy Roman Empire renounced all claims on Rome. The Holy Roman Empire seems an oddity, it was really a north central European thing, mostly German. Not Roman at all. Not really holy either, not in any way I can understand. And for most of its existence it was more a league of loosely confederated smaller states, not an empire.
The juice is pretty good, not as sweet as I expected and not a strong peach flavor, but no question what it is. I guess I am used to drinking synthetic juices from the store, lots of added sugar and flavoring. I think we will be making more, the peach harvest has just begun. I have to do a bit of research to figure out the calories in fresh squeezed peach juice, without added sugar. Apparently its not too common. The one place that did claim to be peach juice no sugar added said 118 calories in 8 ounces, which seems high to me. That is the same as for coke, which sure tastes a whole lot sweeter. Oh well, I'll go with it today.
Tuesday
breakfast
3 peaches 177
snack
yogurt 80
cereal 120
lunch
yogurt 80
cereal 120
jerky 50
dinner
lasagna 340
peach 59
large tomato from the garden 33
nightcap
fresh squeezed peach juice, no sugar added and no alcohol 118
total calories 1,177
In 1177 the Holy Roman Empire renounced all claims on Rome. The Holy Roman Empire seems an oddity, it was really a north central European thing, mostly German. Not Roman at all. Not really holy either, not in any way I can understand. And for most of its existence it was more a league of loosely confederated smaller states, not an empire.
Definitely not holy, but they did see themselves as the successors to the real Roman empire and at first needed to be confirmed by the pope to be considered official. It only became a hereditary thing later, at which point they were mostly tied to Austria (and central/eastern Europe in general).
Most pure fruit juices are about the same amount of calories as normal soda. And have about as much sugar.
davisgirl
New member
Damn Rob, cherries peaches and now cantaloupe. I’m moving to Utah! 
Seriously starting to rethink the keto, I NEED lots of fruit in my life.
I liked your talk of mental preparation heading into the smores event. It’s kind of weird how this diet stuff lives in your head. I’ve slowly learned that “rehearsing” in my head what I’m going to eat, and not going to eat, makes a big difference in overall success and my enjoyment of it.
Seriously starting to rethink the keto, I NEED lots of fruit in my life. I liked your talk of mental preparation heading into the smores event. It’s kind of weird how this diet stuff lives in your head. I’ve slowly learned that “rehearsing” in my head what I’m going to eat, and not going to eat, makes a big difference in overall success and my enjoyment of it.
alligatorob
Respected Member
276 down 2 lbs this week, that makes 44 lbs down so far, 20 kg! I am happy.
My shorts are getting too loose, will have to dig into my boxes of older and smaller clothes to hopefully find some that fit. Took a box of my old 5xl shirts to the Goodwill yesterday, that felt good. Now even some of the 4xls are starting to feel a little baggy.
My shorts are getting too loose, will have to dig into my boxes of older and smaller clothes to hopefully find some that fit. Took a box of my old 5xl shirts to the Goodwill yesterday, that felt good. Now even some of the 4xls are starting to feel a little baggy.
All of that is amazing! Also: Caesar was killed in 44 BCE.
I did see this re fruit juice in my inbox today. They don't address the natural fruit juice versus added sugar juice specifically but seems like good info.
Do sugary drinks lead to weight gain? - Nutrition Action
Do sugary drinks lead to weight gain? - Nutrition Action
Truffle Monster
Active member, Cyclist
Excellent work Rob! Well done. That’s a big milestone. You should be very proud of everything you’ve done!
overlandflyer
Well-known member
there is a closet in a spare room i hardly ever look into, but i did a few weeks ago. two things i see that i haven't tried on, but i have a feeling will actually fit again.... my Boy Scout shirt... a white Nehru jacket (and i even left the peace sign necklace on the hanger!)... woo-hoo... maybe Halloween?
i have about a dozen things i KNOW i should give away, but have too much history.
alligatorob
Respected Member
Flyer, A Nehru jacket! There was a time I really wanted on of those, but by the time I saved enough to buy one they had gone out of style. Hang onto, you never know when they will come back!