The Donald Trump Diet

I don't really hide the political thread that runs through this blog; I firmly believe in the responsibility of a government for and by the people to look after their best interests. The personal is political. While government should not intrude into the bedrooms or uteruses of consenting adults, they SHOULD intrude into the safety features of the mattresses in that bedroom and the assured availability of tampons and scientifically proven birth control methods that affect them thar uteri.

So no, the government should not tell you how much soda you may or may not drink. The government SHOULD ban the advertising of all food other than vegetables to children and SHOULD restrict the portions of soda intended as a single serving over a certain size. That's not nanny-state, that's just good governing for the people, by the people. And by "governing by people" I mean people who are educated and know more about specialized topics than you or I.

So while giving Donald Drumpf more media attention is a bit like giving oxygen to a flame, there is no ignoring when such a big political story crosses paths with food and nutrition. Drumpf is a fraud of a brand, and he sells his brand to the highest bidders. Look at how he has debased his brand for profit over the years. It's not just steaks from the Sharper Image...

...and it's not just stuffed crust pizza (wait, isn't pizza the food of IMMIGRANTS?!)...

...and it's not just trying to save the sales of a fast food dinosaur...

....and it's not just some really gross looking oreos...

...and it's not just some low end ethanol in a "classy" bottle...

It's also a blatant disrespect for poor people, fat people, and god forbid poor fat people on food stamps...

Sure, the first 5 videos kinda entertain and crack me up -- Drumpf is not so much a successful business man, but a clownish mockery of what a successful businessman is supposed to be, and shilling for crappy pizza, crappy burgers, crappy cookies and suspiciously sourced steaks and booze are (relatively) harmless.

But don't confuse a clown exploiting a brand for a leader, or what is clownish in the pretend-world of entertainment will become our national nightmare. Drumpf-logic says since McDonald's is so good at making large amounts of food that doesn't poison people and make money while doing it, they should be in charge of all school lunches. It's not a large leap. And from there, it's not such a large leap to watering all our crops with sports drinks, because electrolytes are what the body craves...

I know I'm probably preaching to the quire here -- people with so little information and such shallow thinking to actually vote for a Donald Drumpf probably don't read a blog like this. Still, it just....hurts.

WEEKLY AVERAGE: 2,564
Good eating week, but still thinking about the idea that all calories are not equal, how while my vegetable intake can be goosed up a little, and how carbs and starches need to shift a little more over to fats and proteins. Last meal of the week was at a steakhouse, avoided a heavy appetizer or a starch, and it was the first time I've finished a steakhouse steak, and felt pretty good walking out and the rest of the evening, with no cravings. Interesting.
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MONDAY COUNT: 2490
SLEPT: 9:30pm - 6:30am, 9 hrs

AM SNACK: 7am, iced green tea

BREAKFAST 1 : 11:30am, apple/beet/celery/carrot/cayenne/cucumber/ginger juice, 160 cal

BREAKFAST 2: 1:30pm, steel cut oatmeal, 450 cal

LUNCH: 3:30pm, beef patty, momma salad, chicken soup, 580 cal

DINNER: 6pm, lemon sole, asparagus, poppa salad with dressing, 600 cal

EVENING SNACKS: 8pm, kind bar, handful of animal crackers, popcorn, +/- 700 cal

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TUESDAY COUNT: 2430

SLEPT: 9pm-5am,  8 hrs

AM SNACK: 5:30am,  iced green tea

BREAKFAST: 10:30am, apple/beet/celery/carrot/cayenne/cucumber/ginger juice, 160 cal

BREAKFAST 2: 11:30am, fruit smoothie,  450 cal

LUNCH: 1:45pm, chicken meatballs, steamed string beans, mushroom curry, pickles 490 cal

PM SNACK: 4:15pm, momma salad, veggie straws, 230 cal

DINNER: 5:30pm, vegetarian dim sum, ice cream, +/-1000 cal

EVENING SNACK: 8pm, handful of animal crackers, +/- 100 cal
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WEDNESDAY COUNT: 2700

SLEPT: 9pm-6am, 9 hrs

AM SNACK: 6:15am, iced green tea


BREAKFAST 1: 10:30am, apple/beet/celery/carrot/cayenne/cucumber/ginger juice, 160 cal

BREAKFAST 2: 12:45pm, Fage with honey, vanilla, almonds, 450 cal

LUNCH: 3pm, bacon, poppa salad with dressing,  440cal

PM SNACK: 4:45pm, momma salad, and cashews, 350 cal

DINNER: 7:45pm, cury pork tonkatsu, gyoza, octopus balls, miso soup, water, +/- 1000 cal

EVENING SNACK: 910pm, Asian cookies +/- 300 cal
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THURSDAY COUNT: 2480

SLEPT: 10:30pm-6am, 7.5hr

AM SNACK: 6:15am, iced green tea

BREAKFAST 1: 10:30am, apple/beet/celery/carrot/cayenne/cucumber/ginger juice, 160 cal

BREAKFAST 2: 11:30am, steel cut oatmeal, 450  cal

LUNCH: 3pm, momma salad, sausages, sauteed mushrooms, kind bar, 670 cal

DINNER: 6pm, adult grilled cheese, half a poppa salad, tomato soup, small slice of cheesecake, beer, +/- 1200 cal
Homecooked, not resto.
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FRIDAY COUNT: 2720

SLEPT: 11pm-3am, 4:30am-6:30am, 6hrs

AM SNACK: 7am, iced green tea

BREAKFAST: 10:30am, apple/beet/celery/carrot/cayenne/cucumber/ginger juice, 160 cal

BREAKFAST 2: 12:45pm, fage with vanilla, honey, almonds, 450 cal

LUNCH: 3:15pm, shrimp with shiratki noodles and oyster sauce, poppa salad with dressing, 530 cal

PM SNACK: 4:30pm, momma salad, veggie straws, 230 cal

PM SNACK: 5:15pm, half a slice of streets, +/- 150 cal

DINNER: 7:30pm, 14 oz steak, string beans, a few potato chips and a pretzel stick, half a large brownie dessert, +/- 1200 cal