Breakfast - Raisen Bran
Lunch - Firehouse Subs (harvest cheddar sun chips = da bomb)
Dinner - whatever was leftover in the fridge
Weight - 187 lbs
Ran just about 2 miles...my hip was killing and then i got a bad cramp. Tomorrow will be an off day
Good Day
Monday, September 27, 2010
Breakfast - Captain Crunch (i think, Fran puts the cereal in Tupperware)
Lunch - Chick-fil-a
Dinner - chicken Alfredo and broccoli
Weight - 187 lbs
5K - 23 min 12 sec / Total Run - 5 Miles - 41 min 05 sec
Bad Day
Just having trouble sleeping for a combination of things and woke up with a strange sense of anxiety today. I did think about Job though and I'm on a mission now to find a good study and dive into that book again.
Lunch - Chick-fil-a
Dinner - chicken Alfredo and broccoli
Weight - 187 lbs
5K - 23 min 12 sec / Total Run - 5 Miles - 41 min 05 sec
Bad Day
Just having trouble sleeping for a combination of things and woke up with a strange sense of anxiety today. I did think about Job though and I'm on a mission now to find a good study and dive into that book again.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
I actually went through a whole day without really eating a solid meal. I just kind of snacked all day. This included dinner at Bible study which consisted of "tailgate foods". All so yummy but i'm sure none of this was good for me all day.
Weight - 186.5 lbs
No Run
Good Day
Weight - 186.5 lbs
No Run
Good Day
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Breakfast - some blueberry muffins
Lunch - mini angus slider and multi-grain pringles
Dinner - Maria's Mexican Grill (Johns Island)
Weight - 185.5 lbs
3.5 miles - 32 min. 12 sec.
Good Day
Go Cocks!!!
Lunch - mini angus slider and multi-grain pringles
Dinner - Maria's Mexican Grill (Johns Island)
Weight - 185.5 lbs
3.5 miles - 32 min. 12 sec.
Good Day
Go Cocks!!!
Friday, September 24, 2010
Breakfast - none
Lunch - Calabash chicken and coleslaw
Dinner - pizza and ceaser salad
Weight - 186 lbs.
No Run
Good Day
Lunch - Calabash chicken and coleslaw
Dinner - pizza and ceaser salad
Weight - 186 lbs.
No Run
Good Day
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Breakfast - leggo my eggo - blueberry style
Lunch - S&S Cafeteria - a southern staple
Dinner - Mamma made tacos
Weight - 185.5
No Run - My hip is killing me
Good Day
Lunch - S&S Cafeteria - a southern staple
Dinner - Mamma made tacos
Weight - 185.5
No Run - My hip is killing me
Good Day
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Breakfast - hashbrown
Lunch - Home Team BBQ - pork wrap (they put mashed taters, slaw, and corn in it)
Dinner - some kind of chicken and bean stew Foo made...mmmmmm
Weight - 184 lbs
5k - 23 min 22 sec
Bad Day
I think Dad's cancer is really starting to eat his mind. He's always been a realist with a pessimistic lean but he now invents things to worry about and even if something isn't working out right, he over analyzes and stresses out over it. I've tried to pull out of Fran some of her mother's behaviors during her battle with cancer, but haven't got much in response except for she, and dad now, ordered and prioritized everything whether it was wrong or right. But who am I to determine whose priorities are right or wrong. Maybe he sees things more clearly at times, but at other moments the worldly things just muddle it up. I do believe though that when your prioritizing starts to delve into the realm of controlling you've lost it. We can't control anything except for our own thoughts and actions; and we're not too good at that. So how does worrying about everything besides your own fight make anything better. Its absolutely exhausting being an optimist.
Good news for Charlie boy. He won't have to have another MRI or lumbar puncture and treatment as usual and time will continue to heal him.
You know, I cried countless times when Charlie was fighting for his young life. I think it was because I really didn't know he was going to make it. I've never cried about Dad.
Lunch - Home Team BBQ - pork wrap (they put mashed taters, slaw, and corn in it)
Dinner - some kind of chicken and bean stew Foo made...mmmmmm
Weight - 184 lbs
5k - 23 min 22 sec
Bad Day
I think Dad's cancer is really starting to eat his mind. He's always been a realist with a pessimistic lean but he now invents things to worry about and even if something isn't working out right, he over analyzes and stresses out over it. I've tried to pull out of Fran some of her mother's behaviors during her battle with cancer, but haven't got much in response except for she, and dad now, ordered and prioritized everything whether it was wrong or right. But who am I to determine whose priorities are right or wrong. Maybe he sees things more clearly at times, but at other moments the worldly things just muddle it up. I do believe though that when your prioritizing starts to delve into the realm of controlling you've lost it. We can't control anything except for our own thoughts and actions; and we're not too good at that. So how does worrying about everything besides your own fight make anything better. Its absolutely exhausting being an optimist.
Good news for Charlie boy. He won't have to have another MRI or lumbar puncture and treatment as usual and time will continue to heal him.
You know, I cried countless times when Charlie was fighting for his young life. I think it was because I really didn't know he was going to make it. I've never cried about Dad.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Breakfast - Fruit Loops
Lunch - grilled chicken salad
Dinner - Your Pie - make your own pizza...soooo good
Weight - 184.5 lbs
5K - 22 min. 33 sec - personal best
Good Day*
Lunch - grilled chicken salad
Dinner - Your Pie - make your own pizza...soooo good
Weight - 184.5 lbs
5K - 22 min. 33 sec - personal best
Good Day*
Today could have gone either way. Personally good for me but not so good for my wife so many of you know how that goes. Maybe I could have done more to help? I did come to one conclusion today. I am really annoyed by people at the gym who color coordinate their workout gear!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Breakfast - frosted flakes
Dinner - butternut squash soup, shrimp and grits
Weight - 184 lbs
No Run
Good DayToday was Fran's birthday. I wont tell you how old she is now but its older than me! We did get some time alone and had a really nice dinner at High Cotton on East Bay Street. I really really love my wife and its amazing how time and commitment grow a bond stronger.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Breakfast - krispy kreme doughnut
Lunch - cold slice of pizza
Dinner - leftover wings
Weight - ? - I didnt want to ask the nurses to weigh me!
No Run
Good Day
It was only a good day because were all home and away from the hospital
Lunch - cold slice of pizza
Dinner - leftover wings
Weight - ? - I didnt want to ask the nurses to weigh me!
No Run
Good Day
It was only a good day because were all home and away from the hospital
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Breakfast - Krispy Kreme (2 doughnuts)
Lunch - PB&J and baked Lays
Dinner - The Kickin' Chicken - fajita salad
Weight - 187 lbs
5k - 28 min. 12 sec
Good Day
Lunch - PB&J and baked Lays
Dinner - The Kickin' Chicken - fajita salad
Weight - 187 lbs
5k - 28 min. 12 sec
Good Day
Friday, September 17, 2010
Live from MUSC Children's Hospital...its Friday Night!
But, shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...Charlie is falling asleep next to me
Breakfast - Hardees chicken biscuit
Lunch - The Oriental Cuisine sweet n' sour chicken
Dinner - Chick-fil-a
Good Day
Ok, this is single handedly the worst day of nutrition that I have subjected myself to in 2010. Comfort food! Notice though how I'm not worried about weight after a day of eating like this because I've sped my BMR up so fast. I am upset about eating unhealthy though. I really don't like putting bad things in my body, but if regular exercise and healthy eating is a way of life then a day like today is just fine, if not encouraged at times. Keep your sanity...and taste buds!
But, shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...Charlie is falling asleep next to me
Breakfast - Hardees chicken biscuit
Lunch - The Oriental Cuisine sweet n' sour chicken
Dinner - Chick-fil-aWeight - 184.5
No Run
Good Day
Ok, this is single handedly the worst day of nutrition that I have subjected myself to in 2010. Comfort food! Notice though how I'm not worried about weight after a day of eating like this because I've sped my BMR up so fast. I am upset about eating unhealthy though. I really don't like putting bad things in my body, but if regular exercise and healthy eating is a way of life then a day like today is just fine, if not encouraged at times. Keep your sanity...and taste buds!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Breakfast - scrambled eggs, home fries, bacon
Lunch - Baja Fresh burrito and waffle fries (dont ask)
Dinner - ummmm
Weight - 184.5
Run - Started at MUSC and just kept going - like 4.2ish - 35 min 08 sec
Good Day / Bad Day
6 am check-in at MUSC came early but Charlie was in good spirits. Most likely because he had no idea what was coming. He did great in surgery and his ureters (he has an extra one) on the right side were elongated and re-implanted to stop the urine from refluxing back into the kidney. Its just so hard because he hasn't ate anything since last night and won't be able to until tomorrow morning so he is so hungry and tired and confused so he hasn't napped all day but just whined and whimpered. The MUSC doctors, nurses, staff, etc are great but all of the regulations and blah blah blah. No hospital is a day at the spa so we just make the most of it. It will be over soon. Mommy got to go home and sleep a bit while grammie and I stayed and that's when I got to go run. The run was mostly to burn stress from not being at work today when stuff needs to get done and also from talking about dad's prognosis and cancer journey at 7:30 in the am! That where the bad day comes in. I've come to the conclusion that we just have to keep maintaining his battle until God is ready. Ready for what; that hasn't been revealed yet. Most of my grass sprigs in the backyard are looking good though. Just waiting for them to spread now.
Lunch - Baja Fresh burrito and waffle fries (dont ask)
Dinner - ummmm
Weight - 184.5
Run - Started at MUSC and just kept going - like 4.2ish - 35 min 08 sec
Good Day / Bad Day
6 am check-in at MUSC came early but Charlie was in good spirits. Most likely because he had no idea what was coming. He did great in surgery and his ureters (he has an extra one) on the right side were elongated and re-implanted to stop the urine from refluxing back into the kidney. Its just so hard because he hasn't ate anything since last night and won't be able to until tomorrow morning so he is so hungry and tired and confused so he hasn't napped all day but just whined and whimpered. The MUSC doctors, nurses, staff, etc are great but all of the regulations and blah blah blah. No hospital is a day at the spa so we just make the most of it. It will be over soon. Mommy got to go home and sleep a bit while grammie and I stayed and that's when I got to go run. The run was mostly to burn stress from not being at work today when stuff needs to get done and also from talking about dad's prognosis and cancer journey at 7:30 in the am! That where the bad day comes in. I've come to the conclusion that we just have to keep maintaining his battle until God is ready. Ready for what; that hasn't been revealed yet. Most of my grass sprigs in the backyard are looking good though. Just waiting for them to spread now.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Breakfast - rice chex cereal and toast w/ apple butter
Lunch - Pizza
Dinner - two angus sliders and some tostidos
Weight - 184.5
Off Day from running
Good Day
My dinner was lacking tonight because I was flying solo tonight, which meant I had Charlie for his therapy, his medicine, his bath, his bottle, his change and his nitey nite while also feeding the dogs and getting myself ready for tomorrow. My super dad role tonight was because my wife, Fran, was treated to a early birthday dinner as her dad came down from Greer this afternoon and boy does she deserve time off and a good meal! She is the real superwoman! Especially now that she is bascially a stay at home mom and loving it! They had to go to the UPS warehouse in North Charleston so they just went over to the Old Towne on E. Montague to a little bistro called Cork. I'm anxious for their review. Tommorow we won't eat so well though as the day will be spent at MUSC for Charlie's surgery. This is to repair an extra ureter from his kidney to his bladder that is causing urine reflux. It's nothing too huge but it will be a relief to get him off one of his medicines and not have to worry about possible urinary tract infections that cause bigger problems. For me though, any surgery is scary so please join me in prayer for my little boy tomorrow as well as all of his medical issues.
For more on Charlie's story pleas visit: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/charlierhodes/mystory
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| My Two Favorite People in the World! |
Lunch - Pizza
Dinner - two angus sliders and some tostidos
Weight - 184.5
Off Day from running
Good Day
My dinner was lacking tonight because I was flying solo tonight, which meant I had Charlie for his therapy, his medicine, his bath, his bottle, his change and his nitey nite while also feeding the dogs and getting myself ready for tomorrow. My super dad role tonight was because my wife, Fran, was treated to a early birthday dinner as her dad came down from Greer this afternoon and boy does she deserve time off and a good meal! She is the real superwoman! Especially now that she is bascially a stay at home mom and loving it! They had to go to the UPS warehouse in North Charleston so they just went over to the Old Towne on E. Montague to a little bistro called Cork. I'm anxious for their review. Tommorow we won't eat so well though as the day will be spent at MUSC for Charlie's surgery. This is to repair an extra ureter from his kidney to his bladder that is causing urine reflux. It's nothing too huge but it will be a relief to get him off one of his medicines and not have to worry about possible urinary tract infections that cause bigger problems. For me though, any surgery is scary so please join me in prayer for my little boy tomorrow as well as all of his medical issues.
For more on Charlie's story pleas visit: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/charlierhodes/mystory
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Breakfast - Pop Tart
Lunch - Firehouse Hero sub
Dinner - PB & J and potato chips
Weight - 186 lbs
Ran around Downtown today since the weather (and scenery) was awesome - 4 milesish - 32 min 30 sec
Good Day
Dad coming home early from Philly because they opted not to do chemo since it has not shrunk the tumors at all would usually be a bad day, but in three weeks they are going in for a surgery where they aim directed radiation at the individual tumors to kill them and that makes me happy. Not to mention that my opinion is that when dealing with an incurable, life-threatening disease, it is always positive when things aren't getting worse. My dad has always been one of those to be like Vanilla Ice and just solve the problem while his dj revolves it, but I'm glad to see him understanding that its going to take treatment and management the rest of his life and most of us are happy with that as long as we get to have him here on earth longer and longer!'
For more on Dad's story visit - http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/dustyrhodes
Lunch - Firehouse Hero sub
Dinner - PB & J and potato chips
Weight - 186 lbs
Ran around Downtown today since the weather (and scenery) was awesome - 4 milesish - 32 min 30 sec
Good Day
Dad coming home early from Philly because they opted not to do chemo since it has not shrunk the tumors at all would usually be a bad day, but in three weeks they are going in for a surgery where they aim directed radiation at the individual tumors to kill them and that makes me happy. Not to mention that my opinion is that when dealing with an incurable, life-threatening disease, it is always positive when things aren't getting worse. My dad has always been one of those to be like Vanilla Ice and just solve the problem while his dj revolves it, but I'm glad to see him understanding that its going to take treatment and management the rest of his life and most of us are happy with that as long as we get to have him here on earth longer and longer!'
For more on Dad's story visit - http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/dustyrhodes
Monday, September 13, 2010
I apparently had a college flash classic today:
Breakfast - Frosted Flakes
Lunch - Taco Bell - two soft, two hard
Dinner - Chicken Crave at Pita Pit
Weight - 185 lbs
5k - 23 min. 08 sec.
Good Day
Breakfast - Frosted Flakes
Lunch - Taco Bell - two soft, two hard
Dinner - Chicken Crave at Pita Pit
Weight - 185 lbs
5k - 23 min. 08 sec.
Good Day
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Breakfast - two slices of toast with apple butter (from stono market, mmm)
Lunch - homemade chicken nuggets (thanks hun!), stir fry veggies, green beans
Dinner - Shrimp and Grits, rice pilaf, french cut green beans
Snack - I had to eat a slice of cold pizza this afternoon
Weight - 183.5 - I ran before I weighed
7 mile run - 1 hr. 3 min. 14 sec.
Good Day
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| Jenni w/ Molly in the background on the Greenway |
Nasty thunderstorm woke me up at 5 am, I fed Charlie, and then was up and completely awake so took off on a run that just keep going and going. Right down Savannah Hwy then back up the West Ashley Greenway. Nothing better than the smell of salt marsh and yellow jessamine before the sun comes up. Plus, I'm really excited about my wife and I finding a small group at ECBC. All this coupled with opening day of the NFL. Niiiiiiccceeeee.
1) Opening Day of MLB
2) Opening Rounds of March Madness
3) Bowl Season (i know its not one day)
4) The College World Series
5) The day the NBA is over for the year
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Breakfast - Strawberry Pop Tart
Lunch - chicken wings and sausage dip...mmmm (my wife's recipe!)
Dinner - Pizza
Weight - 184.5 lbs
5k - 24 min. 36 sec.
Good Day
First off, I know, I ate horribly today but that's ok. Sometimes you get to. That's the point of being balanced. Second, Where were you on this day nine years ago? I was walking into my Psych class at Wofford.
Third, days like today come few and far between. This morning reminded me of when I woke up the mornings of my opening days for baseball season all my life. Just, I wasn't playing anything now, I was going to watch some awesome college football! Go Cocks!!! Go James Madison!!! Serves you right Boise St!!! Come on Tennessee, keep giving it to the Pac-10
Lunch - chicken wings and sausage dip...mmmm (my wife's recipe!)
Dinner - Pizza
Weight - 184.5 lbs
5k - 24 min. 36 sec.
Good Day
First off, I know, I ate horribly today but that's ok. Sometimes you get to. That's the point of being balanced. Second, Where were you on this day nine years ago? I was walking into my Psych class at Wofford.
Third, days like today come few and far between. This morning reminded me of when I woke up the mornings of my opening days for baseball season all my life. Just, I wasn't playing anything now, I was going to watch some awesome college football! Go Cocks!!! Go James Madison!!! Serves you right Boise St!!! Come on Tennessee, keep giving it to the Pac-10
Friday, September 10, 2010
Breakfast - scrambled egg, toast, 2 turkey sausage links
Lunch - grilled pimento cheese with fried green tomatoes and bacon sandwich, coleslaw at the Okra Grill (more on that place later!)
Dinner - the Park Circle Burger and sweet potato fries at Sesame Burgers and Brew (even more on that place later later.)
Weight - 184 lbs
Frustration Run! - no time, no distance, just run until you feel better
Bad Day
The government sucks; I hate jumping through hoops that get you nowhere in business. My bro's financial aid at school has got dad stressed out, which is not good when he and mom are running around trying to get everything in order for the monthly Philly trip for dad's chemo. We all have these days when you just want to stop, go away, and not look at whatever it is in front on you. And some may say to keep on keeping on, but maybe it isn't so bad to slow it all down, get away and re-center yourself. That's what I did tonight and why my little vent here is this short. Thank you to my sweet wife and Kristin and Patrick!
Lunch - grilled pimento cheese with fried green tomatoes and bacon sandwich, coleslaw at the Okra Grill (more on that place later!)
Dinner - the Park Circle Burger and sweet potato fries at Sesame Burgers and Brew (even more on that place later later.)
Weight - 184 lbs
Frustration Run! - no time, no distance, just run until you feel better
Bad Day
The government sucks; I hate jumping through hoops that get you nowhere in business. My bro's financial aid at school has got dad stressed out, which is not good when he and mom are running around trying to get everything in order for the monthly Philly trip for dad's chemo. We all have these days when you just want to stop, go away, and not look at whatever it is in front on you. And some may say to keep on keeping on, but maybe it isn't so bad to slow it all down, get away and re-center yourself. That's what I did tonight and why my little vent here is this short. Thank you to my sweet wife and Kristin and Patrick!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Breakfast - Rice Chex cereal (boring)
Lunch - Chicken Chipolte Wrap and Sun Chips at McAlisters (gettin' better)
Dinner - Angus beef sliders (2), baked Ruffles, small salad (nothing to write home about)
Weight - 185.5 lbs
5k - 23 min. 18 sec.
Good Day
Lunch - Chicken Chipolte Wrap and Sun Chips at McAlisters (gettin' better)
Dinner - Angus beef sliders (2), baked Ruffles, small salad (nothing to write home about)
Weight - 185.5 lbs
Good Day
Finished Spriging my backyard with wonderful beach grass, aka St. Augustine sod, which can only be sodded or spriged since seeds are not sold. My back hurts!
Who provided the sod? These cool people about a mile down Savannah Hwy. Lets see, I've bought sand, slag, mulch, sod, and more from them because they are 75 percent of our beloved warehouse stores and they actually know what they are selling.
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