August 1:
Breakfast: Egg and Potato Breakfast Burrito
Late Lunch: Sushi from Sushimon: Crunch roll, Hawaiian roll, Mexican roll, Gyoza (waited too long to eat…. shared with Rich and had leftovers)
Snack: Iced Caramel Macchiatto
Dinner: leftover sushi (3 pieces) and 2 gyoza
Exercise: a.m. bike 20 minutes
p.m. none
August 2:
Breakfast: Lemon blueberry bar
Lunch: Awesome Roast beef sandwich with chips
Snack: Iced Caramel Macchiatto
Dinner: Summertime Kickin’ Crab and Corn Chowder
Exercise: a.m. walked 5.5 miles*
p.m. archery
*For the next three days I couldn’t put on shoes because of two huge blisters. Strangely, my shoes were not new. I have done this walk many times with the same shoes, and did not have problems. I also developed shin splints, which took about two days to go away.
August 3:
Breakfast: Steel cut oatmeal with blueberries and strawberries
Lunch: Awesome Roast beef sandwich with chips
Dinner: Chicken and Spinach Pasta with Vodka Sauce
Exercise: a.m. bike 30 minutes
p.m. archery
Monday weight in: 157.0 lbs
August 4:
Breakfast: Egg and Potato Breakfast Burrito and banana cake
Lunch: Summertime Kickin’ Crab and Corn Chowder
Dinner: Awesome Roast beef sandwich with chips 
Exercise: a.m. bike 30 minutes
p.m. none
August 5:
Breakfast: Steel cut oatmeal with strawberries
Lunch: Gyro sandwich from Chicken Mason
Dinner: Louisiana Charlie’s: Crawfish Etouffe, Red Beans and Rice, Iced Tea, and some fruity alcoholic beverage that a woman at another table couldn’t drink because it had strawberries.
Exercise: a.m. bike 30 minutes
p.m. none
Beautiful sunset from Long Beach Shoreline Village.
August 6:
I woke up still full from yesterday; I usually wake up hungry. The morning bike was difficult because my knees kept hitting my gut, and it was making me slightly nauseous. Rather than leaning forward with my hands on the handlebars, I decided to let go and sit up straight. This helped slightly; well, enough to keep me from getting off the bike. After the ride, I decided to weigh myself to see how much weight I gained after yesterday’s restaurant binge. Surprise 156.5 lbs! This world makes no sense what-so-ever.
Breakfast: Steel cut oatmeal with blueberries
Lunch: Leftover: Louisiana Charlie’s: Crawfish Etouffe, Red Beans and Rice, fried catfish
Dinner: Chicken and Spinach Pasta with Vodka Sauce
Exercise: a.m. bike 30 minutes
p.m. none
August 7:
Breakfast: Steel cut oatmeal with blueberries
Lunch: Pho Hana: 1/2 Large rare steak pho and 1/2 pork vermicelli
Dinner: Chicken Dijon: 1/4 chicken (breast) with green salad and falafel and lemonade
Exercise: a.m. bike 30 minutes
p.m. none
August 8:
Breakfast: one egg over medium and toast
Early Lunch: strawberry banana protein shake
Late Lunch: 5 Guys- Little hamburger, 1/2 regular cajun fries, coke
Dinner: 1/2 steak and cheese quasadilla
Exercise: a.m. 3 mile walk
p.m. archery
August 9:
Breakfast: egg and cheese burrito
Lunch: veggies, meatball sandwich, lots of drinks
Dinner: Panda Express: brown rice/mixed veggies, broccoli beef, and string bean chicken, fortune cookie
Exercise: a.m. 2 mile walk
p.m. none
August 10:
Breakfast: Steel cut oatmeal with blueberries and 1/2 scone
Lunch: Chili relleno, rice and beans
Dinner: swiss cheeseburger
Exercise: a.m. none
p.m. none
Monday weigh-in: 157.0 lbs
Last night I had a horrible headache. Spending the day in the sun, drinking multiple spritzers really took its toll despite “hydrating” between drinks. I decided to skip the workout because I don’t want a headache relapse.
August 11:
Breakfast: Steel cut oatmeal with blueberries
Lunch: Grilled Cheese with Cranberry, Chicken, and Apples
Dinner: Albondigas Soup and Pineapple Strawberry Italian-Style Soda
Exercise: a.m. bike 30 minutes
p.m. none
I woke up with a headache again this morning. It went away after about 30 minutes, so I decided to work out lightly. This is going to be a headache prone week. 🙁
August 12:
Breakfast: Steel cut oatmeal with nectarine
Lunch: Grilled Cheese with Cranberry, Chicken, and Apples and Pineapple Strawberry Italian-Style Soda 
Dinner: Albondigas Soup
Exercise: a.m. bike 30 minutes
p.m. none
Yes, I woke up with a headache again this morning. It is disturbing that I wake up with a headache every 28 days.
August 13:
Breakfast: Steel cut oatmeal with nectarine
Lunch: Grilled Cheese with Cranberry, Chicken, and Apples and Pineapple Strawberry Italian-Style Soda
Snack: Ice Cream Sundae – one scoop strawberry ice ream with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, caramel, nuts, cherry, and sprinkles all in a waffle-cone bowl.
Dinner: Albondigas Soup with a concoction of rice, beans, onions, peppers, beef.
Exercise: a.m. bike 30 minutes
p.m. none
August 14: Vacation starts today! Going to to the Kern River for four days. Hot weather, cold river, and fun with family and friends.
Breakfast: Steel cut oatmeal with peaches
Late Lunch at 4:00 p.m.: All-you-can-eat fish and chips special at Cheryl’s Diner in Kernville
Dessert: Peach pie from Cheryl’s Diner
Exercise: a.m. bike 30 minutes
p.m. none
August 15:
Breakfast: Bagel with butter and strawberry jam
Lunch: Turkey sandwich. Rich found a jalapeno mustard at the James Store. It really set off the sandwich.
Snack: chips and dip
Dinner: 2 Pollo asada tacos, salad, rice, and beans
Dessert: Drumstick ice cream
Exercise: p.m. Archery
August 16:
Breakfast: Chorizo and eggs with toastLunch: Turkey sandwich.
Dinner: Chicken tostada from El Rio in Kernville, CA
Dessert: Drumstick ice cream
Exercise: p.m. River swimming
August 17:
Breakfast: Chorizo and eggs with toast
Lunch: Turkey sandwich.
Dinner: Ceasar Salad
Driving snack: McDonald’s 4 piece chicken nugget and Small Oreo McFlurry
Exercise: none
August 18:
Late Breakfast: Hoff’s Hut Hof Skillet with Ham with zucchini muffin. Ate half and brought rest home
Lunch: skip
Dinner: Casserole with rice, beans, onions, peppers, and beef
Exercise: none
August 19:
Breakfast: Leftover Hoff’s Hut Hof Skillet with Ham with 1/2 zucchini muffin
Lunch: Cherry and banana smoothie with potato chips
Dinner: Saltado de Pollo from El Pollo Inka
Exercise: 15 minutes bike
August 20:
Breakfast: Steel cut oatmeal with blueberries
Lunch: Hawaiian barbecue: 1 hot dog and 1 hamburger on King’s Hawaiian buns with 1/2 c potato salad, pretzels, and jello salad. Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Pudding Poke Cake
Dinner: Cajun Chicken Stir Fry
Exercise: none
August 21:
Breakfast: Steel cut oatmeal with blueberries
Lunch: Hawaiian style pineapple hamburger on King’s Hawaiian bun
Dinner: Cajun Chicken Stir Fry
Exercise: 30 minutes bike
August 22:
Breakfast: Egg and Cheese burrito
Lunch: El Torito Baja Combo
Dinner: Hollywood Bowl picnic- wine, cheese, crackers, fig jelly, pancetta lemon cheesecake
Exercise: 30 minutes bike
August 23: 
Breakfast: woke up late
Lunch: California Chicken Sandwich from The Yellow Vase
Dinner: Parsley Beef Stir Fry
Exercise: none
August 24:
Breakfast: Steel cut oatmeal with blueberries
Lunch: Chicken Salad Sandwich
Dinner: Leftover El Torito and Cajun Chicken Stir Fry
Exercise: 30 minutes bike
August 25:
Breakfast: Steel cut oatmeal with blueberries
Lunch: Chicken Salad Sandwich
Dinner: Leftover Parsley Beef Stir Fry
Exercise: 30 minutes bike
August 26: 
Breakfast: Steel cut oatmeal with blueberries
Lunch: Chicken Salad Sandwich
Dinner: Curried Ground Beef with Parsley and Kale
Exercise: 30 minutes bike
August 27: 
Breakfast: Steel cut oatmeal with blueberries
Lunch: Chicken Salad Sandwich
Dinner: Quick and Easy Lasagna
Exercise: 30 minutes bike
August 28:
Breakfast: Steel cut oatmeal with blueberries
Lunch: Turkey Sandwich
Dinner: Quick and Easy Lasagna
Exercise: 25 minutes bike
August 29:
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs and toast
Lunch: Yogi’s Teriyaki – Chicken Veggie Plate
Dinner: Chili’s – Ancho Salmon
Exercise: Swimming in the ocean
August 30:
Breakfast: Belvita blueberry breakfast biscuits
Brunch: Breakfast buffet – fruit, potatoes, California Eggs Benedict, bacon, coconut-pineapple birthday cake
Dinner: Pizza Hut Pizza: onions, green peppers, jalapenos, mushrooms, meatballs, and bacon
Exercise: none
August 31:
Breakfast: Steel cut oatmeal
Lunch: Turkey Sandwich
Dinner: Quick and Easy Lasagna and leftover pizza
Exercise: 25 minutes bike