One more appointment down today so that means only one more left this week. I am going to be taking off and hitting the road soon since I can free my schedule and go away for a few weeks. I am making some time for me; I will be going someplace and doing something. I need it. I deserve it.

After getting the air in the tires checked I took the trailer to wash it at the car wash. It is amazing to me to see older cars around here with moss on the roof and I had a couple of spots where that was happening a little. The trailer was dirty from just sitting and I will need a cover for it by this Fall.

Then I thought I would go by the glass shop to check on re-doing the rear window and see if whether or not they could do it in the trailer and get an estimate for that. Unfortunately they were out on a service call so I didn’t get to talk to anyone. Oh well, as long as it is not leaking that is okay but it looks bad and needs fixed so I will follow up on that soon.

The trailer is ready to go mechanically. I still have the rest of the caulking I will finish up soon, but I will be taking care of a few spots left that are of some concern in the next day or two. Otherwise there is nothing real major left to seal so it should go quick.

Inside the trailer, I have the bedding washed and packed and I’m starting to get some groceries in there. I packed some canned goods mainly (in case of rodents since you can’t trust those little bastards to stay out). I also packed a few other things up in a cabinet out of reach of invaders.

I will finish going through cookware to see that I have all I need and make any necessary changes. Since I like to cook, and I am used to them, it would be nice to have good pans and pots in the trailer but it is just not financially feasible. However, taking my enameled pots & pans would be pretty nice and they are easy to clean. I do have a small enameled Dutch oven in there so I can use it for a big pot or a frying pan. I have two sizes of cast iron skillets along in case I want to cook on a wood fire so I don’t ruin my other cookware, plus I can bake in them. I will be putting one of my woks in the trailer and can use it outside on my camp stove/oven combo.

This afternoon I met up with a friend and he & I went on a two mile hike. Felt good to get out and I definitely got some cardio in. A mid-60° kind of day, clear sky…great for a hike. Still got a sweat up though.

Tonight I portioned out some snacking items to take when I am ready to go. I weigh all of my foods and package snacks in zip bags to keep portions under thumb. I really hate using plastic bags (pollution) but they are easy and I use them over for many things like my popcorn; I buy bigger bags on sale to portion so it saves money.

I should be good for the road with snacks but it will be tough since I graze when I drive. That is why I do portion control and it has helped me lose weight. I will even be taking my scale with me. Go ahead…laugh your ass off. I am staying alive – I got shit to do.

I still look at my dieting app to see where I am at with nutrition amounts each time I want to eat something, be it a meal or a snack. And I adjust what I want to eat to stay within my max amounts as best as I can. If it means using a tool like this to help me it is well worth the $60 a year for my health.

I was asked at cardiac rehab if I think I can keep up the diet methods I am using and I said “yes” without hesitation. I feel I can and will do it. I may not portion stuff out into baggies as much, but yeah…I will get more familiar with portion sizes and I can stop doing that as much. I will continue to weigh most everything though, especially cooking meals.

Speaking of food, yesterday I took a trident salmon burger and tossed it on the grill. I sprinkled some water on top and sprinkled some taco seasoning on top. After 5-6 minutes I flipped it over and repeated the procedure. When done I shredded it up into a tortilla, tossed some romaine on top along with some low-fat cheese and fresh tomatoes. I finished it off with some Chipotle Salsa Cremosa made by Herdez. Oh man…I was really craving tacos and that took care of that.

I got some fruit yesterday called an “aprium”. I looked it up and sometimes they are called other names but the most common is a “pluot” (depends on a few things to determine what they are called). It a cross between an apricot and a plum. Incredibly juicy, sweet and delicious with a light, wonderful flavor.

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Have a great night/day.