So I don't have all the details from the past 3 days, to be honest. It was a very busy 3 days and I just don't feel like working that hard to remember. BUT I can certainly talk about the highlights and lessons of the past few days, how about that?
So Friday, Saturday and Sunday - the weekend of September 7-9. It was an eventful weekend I'd say. A busy one, a fun one, one that included lots of hard work . . . . .
Friday, September 7, 2018 - Friday was obviously a full day of school, capped off with Pep Rally 9th period and then a home football game. I'm pretty sure I did Cheerios in 2% milk in the morning, so that was ok. For lunch, I ended up hitting Denaro's with a coworker, Mike. First Denaro's run of the school year. WE are good for 1-2 of these a month. Ever been there? In Dumont? Their sandwiches are great and really inexpensive. I always get a Turkey, Pepperoni and Yellow American Cheese (1/2 sandwich) because that is PLENTY considering how much meat they put on it. Z and I split an order of french fries and I usually get a can of diet soda. I followed this formula and I'll tell you, it filled me the heck up! I used to be able to house that sandwich with no problem, but it really filled me. That's a good sign. I guess that eventually, I'm gonna have to skip the ol' fries since the sandwich is plenty. For Dinner, I had brought my leftovers of last night - the walnut (or was it pecan?) crusted chicken with broccoli and baked potato. Popped it in the microwave at 5pm so I can shovel it down real quick before marching band. THen at 8:30, during halftime - I realized that I never ate it. This was not a happy moment. So I did the only logical thing, I ate 2 containers of Mac & Cheese from the snack bar. (This was a total of 440 calories) so not really that bad in the grand scheme of things. Yes, it was 440 completely empty worthless calories, but I had to eat something. Was not waiting for 10:30 to eat dinner, and I don't like hot dogs at snack stands.) I also had a water (I think - it's possible it was red gatorade but I'm almost positive it was water.) Full disclosure - I also got a slurpee on the way home.
As far as the actual day went - in terms of school - the kids did not disappoint! They did a bang up job at the pep rally - played great, followed all directions very well, had a great attitude, and we had lots of kids, including the football team clapping on 2 and 4 during Birdland!! THe guard performed their routine well and we capped it off with "Gimme Some Lovin'" for the first time this year, our traditional ending to the pep rally and all team wins. It was our 2nd game (1st at home) for the season. Our kids did a great job - so early in the season. The team killed it and so we got to play Gimme Some Lovin' at the end of the game and the team showed us full support and appreciation for our efforts. This is something very special about Cresskill - the team and the band - we work together. You would think this is normal, but all too often the band and the football team think they are in some kind of competition for attention or respect. The fact of the matter is that we are all there to create a Friday night atmosphere for our kids and community, teach our students about teamwork, hard work and commitment and have some fun while doing it. Friday night was a great example of that. Thanks to Coach Quinn and the CHS Football team for continuing to support and appreciate the band as much as we do the same for you. Video below is of our band playing and the team celebrating Friday night's victory - with full recognition of the band. Very cool moment.
Saturday, September 8, 2018 - And here we are - Saturday. Another long day of band, but a totally worthwhile day for sure.
Let me start off by saying that I had my ol' faithful Dunkin Donuts breakfast. Let me explain - I had to run out of the house and I had drill to copy for rehearsal. I did not have time to make a nice breakfast for myself. I also had a feeling that I would not be eating lunch, so I needed something that would hold me over through a 4 hour rehearsal with marching band. So I took the opportunity to have my bagel, donut and Red Bull. Not ideal, but it was what I did. It may sound like I'm making excuses. and well . . . . I AM!!! There really is no excuse to have that breakfast besides the fact that once in awhile, it's just ok. It is what it is. It happened. Not the end of the world. I just have to continue to make sure I limit this type of intake.
For lunch, as expected - nothing, so let's fast forward to dinner. After a solid rehearsal with the band where we worked on the first half of "FIREBIRD," I finally got to eat those leftovers that I was supposed to eat last night. I had the chicken and the broccoli. Didn't actually have the potato. Didn't need it and was not in the mood. Solid. After our 12-4 rehearsal was our Cresskill Jr. Football 9/11 ceremony. We took care of business there and by 7:30 I was on the road home. I came home to a homecooked meal on the stove, and I proceeded to eat it like an animal. It was pork, some kind of rice concoction and carrots. I just ate it right out of the pots and pans on the stove like a real slob. Everything was fine except for the fact that I just went crazy to town on that rice and could not stop shoveling it into my mouth!
I don't remember in terms of snacking and stuff for the day. I'm sure it was not bad.
Sunday, September 9, 2018 - The annual Chris Pelletier/Joe Verderese Giants Game & Tailgate
So every year, Chris and I head to a game. We have our tailgate beforehand and typically gorge ourselves into oblivion. This time, I TRIED to keep it under control and I think all things considered, I did'nt go quite as crazy as usual. Let's see if I can take you through the play by play:
We start around 9am and in the past, it usually began with some donuts or cookies and chips. We bypassed the baked goods and just munched on some Sour Cream and Cheddar ridgies while waiting for the grill to heat up. Once the grill was good to go, we threw on our first round of food. I had marinated some chicken in Peanut Sauce and some more in Buffalo sauce. Small pieces. Cooked them up and put on small rolls (cut in half.) Very small rolls. I had 3 of these "sandwiches" which were basically 3 bit sandwiches. Like sliders, really. Then came the annual lamb - wrapped in Bacon! Chris never disappoints with this and I think this was likely the best it has ever come out!!!!
After this, we made burgers. I had a burger with 1 slice of taylor ham on it.
He on the other hand - went crazy! He had the "Jersey bacon lambuger" with steak and cheese.
WHAT????? Yup - a hamburger topped with lamb wrapped in bacon, a piece of steak from our neighbors beef kebobs, 2 slices of asiago cheese, surrounded by a bun made of 2 slices of Taylor Ham. This was the "Keto-Supreme" burger!! Guy Fieri - eat your heart out! (Actually, this meal may just do that!)
Could you believe that this was actually a somewhat tame tailgate in terms of food? ;-) I left full but not destroyed like usual. In fact, I usually need a nap at the game to recover from the food!
FYI, also had 3 bud lites and 2 shots of Fireball. :-)
At the game, I got a pretzel and 2 cookies. Typically, I get an ice cream and either chicken fingers + fries OR a steak sandwich. Held off on the extra meal.
When I came home, Kristyn was dying for some food that didn't require cooking. The request was for chinese. We ordered. I got my typical Chicken & Broccoli with white rice. Only ate about half of it and that was even kinda forced. Also had a slice of cheese. That was the night.
Ok - so the verdict - Friday and Saturday - decent. Maintained my weight (+0.4) Sunday - bad stuff but I'm totally cool. It was opening day - likely my only tailgate of the year - and I made some choices. (for the record, we didn't cook everything we brought - I also brought sausage and I only made half the chicken!) I knew this day would be like this and I'm content with where i went with it. Could have done without the cookies. Also could have done without that fumbled punt with 50 seconds left, but hey - beggars can't be choosers. (Eagles fans - shut it.)
Weighed in Monday morning up 2.4 pounds. It's not a real 2.4. It will be done tomorrow or the next day after I do awesome. Looking to get a solid, serious week here. Not a busy week of nights at school, so hopefully I can stay the course this week and make some progress getting below that 227 lb low that I have been stuck at for a few.
PS - I'm pretty impressed at how much I actually remembered!
Thanks for reading. Check in with you soon!
JOEY V
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