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August 19, 2003: My weight = 202 lbs. Today I am starting a low-carbohydrate Atkins diet
July 30, 2003: My weight = 203 lbs. (Height = 6-feet 3.75-inches; Age = 52
July 28, 2003: My Cholesterol, Total = 174; HDL & LDL not measured
April 23, 2003: My Cholesterol, Total = 185; HDL Cholesterol = 45; Cholesterol/HDL ratio 4.1; LDL Cholesterol = 112.
Thank you, Zocor!

Wednesday, April 30, 2003

Cheese burger

Red Coat Tavern, 31542 Woodward, Royal Oak, Michigan
Cheddar cheese burger (with Piedmontese beef, sliced onion, mustard and ketchup), pickle, cole slaw & Diet Coke.
click on comments below for more information about this photo and lunch
12:30 pm

posted by Allen 2:44 PM
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Tuesday, April 29, 2003

Udon Noodle Soup

Shilla- Korean Japanese Cuisine, 1119 Maple Road, Troy, Michigan.
Tempura Udon--wheat noodles in light broth with tempura shrimp--and Diet Coke. $10.28
1:40 pm

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Monday, April 28, 2003

Sushi

Cafe Sushi, 1933 West Maple Road, Troy, Michigan
Sushi Lunch - assorted fish on rice, California rolls, soy sauce, Miso Soup & Diet Pepsi. $14.31
1:30 pm

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Sunday, April 27, 2003

Steak Burrito

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, 1357 Coolidge Highway, Troy, Michigan
Burrito Mexicano--charbroiled steak, black beans, rice, chopped onion, cilantro with mild salsa, tortilla chips and Diet Pepsi. $8.05
4:15

posted by Allen 11:52 PM
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Saturday, April 26, 2003

Reuben Sandwich

Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
Reuben sandwich, pickle and Diet Coke. $9.75
4:10 pm

posted by Allen 11:55 PM
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Friday, April 25, 2003

Coney Dogs

Athens Coney Island, 32657 Woodward Avenue, Royal Oak, Michigan.
Two Athens Coney Dogs --natural casing frank with melted American cheese--without onions, and Diet Coke. $6.57
2:45pm

posted by Allen 9:40 PM
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Thursday, April 24, 2003

Crushed lentil soup

Pita Cafe, 229 North Old Woodward, Birmingham, Michigan
Bowl of crushed lentil soup, fattoush salad, and Diet Coke. $7.15
2:30 pm

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Wednesday, April 23, 2003

Bagel Dog

Einstein's Brothers' Bagels, 3043 Crooks Road, Troy, MI.
Sesame bagel dog with cheddar cheese and deli mustard, chips, pickle, with Einstein's Spontenaitea green tea. $5.86

2:00pm

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Tuesday, April 22, 2003

Grape leaves

Anita's Kitchen, 110 W Maple Road, Troy, Michigan
Meat grape leaves, rice pilaf, tabbouli, yogurt & Diet Coke. (courtesy of Raj Mehta)
2:30 pm

posted by Allen 11:30 PM
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Monday, April 21, 2003

Chicken noodle soup

Home, kitchen table, Birmingham, Michigan
Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup, assorted cheeses, crackers, bread and butter (not shown), black olives, deviled egg & Diet Coke.
2:00pm


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Easter Sunday, April 20, 2003


Baked ham dinner


     

In-laws house, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Dinner: Baked ham, horseradish sauce, stuffed baked potato with horseradish sauce, roll with butter, sweet potatoes, creamed peas, deviled egg, lime jello with shedded carrots and sliced green pimento olives (also featured in separate picture) & Caffeine-Free Diet Coke, Dessert: Granny Smith Apple pie with Stroh's Vanilla Ice Cream & Coffee.

5:00pm


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Saturday, April 19, 2003

BLT

Home, kitchen table, 1465 Fairfax, Birmingham, Michigan
BLT sandwich with Nueske's applewood-smoked bacon, romaine lettuce & tomato on toasted multi-grain bread & Diet Coke.
2:00pm


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Friday, April 18, 2003

Sushi

Papa Joe's Market, 34244 Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, MI.
Tuna and salmon sushi, California rolls, soy sauce & Diet Coke. $7.34
3:10 pm

posted by Allen 10:49 PM
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Thursday, April 17, 2003

Ham & cheese sandwich and salads

25th floor conference room at work, Troy, Michigan
Ham & cheese sandwich, vegetable pasta salad, brownie (not shown), (catered by Ridley's Bakery Cafe 4054 Rochester, Troy, Michigan) & Diet Coke
12:15pm

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Wednesday, April 16, 2003


Cheeseburgers and fries

Hunter House Hamburgers, 35075 Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, Michigan
Two cheeseburgers with sauteed onions, pickle, mustard and ketchup, French fries & Diet Pepsi. $7.38.
1:45pm


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Tuesday, April 15, 2003

Soup and grilled cheese sandwich

Home, kitchen table, Birmingham, Michigan.
Leek, Potato and Tarragon Soup, Grilled Cheese with Tillamook Cheddar, and Diet Coke
1:20pm

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Monday, April 14, 2003

Bagel Dog

Lunch in my office. Take out from Einstein's Brothers' Bagels, 3043 Crooks Road, Troy, MI.
Bagel dog with cheddar cheese and deli mustard, chips, pickle, with Neighborhood Blend Coffee (+ 2% milk and Equal) & Einstein's Spontenaitea green tea. $7.39

3:00pm

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Sunday, April 13, 2003

Whopper with cheese

Burger King within a Travel Center of America truck stop, I-80 and I-280, Ohio Turnpike exit 71, south of Toledo, Ohio
Whopper with cheese, king size fries with catchup, and king size Diet Coke. $5.99


posted by Allen 10:46 PM
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Saturday, April 12, 2003

Ham and cheese panini

Lunch on the Club Level of the Ritz Carlton Cleveland, 1515 West Third Street, Cleveland, Ohio
Ham and cheese panini, crackers and assorted cheeses, cornichons, assorted nuts, a tomato feta, cucumber & red onion salad, and Perrier water.
Insert photo: Dessert of canolli and mixed berries

posted by Allen 9:55 PM
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Friday, April 11, 2003

Peanut butter sandwich

Home, kitchen counter & walking around on deck, Birmingham, Michigan.
Peanut butter and butter sandwich, cashews, and Diet Coke
1:30pm

posted by Allen 8:17 PM
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Thursday, April 10, 2003

Grape leaves

Pita Cafe, 229 North Old Woodward, Birmingham, MI.
Meat grape leaves, cup of yogurt, fattoush salad, bread, water and Diet Coke.
1:15 pm

posted by Allen 11:30 PM
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Wednesday, April 09, 2003

Coney Dog

Athens Coney Island, 32657 Woodward Avenue, Royal Oak, Michigan.
Athens Coney Dog --natural casing frank with melted American cheese--without onions (damn!), small Greek salad (tomato, onions, olives, feta beets, peppercini, green pepper), pita bread and Diet Coke. $6.94
2:00pm

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Tuesday, April 08, 2003

Ham & cheese pita-wrapped sandwich

Basement conference room, Suburban Collection Suburban Olds Cadillac Buick dealership, 1810 Maplelawn Drive, Troy, Michigan
Ham and cheese pita wrap sandwich, potato chips, pickles, and Diet Coke. Catered in from Mr. Pita, 3130 Rochester Road, Troy, Michigan.
12:30pm


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Monday, April 07, 2003

BLT sandwich

Home, kitchen table, Birmingham, Michigan.
BLT sandwich with Niman Ranch bacon and Diet Coke
Pookie the black cat checking out my sandwich.
2:45pm


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Sunday, April 06, 2003

French toast

Steve's Deli, 6646 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
Cinamon French toast, butter, and syrup, water and Diet Coke. $7.16
2:15 pm

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Saturday, April 05, 2003

Cheese burger and Onion Rings

Red Knapp's, old fashioned soda shop in Rochester, Michigan, 304 N. Main
Cheddar cheese burger, pickles, mustard & ketchup on homemade buns, onion rings & Diet Coke. $8.90
2:15pm



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Friday, April 04, 2003

Ham roll-up sandwich

25th floor conference room at work, Troy, Michigan
Ham Roll-Up™ with Swiss, lettuce & Mucky Duck, Tortellini Primavera, white chocolate chip cookie, and Diet Coke.
Provided by Primedia and catered by ?how about lunch 33757 Woodward Avenue, Birmingham, Michigan
12:15pm
posted by Allen 3:03 PM
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Thursday, April 3, 2003



Peanut butter sandwich

Home, kitchen table, Birmingham, Michigan, and in the car (lunch on the run)
Peanut butter and butter on wheat bread sandwich and Diet Coke
1:45pm


posted by Allen 8:11 AM
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Wednesday, April 02, 2003

Quiche & salad

Starters today: Consumme and warm popovers with strawberry butter. Insert photo: My wife with Stephen Dweck, famous American Jewelry Designer, during a personal appearance and trunk show at Neiman Marcus in Troy, Michigan, today.

Zodiac Room, Neiman Marcus, Somerset Mall, 2705 West Big Beaver, Troy, Michigan.
Bacon, onion and mushroom quiche, petite salad (mixed greens), water and Diet Coke. $15.37
1:30pm

posted by Allen 10:52 PM
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Tuesday, April 01, 2003

Coney Dog

Athens Coney Island, 32657 Woodward Avenue, Royal Oak, Michigan.
Athens Coney Dog --natural casing frank with melted American cheese, small Greek salad (tomato, onions, olives, feta beets, peppercini, green pepper, pita bread and Diet Coke. $6.94
1:30pm

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