Had a treadmill stress test this morning to evaluate my cardiac function and try and figure out if there's a reason why I am still feeling routinely crappy even after some substantial weight loss and better management of my fluids/electrolytes. The last time I had one was 5 years ago and I was able to perform about 70% of what is expected for a person of my age/sex/weight. Today I was at 49%. I'm not happy about it. Because of this result I have to have a wire shoved into my heart through my neck while I'm conscious. I have a date on Saturday. She's lovely, intelligent, deeply caring and empathetic. We're going to get coffee and a bagel and go kayaking. Or if we get rained out, a museum and a barbecue joint I've been meaning to try out.
I'm allowed to have croutons. The spirit of the challenge is much more "eat healthy" than anything. Having bagels in the household might break the actual challenge on my end, though. Damn I love bagels. An onion bagel with lox and smear? We're in heaven.
poppy seed bagel, lox&cream cheese, glass of cranberry juice. that's my go to comfort food.
I'm agnostic about veggies in my bagels. Except capers. Capers are ok
Cell phone. Make sure she does not bring her cell phone. That is a sure way to never get a second date through no fault of your own - if she brings anything non-waterproof because she didn't think about it and it gets ruined. Also make sure she's got the right shoes. I wore hiking shoes and socks last time I went canoeing. I is a silly.