AUSTIN, Texas, July 31, 2004 —

breakfast

banana

lunch

smoked salmon, bagel, pickle, onions, capers, tomatoes

snacks

one slice provolone cheese
a goodly shot of a liqueur called Damiana which finished off the bottle (which looks like a pregnant woman)

dinner
bowl of chilled cucumber soup (with stock and nonfat yogurt)
salad with greens and Parmigiano-Reggiano and diced tomatoes and Boggy Creek Smoke Dried tomato dressing
vegies in stock and canned diced tomatoes
chicken Provencal
several glasses of Domaine Tempier Bandol

AUSTIN, Texas, July 30, 2004 —

breakfast

nothing

lunch

two bowls of salad with carrots, onions, zucchini, broccoli, cheese, dressing

snacks
[not all at once, of course]

a handful of raisins
a six ounce V8 juice
about three ounces of my chicken Provencal (sauteed in olive oil with tomatoes, onions, garlic, calameta olives, anchovies)
a good-sized portion of tofu no-egg salad (a local White Mountain product)
five small slices of hard salami (160 calories)
two slices provolone cheese
a bunch of strawberries

dinner
nothing

AUSTIN, Texas, July 29, 2004 —

breakfast

nothing

lunch

nothing

snacks

a good portion of Healthy Start with a little Fiber One and nonfat yogurt
a peach and a banana
two slices of provolone cheese
a few (four or five) tortilla chips

dinner
two sandwiches: each with wheat bun, mayo, onion, lettuce, two slices hard salami and two slices provolone

AUSTIN, Texas, July 28, 2004 —

breakfast

nothing

lunch
[Koreana]

hot and sour soup
a small fried dumpling
a dish containing noodles, rice, fried egg and vegies with chile sauce

snacks

chips, soy snacks, tofu dip
a peach
Harp Lager

dinner
a sauteed catfish sandwich on a wheat bun with mayo and tomato and onion

AUSTIN, Texas, July 27, 2004 —

breakfast

nothing

lunch

four ounces (?) of salmon with capers and some kind of sauce
salad (greens, cauliflower, broccoli, green onions, shredded cheese, dressing, tomato)

snacks

a two hundred calorie package of Sweet Tarts
a two ounce swig of wine that was being passed out for tasting at Whole Foods
a bunch of soy snacks and tofu dip
a Harp Lager

dinner
Negro Modelo
some queso, some salsa, some chips
a couple of fried shrimp
two cheese enchiladas

AUSTIN, Texas, July 26, 2004 —

breakfast

nothing

lunch

banana
peach
Healthy Start cereal with almonds and cranberries and yogurt

snacks

couple of ounces of smoothie
two slices cheddar cheese
some tortilla chips
a 12 ounce diet coke

dinner
some left over roasted chicken
salad with lettuces, carrots, green onions, creamy dressing, cheese, a little broccoli

AUSTIN, Texas, July 25, 2004 —

breakfast

bagel and cream cheese
coffe with milk and sugar

lunch

roasted chicken
cole slaw
a roll

snacks
a peach and a banana
two slices cheddar cheese
Healthy Start cereal with almonds and cranberries and yogurt

dinner
nothing

AUSTIN, Texas, July 24, 2004 —

breakfast

nothing

lunch
[Dodging Duck Brewhaus in Boerne]

two medium wursts (one Bratwurst, one old style with beef)
small serving sauerkraut
big chunk of cheddar cheese (couple ounces)
large pretzel
mustard
pint of smoky dunkel beer

snacks
none

dinner
large baked potato with broccoli, cheese, nonfat yogurt, green onions and a bit of feta dressing

AUSTIN, Texas, July 23, 2004 —

breakfast

nothing

lunch
[Dirty's]

cheeseburger with onions, mustard, lettuce
tater tots
a couple of onion rings
large Limeade

snacks
two slices cheddar cheese
a 12 ounce Sprite
a plate of nachos with tomatoes and green onions

dinner
large serving of salad with greens, spinach, mozzarella cheese, green onions, broccoli and feta dressing
a couple of glasses of red wine

AUSTIN, Texas, July 22, 2004 —

breakfast

cereal and yogurt

lunch
[Chez Zee]

small salad with dressing
mashed potatoes, mixed vegies (carrots, broccoli, etc) and pork with a cherry sauce

snacks
two slices cheddar cheese
a nip of Damiana

dinner
cup of tortilla soup
three crispy tacos
a little bit of rice and a smaller bit of beans
a Negro Modelo beer

AUSTIN, Texas, July 21, 2004 — If you don't start eating until nearly noon (coffee, black, excepted) will you eat less?

breakfast

nothing

lunch
[Z'Tejas]

fish salad
big chunk of cornbread with a little butter

snacks
Two slices cheddar cheese
banana
12 ounce Miller Lite

dinner
two pieces fried chicken
two jalapenos
two slices of provolone cheese

AUSTIN, Texas, July 20, 2004 — Cheese. Coffee. Candy. Isn't it good of me to experiment with my body this way?

breakfast

cereal and non-fat yogurt

lunch

nothing, ate breakfast late

snacks
a package of Mentos (grape)
a package of SweetTarts (about 200 calories)
three tiny Snickers bars

dinner

two small beef patties with cheese and barbeque sauce on top

AUSTIN, Texas, July 19, 2004 —

breakfast

nothing

lunch

four slices turkey bacon
salad with creamy dressing, mozzarella cheese, green onions and broccoli

snacks
four slices of provolone cheese
some tortilla chips and tofu dip
a peach

dinner

a spicy salmon cake with cocktail sauce
several kinds of sushi with ginger lemon lime and wasabi sauce
several glasses of white wine
several glasses of red wine

AUSTIN, Texas, July 18, 2004 —

breakfast

nothing

lunch

half of an appetizer of olives, parma ham, goat cheese, toasts and roasted garlic
salmon and hot frisee salad and potatoes with roasted green onions and a mustard sauce

snacks
part of an apple that wasn't too good (bad spots inside and flavorless)
some cheese, hot sauce, onions and chips
several glasses of sparkling wine
a small (two ounces or less) serving of smoked salmon with capers and a little sauce
two bacon-wrapped dates

dinner

salad greens and spinach with onions, cheese, dressing and broccoli

AUSTIN, Texas, July 17, 2004 —

breakfast

a pretty large amount of Healthy Start with almonds and cranberries and some Fiber One thrown in with White Mountain yogurt

lunch

hamburger with barbeque sauce and onion and another patty (both patties smallish)
some green onions
some tortilla chips

snacks
nothing

dinner
[El Meson]

two Dos Equis dark
several little quesadilla-style apps
a little guacamole
an Ancho chile relleno with beans and rice

AUSTIN, Texas, July 16, 2004 — Today I drank no alcohol nor sodas. Coffee, of course. Black.

breakfast

nothing

lunch

chicken breast on hamburger bun with tomato, onion, mustard and mayo
some green onions
some tortilla chips

snacks
one slice of American cheese

dinner
[La Madeleine]

shrimp and spinach crepe with tomato and a cream sauce
tiny Caesar salad

AUSTIN, Texas, July 15, 2004 —

breakfast

nothing

lunch

hamburger (smallish patty, tomatoes and onions, mustard)
three or four tortilla chips

snacks
a large serving of Healthy Start plus Fiber One cereal with yogurt
a banana
two slices of American Cheese
a shot of rare Olorosso Sherry

dinner
[Santa Rita]

Negro Modelo beer
a cup of tortilla soup with guacamole topping
chips and salsa, naturally
steak tampiquena with an enchilada and beans and rice and guacamole
a taste of FFP's margarita

AUSTIN, Texas, July 14, 2004 —

breakfast

nothing

lunch
[Chez Zee]

Caesar salad with grilled salmon

snacks
two slices of American cheese
a Manhattan

dinner
[Westwood Country Club]

Jack Daniels and water
small salad with bleu cheese
Amberjack with lemon and butter and rice and vegies
four or five small pieces of dark bread

AUSTIN, Texas, July 13, 2004 — A day when I experiment with the theory that tortilla chips and verde sauce can support life. (Oh and prok and melted cheese and beans and rice, too.)

breakfast

nothing

lunch
[Manuel's]

lots of chips and salsa
spinach enchilada with verde sauce
black beans and rice

snacks
tortilla chips and about two ounces of cheddar cheese

dinner
[soft opening: Santa Rita]

chips and salsa and queso
some beef quesadillas
pork loin with verde sauce and rajas (gave about 1/3 of the pork to FFP)
refried beans and rice
two margaritas/rocks
a bite or two of a fish dish FFP got
a bite of lime sherbet

AUSTIN, Texas, July 12, 2004 —

breakfast

nothing

lunch

piece leftover pizza
salad with carrots, broccoli, onions, creamy dressing

snacks
none

dinner

Jack Daniels and water
salmon with Chipolte raspberry sauce
squash
green beans
two cheddar scones
strawberries/bananas Amaretto
Several glasses Pinot Meunier

AUSTIN, Texas, July 11, 2004 —

breakfast
[Aranda's]

three breakfast tacos (potato/egg, sausage/egg, bean/egg)

lunch

nothing

snacks
half a plate of nachos with tomato, green onion
a 12 ounce Root Beer
half a banana

dinner

two pieces of pepperoni, pineapple, garlic. sliced tomato, anchovy deep dish whole wheat crust Conan's Pizza

AUSTIN, Texas, July 10, 2004 —

breakfast

nothing

lunch
[Mother's Cafe]

green salad with carrots and cucumber and bleu cheese dressing
Monterrey Jack Enchiladas with Green Onions and Ranchero Sauce
chips/salsa (lots)

snacks
a hard salami, mayo, cheddar sandwich with green onions

dinner
[Zoot]

a party-size sandwich of cheese and marinated onions and tomatoes
a croissant with sliced pork loin and mustard
a glass of white wine
two glasses of red wine
some tiny balls of mozzarella, some olives, some goat cheese and a couple of crackers
two chocolate chip cookies
a few pretzels and such

AUSTIN, Texas, July 9, 2004 —

breakfast

cereal and yogurt

lunch

plate of nachos with tomatoes, green onions, jalapenos

snacks
none

dinner
[Zoot]

foie gras with berries on a short bread
lamb with figs

AUSTIN, Texas, July 8, 2004 — I can't say that I ate a proper meal. Weird times and weird consumption. Hrummph.

breakfast

nothing

lunch

nothing

snacks
cereal and yogurt
banana
3/4 ounce Laughing Cow

cheese, hot sauce and onions with chips

part of two diet drinks

chicken breast with barbeque sauce
cheddar cheese, four crackers, carrots, green onions

dinner

nothing

AUSTIN, Texas, July 7, 2004 —

breakfast

nothing

lunch

a big piece of Cream Cheese Danish ring
a big baked potato with yogurt, green onions, cheese and broccoli and a little dressing

snacks
some tofu dip and chips
some cheddar cheese and about ten crackers
a quesadilla and a couple of small appetizers at the movie thing
a Shiner Bock
most of a bacon and cheddar scone

dinner

nothing

AUSTIN, Texas, July 6, 2004 —

breakfast

nothing

lunch

vegetarian barbeque, mustard, two slices multi-grain bread

snacks
2 3/4 ounce Laughing Cow Cheese
two pieces of the cream cheese Danish ring
banana

dinner
[Fonda San Miguel]

chips and hot sauce
tuna ceviche
rotisserie chicken, carrots, spinach salad
a glass of white wine
three or four glasses of red wine

AUSTIN, Texas, July 5, 2004 — "She has a terrible diet," she said

breakfast

nothing

lunch

Enchiladas Tio Chon
Chips and hot sauce

snacks
tortilla chips and hot tofu dip
a piece of the cream cheese Danish ring

dinner
nothing

AUSTIN, Texas, July 4, 2004 —

breakfast

a big piece of cream cheese Danish roll
a bacon and cheddar scone
a bunch of little 'Smokies' (little beef sausages)
some orange juice

lunch

nothing

snacks
a big part of a 'medium' (ahem) popcorn
a giant Diet Coke
some tofu dip and chips
a piece of that danish ring

dinner
a spinach tamale
some queso and chips
some zucchini and dip
a tiny bit of guacamole
a tortilla and meat
two beers

AUSTIN, Texas, July 3, 2004 —

breakfast

nothing

lunch

small piece of leftover Salmon
bunch of spinach, carrots, onions, Bleu Cheese dressing, cheese
some cheese and hot sauce and tortilla chips

snacks
none

dinner
two glasses of white wine
one small serving of champagne
Maker's Mark and water
cheese (about two ounces)
four or five crackers
fruit
chicken in a cream sauce
seasoned rice
salad with berries, olives, mushrooms
asparagus and zuchinni

AUSTIN, Texas, July 2, 2004 —

breakfast

nothing

lunch
[North by Northwest]

a bunch of spinach and lettuce and some carrots, green onions and broccoli with cheese and dressing
my left over shrimp and spinach and portobella enchilada from last night

snacks
boursin cheese and a bunch of cracked pepper water crackers

dinner
[Roy's]

two glasses Rex Hill Pinot
one glass of port
a few bites of butterfish
a little rib
two pieces of pizza

AUSTIN, Texas, July 1, 2004 —

breakfast

White Mountain Yogurt, cereal, a mango, a banana

lunch
[North by Northwest]

breaded trout, garlic mashed potatoes, mixed vegies (green beans, red bell peppers, broccoli, spinach)

snacks
none

dinner
[Roaring Fork]

1/3 bottle wine (Pinot Noir)
Two tortillas with green chile stew inside
two small corn muffins
two pieces of French bread
butter
Shrimp with a portabella and spinach enchilada (couldn't finish this, imagine that?)