Day 13 – Night Farmer Porter

It is Day 13 of the Craft Beer Advent box for December 2022.  Our thirteenth beer is Night Farmer Porter brewed by Old Nation Brewery out of Williamston, Michigan.  This one we were able to buy at Provisions out of Boyne City, Michigan.  This tastes like a regular porter… nothing special around the taste with…

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Weight Loss Journey – 12.13.2022

I hope everyone has had a great week so far.  Workout today:  Walking throughout the day. Weigh In:  157.7This time last week:  157.6 Breakfast:  Coffee with creamer.  Dave’s Killer Bread Breakfast Bread with a slice of chicken, 3 thin slices of Swiss cheese.  Mayo/horseradish sauce. Lunch:  Last piece of chicken bacon ranch lasagna; last of the sloppy joe’s…

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Day 12 – Kalamazoo Stout

  It is Day 12 of the Craft Beer Advent box for December 2022.  Our twelfth beer is Kalamazoo Stout, brewed by Bell’s Brewery out of Comstock, Michigan.  This one we were able to buy at The Buckhorn in Trout Lake, Michigan.  This stout is brewed with Brewer’s Licorice.  I am not a licorice fan…

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Weight Loss Journey – 12.12.2022

I hope everyone is had a great weekend! Workout today:  Walking throughout the day. Weigh In:  156.7This time last week:  159.1 Breakfast:  Coffee with creamer.  Dave’s Killer Bread Breakfast Bread with a slice of chicken, 1 slice havarti and 1 slice provolone cheese.  Mayo/horseradish sauce. Lunch:  Salad with red onions, tomatoes, feta cheese, chicken cut up, Italian dressing. …

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Day 11 – Peanut Butter Porter – PB Cup

It is Day 11 of the Craft Beer Advent box for December 2022.  Our eleventh beer is a Peanut Butter Porter, PB Cup, brewed by Stevens Point Brewery out of Stevens Point, Wisconsin.  This one we were able to buy at The Buckhorn in Trout Lake, Michigan.  When we smelled this one, it definitely has…

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Weight Loss Journey – 12.11.2022

I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far! Workout today:  Walking throughout the day. Weigh In:  158This time last week:  160.1 Breakfast:  Coffee with creamer. Lunch:  Potato Soup with Andouille sausage and leeks, leftover chicken bacon ranch lasagna and a small avocado.  Dinner: Steak, basmati rice with soy sauce, asparagus. Snacks:   Small half bag of Siete ranch…

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Day 10 – Blake’s Hard Cider Co. – Apple Pie

It is Day 10 of the Craft Beer Advent box for December 2022.  Our tenth beer is Apple Pie, which is brewed by Blake’s Hard Cider Co. out of Armada, Michigan.  This one we were able to buy at The Buckhorn in Trout Lake, Michigan.  When we smelled this one, it kind of smelled like…

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Weight Loss Journey – 12.10.2022

I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far! Workout today:  Walking throughout the day. Weigh In:  157.8This time last week:  157.1 Breakfast:  Coffee with creamer. Lunch:  Potato Soup with Andouille sausage and leeks – this is the first time ever I’ve had soup when going out to eat at a restaurant!  The bartender was kind enough…

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Day 9 – Maple Sap Stout

It is Day 9 of the Craft Beer Advent box for December 2022.  Our ninth beer is a Maple Sap Stout, which is brewed by Beards Brewery out of Petoskey, Michigan.  This one we found at Provisions in Boyne City.  There wasn’t a maple smell to this one – however, there is not any bitterness…

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Weight Loss Journey – 12.09.2022

I hope everyone had a great Friday!  We had a commitment last night, so this blog post is a bit late! Workout today:  Walking throughout the day on the under the desk treadmill.  Weigh In:  158.6This time last week:  157.1 Breakfast:  Coffee with creamer;  Grilled cheese on Dave’s Killer Bread, Everything Epic Breakfast Bread with 3 thin…

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Day 8 – Caramel Coconut Cookie Pastry Stout

It is Day 8 of the Craft Beer Advent box for December 2022.  Our eighth beer is a Caramel Coconut Cookie Pastry Stout, which is brewed by Angry Chair Brewing out of Waunakee, Wisconsin.  This one we found at Provisions in Boyne City.  The smell is very pleasant and the coconut flavor is definitely there. …

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Weight Loss Journey – 12.08.2022

I hope everyone had a great day! Workout today:  Walking throughout the day on the under the desk treadmill.  Weigh In:  157.1This time last week:  156.1 Breakfast:  Coffee with creamer;  Grilled cheese on Dave’s Killer Bread, Everything Epic Breakfast Bread with 3 thin slices of colby jack cheese, fresh dill from the Aerogarden and horseradish/mayo mix.  Also…

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