ChefChiTown's Rebirth: I'm Back, BABY!!! (In More Ways Than One)...
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Glad to see you back man!
I'm glad to see you include reading. Making a commitment to intellectual pursuits has really helped me. It also gives me a built in healthy reward for when I am doing well. I've read more since I've started running than I ever did before. I still read before, but I am rather surprised how much more reading stamina and interest I have with the clear mind and exhausted body that running gives me.
The worst of the 30 days will be the first few. If you haven't bludgeoned anyone with a potato masher by week's end you should be okay. Hang in there!
I'm glad to see you include reading. Making a commitment to intellectual pursuits has really helped me. It also gives me a built in healthy reward for when I am doing well. I've read more since I've started running than I ever did before. I still read before, but I am rather surprised how much more reading stamina and interest I have with the clear mind and exhausted body that running gives me.
The worst of the 30 days will be the first few. If you haven't bludgeoned anyone with a potato masher by week's end you should be okay. Hang in there!
ChefChiTown
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Day 1 of 30
Weight - 255.8 lbs
30 minutes on the treadmill, I did my sit-ups and push-ups, I didn't drink any pop, no alcohol and I'm going to read in just a little bit.
I think I'm also going to make it a point to post something in my journal every day for the next 30 days. I'm hoping it will help keep me motivated. I also hope to annoy everybody with my immaturity. I secretly love ruining everybody's day, MMUUUAHAHAHAAAAAA!!!
Thanks, Vee. And, yeah...real estate in this neighborhood just dropped in value. Time to sell and buy that motor home you've always wanted.
I prefer my bludgeonings to be done with a meat tenderizer. Or, if a meat tenderizer isn't within arm's reach, a 4-quart anodized aluminum pot. A 6-quart is too bulky and a 2-quart just doesn't pack quite enough wallop. It's gotta be a 4-quart.
Weight - 255.8 lbs
30 minutes on the treadmill, I did my sit-ups and push-ups, I didn't drink any pop, no alcohol and I'm going to read in just a little bit.
I think I'm also going to make it a point to post something in my journal every day for the next 30 days. I'm hoping it will help keep me motivated. I also hope to annoy everybody with my immaturity. I secretly love ruining everybody's day, MMUUUAHAHAHAAAAAA!!!
Ah crap, there goes the neighborhood.
Welcome back Chef!!!
Thanks, Vee. And, yeah...real estate in this neighborhood just dropped in value. Time to sell and buy that motor home you've always wanted.
I prefer my bludgeonings to be done with a meat tenderizer. Or, if a meat tenderizer isn't within arm's reach, a 4-quart anodized aluminum pot. A 6-quart is too bulky and a 2-quart just doesn't pack quite enough wallop. It's gotta be a 4-quart.
ChefChiTown
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Day 2 of 30
Weight - 253.8 lbs (disclaimer - I'm not 100% positive that our scale is all that accurate. I weighed myself three times this morning and each time it was fairly different. I just went with the heaviest of the weights it showed me.)
I had an early day at work (sort of a half-day thing) so I've already done my time on the treadmill, my sit-ups, my push-ups and I've already gotten a chance to read for a bit. I do have to leave in a little bit though to go pick up the kids from school; Jen's car isn't working so I need to go get them. I don't think it's anything big though - probably just needs a new battery. But, we have SHITTY luck, so it's probably something horrible...like car herpes. That's a thing, right? Yeah, that's what I thought.
Ok, I'm doing good so far today. I'm eating healthy, drinking nothing but water and staying away from the sodie pops. Only 28 more days to go!!!
Weight - 253.8 lbs (disclaimer - I'm not 100% positive that our scale is all that accurate. I weighed myself three times this morning and each time it was fairly different. I just went with the heaviest of the weights it showed me.)
I had an early day at work (sort of a half-day thing) so I've already done my time on the treadmill, my sit-ups, my push-ups and I've already gotten a chance to read for a bit. I do have to leave in a little bit though to go pick up the kids from school; Jen's car isn't working so I need to go get them. I don't think it's anything big though - probably just needs a new battery. But, we have SHITTY luck, so it's probably something horrible...like car herpes. That's a thing, right? Yeah, that's what I thought.
Ok, I'm doing good so far today. I'm eating healthy, drinking nothing but water and staying away from the sodie pops. Only 28 more days to go!!!
jen_renee
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Are you saying my car is a wh*re? I mean, it's been around the block a few times, but come on. lol.
Oh, and you're doing great!!
MrVee
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STP not STD.
ChefChiTown
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Day 3 of 30
Weight - 249.6 lbs (either our scale is full of shit or I have been sleep-pooping again, losing weight without even knowing it)
I have yet to get on the treadmill or do anything today. I just got home. After work, I picked up the kids from school and then followed that up with a little shopping. I'm going to hop on the treadmill in a little bit and then do my sit-ups and push-ups. Whose God awful idea was that anyway? What an idiot.
Anyway, Jen and I have the night to ourselves, so we're going to enjoy a nice dinner and then relax for the evening. And, by relax, I mean I am going to sit here for most of the evening trying to convince her to have sex with me while she ignores me by playing The Sims 4. Ahh, young love. What a magical experience.
Weight - 249.6 lbs (either our scale is full of shit or I have been sleep-pooping again, losing weight without even knowing it)
I have yet to get on the treadmill or do anything today. I just got home. After work, I picked up the kids from school and then followed that up with a little shopping. I'm going to hop on the treadmill in a little bit and then do my sit-ups and push-ups. Whose God awful idea was that anyway? What an idiot.
Anyway, Jen and I have the night to ourselves, so we're going to enjoy a nice dinner and then relax for the evening. And, by relax, I mean I am going to sit here for most of the evening trying to convince her to have sex with me while she ignores me by playing The Sims 4. Ahh, young love. What a magical experience.
ChefChiTown
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Day 4 of 30
Weight - 248.8 lbs (I'm preeeeetty sure I'll be looking for a new scale today when we go out shopping)
I got up a little earlier than I wanted (Jen's mom needs us to do some running around for her and we want to get it done before we get our own stuff done - which will take most of the day), but I decided to make good use of it and got my time on the treadmill knocked out, as well as my sit-ups and push-ups. I'm going to try and read before we leave, but I still have to shower...I am a God damned sweat factory. Seriously, I can't breathe without sweating. Every bit of action in which my body partakes - no matter how big or small - leads to me sweating. Get up to get a glass of water? Sweat. Get dressed in the morning? Sweat. Take the dog out? Sweat. Watch a movie? Sweat. Fart silently into the couch so Jen can't hear it, but she can definitely smell it once I waft it her way? Sweat.
Anywho...I'm off to shower in a few minutes and then we're going to take the day for ourselves (minus the fact that we have to do running around for someone else first and then drive 40 minutes away to drop the dog off just so she can get her hair cut - but, other than THAT, it's sooooo for ourselves). We're going to find someplace where we can sit down and have lunch, so we need to be strong and not order pop...or a beer. Do they serve beer at the mall? I should look into that.
Weight - 248.8 lbs (I'm preeeeetty sure I'll be looking for a new scale today when we go out shopping)
I got up a little earlier than I wanted (Jen's mom needs us to do some running around for her and we want to get it done before we get our own stuff done - which will take most of the day), but I decided to make good use of it and got my time on the treadmill knocked out, as well as my sit-ups and push-ups. I'm going to try and read before we leave, but I still have to shower...I am a God damned sweat factory. Seriously, I can't breathe without sweating. Every bit of action in which my body partakes - no matter how big or small - leads to me sweating. Get up to get a glass of water? Sweat. Get dressed in the morning? Sweat. Take the dog out? Sweat. Watch a movie? Sweat. Fart silently into the couch so Jen can't hear it, but she can definitely smell it once I waft it her way? Sweat.
Anywho...I'm off to shower in a few minutes and then we're going to take the day for ourselves (minus the fact that we have to do running around for someone else first and then drive 40 minutes away to drop the dog off just so she can get her hair cut - but, other than THAT, it's sooooo for ourselves). We're going to find someplace where we can sit down and have lunch, so we need to be strong and not order pop...or a beer. Do they serve beer at the mall? I should look into that.
ChefChiTown
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Day 5 of 30
Weight - 249.6 lbs
I got everything accomplished today fairly early so I've had pretty much the entire day to relax so far. I attribute my "gain in weight" between yesterday and today to the fact that Jen and I had fajitas for dinner last night which contained carbohydrates in the tortillas. Now, my 30-day challenge requires me to avoid unnecessary carbs, but not ALL carbs. So, I didn't feel TOO bad eating fajitas last night. As long as I don't eat big ass bowls of ice cream every night or sandwich all my meals between two huge chunks of bread each night I'll be ok.
Anyway, I feel pretty good. It's been five days, which means I still have a little over three weeks remaining, but I feel pretty confident in myself so far. The hardest part has been not having any pop. It's not necessarily the sugar I'm craving, rather the carbonation. That's pretty tough...but I can get through it.
Weight - 249.6 lbs
I got everything accomplished today fairly early so I've had pretty much the entire day to relax so far. I attribute my "gain in weight" between yesterday and today to the fact that Jen and I had fajitas for dinner last night which contained carbohydrates in the tortillas. Now, my 30-day challenge requires me to avoid unnecessary carbs, but not ALL carbs. So, I didn't feel TOO bad eating fajitas last night. As long as I don't eat big ass bowls of ice cream every night or sandwich all my meals between two huge chunks of bread each night I'll be ok.
Anyway, I feel pretty good. It's been five days, which means I still have a little over three weeks remaining, but I feel pretty confident in myself so far. The hardest part has been not having any pop. It's not necessarily the sugar I'm craving, rather the carbonation. That's pretty tough...but I can get through it.
Cheeselover
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And simple carbonated water with some lemon slice inside it will not do the trick?
Otherwise good luck!
ChefChiTown
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Day 6 of 30
Weight - 248.8 lbs
My turn to take the kids to school so I'm up a little earlier than normal. Did I take advantage of my "extra" time in the morning and get my exercising done since I had to be up early anyway? Nope. Not even close, HAHAHA. I had a later night last night than I was expecting so I wanted to get some sleep. Now, don't get me wrong, staying up last night was well worth my time...but me likey sleep. So, I'm going to wait until after work to get my exercising done.
Oh, and dude...if you're ever watching your caloric intake and eating at Little Caesar's, do NOT eat their hot wings. Holy SHIT, you're better off eating multiple slices of pizza than you are eating their chicken wings. Jen wanted one of their new pretzel crust pizzas (delicious, by the way) - and don't worry, she stayed within her calories - so we ordered pizza last night. I didn't want all the carbs so I ordered two orders of buffalo hot wings and figured I would avoid the pizza and its crust. Each order of wings has eight wings and they're honestly pretty tiny - which is why I ordered two. I chowed down and was left feeling not so full - I was still REALLY hungry. So, I started looking in the fridge for some leftover fajita meat and peppers, and thought to myself, "I'd better not overdo it - I'll ask Jen (who was on her laptop already) to look up how many calories were in those wings." And, she did. And, there are 70 calories in one wing - I repeat, SEVENTY CALORIES in ONE wing. I ate 16 wings. That's 1,120 calories. RIDICULOUS, especially for that small amount of food. RIDICULOUS.
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Instead of getting on the treadmill today I decided to go for a jog down the road. Now, I've done it a few times before - there's a long road by our home that extends maaaaaybe a mile, mile and a half or so, and then stops at a traffic light - I would go to the traffic light and then come back home. Now, to be fair, I couldn't run the entire distance so there was a lot of stopping. In total, it would take me about 30 minutes to get to the light and back.
I did it tonight in about 20 minutes. Now, that's not impressive, but I am SUPER pumped that just by getting on the treadmill for 30 minutes each day for the past 6 days has helped me cut 10 minutes of time from that trip. Yes, it's nice seeing weight fall off, but it's even nicer to feel a physical difference...especially when exercising.
Maybe. I lost a bunch of weight before and drank a lot of carbonated water, but I think that actually made it harder for me to avoid pop. It was like a huuuuge taunt, like, "Mmm, this COULD be pop - all nice and fizzy in your throat - but it's not, MMMWWWUUUAHAHAHAAAAAA!!!"
Weight - 248.8 lbs
My turn to take the kids to school so I'm up a little earlier than normal. Did I take advantage of my "extra" time in the morning and get my exercising done since I had to be up early anyway? Nope. Not even close, HAHAHA. I had a later night last night than I was expecting so I wanted to get some sleep. Now, don't get me wrong, staying up last night was well worth my time...but me likey sleep. So, I'm going to wait until after work to get my exercising done.
Oh, and dude...if you're ever watching your caloric intake and eating at Little Caesar's, do NOT eat their hot wings. Holy SHIT, you're better off eating multiple slices of pizza than you are eating their chicken wings. Jen wanted one of their new pretzel crust pizzas (delicious, by the way) - and don't worry, she stayed within her calories - so we ordered pizza last night. I didn't want all the carbs so I ordered two orders of buffalo hot wings and figured I would avoid the pizza and its crust. Each order of wings has eight wings and they're honestly pretty tiny - which is why I ordered two. I chowed down and was left feeling not so full - I was still REALLY hungry. So, I started looking in the fridge for some leftover fajita meat and peppers, and thought to myself, "I'd better not overdo it - I'll ask Jen (who was on her laptop already) to look up how many calories were in those wings." And, she did. And, there are 70 calories in one wing - I repeat, SEVENTY CALORIES in ONE wing. I ate 16 wings. That's 1,120 calories. RIDICULOUS, especially for that small amount of food. RIDICULOUS.
***EDIT***
Instead of getting on the treadmill today I decided to go for a jog down the road. Now, I've done it a few times before - there's a long road by our home that extends maaaaaybe a mile, mile and a half or so, and then stops at a traffic light - I would go to the traffic light and then come back home. Now, to be fair, I couldn't run the entire distance so there was a lot of stopping. In total, it would take me about 30 minutes to get to the light and back.
I did it tonight in about 20 minutes. Now, that's not impressive, but I am SUPER pumped that just by getting on the treadmill for 30 minutes each day for the past 6 days has helped me cut 10 minutes of time from that trip. Yes, it's nice seeing weight fall off, but it's even nicer to feel a physical difference...especially when exercising.
And simple carbonated water with some lemon slice inside it will not do the trick?
Otherwise good luck!
Maybe. I lost a bunch of weight before and drank a lot of carbonated water, but I think that actually made it harder for me to avoid pop. It was like a huuuuge taunt, like, "Mmm, this COULD be pop - all nice and fizzy in your throat - but it's not, MMMWWWUUUAHAHAHAAAAAA!!!"
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ChefChiTown
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Day 7 of 30
Weight - 248.0 lbs
Well, I went running again in place of getting on the treadmill. I was two minutes slower than yesterday, but that's ok - I was still faster than my previous times. Yes, my legs get tired, but I'm hitting a brick wall (of sorts) when it comes to my lung stamina. I've never been a good long distance runner. Even when I was in the best of shape (for me anyway), I was never the guy who could run for 45 minutes without feeling inches away from death. I could always run short spurts for long periods of time though - as long as I could stop every few minutes and catch my breath, I could keep going. Buuuut, when it comes to trying to run a two or three mile stretch without stopping, I have a really, REALLY hard time getting through it.
Anyway, I got in my run for the day. I'll do my reading here in a few minutes after I eat something (I haven't eaten dinner yet). As far as my push-ups and sit-ups go, I have to be honest - I didn't do all 50. I only did 20 of each. Now, I'm disappointed in myself for not doing all 50, but at least I did SOMETHING, you know? I mean, trying to do 50 sit-ups and push-ups EVERY DAY for 30 days is a very hard feat for myself so I'm not crushed that I didn't get all 50 in today. I'm happy with at least doing what I did.
And, as far as eating goes - I think I've done really good this first week. I haven't had ANY pop - not even diet pop. I haven't had any sugary drinks of any kind. Nothing but water (some that has been flavored, but nothing with sugar in it). I've also kept from eating unnecessary carbs. Yes, I've eaten some carbs (for instance, I had two tortillas when we had fajitas the other night and I had a low-carb bread when we had turkey clubs), but I haven't stuffed my face with them. I've also had ZERO snacks that have been bad for me - no ice cream, cookies, chocolate, candies, etc. My snacks have consisted of beef sticks, cheese and "carb smart" yogurt (which is basically just yogurt flavored Jello, HAHAHA). Jen has also done really good which makes me happy. It's always nice to do stuff like this together.
Ok, I'm hungry. Time to eat. I think I'll have a couple of over easy eggs and some breakfast sausage. This will be two days in a row I have breakfast for dinner. And, if you know me, you know I HATE - I absolutely HATE, like "I want to burn the world to the ground" kind of hate - eating breakfast for dinner. Yet, here I am...two days in a row...eating a God damned breakfast for my dinner. What is wrong with me?
Weight - 248.0 lbs
Well, I went running again in place of getting on the treadmill. I was two minutes slower than yesterday, but that's ok - I was still faster than my previous times. Yes, my legs get tired, but I'm hitting a brick wall (of sorts) when it comes to my lung stamina. I've never been a good long distance runner. Even when I was in the best of shape (for me anyway), I was never the guy who could run for 45 minutes without feeling inches away from death. I could always run short spurts for long periods of time though - as long as I could stop every few minutes and catch my breath, I could keep going. Buuuut, when it comes to trying to run a two or three mile stretch without stopping, I have a really, REALLY hard time getting through it.
Anyway, I got in my run for the day. I'll do my reading here in a few minutes after I eat something (I haven't eaten dinner yet). As far as my push-ups and sit-ups go, I have to be honest - I didn't do all 50. I only did 20 of each. Now, I'm disappointed in myself for not doing all 50, but at least I did SOMETHING, you know? I mean, trying to do 50 sit-ups and push-ups EVERY DAY for 30 days is a very hard feat for myself so I'm not crushed that I didn't get all 50 in today. I'm happy with at least doing what I did.
And, as far as eating goes - I think I've done really good this first week. I haven't had ANY pop - not even diet pop. I haven't had any sugary drinks of any kind. Nothing but water (some that has been flavored, but nothing with sugar in it). I've also kept from eating unnecessary carbs. Yes, I've eaten some carbs (for instance, I had two tortillas when we had fajitas the other night and I had a low-carb bread when we had turkey clubs), but I haven't stuffed my face with them. I've also had ZERO snacks that have been bad for me - no ice cream, cookies, chocolate, candies, etc. My snacks have consisted of beef sticks, cheese and "carb smart" yogurt (which is basically just yogurt flavored Jello, HAHAHA). Jen has also done really good which makes me happy. It's always nice to do stuff like this together.
Ok, I'm hungry. Time to eat. I think I'll have a couple of over easy eggs and some breakfast sausage. This will be two days in a row I have breakfast for dinner. And, if you know me, you know I HATE - I absolutely HATE, like "I want to burn the world to the ground" kind of hate - eating breakfast for dinner. Yet, here I am...two days in a row...eating a God damned breakfast for my dinner. What is wrong with me?
jen_renee
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MrVee
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ChefChiTown
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Day 8 of 30
Weight - 246.4 lbs
I have to admit, I thought the worst part about my 30-day challenge would be not drinking ANY pop, but, just like Jen, I'm not having much of a problem with it anymore. The worst part for me right now is not eating a lot of foods that have high amounts of carbohydrates. You know, like bread, pasta and junk like that. I miss it. It's not that I'm not eating ANY of it - hell, I'm having roasted potatoes tonight - I'm just limiting myself and not going crazy. And, it seems to be working...but it's tough.
Although I'm weighing myself every single day (which I honestly hate), I'm not solely focused on the scale and what the numbers are showing me. Yes, I'm happy I'm losing weight, but I'm more happy that I FEEL better. And, I can actually SEE a difference starting to show in my body - especially in my face - which makes me pretty happy. Only 22 more days!!!
Anyway, 30 minutes done on the treadmill (which is getting easier), I did my sit-ups and push-ups before I showered (I get SUPER sweaty) and I got my reading done while Jen was on the treadmill. When she was done she got in the shower and I started making dinner - pork chops and roasted garlic potatoes. So, we're about to eat in a minute and then probably relax for the night.
Oh my God, I've never heard it called that before. Now I hate it even more, HAHAHA
Weight - 246.4 lbs
I have to admit, I thought the worst part about my 30-day challenge would be not drinking ANY pop, but, just like Jen, I'm not having much of a problem with it anymore. The worst part for me right now is not eating a lot of foods that have high amounts of carbohydrates. You know, like bread, pasta and junk like that. I miss it. It's not that I'm not eating ANY of it - hell, I'm having roasted potatoes tonight - I'm just limiting myself and not going crazy. And, it seems to be working...but it's tough.
Although I'm weighing myself every single day (which I honestly hate), I'm not solely focused on the scale and what the numbers are showing me. Yes, I'm happy I'm losing weight, but I'm more happy that I FEEL better. And, I can actually SEE a difference starting to show in my body - especially in my face - which makes me pretty happy. Only 22 more days!!!
Anyway, 30 minutes done on the treadmill (which is getting easier), I did my sit-ups and push-ups before I showered (I get SUPER sweaty) and I got my reading done while Jen was on the treadmill. When she was done she got in the shower and I started making dinner - pork chops and roasted garlic potatoes. So, we're about to eat in a minute and then probably relax for the night.
Oh my God, I've never heard it called that before. Now I hate it even more, HAHAHA
MrVee
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Well my dinner has been prepared by a fine chef as well. Perhaps you know him? Mr. Boyardee?
ChefChiTown
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Day 9 of 30
Weight - 246.0 lbs
I got everything accomplished today. I'm getting tired though. Physically tired. Getting on the treadmill or running EVERY day is starting to take its toll on me. But, I'm not quitting. I just have to push through. Only 20 more days to go (Oh my God...that's SO MANY!!! HAHAHAHA!!!). But, I can do it. I'm just tired. And, cranky. And, moody. And, I want to murder someone like 90% of the day. I am definitely feeling mentally irritated due to my physical condition...I don't want to call it exhaustion because I'm not to that point - not even close - I'm just really, REALLY tired.
I can't give up though. And, I won't. 20 more days. I can do it. I HAVE to.
Well, according to this one kid in the parking lot outside of Subway, I AM Chef Boyardee. One day I was walking out of Subway, having just purchased Jen and I a nice lunch, and there was a mom (I'm assuming) and a couple of boys walking in my direction as I was making my way back to my car. Since I had gone to Subway straight after work, I was still wearing my chef coat. Clearly, the boys noticed this because I hear one of them, clear as day, loudly go, "LOOK!!!...it's CHEF BOYARDEE!!!" And, then they all started laughing at me. Dicks.
Weight - 246.0 lbs
I got everything accomplished today. I'm getting tired though. Physically tired. Getting on the treadmill or running EVERY day is starting to take its toll on me. But, I'm not quitting. I just have to push through. Only 20 more days to go (Oh my God...that's SO MANY!!! HAHAHAHA!!!). But, I can do it. I'm just tired. And, cranky. And, moody. And, I want to murder someone like 90% of the day. I am definitely feeling mentally irritated due to my physical condition...I don't want to call it exhaustion because I'm not to that point - not even close - I'm just really, REALLY tired.
I can't give up though. And, I won't. 20 more days. I can do it. I HAVE to.
Well, according to this one kid in the parking lot outside of Subway, I AM Chef Boyardee. One day I was walking out of Subway, having just purchased Jen and I a nice lunch, and there was a mom (I'm assuming) and a couple of boys walking in my direction as I was making my way back to my car. Since I had gone to Subway straight after work, I was still wearing my chef coat. Clearly, the boys noticed this because I hear one of them, clear as day, loudly go, "LOOK!!!...it's CHEF BOYARDEE!!!" And, then they all started laughing at me. Dicks.
jen_renee
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I feel the same way. Only one of us might make it out of this challenge alive. lol.
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