Off today-
Right Knee hurts badly
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
KFC's Double Down is here to Stay-
KFC’s Double Down bet pays off
Fast-food chain extends popular, bunless menu item
KFC's Double Down is essentially a sandwich with two chicken filets taking the place of bread slices. In between are two pieces of bacon, melted slices of Monterey jack and pepper jack cheese and a zesty sauce.
- Meat lovers, relax. But chickens, beware.
KFC says Americans are gobbling down so many Double Down sandwiches that the fast-food chain will offer the bunless, meaty sandwich longer than it had planned.
Originally the sandwich — bacon and cheese surrounded by chicken filets — was to have been available through Sunday.
But KFC said Wednesday that the sandwich will be available now for as long as customer demand remains high.
Menu ‘stunts’ and how they fared
Fast-food outlets and casual dining chains routinely dream up flashy new menu items to build buzz and lure ravenous Americans.
The Double Down came onto the market on April 12 and was supposed to have lasted about six weeks. But it tapped into Americans' fascination with quirky food and became a viral-marketing sensation. People posted videos of themselves eating the sandwich on sites like YouTube, and celebrities like Stephen Colbert gobbled it up.
KFC said it has been one of its most successful sandwich launches ever. Later this month, KFC expects to sell its 10 millionth Double Down. They cost about $5.
Some have questioned the sandwiches' nutritional value. The original version has 540 calories and 32 grams of fat, and 1,380 milligrams of salt. A grilled version cuts calories to 460 and fat to 23 grams, but sodium rises to 1,430 milligrams. By comparison, the Big Mac from McDonald's has 540 calories, 29 grams of fat and 1,040 milligrams of sodium.
The American Heart Association says people should aim to eat less than 1,500 milligrams of sodium a day.
KFC's corporate parent is Yum Brands Inc.
Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Fast-food chain extends popular, bunless menu item
KFC's Double Down is essentially a sandwich with two chicken filets taking the place of bread slices. In between are two pieces of bacon, melted slices of Monterey jack and pepper jack cheese and a zesty sauce.
- Meat lovers, relax. But chickens, beware.
KFC says Americans are gobbling down so many Double Down sandwiches that the fast-food chain will offer the bunless, meaty sandwich longer than it had planned.
Originally the sandwich — bacon and cheese surrounded by chicken filets — was to have been available through Sunday.
But KFC said Wednesday that the sandwich will be available now for as long as customer demand remains high.
Menu ‘stunts’ and how they fared
Fast-food outlets and casual dining chains routinely dream up flashy new menu items to build buzz and lure ravenous Americans.
The Double Down came onto the market on April 12 and was supposed to have lasted about six weeks. But it tapped into Americans' fascination with quirky food and became a viral-marketing sensation. People posted videos of themselves eating the sandwich on sites like YouTube, and celebrities like Stephen Colbert gobbled it up.
KFC said it has been one of its most successful sandwich launches ever. Later this month, KFC expects to sell its 10 millionth Double Down. They cost about $5.
Some have questioned the sandwiches' nutritional value. The original version has 540 calories and 32 grams of fat, and 1,380 milligrams of salt. A grilled version cuts calories to 460 and fat to 23 grams, but sodium rises to 1,430 milligrams. By comparison, the Big Mac from McDonald's has 540 calories, 29 grams of fat and 1,040 milligrams of sodium.
The American Heart Association says people should aim to eat less than 1,500 milligrams of sodium a day.
KFC's corporate parent is Yum Brands Inc.
Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Today May 17
I walked 2.51 miles
time 45:56
pace 18;14
644 calories
Eat two large salades one with chesse and chicken- 3 low carb monster drinks- 20 crackers. I'm so hungry
time 45:56
pace 18;14
644 calories
Eat two large salades one with chesse and chicken- 3 low carb monster drinks- 20 crackers. I'm so hungry
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Today 5/16/10
I walked 2.08 miles
36:16 time
Pace 18:19
534 Calories BURNED
3 20 yard sprints
Food has been good- Nothing Breakfast- Got lunch for me an the Wife and a local BBQ place 3 types of meat- Small sides. Baked beans- coleslaw- bread- Dinner HUGE salad- steak- fresh salsa.
36:16 time
Pace 18:19
534 Calories BURNED
3 20 yard sprints
Food has been good- Nothing Breakfast- Got lunch for me an the Wife and a local BBQ place 3 types of meat- Small sides. Baked beans- coleslaw- bread- Dinner HUGE salad- steak- fresh salsa.
What is worse then back pain?
Weight going up!! Are you joking? I have started today a food- fitness notebook. I need to know why my weight has went down 10 pounds then back up 8 pounds when my fitness output has increased. In war when you become trapped you can die, wave the white flag or retreat and comeback not just better but when more guns.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Been to long- Weight down- back spasms UP!!!!
Been a crazy a busy few weeks, trying to get some order with are bills and apply for job options. I have lost some weight 5 pounds. I could feel the weight loss in a positive and negative way- Problem with the weight is my back, with such a small weight loss I get a huge pain in low back- Such a pain it almost brings me to my knees at times. I have always had this issue since my weight has gotten so huge. My back has been weak over the years. I have a great memory of a few hits during football that I know have weaken the back, but I still blame myself. After all the weight it my fault. In the past I have used a muscle relaxer and after a few days been fine. Problem? Muscle relaxer knock me out cold- Which is fine being a single person or a married person with out a kid. Its a painfully hurdle to go though but its worth it getting me back down to a healthy weight.
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