Pompano
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The Baja Diet - LAUGH IT OFF
Definition of a Balanced Diet: "A Burrito in Each Hand"
THE CREATION DUEL
In the beginning God created the heaven and the Earth. And the Earth was without form, and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the
Devil said, "It doesn't get any better than this."
And God said, "Let there be light" and there was light. And God said, "Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding
seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit," and God saw that it was good.
And the Devil said, "There goes the neighborhood."
And God said, "Let us make Man in our image, after our likeness, and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of
the air and over the cattle, and over all the Earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the Earth." And so God created Man in
his own image; male and female did He create.
And God looked upon Man and Woman and saw that they were lean and fit. "Muy bien."
And the Devil said, "I know how I can get back in this game."
And God populated the earth with rice and beans, broccoli and cauliflower and spinach, green and yellow vegetables of all kinds, so Man and Woman
would live long and healthy lives.
And the Devil created tacos, carnitas, churros, & hot dog stands. And Antonio of Mulege brought forth the Saturday pigout. And the Devil
said to Man: "You want fries with that?" And Man said: "Supersize them." And Man gained 5 pounds.
And God created the healthful yogurt, that woman might keep her figure that man found so fair.
And the Devil brought forth chocolate dulce. And Woman gained 5 pounds.
And God said, "Try my crispy fresh salad."
And the Devil brought forth Ben and Jerry's. And Woman gained 10 pounds.
And God said, "I have sent thee heart-healthy vegetables and olive oil with which to cook them."
And the Devil brought forth the chicken-fried burrito so big it needed its own platter. And Man gained 10 pounds and his bad cholesterol went
through the roof.
And God brought forth running shoes and Man resolved to lose those extra pounds on the beach.
And the Devil brought forth cable TV with remote control so Man would not have to toil to change channels between ESPN and ESPN2. And Man gained
another 20 pounds.
And God said, "You're running up the score, Devil."
And God brought forth the potato, a vegetable naturally low in fat and brimming with nutrition.
And the Devil peeled off the healthful skin and sliced the starchy center into papa fritas and deep-fat fried them. And the Devil created sour
cream dip.
And Man clutched his remote control and ate the papa fritas swaddled in cholesterol. And the Devil saw and said, "It is
good." And Man went into cardiac arrest.
And God sighed and created quadruple bypass surgery.
And the Devil canceled Man's health insurance.
Then God showed Woman how to peel the skin off chicken and cook the nourishing whole grain brown rice.
And the Devil created light cerveza so Man could poison his body with alcohol while feeling righteous because he had to drink twice as much of the
now-insipid brew to get the same buzz. And Man gained another ten pounds.
And God created the life-giving tofu.
And Woman ventured forth into the land of Godiva Chocolate and upon returning asked Man: "Do I look fat?"
And the Devil said, "Always tell the truth." And Man did.
And Woman went out from the presence of man and dwelt in the land of the divorce lawyer, east of the marriage counselor.
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..And so it goes...
BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES, DINNERS OF BAJA
The diet saga continues:
This next series of Baja photos will be focused on ..FOOD. It seems I've been put on a strict diet..peaking out last winter at 285 lbs. My
footprints on the beach were trapping nesting turtles. Whole families were using me for shade last Easter.
The copilot's orders are that I will not be eating my usual Baja chow from now on. Adios to those bacon wrapped dogs, grande
burritos, churros, jumbo burgers con papa fritas, happy hours, overnights at La Jungla and the like.. 
So.. I dedicate this series of Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners, and Snacks to those gastronomic delights of yesterday...via con dios, amigos.
I will throw out the really great tasting things....The Bad.
Mi compadre, Randy "Atta boy, Pompano..you can do it! Here's your soya milk. Enjoy." ..retch..
And ring in the healthy stuff..The Good. 
"What do you mean ..no beer?.. NO BEER?! Attack, Cedric..ATTACK!."
The Bad Breakfast
SOB…my two best buddies…GONE FOREVER?
The Good Breakfast
FYI, that stuff up there on the table is called...FRUIT. I looked it up in Wikepedia and it's supposed to be quite healthy. Tasted okay....but has
no bones to gnaw.
The Good Fish
Sushi is low cal...no?
I once ate at this sushi bar catering to these lawyers. It was called
So Su Mi
The Bad Dinner
Fare thee well, old friend.
Listen.. do you hear that faraway music... Taps?
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The Good Dinner (infrequent as it is)
Medium rare para mi, por favor. Hold the steak sauce. Plain spud..no sour cream...arrggghh...sigh.
..or..The Good Dinner from Sharksbaja cafe in Newport, Oregon.
Now, THIS is one healthy dinner choice..and yummy! Rock 'em, Corky.
The Bad Snack
My Gawd..! Get out the harpoon, Nanook!
The Good Snack
...But, but..NO whipped cream, chocolate, or champagne?!!..NONE!? ..arrgghhh
The Good Snack Improved
The Good Lunch
Yeah..it's pineapple...just plain pineapple. And some water...whoopee.
"Yes, yes, tesoro... you cut it to look soooo pretty. Almost like a real meal..yeah..almost. And herbal tea, too?
Like... oh wow.
..I'm speechless..."
Note: It's all for the best, and I really AM making progress.
..but the voices are still calling me...ever so faintly I can hear them...they seem friendly enough...?
Pray for me.
[Edited on 11-24-2010 by Pompano]
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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Russ
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Criminme! Pray for us all! I just eat two huge tostadas, hold the lettuce, add more beans, cheese & sour cream!.
Bahia Concepcion where life starts...given a chance!
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Curt63
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I'm gonna split a gut laughing!
No worries
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Great post Roger. I too, am approaching that waddle stage.
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Thanks
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Pompano
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Argghhhh..the voices..the VOICES!
I may have broke down and somehow consumed 3 large sausages and a bowl of sugar maple baked beans.
Now this phrase keeps running through my head..over and over and over..
"JEZ DO POLOSYTA, PIJ DO POLOPITA A BUDES ZITI DLOUHA LETA"
What the hell does that mean? And why am I thinking in Czech? Those were Polish sausages! Somebody please help...? Anyone?
Igor?
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grace59
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Oh Pomapano, Sad to say, but I too feel your pain! Maybe you will
be an inspiration to us all! Pray for me, too.
Whenever I hear that rainy, chill wind blow. I think it may be time to head for Mexico. Tengo que obedecer mi corazon!
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Ricardo
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Soya Milk LOL looked like Rum and Eggnog to me
Rick
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Have to change your quote "I used to listen to the voices in my lunch box and loved them"
Iflyfishpacificoinhandnashingongrandenachoscontodo
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Pompano
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a poco a poco ...
...means little by little in Italiano. Same in Spanish, just drop the first 'a', along with 40 pounds.
The 'Before' photo. My Sea Elephant stage...
The 'After' photo.
The diet is going well....IF I don't fall of the wagon. Keep your fingers crossed...and out of the cookie jar. 
sigh...it seems SOME people can eat cookies with no harm at all...?
Grazie, Co-Pilot....
..for showing me how to eat right...
Decisions...decisions..?
and EXCERCISE! Co-Pilot can beachcomb-jog from Cabo to Nome.
Penso che non abbiamo per caso raduno, tesoro.
[Edited on 11-24-2010 by Pompano]
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Iflyfish
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She is right, don't you hate that!!
Iflyfish
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My wife has recently lost about 14 lbs, I seem to have found about half of them, so I feel you pain, but you are loking good in your "after" picture.
You might see if you can negotiate for greek yoghurt drizzled with honey, your fresh strawberries dipped into this will make you feel decadent.
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BajaBlanca
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soooooooooooooooo funny !!! gave me a great laugh !!
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Pompano
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaBlanca
soooooooooooooooo funny !!! gave me a great laugh !! |
Blanca...am unavoidably detained in Chula Vista for a short time.
Please send spare belt and shoelaces..mine were taken away.
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BajaBlanca
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I know you are detained .... hope you get those brakes taken care of and then if you can hustle the mechanic you might make it to Irene's or here for
turkey and fixins. See you when we see you ....
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absinvestor
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I recently located an old college buddy that I had not seen or heard from since college- (44 years ago!!) I forwarded him a couple of pictures and
commented about the 10 lbs I had added around the waist line. He answered back saying "we're seniors and that is the way we are suppose to look!!" Boy
was I happy to get his email since I was afraid I might have to go on a diet and exercise.
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Bajahowodd
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So, how does soy milk and scotch taste, anyway? 
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