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About dcarmack

I am an instrument technician at the electric utility servicing the Kansas City Missouri metropolitan area. I am in the IBEW, Local 412. I was trained to be a nuclear power plant operator in the USN and served on submarines. I am a Democrat, even more so than those serving in Congress or the White House.

Sugar-Quitter Support Group in NKC area

Posted on April 17, 2014 by dcarmack

We are going to do this, and we are thinking that the inaugural meeting and organization meetings will take place at the Casa De Carmack in Liberty, MO.  Please select the poll option that best fits your optimal level of … Continue reading →

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Diet on a Holiday

Posted on April 17, 2014 by dcarmack

There are a lot of holidays that seem to have special meals associated with them. Easter is the one we are going to have this weekend, and it is a sugar-friendly day. Easter candy and Easter dinner are both areas of concern … Continue reading →

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Weight of the Future

Posted on April 16, 2014 by dcarmack

Change one small thing at a time.  When that change is part of your routine, change the next thing.  This is the first advice that they give in the HBO documentary “Weight of the Nation”, it is the most important … Continue reading →

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Planning for Life After Detox

Posted on April 15, 2014 by dcarmack

Less than one week to go.  I feel like I have already accomplished my goals for this detox.  I have lost the basketball in my shirt, I can sleep all night long without drying my mouth out by having it … Continue reading →

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No Sweat

Posted on April 14, 2014 by dcarmack

I have lost three inches of adipose tissue from my visceral area.  I am down to 34.5 inches of girth measured at my navel.  This weekend I also ate a small slice of birthday cake and ice cream while celebrating … Continue reading →

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I survived

Posted on April 10, 2014 by dcarmack

So it is possible to eliminate sugars from your diet.  A week away from them proved that to me.  Breads, cakes and candies were easy to forego, because we mostly do not eat those things any way. However, it is … Continue reading →

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The Last Day of the First Week

Posted on April 7, 2014 by dcarmack

Monday morning.  One week down, two to go. This weekend was hard, mostly because I couldn’t hold to the morning routine that I used during the workweek.  I tend to not eat breakfast on the weekends, habitually, and eat an … Continue reading →

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Tough day five

Posted on April 6, 2014 by dcarmack

April 5th, a Saturday. First day that I didn’t eat my egg and pork five minute day-starter. Big mistake. Waited until noon to eat a can of tuna with soy sauce, some almonds, and a piece of a green apple. … Continue reading →

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It’s the Fourth

Posted on April 4, 2014 by dcarmack

It’s the fourth day of sugar-free month.  Yesterday I figured out that if I didn’t quit drinking Coffee Mate that I was not truly living sugar-free.  Yes, corn syrup solids are sugar.  Who knew?  You can’t really taste the sugar … Continue reading →

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March 3, 14% done with the experiment

Posted on April 3, 2014 by dcarmack

This morning’s report is much like yesterday’s report.  My entire body is humming like my hands did yesterday.  I hope that it is from the increase in circulation, but I know that it is a sign that my body chemistry … Continue reading →

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