I just finished my 45th day here, it has been a learning experience to say the least, everyday comes a new life lesson. When I received my sentence I thought that one of the things I would like to accomplish while in here was to lose 35 pounds. I had let myself go during the period of court and sentencing, I wanted to get back to a healthier weight. I dint realize how easy this would be, the food here leaves a lot to be desired, coupled with the size of the servings we are given and half the time the food just isn't worth eating. Add to that I stopped eating bread and desserts and the weight just has come off. I also walk about 4 to 5 miles a day and do some exercise so I thought the goal of 35 pounds would be easy. I weighed my self today for the first time since I was admitted, 233 in, 208 today. I was shocked, 25 pounds, I didn't think I had lost that much. I guess now I have to figure out how not to lose another 25 pounds in 45 days, at that pace I will be all bones by Feb. I have no doubt that I will be able to do that, just allow myself some extras. The real reason I bring the weight up is today at lunch I had the best meal since I've been in. Now, of course, the best is relative, the bar is not set that high here. But it was the best because the CO on today put out extra food for us, food that was left over from the past couple of days, so we had real portions and as it happens today is chicken day. So that combined with the left over's it felt like a feast. This CO is only a fill in for the regular CO, but he is a gentleman, respectful and seems to care about the inmates. If only the other COs were the same. It was my day off but I worked for him today in the kitchen as a thank you, and I also thanked him very much for his civility and kindness. It was a breath of fresh air and a very welcome respite from the usual day to day.
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