59Carol's Journal, 24 Aug 19

Unfortunately I am posting a gain this morning. I would have liked it to be a loss as this is my one year anniversary of charting my weight. My Fat Secret one year anniversary is in three weeks.

However, it is essential to remind myself that in all the years that I have made a concentrated effort to lose weight my very best was 51 pounds in one year. This time it is 60.5 pounds in one year and that is pretty darn good! I have another 40.5 pounds to goal and I am confident that this time next year I will be at goal.

Another celebration for me regarding this go round- I have finally internalized what and how to approach my eating. I am now certain of my success without having food rule my world. I often felt like I was white knuckling weight loss in the past that if I 'slipped' in any way I would wipe out all my progress. Now I know what portions to eat, how to prepare my food to support my goals and that small deviations are not the end of the world.

I spent this last week travelling with my grandkids to visit my son and his wife. Eating was certainly a challenge - mostly around lack of routine and sometimes lack of being able to make the good choice from a given menu. I did find that I was physically uncomfortable when I was not eating as well as I am used to. I really was thrilled to embrace my regular eating habits when I returned however there hasn't been enough time to totally drop what was gained (I did drop 2.5 pounds in the last two days...).

Also putting this in context- the time I spent with the grandkids and my son and his wife was truly special. We made so many memories and had such a pleasant time. The kids were eager and willing to try anything offered and my son was so proud to 'show off' his corner of the world.

The trip was not marred in any way by me obsessing about what I was eating either out loud or internally. Once again I knew it was one week and that was it. I would return to my routine and the weight would be attended to in good time. I could just relax and enjoy my time without binging or guilt or rigidly holding the line.

This is a picture of us having High Tea at the Empress Hotel!

95.7 kg Lost so far: 26.1 kg.    Still to go: 18.6 kg.    Diet followed: Reasonably Well.

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1271 kcal

Fat: 41.63g | Prot: 86.98g | Carbs: 141.00g.   Breakfast: Yam, Kombucha, Poached Egg, Whole Milk, Honey, Tea (Brewed). Lunch: 365 Greek Yogurt Plain, Pickled Vegetables, Cheese, Whole Wheat Bread, Chicken or Turkey Vegetable Soup (Home Recipe). Dinner: Cooked Carrots, White Rice, Chicken Thigh (Skin Not Eaten). Snacks/Other: 365 Greek Yogurt Plain. more...

2715 kcal

Exercise: Dance (slow step) - 20 minutes, Walking (slow) - 2/mph - 1 hour and 5 minutes, Stretching (yoga) - 30 minutes, Sleeping - 9 hours, Weight Training (moderate) - 13 minutes, Resting - 12 hours and 52 minutes. more...