59Carol's Journal, 29 May 21

When all the dust cleared this week I lost 0.8 pounds. That really doesn't tell the story. First of all, let's be clear when I make a milestone as I did last week I find that the following week is difficult as the feeling of wanting to throw over the traces is huge! In fact, that happened on a certain level. There were two days where the eating was less controlled than usual. At one point I had gained 2.6 pounds and then was fighting a rear guard action just trying to get to neutral! In that context my 0.8 pound loss is nothing short of a miracle! From the highest weight this week until today I have lost 3.2 pounds this week!!

I hope I have that out of my system! I am finding some trepidation as I move into unknown weight territory however I am telling myself to trust the program and keep on inching along. All will be fine! (I reassure myself)

This week saw my granddaughter moving back home to attend in person classes. She very nearly caught up on all her homework. I spoke to her yesterday and more had been handed in. I am hopeful that she will be totally caught up as of Monday! What a battle - once in a deficit it is so hard to get back out of the hole she had dug herself into. I miss her company but it was time for her to go home. I know she was missing her family. She has applied for a summer job near me that she is to arrange an interview for so I will hopefully see her lots this summer!

I went to our nearby city with my daughter and granddaughter for medical appointments. While there I bought some lovely chairs for my deck. I am excited about setting up my outside space. I also bought a big mosquito killer so I am hoping it will make being outside more pleasant!

I have a fellow working on the outside of my rental property. He is doing all new sidewalks on the property and new siding. I hear that the sidewalks look amazing. I might see them later today depending on how this day plays out!

I had the same fellow's brother here doing a big mechanic job - lawnmower, Escape and truck. He got lots done on all of them. Looks like I need a new-old transmission to go into the truck and stabilizer bars in the Escape. He is getting me prices. Lawnmower is good to go!

I am meeting with a lady who does stucco tomorrow. I am hoping to get my house done. We'll see how the price works out!

Always lots happening!!

76.5 kg Lost so far: 45.3 kg.    Still to go: 0 kg.    Diet followed: Reasonably Well.

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1036 kcal

Fat: 44.77g | Prot: 30.92g | Carbs: 141.71g.   Breakfast: Great Value Frozen Mixed Berries, Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts, Oatmeal, Tea (Brewed), Spectrum Organic Ground Flaxseed, Honey, Synergy Gingerberry Kombucha (Bottle), Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Prune Puree. Lunch: Buckwheat Groats, Butter, Cooked Carrots (Fat Added in Cooking), Apples, Cumin, McCormick Ground Cumin, Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Dry Roasted Unsalted Peanuts. Dinner: Hale and Hearty Mushroom Barley Soup, Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts, Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Olive Oil, Ginger, Garlic Powder, Raw Vegetable, Cumin, Bragg Nutritional Yeast Seasoning, Green Leaf Lettuce. Snacks/Other: Kroger Dry Roasted Peanuts Unsalted, Green Tea. more...

2111 kcal

Exercise: Resting - 12 hours and 38 minutes, Stretching (yoga) - 17 minutes, Dance (slow step) - 20 minutes, Sleeping - 9 hours, Walking (slow) - 2/mph - 1 hour and 45 minutes. more...