59Carol's Journal, 22 Aug 21

As of this morning it looks like the damage since last week is around 5 pounds. I am hopeful that as I return to eating 'normally' that I will drop back down.

While I was gone I chose to eat wildly off the food plan that I have been following for more than a year. I ended up with a very unhappy belly. I had tastes in my mouth that indicated that the food had been much richer than I am used to. I immediately returned to more of what I was used to and the belly was happier. Since I didn't completely return to my habits I continued to gain weight. I have learned that a 'clean' diet followed by a 'dirty' diet has strong ramifications!

The trip to Victoria with my grandson was lovely. My son and daughter-in-law are amazing hosts. We did some e-biking, some hiking, a float tank, a trip to a nearby island to visit a former colleague and the list goes on. Very fun!

Unfortunately the trip back was its own kind of crazy and then ended with the piece de resistance -- my luggage is lost. I was hoping to have heard by now that it was found but that hasn't happened yet.

While I was gone the fellows continued to get lots done at my place. I am so pleased with everything they have done.

79.6 kg Lost so far: 42.2 kg.    Still to go: 2.4 kg.    Diet followed: Reasonably Well.

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1096 kcal

Fat: 41.14g | Prot: 29.14g | Carbs: 163.85g.   Breakfast: Prune Puree, Synergy Gingerberry Kombucha (Bottle), Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Private Selection Frozen Wild Blueberries, Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts, Oatmeal, Spectrum Organic Ground Flaxseed, Honey, Tea (Brewed). Lunch: Land O'Lakes Salted Butter, Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Tone's Ground Cumin, McCormick Ground Cumin, Apples, Barley (Cooked), Signature Select Stir Fry Vegetables. Dinner: Great Value Dry Roasted Peanuts, Whole Foods Market Nutritional Yeast, McCormick Ground Cumin, Ginger, Great Value Garlic Powder, Hale and Hearty Mushroom Barley Soup. Snacks/Other: Kroger Dry Roasted Peanuts Unsalted, Green Tea. more...

1987 kcal

Exercise: Walking (slow) - 2/mph - 15 minutes, Stretching (yoga) - 17 minutes, Sleeping - 9 hours, Resting - 14 hours and 28 minutes. more...