59Carol's Journal, 09 Mar 24

I gained 2.6 this week. Looking at my records for the week I could have expected a 0.5 to 1.0 pound gain. I am taken aback by the size of the gain. I ran about 35 calories too much per day. The error is likely in how I recorded my calories although looking over the week the areas where I ate extra was around plain yogurt, dates, toast and honey. Other than dates not super dense calorie choices. I was in town one day and on that day I didn't go to town until after lunch and ate supper at home! It does feel like I have been ripped off!

This upcoming week is going to be problematic on the weight front. Tonight I am hosting a Euchre party for my family. This is in commemoration of my husband and his dad - both gone and both with March birthdays. Euchre is something they both loved. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday I am traveling with my son to a conference to a town I haven't visited in 30 years. I truly have no idea what is for restaurants and whether the conference is hosting all some or most meals. Then next weekend we are having a huge garage sale for both days. Eating may not go well next week. I will be vigilant and aware of my choices. Not sure what else I can do!

Last week I took my first dance lesson ever! I am learning jive. It was fun although I was the only totally newbie there. Everyone else had taken lessons before- some as many as 6 times! Apparently I need to work on how to spin on one foot using only my shoulder for momentum. I hired a band yesterday! It is a band of people I have known for many years. They will play at Summershine on July 6 which is a weekend party, roast pig and games competition in honour of my 65th birthday!

92.4 kg Lost so far: 29.4 kg.    Still to go: 15.2 kg.    Diet followed: Reasonably Well.

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1461 kcal

Fat: 62.22g | Prot: 62.35g | Carbs: 157.18g.   Breakfast: 1% Fat Milk, Synergy Gingerberry Kombucha (Bottle), Oatmeal, Dole California Whole Pitted Dates, America's Choice Natural Walnuts. Lunch: Kraft Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Cooked Vegetables (Fat Not Added in Cooking), Kroger Eggs (Large). Dinner: Smoked or Cured Ham, Great Value Blueberry Creme Cake, Scalloped Potatoes (with Butter), Trader Joe's Roasted Vegetables. more...

2264 kcal

Exercise: Resting - 14 hours and 45 minutes, Sleeping - 9 hours, Walking (slow) - 2/mph - 15 minutes. more...