Daily Check in: Sunday
Food: didn't log but on track
Water: 64 oz
Exercise and steps: none and 2968 steps

I had a very nice Mother's day. I was at the shore with 2 of my daughters. My son in law made eggs benadict and we had mimosas. We ended up heading home early due to the weather. We had a nice day with people in and out. Just everyone hanging out and talking. We are enjoying my nephew and his son being here. What a difference than my niece! I think my girls think they have a little brother Lol! My husband is helping my nephew make a financial plan and get back onto his feet. My husband actually thinks he is going to do well now that he isn't handing his check over to the woman he was living with. They are very humble and happy to be here. The son told me the other morning that it was the best sleep he had in months. We ended up ordering out from the place that has my favorite grilled chicken sandwich, It was just nice enjoying everyone's company. I actually had a great weekend overall. Proved to myself I can have fun and stay on track. I did have food that I normally wouldn't have but I ate to satisfied and I was fine with that. I wasn't tempted to over eat. I am not going to lie though, I liked not having to worry about steps or exercise. My hip feels better but isn't back to normal. I am done with the steroids. Today I am going to have to plan out my steps. I think I may start with 20 min on the treadmill and try to get to my goal too. I really don't want to set myself back but I also don't want to get too comfortable with not exercising and low steps. Oh well, today back to spring cleaning. My closet and clothes. I wanted to do this when I was packing for the shore but the clothes are out of control so I need to start here. Tomorrow I have a bunch of doctor's appointments for MK and another event at the bar. It is a soft opening for family members. We have a lot of them. I have to look at the menu, it is limited. Worse comes to worse, I will eat to satisfied. I may still eat at home and order a side salad...I was hoping it was a buffet like the other night. Oh well...hope everyone has a great week!

@bmaison2014 Maintaining isn't bad, how did your week go? Thanks for being part of the challenge.
@Julie8468 What a kick butt Mother's day you had! Thank you for being part of the challenge too.
@twyla77 Maintaining isn't bad. And you're right, you didn't give up. How did your plan go this week? Just reassess and plan for this week. You have been doing awesome. I bet your Mom had a great Mother's day. I am sure she loved taking a walk and having brunch with her girls.
@amsandos Nice loss! You really are doing well. That eating to a 2 makes a difference and such a simple concept. Not so simple to implement though! Lol! I am still working on it. Hope you have another great week. Remember we are here if you need us!
@Mrsbell8well Sounds like a beautiful Mother's day! I am sure it would be a tough day for Molly. Hugs! I didn't realize you had 2 son's in the military. That is a tough job to say the least, I am appreciative of their service.
@gottagetthisdown Maintaining isn't bad. I think you said you see the dietician today. I really think it is awesome how you are taking the time to do this right. It is a little easier to navigate with a plan.
@cyndiesstuff Already more hearts than devils on the recap of your day! That is progress! You don't have to be perfect, just one day at a time. I imagine that the prenup would be hard but I am sure it is good to have done and out of the way. Now you don't need to think about it again. I noticed that both days you didn't journal. Did you run out of time? I know you work and have a different schedule than me but I do mine first thing, even before I get on here. I just write what happened yesterday, what I plan for today and anything else going on. Sometimes I just say I have to run and I will catch up tomorrow. Maybe you can start off by using your check in here as your journal entry. I think once you are in the habit of doing it that you will like it. Yes, I had a fun weekend and didn't blow it! It is a nice feeling! I was with the party group too so that makes it more impressive Lol! This summer is going to be so different. I do have stretches I am doing for my hip and I am still doing the shoulder one. I think I am probably going to have to do these daily for the rest of my life. I can feel my shoulder starting if I miss a day.
@Shirin_K Not a bad weekend at all. I like your plan for the week, you did great last week so lets go for a repeat!

@cyndiesstuff I love the way you've regained your control and your to do lists and you are doing an amazing job!

@sleepymom5 I admire you for going on vacation and continuing your healthy plan! I hope to have as much control someday!

This weekend was good on many fronts but I'm still struggling a lot mentally. I sat down this morning to journal about how out of control I felt and wrote out the food choices I had made. Some good, several bad - some were the healthiest options I could find under the circumstances. Writing it all out reminded me that I AM the one in control of my food and I CAN make the best decisions for myself.

Hopefully I'll take that reminder and run with it this week.

Happy Monday, everyone!