Cafelelia
Week 2 (late, sorry)
PW 154.3
CW 155.2

A gain, but that's ok. It has been an intense week. My eating was not bad, but just fast stuff made at home and not very mindful. Very little exercise too. Good news is that my work is almost complete and will be in on time for Tuesday. We had an intense assessment for a half day with my son today. It went very well, but I find it draining afterwards. My husband and I will have date night tonight and we are looking forward to it. Oh yes @sleepymom5, the Raptors!! It was pure insanity here in TO. We live in the west end, but even we could hear the cheers, honking and partying from our front porch and it went on most of the night. It is a lovely thing for the team and for our city! We the North! Also, very happy for St. Louis winning their first Stanley Cup ever! I love Boston too, but they have plenty of cups. What a week! I look forward to calmer waters after my Tuesday deadline.

@cyndiesstuff - Congratulations to you and Jim and wishing you all of the best for the rest of your lives! You look absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing photos of your big day! Hope that you get that job and have a lovely time on your honeymoon!

@kirsten11872 - NJ Devils are good and they have been my team a few times when the Maple Leafs did not make the playoffs. My boys are Maple Leaf fans like us and it is pretty much all hockey all of the time in our family with the boys playing through the year. My big confession is that I cannot even skate! I was born in Canada, but my parents came from Italy and I never learned! I used to bribe boys with chocolate bars to pull me around the local rink when I was a kid. I am too afraid to learn now as I might break something!

We were sitting around the pool all day. I thought the water was a little cold to go in. Drank a few more than planned but that's ok. Tomorrow is a new day. My sons gf was over talking about the shower so I explained my situation to her. She is not exactly sure why her sister is saying only a small amount of people can come. Her family is big also. She was going to speak with her. I said I do not want to step on her toes I have no problem going to her sister shower and then having one and inviting them. Or they can move it to my house or how about accept my money and have it some place. So we will see. I really do not care about these people but I am trying to keep the peace.

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Sunday's Weigh Ins
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Daily check in Saturday
Food ate on track
Water not enough
Exercise 40 minute walk and put together a smoker that i got Jim for fathers, birth, and wedding day!!
Steps 10250

spent time with my youngest son yesterday. i sure do miss having him around. but he has made his family in Florida and that won't change. so it is what it is. we got all the grass mowed yesterday before the rain. the garden is drowning. oh well nothing we can do about that either. i got the laundry done and we made our plans for our honeymoon. we are going to grand rapids, there we will visit Fred Meijer gardens, do a beer tour of the brewerys in town (theres like 8) and visit the Gerald Ford Museum. then we are going to Silver lakes sand dunes and going to rent a dune buggy and go baaa haaaa ing!! then a trip thru kalamazoo to see the Bell's Brewery, the Kal-Haven Trail and then home. now sure how much i will be checking in. but i will be reading, so make sure to have a nice week, and remember to make you plan.

@lenka1 thanks he is a sweety.

@Mrsbell8well it certainly was a whirlwind day. it couldn't have been more perfect. and omg! that would have been sooo cool for you to crash. it was a very small gathering. very intimate. i wish my folks could have been there but they couldn't. and my oldest was in rehab. thats ok tho. like i said. i couldn't have been more perfect. yeah, your in DC. you have fun.

@Shirin_K it was a wonderful day. could not have been more perfect.

@Zumba_Luvah yes. if you take your TDEE and subtract 500 you get the 1882 they are talking about. if you lose 500 calories a day, in one week you should lose a pound. do you weigh, measure and log your food? when is the last time you had a physical? your daily calories you posted here look like you should be losing. so there is something else going on. how about the sodium in your food? how are you sleeping? how about water? are you under stress? there are so many things that can affect the number on the scale. it is frustrating, but you will figure this out if you keep going. the only way it won't work is if you quit. this is a new life style you are building and it will be hard. but remember you will be hungry sometimes, it is inevitable. but being hungry won't kill you or get you pregnant. now make a 24 hour plan, a doable plan. a plan that you will at least 90% accomplish. check things off your list as you accomplish them. lets build the momentum. this the the last time we are going to lose this weight. in order to make that true, you have a build a new you that you can live with forever. get busy girl, you have work to do!!

@Moarrein how did your marathon go? wow, you are very active! that is a great job.

@nstephenson01 thanks nancy!! it was a great day!

@pacsnc6 not sure when i will be starting the new job. i am on vacation till the 25th, then there are some hoops i have to jump thru for my home office. its a process. but i cannot wait to get there. ohhh what a beautiful life.

@Julie8468 ohhh girl, i wanna see that happy dance... you know how many calories that burns? God has truly answered my prayers.

@eyesopennow ohhh thanks buddy. my heart is singing!!

@carlsoda i think we will do that. because you are right. all the pieces seemed to fall together all at once. i am truly feeling elated!! i need you for my tech. it has kinda passed me by. i can research it and learn it but it is not my fav thing. i hate getting a new phone and trying to relearn everything. lol ohhh and look at hubbs getting on the activity train. we are truly creating a beautiful new life.

@sleepymom5 go get in that water. i promise no piranhas are in there. you can do this. and yes that is my youngest son. he is the jokester. life is moving on and we are building the new pam. she gets in the water!! i saw her do it. and she did really well and it helped her hip.

@kirsten11872 ohhh yea! the scale is moving in the right direction. good job, keep up the hard work.

@hope002 ok whats going on? i know this gets tough but your tougher. time to refocus your energies. start by making a plan and sticking to it. what can we do to help? come.... talk to us. you can do this, i promise. this is not easy. start with square one.... what will you do today? what is the next best step? it is just one day. you can do one day.

@Cafelelia i am so glad you are getting your son assessed. that has to be a load off your mind. stress can really play havoc with that fickle scale. you just keep working your plan. this is it for us. this is the last time we are going to lose this weight. i did get that job, i was getting my hair done for my wedding and i got the call offering me the position!! what an amazing day.

@jugar i really thank you for pitching in. i will be leaving on my honeymoon tomorrow and i don't know how much i will be able to check in. you are a great asset to our group. thank you for all you do! you Rock!!

@ljdanny i am so glad you talked to your sons girlfriend. it is very important to keep the lines of communication open. but of course, i know i don't have to tell you that. good job at keeping the peace, you are going to be a great gramma!!

@DananaNanas that scale sure can be fickle. there are so many things that can affect the number on the scale besides calories in and calories out. i know we all know this, and it is still hard to swallow. are you logging your food? measuring your portions? sodium? sleep? water? 24 hour plan? this takes work. and the more you do it the more it will become habit. then it won't feel like work any more. you got this lady!!

Congrats @cyndiesstuff !!! You looked so beautiful and happy

Daily check in Saturday
Food logged yes under
Water 64 oz
Exercise walked museums
Steps 11,461

Skylynn had a good time at the museums with her best friend. SIL went with us and did a lot of navigating. We took the metro into the city. Molly and I are both introverts. Was really challenging to be with so many people for so long. I Came back and stayed upstairs for a few hours to regroup. Before we took the metro we stopped at the grocery store. I filled a tote with a large pack of organic strawberries, nectarines, “Kind” protein breakfast bars, smart pop popcorn, pistachios, vegan brownie bites and water for everyone. They were making fun of me but when we got hungry they were sure happy to have treats.
Glad it’s done.
This weeks focus is FUN. Molly and I came up with 3 things each. 2 out of 3 we matched lol. So this week includes ping pong night at the arcade, thrift store night hunting for some treasures, frisbee golf and a hike next Sunday with a gourmet picnic. It feels like such a strange focus and we’re so excited.

@cyndiesstuff your pictures are beautiful!

@Moarrein Wow! That is amazing! I am sure you are exhausted! I think it is awesome that you still went for it even though you aren't in the shape you were last year. You still must be in pretty fantastic shape to do what you did! You should be proud of yourself!
@Mrsbell8well Sounds like DC was fun! Congrats on your new personal best time with the run! Awesome! And with hills! Enjoy your well deserved relaxing afternoon in the pool! Enjoy your focus of FUN next week!

@eyesopennow A little late but hope you are having fun at your barbecue!

Really nice Father’s Day but I’m ready for bed. Water was freezing but I finally went in. Pool part with family.

@Gingerpwr Hope you had a nice dinner. It sounded delicious!
@Mrsbell8well The cold water never seems to bother the kids Lol! Looks like everyone had a good time!
@hkfleming Nice loss. Hope all is well.

@Mrsbell8well I've found that weighing more often helps keep me on track and more accountable than if I only weigh once a week. Plus, I feel more in control. So if you're curious, don't fight it.

Happy Monday! Off to the gym.