Wow Shari, a corn maze!!! They are popular around here. I never did one. I was always afraid I would get lost and never get out....LOL but actually true. I don't have a great sense of direction, but I hear they are quite fun.

I completely forgot to post yesterday. It was a busy day of sorts for me but nothing too strenuous. I fell asleep in the evening and then got up and went to bed. It was a good eating day for me overall, but I did have a few pieces of chocolate to satisfy a sweet craving. Those delicious bites led me to use some of my weekly extra points again. I have a number of chores planned for today and tomorrow. I am expecting my cousin to visit on Sunday for my 67th birthday so I need to freshen up the house. (My cleaning service won't be here till Tuesday of course!)

DW, Yes Sunday is my birthday. Saturday the 24th would have been my mother's 97th birthday, but she passed in January 1990 at age 62. Our birthdays were always extra special because we celebrated the 2 days together, sort of an extended birthday celebration for both of us. I hope you are able to enjoy the trip to your hometown and that your DD goes along. Family is so important and becomes more important, in my mind, as we age.

My day went well today, but I didn't accomplish as much as I had hoped around the house due to phone call interruptions. I must finish at least the basics tomorrow so the house is freshened up for the visit from my cousin. I was well within my points so that pleased me, especially with my cousin bringing me a birthday cake on Sunday.

Shari, I think you are right...weight fluctuations are normal and don't necessarily mean a gain of fat when the scale pops upward. Of course we would prefer the fluctuations to be in a downward trend, right???

I had a very full, busy, and productive day. My food choices were right on target with no temptations or straying from plan. I had some delicious organic broccoli that I think I could eat every day it was so good today. I got a lot accomplished in preparation for my cousin's visit. John was a tremendous help to me and does so with such a great attitude. I had 2 phone calls from Texas family today. Both were wonderful of course, but especially the one from my 33 year old Godson who became a father for the 1st time in early May. I just love hearing him talk about his baby son. Of course I remember holding him in my arms when he was the same age as his new son.

Shari, Happy that today you are enjoying the fruits of your labor..good way to enjoy a Sunday! Thank you for you kind birthday wishes. I had one of my best birthdays ever. My cousin and her husband came to visit and stayed most of the day. They are always very good to me and John. They brought us Chipotle bowls which we enjoyed a lot. They also brought a banana cake...yum! I didn't even think about the points today. My friend who gives me veggies from her garden also stopped by and brought me flowers from a local florist. John also got me flowers from the same florist but a different arrangement. I love getting flowers but don't get them very often so this was very special. I also had phone calls and texts from quite a few family and friends. I can't remember when I've had so much attention on a birthday.

Hello! Paula, I’m so happy that your birthday was so wonderful! A belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY from me!! Shari, your gathering with your mission team sounds like it was fun and productive!!
We did go to our hometown and had a nice visit with family at the music venue (outdoor bar area) but DD decided that we would be back too late and didn’t go. We had to leave before it was over to get home. My weight was up a pound this morning. I am also hoping it is temporary!! Have a good Tuesday!!

Today went well for me for food and accomplishments. Even John was impressed with how much of my to do list got completed. Tomorrow's list is not as involved. I am looking forward to Friday because I am finally having some real yard work completed on our property. Craig has not been here much at all, only once in August I think, despite his promising me he would take care of a lot of yard work that he neglected all summer. So... I hired a lawn service owned by a young man I know (he used to do our snow removal). He and his crew will be here Friday afternoon to do the work. I am so excited that this work will finally be done. I am quite disappointed in Craig and am not sure what is going on with him these days. I suppose eventually I will find out.

Shari, I so admire your early morning activities, including even going to the gym! Wow...very impressive working out and then working even if it is from home!

From what I have seen so far, the yard looks very good. I didn't get out side but checked it out through the windows and John took some photos to show me. I hope to get outside tomorrow and get a closer look at least of the front yard. I watched my portions today but enjoyed the last of my birthday cake and didn't bother to track it. Even so for sure I have to be super careful with tomorrow's points.

Good morning! I’m happy to read that you are both doing well! Shari, have a fun trip to Vegas!! Paula, that is wonderful to have your yard work done!
We leave for AK on Thursday, driving to MI and then flying on Friday morning. We will arrive mid afternoon their time. I will celebrate my 70th birthday there!
My food choices have been all over the place but the scale remained stuck.. some days that was a gift and other days it has been frustrating. Today it went down a tad, so that was encouraging. I get so stressed trying to get ready to go. I have a to do list for work, home and dogs and that is triggering strong desires for comfort foods. Im heading for church shortly and am looking forward to that! Have a wonderful Sunday!

Checking in earlier than usual for me to wish you both safe travels and enjoyable time away. And happy birthday to you DW. I am sure it will be extra special spending your birthday with your DS and his family.

I will probably not check in here much, if at all, while you two are away. I will watch for your posts when you return and will be looking forward to learning about your special get-aways!

What a nice surprise to see your post today Shari! Quiet time with coffee on a balcony would be delightful to me too. You will be back on plan when you get home...enjoy the getaway. Vacation food is so different from what I would cook at home....I always enjoyed trying new food styles and unusual offerings that are available in resorts, etc.
Have fun!!!

Wonderful to see your post DW! So happy to learn of your activities with your family and also happy to see you enjoying some quiet time with coffee....the joys in life!! I like the Noom approach of treat days! I hadn't heard of that before.

I have continued to have solid on-track days and some not-so-solid. I did well over the weekend so am pleased about that. I have healthy meals planned for the next few days and am feeling fairly well motivated. I have to keep reminding myself how important my food plan is.

Welcome back Shari! I think you will get rid of those 3 pounds almost as easily as you got them. You are a busy person and now are working out, so that should help too. Do you add sugar when you can the peaches? If they are no sugar, they would be zero points on WW. I love that fruits are zero points, as are most veggies. I have been adding no sugar pineapple to my non fat cottage cheese and find it quite satisfying. I had 2 good days in a row, yesterday and today. Tomorrow should be ok too. Thursday I am expecting a visit from some cousins who live less than 20 miles from here but whom we seldom see. The husband is my first cousin and about 5 years older than me. They tend to be quite busy with their grandkids. They are planning to celebrate my birthday a few weeks late. That could be challenging in terms of healthy choices but I am not fussing over this and just want to catch up with these 2 people whom John and I love very much.

Hope you had a good day back at your office Shari. Good that you saw some movement on the scale too. Sometimes even just a little drop can boost my motivation.

I did well again with my food choices. I had a fairly busy day trying to clean and prep for my cousins' visit tomorrow. More to do tomorrow before they come, but I can handle it. Tonight John and I started a new online church class on Zoom with our old church. The priest there wasn't there when we were (we left that church about 24 years ago). But we know this new priest and like him. The class was really enriching tonight. We will meet on Wednesdays for 7 or 8 weeks (I can't remember). We enjoyed tonight's class and interacting with some of the folks from our old church on Zoom and also meeting on Zoom some of the new folks there.