Day 28

Today is the day we weigh in after 4 weeks of dieting.

I lost the pound I gained last week plus 3 more. Woo hoo!

Pops gained a pound. He has walked 3+ miles each day and is eating exactly right, so I don't know why he gained, but I know it will be better next week.

We walked a gorgeous neighborhood this evening and we logged 3.5 miles.

Lunch was yummy today.

Day 27

Almost 4 weeks done now. It is going well. I just wish that my ankle swelling and leg pain would stop.

For lunch I made salad and added beets, olives and raisins, along with a foul packet of Tuna. It was very good.

We have found some very good calorie free dressings too.

Supper was a 4 oz pork loin cut and baked sweet potato and broccoli. I loved the color in that plate of food.

My stomach must be shrinking because I could eat only half the potato and half the broccoli.

Day 26

Today was spaghetti day!!

I love spaghetti.

I saved the beef from lunch to put in our sauce. I made the sauce by browning 3/4 lb of ground sirloin with green peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Then I added one can of diced stewed tomatoes and a small can of tomato sauce.

I cooked a small amount of whole wheat pasta and a spaghetti squash.

I gave us each 1/2 cup of pasta and 1/2 cup of spaghetti squash and then topped it with sauce.

It was great.

We walked in the state of Illinois.

Looking forward to the weekend.

Day 25

We were so busy today that we didn't even get a chance to stop and walk. Pops had a 45 day streak of walking, and I had 24 days. Oh well, sometimes those things happen.

We did stick to the food plan and water.

My feet are still swelling so big by the end of my driving day. I have never had this problem before. 

Our driver seat is different than any we've ever had. It is longer from front to back. I wonder if it isn't blocking proper circulation for me? 

I don't know.

Day 23

Today we walked in Pennsylvania just about 3 miles from my childhood home.

This picture is of our county courthouse.

During our walk Pops and I found 1 and 1/2 pennies.

Day 22

Cheat day didn't show up on Pops' weight. He lost a pound and a half.

I, on the other hand, gained a pound.

I know from past experience if I take an inch, I'll take a mile. I have to be rigidly strict.

We decided to have a little leeway yesterday, and I abused it.

Oh well, I am not a failure. And I refuse to treat myself like one. 

My nose is back to the grindstone today.

Day 24

Today was a gorgeous day. It was our first day with no rain and warm temps in about 6 days.

Supper was no meat, just vegetable stir fry with brown rice and mandarin oranges. It is good.

Vegetable stir fry

1 bag frozen broccoli stir fry

1 bag sugar snap pea stir fry

1 box fresh mushrooms slices

1 can mandarin orange sections in sugar free syrup

1 cup cooked brown rice

1 tablespoon poppy seeds

1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard

4 tablespoons grated parmasean cheese

In electric skillet on medium heat, cook first 3 ingredients until tender. Add remaining ingredients, except cheese and heat through. After putting on plates, sprinkle with grated cheese. 

Makes 2 large servings.