Day 62

I woke up early this am in Las Vegas. It was 5:30 local time. Pops had driven all night and we were at our delivery.

We were carrying 7 pallets of floor tile for a restaurant called, Sweet Tomatoes. It had to be unloaded by us using our pallet jack and liftgate. Normally we don't load or unload so this was quite a morning workout.

After that we headed to California to wait for our Monday dispatch.

So this evening we walked in the 83 degree heat. It was 8:15 pm and we figured it wouldn't get much cooler. But there was no humidity and a good breeze. I walked around a little this afternoon while Pops napped so I got 2.6 miles for the day, Pops got 2.

Tomorrow we will still be here so I think we already have a walking plan.

We had sautéed summer squash, grilled chicken and a spinach salad for supper.

I think we will have a sugar free Popsicle now for a treat.

Tomorrow is weigh day.

Day 61

I walked 3.5 miles today. Over 2 of that was in Oklahoma when I woke up and the other mile and 2 tents was in New Mexico. 

Pops is still walking, while I cook supper.

Today was a good day for finding coins. We found $.71.

Our supper today was a little high on calories, 515 total

1 cup green beans

4 oz. Ground beef

1/2 cup Italian stewed tomatoes

1/2 cup cooked mushrooms

1/4 cup parmasean cheese

1/2 grapefruit

It sure tasted good though

Day 59

Walked 1/2 my walking in Virginia this morning then came home, bathed and then enjoyed a pb&j sandwich for breakfast. I'm saving my pear for a later snack.

So we walked again this evening in North Carolina. It had just rained and cooled things down some. Here is a snapshot of my calories for the day.

Day 58

Supper tonight was less than 200 calories. It wasa 100 calorie poached salmon fillet, 2/3 cup cauliflower, 1/2 diced tomato, and a pickle. That totals about 190 calories. 

We walked in Virginia this evening. It was a really nice temperature to walk. It was at a rest area off Rt 64, in the country. The hillside was filled with cows.

I get so frustrated that I can't walk as fast nor as far as Pops. My stride is so much shorter and I still get pain in my ankle when I try to go faster. He walks slower for me and then I get more frustrated because I am holding him back. 

Tonight after I walked 2 milesI quit even though I want to walk 3 now. After I quit he walked another 2.5 miles. 

Later after we ate our supper, I went back out by self and walked another mile. But I am feeling so down on myself right now. I think I could walk to Alaska and still not feel good about myself. 

Used to be when I felt down and discouraged I would turn to food for comfort but since we are dieting I can't do that. Exercise is not picking up my mood, it is a contributing source of my discouragement. We just left home and it will be many weeks until we return, so I can't be excited about that. There are several big changes to think about happening within the next few months and they make me sick to my stomach with worry and fear. My faith is strong but I don't have the spiritual encouragement that I feel that I need. I guess I'm just one big pity party right now, but what's a party without cake? Right?

I hope I feel better tomorrow. I just need to get some sense of accomplishment.

End of Week 8, walking totals

Arizona- Pops 14.5, 8 miles

Florida - Pops 2.12, Noni 1.37 

Illinois- Pops 9.25 Noni 6

Indiana- Pops 16.3, Noni 9

Iowa- Pops 8.9, Noni 6

Michigan- Pops 3.16, Noni 2

Minnesota- Pops 6.25 Noni 2

Missouri- Pops 3.9, Noni 2

Nebraska- Pops 2.3 miles, Noni 1

Ohio- Pops 1.75, Noni 1.5

Oklahoma- Pops 3.1, Noni 1

Pennsylvania- Pops 69,  Noni 37

Tennessee- Pops 3 miles, Noni 1

Texas- 13,  Noni 10.5

Utah- Pops 6,  Noni 2

Wisconsin- Pops 11.3  Noni 7.5

Totals:

Pops- 173.83

Noni- 97.87

16 states, 8 weeks

Day 56

Today is the last day of the first complete rotation cycles of our diet. So we took the day off from dieting.

I lost a little this past week, Pops gained just a tad. I think we are building muscle since increasing our walking distance and speed. 

So tomorrow we will begin again back at Day 1, Week 1.

Pops lost about 20 pounds. I lost 12. But the best part is, this diet is pretty easy.

We will still keep track of our walking miles.

Day 55

Fourth of July and we had a blast. We walked to the Prairie Dog Town in Lubbock, Texas. I took along some healthy snacks for the critters. They enjoyed the spinach leaves and the apples.

I walked over 4.5 miles, Pops got over 5.5. 

We had a pancake with strawberries for breakfast.

Lunch was Tuna, cottage cheese and salad, which was wonderful in the hot Texas temps.

Supper was pot roasted beef with peas and carrots. And after our evening walk we had a sugar free fudgesicle.

Now it's time to settle in for the fireworks display.