Day 21 - down 9lbs

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Starting weight: 276.8lbs

Today’s Scale Reading: 267.8lbs
Gain/loss: -9.0lbs

Attitude:

Another fun day. Since it was supposed to be nice outside, we decided to go to the zoo...apparently so did everyone else. We decided to move on to plan B, which we didn't really have so we made it up as we went along. We thought about some hiking trails...apparently so did everyone else who wasn't at the zoo. We ended up at Multnomah Falls...as did everyone else who wasn't at the zoo or hiking on the trails, but at least there was a parking spot. Now, we were dressed for 60 degrees, sunshine, basically warmth (which it was at the zoo). We ended up 49 degrees, really gusty wind, lots of shade and cold. There was the obligatory hike to the bridge by the falls. I didn't partake of that one, I stayed behind to take the picture (and try to stay warm as best I could without a jacket). Then we drove to Crown Point. Now that was FUN! It was so windy up there that I almost got knocked over a couple of times. The kids had a blast (no pun intended). As we came home, we had no idea how tiring it could be just trying to stay upright in the wind. It's a great, fun form of exercise. We ended the night watching a couple of movies. As the days continue in this journey, I find myself feeling less deprived (although you probably wouldn't have guessed that if you had seen me coming home from the store with Chinese food. I had my nose in the bag of egg rolls just so I could smell them, my theory being if smell is 90% of taste, then I should be able to "taste" them carb free! LOL) and more clear headed. I'm sure I'll have my bad days where the world isn't as cheery and fun and I'll have to decide whether or not to go numb to it all by eating something I shouldn't, but until then, I'm going to enjoy the good days, stock up the memories of how strong I've been and hopefully make it through those bad days using something healthier for me. P.S. - For those who enjoy Safeway Chinese food, they have nutritional info that you can see if you only ask! I'm betting it's the same for most any grocery deli you go to. :o) Be informed so you can make the best choices for you!

5 things I’m grateful for:
1. wind

2. that none of us got hurt :o)

3. Plan B's

4. wonderful family

5. warm bed

5 things I did right:
1. had fun

2. played with the kids

3. made good choices

4. blogged

5. stretched

Food Intake:
Breakfast:
2 eggs - 2

2 sausages - 1

Morning Snack:

Lunch:
salad - FREE

2 TBSP ranch dressing - 2 carb

1oz teriyaki turkey jerky - 4 carb

Afternoon snack:

1 Curves chocolate peanut butter granola bar - 12 carb

1 snack bag cheddar rice snacks - 8 carb

hot tea

Dinner:

12oz broccoli beef - 15 carb

2 TBSP sour cream - 2 carb

Evening snack:

2 rum and diet cokes

3 sugar free truffles - 3 carb

Total:

49 carb

Movement:
Did I move any today?

not "officially", but I walked and fought the wind