Weigh in day for me (posted by Birgie)

Today I got on the scales and plan on taking my measurements. Find, sometimes inches are a good way to see how I'm doing. Monthly inch indicator was a very positive factor for me 20 years ago when I lost 60 lbs.
Bust, upper arms, thighs, hips, middriff, tummy, it's amazing how just a little makes us feel good. I graphed my weight then.

Vitamins are essential when really cutting down.

Sat. we went to Niagara falls , walked around the Botanical Gardens. The deer ate all the tulips not good for the wedding parties wanting flower pictures. Had picnic on the Niagara Parkway, watched the whirlpool boats and yes played our penny slots for our anniversary. Lots of walking , not much eating, not even an ice cream cone. We truly were tourists just like 6 years ago. Gorgeous, fun day! Many people in Niagara Falls.

Yesterday I cooked home made vegetable soup which we alternate with salads, at lunch time. Al cut up a fresh pineapple and I love my yogurt. Going to stop eating cookies with my jello at suppertime. No more chips etc. after supper. Try and stick to fruit and smart popcorn for tv snacks in the evening.

I think I might just start cutting up veggies in baggies and make low cal dips for evening and daily snacking. Especially broccolli, cauliflower and celery.

For my sweet tooth have social teas cookies available and rice cakes too taste good, read the labels for contents.

Today's lunch consists of a big vegetable salad and yogurt. Drinking my Crystal Light to quench my sweet tooth all day long. Average 3 bottles a day. Thank goodness the washroom's close.

Not sure what the cook's cooking for supper, for sure there will be 2 steamed vegetables, will cut down on portions of meat and starches, not ready to eliminate them all together. Everything in moderation works for me.

Wish you all the best this week, this is so exciting!

Birgie