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This week:

Did I get 30 + minutes of exercise 5 days this week? Yes.
Did I eat relatively healthy? Yes. (A and B nutrition ratings all days.)
Did I keep my “free” day around maintenance calories? Had one main. and one only slightly over main.
Did I binge? No.

Thoughts: Did fairly well through the week. One “red” day but it was really barely over maintenance calories. Think Sunday might have been another maintenance day, but had a 900+ deficit all other days. Pretty nice. This week is going to be a bit rough with the mini vacation for two days, but hopefully that won’t derail me too much. Just have to see how it goes. Hope this bloat will pass in another day or two. Am still terribly excited to start the South Beach program next week. 

Had a good week.

This week:

Did I get 30 + minutes of exercise 5 days this week? Yes.
Did I eat relatively healthy? Yes.
Did I keep my “free” day around maintenance calories? Yes.
Did I binge? No.

AVERAGED a little over 1000 calorie deficit per day for the week. Very nice. Somehow haven't lost anything. Trying not to get discouraged. Know hormones are playing a part. It's still frustrating. I *know* I put in the work for at least a pound, and prob. closer to two, but just got to keep on keeping on.  

I had three minor dairy "slip ups"...Can hopefully do even better, next week. Been 90% dairy free if not more. Had MAYBE three ounces of cheese (high-end guesstimate) throughout the entire week and one scoop of ice-cream. Other then that, no dairy. Don't know if I'm going to make it through the rest of the month or not. I knew this was going to be hard but I didn't think it would be THIS hard. My biggest fear is that "depriving" myself is going to trigger a binge, but hopefully, I can be better/stronger then that. 

Feeling a little frustrated, but also determined. If nothing else, it's good for me to be back on track. It's too bad the scale isn't cooperating, but I should still be doing right by my body and that's the most important thing, really. 

Tomorrow will be 4 weeks. Love the eGo.

Also got a sampler pack from Vapor Station. I'm loving the tobacco flavors I got (Texas, Tennessee, and Frisco is my favorite) as well as the Seattle. RY4 is interesting, but not quite my thing. VS Cocoa and Cafe Sumatra I almost didn't care for much. Djarum Mild is nicer than the other clove flavor I've tried - subtle and smooth. Haven't gotten around to trying Frost or New York yet.

The tobacco flavors actually taste like tobacco, unlike earlier juices I've tried. It's refreshing, and if I close my eyes, it really does feel like I'm smoking a cigarette.

Ok, so maybe birthdays are more than just cake.

First, Nanna came over and took me to the playground.  Then Dad made some chocolate cupcakes.  Then Mom gave me a new “big” ball and a Wonka Bar!  (Just like Charlie!)  Then me, Dad, Mom, Kristine, Klaire, and Nanna all went swimming at the big pool.  Then we got to sit in the parking lot and eat the cupcakes.  Then Mom, Dad and I went to McDonalds.  Then they said I had to have a nap. (Boo!)  Then we went to the bowling alley and I got to bowl!  Then we went to Casa Ramos and ate Mexican food!  Then I got to go home and watch some of my (current) favorite movie, The Sound of Music.

Phew!  What a day!

They tell me we’re doing more things on Friday night and Saturday!  I can’t wait!

I love birthdays!  I want another one tomorrow.

…that’s what everyone’s been telling me.

I know all about birthdays.  I’ve been doing research.

My favorite TV show, TEC The Tractor, has an episode where TEC and Katie have a birthday on the same day.  A bunch of kids come over and they all eat cake.

Also, Dad has a videotape of me that I watch on the television.  He says it’s from my first birthday.  And do you know what’s going on in that video?  Yep.  I’m eating cake.

So, I’m very excited every time someone tells me that my birthday is coming up soon.  But then they always ask me, “What do you want for your birthday?”

Isn’t it obvious?  CAKE!

They would know that if THEY had done their research.

Had a good solid week with the eats. 700-1000 deficits all days.

Movement was somewhat limited. Been sickly with the virus/rash that’s going around town and another bout of tonsillitis. 

Temporarily going off dairy in a couple weeks. For as long as I can stand it. Trying to get my immune system built back up. Multi Vitamin daily, Exercise. Healthy eats. Sunshine and fresh air. And going to start remembering to gargle when I can do after (all) meals but esp. before bed. EVERY night. Even when I’m "healthy". Also want to try to use the neti pot at least a few times a week.

I’m hoping ALL of these things will help, because I’m SOOO tired of being just constantly sick with one thing or another.  

Had a good solid week with the eats. 700-1000 deficits all days.

Movement was somewhat limited. Been sickly with the virus/rash that’s going around town and another bout of tonsillitis. 

Temporarily going off dairy in a couple weeks. For as long as I can stand it. Trying to get my immune system built back up. Multi Vitamin daily, Exercise. Healthy eats. Sunshine and fresh air. And going to start remembering to gargle when I can do after (all) meals but esp. before bed. EVERY night. Even when I’m "healthy". Also want to try to use the neti pot at least a few times a week.

I’m hoping ALL of these things will help, because I’m SOOO tired of being just constantly sick with one thing or another.  

Had a good solid week with the eats. 700-1000 deficits all days.

Movement was somewhat limited. Been sickly with the virus/rash that’s going around town and another bout of tonsillitis. 

Temporarily going off dairy in a couple weeks. For as long as I can stand it. Trying to get my immune system built back up. Multi Vitamin daily, Exercise. Healthy eats. Sunshine and fresh air. And going to start remembering to gargle when I can do after (all) meals but esp. before bed. EVERY night. Even when I’m "healthy". Also want to try to use the neti pot at least a few times a week.

I’m hoping ALL of these things will help, because I’m SOOO tired of being just constantly sick with one thing or another.  

Had a good solid week with the eats. 700-1000 deficits all days.

Movement was somewhat limited. Been sickly with the virus/rash that’s going around town and another bout of tonsillitis. 

Temporarily going off dairy in a couple weeks. For as long as I can stand it. Trying to get my immune system built back up. Multi Vitamin daily, Exercise. Healthy eats. Sunshine and fresh air. And going to start remembering to gargle when I can do after (all) meals but esp. before bed. EVERY night. Even when I’m "healthy". Also want to try to use the neti pot at least a few times a week.

I’m hoping ALL of these things will help, because I’m SOOO tired of being just constantly sick with one thing or another.  

Had a good solid week with the eats. 700-1000 deficits all days.

Movement was somewhat limited. Been sickly with the virus/rash that’s going around town and another bout of tonsillitis. 

Temporarily going off dairy in a couple weeks. For as long as I can stand it. Trying to get my immune system built back up. Multi Vitamin daily, Exercise. Healthy eats. Sunshine and fresh air. And going to start remembering to gargle when I can do after (all) meals but esp. before bed. EVERY night. Even when I’m "healthy". Also want to try to use the neti pot at least a few times a week.

I’m hoping ALL of these things will help, because I’m SOOO tired of being just constantly sick with one thing or another.