So, you know when you just auto-log food and don't think but also wonder why you feel like warm, summer trash while also losing weight so you don't question it too deeply?

Well, when you accidentally add a 0 to lettuce - 500 calories instead of 50 for the day, for a week. On top of a 500 calorie deficit ON TOP OF 300-400 CALORIE WORKOUTS, your body will fight back.

Yeah, I did that. I have been so busy and tired (my husband comes back from working on the water by the 10th and I'm in the 'hanging on' stage while also wrapping up homeschool for Christmas, crocheting a shawl for my youngest, another for his drama club, baking cream puffs for Christmas and a birthday cake for Jesus...Im tired just planninf. Did I mention both my vacuum and washer needed troubleshooting today and I'm taking an hour daily to go to the rink so my kids can skate?

I had some ice cream, a few candies and an apple and instantly felt alive again. I've been in the "so hungry, my pillow looks like a marshmallow so I liked it" phase for too long. That was a dumb mistake but I need to continue to prioritize myself, and apparently, double check my math more.

Yep this is when I start to want to quit. Am I on track to win? You bet. At 98% of goal. Is my diet and exercise on track. Yeah. Not a miracle cuz it took me 3 years to get my head around trying to find the wherewithal to get on track. So I know all the ins and outs. It’s just. Not. Fun. I’m not depriving myself. I had a coupe squares of a chocolate bar dipped in small teaspoon of peanut butter. I’m going out to eat…careful choices. I’m just concerned that number on the scale isn’t gonna be there when the game is over. And I’ll have lost weight. But have doubts about whether I can continue to maintain my healthy eating. That’s all. I’m still in it to win it.

6 days left and I'm below where I need to be. Woot woot! I was a bit worried because the scale hasn't budged for a week except to shift up a bit but that's the once a month normal for me.

I'm now down 45lbs in all!!

I didn't think much of that number until I realized as I was filling up the pellet stove that a bag of pellets is 40lbs - and those things are heavy...plus another 5lbs! I've still got a ways to go before I'm back at goal weight but everything fits better, feels better and my reward to myself is a night away with my husband when he gets home from out of province work. My mom is taking the kids so we get a day to go Christmas stocking shopping and a night away!

Plus, I'll have some dietbet winnings to spend on some new leggings!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

I’m so thankful for all of you and the way you continue to show up for yourselves. Putting your health and well-being first is something to be proud of today and every day.

Enjoy the holiday, enjoy your people, and enjoy your food. Stay safe, stay healthy, and make choices that feel good for you.

Breathe in, breathe out.

This weekend has been absolutely wild. In our community, a little 3-year old is out of province getting cancer treatments at a fantastic children's hospital. Our little island rallied around and have raised over 13,000$ for the family so far. While medical care is covered under our Medicare system, travel and living expenses while away aren't.

My church gave me their blessing to run a Taco Supper fundraiser. I was on my feet on a cement floor from 11am-7:30 yesterday. My group of volunteers (miracle workers) came in at 3pm and they brought this together.

100 people served, 2000$ raised.

I was so busy all day, I genuinely can't remember if I ate. I know there was a LOT of coffee and not enough water. Today is a rest and recouperate day. Sauna, stretching, lots of water and nourishing food.

Somehow, with all the stress and anxiety I placed on myself, I still lost another lb meaning I hit my goal early and am on track to continue making healthy choices and being more physically able! T do amazing things!