The First Week

At the end on one week I have only lost 1 pound and that has fluctuate ALOT.  So after reviewing my daily food log here are the improvements I am going to make for next week:

1. Keep a more detailed log and LOG...
• have way too many missing meals and snacks
• remember that just because I didn't 'log it' doesn't mean the calories are not there
• plan better for those days that I have to drive in the afternoon/evening... this seems to be the place that I over spent on my caloric budget
2. Continue to use the 'talk softly' mode when in a conflict with a family member
3. Avoid situations and people who make me revert to food for comfort

FAMILY FUN DAY:
Was a blast!  Chantele, Lailah, and Heather all arrived around 6 p.m.  We had a little dinner and then started playing 'Phase 10'.... LOVE this game, even tho I lost!  Matthew was able to join us around 10 p.m. after he finished dealing with a problem at work; he took Mike's place in 'Phase 10' and Mike went into work.  Mark joined in around 11:30 p.m. and we changed the card game to 'Rummy'.... all seemed to have a good time.... even with the minor emotional outbreaks from Charlene.  I think she is having a really hard time dealing with being a 'grown up', along with some other issues at work.  Everyone at the table spoke to her, but Chantele seemed to have the wises words of all.... "due to your personality, you may need to look for another job, one that has less teenagers and/or adults who never grew up".   I've also spoke with her about her own perception of herself; meaning that if she wants to be seen as a young woman then she has to see herself as one first.  Right now, I think she sees herself as a teenager, as well as inferior to others in her life.  I advised her to work on changing her own perception and to formulate ways to help her accomplish this.  Okay, so Family Fun Day included a therapy session for Charlene, but it wasn't a bad thing.  I think it happened for a reason and everyone still had a good time.  The family is truly concerned about Charlene and her emotional outbreaks; so I think that with it occurring on a small family scale showed her that we are all here for her and that she has a strong family support system

While we played cards, Lailah played mommy, puzzles, and toddler time on Aunt Heather's phone; which by the end of the evening most the adults were wanting to play as well.  It is quite amusing and addicting.  Towards the end of the evening; around midnight, Lailah decided she wanted a PBJ so she helped me, Nanna, make one.  She spread the peanut butter on the bread and then the jelly/jam .  We then took cookie cutters and cut out fun shapes; a turkey and 3 stars. She then proudly carried them over to the table to show Mommy, Daddy, and Auntie Heifer; climbed up on Heather's lap and gobbled them down.  Lailah is such a delight and so well behave, even when she's mad.  Lailah doesn't throw the typical 2 year old bull-fit, she has what my mom as coined 'silent bull-fits'  ....   Too Cute!  I am so happy and joyful that I am able to spend more time with Lailah.  It's been hard the passed 2 years due to my work schedule, school scheduled, and health.  But now that I'm working mostly from home and have better control over my scheduled I seem to be able to make more time, plus I'm not in school right now so NO school deadline pressures and I'm feeling 100% better this year than I did last year!  Lailah is the joy of my life and I'm so lucky to have the best grand baby in the world!  No Joke... I've got the BEST!!!   LOL....

After everyone went home, the girls and I (oh and Mark) cleaned up, played a few more hands of Phase 10, and then all retreated to our rooms. 

It's been a good day today ..so far... slept in until 1:00 p.m. and now chilling at home.  Maybe the girls and I can play a game of Phase 10 or SET later on this evening after the boys go to work.

So, the plan for next week is to EAT LESS and EXERCISE MORE!!  Goal this week is 2 pounds....

Well, time to start planning the week... talk to you later... :)