Off on the cruise, all packed, everything DH had to clean is squeaky clean, lets hope we can relax and have some FUN! Sailing off into the sunset!

Picnic was good, though did ate too much, but had no dinner, we were still full. DH was in a horrible mood afterwards, he always does this before vacation, and I left my ATM debit card in the machine, someone handed it in but cannot tell if they used it, we have a discrepancy and need to call the bank, though I canceled the card right away to be safe. Then someone was shooting rounds of bullets across the highway but very close at 11 PM and we had to call 911 who were not too helpful. Scary though. Will be very glad to go away, but the last few days have been way too stressful, and DH needs to relax, I think he honestly gets nervous about going, when we get there he is like a different person. Men! Oh and I won $100 American Express giftcard at the picnic and DH won a chainsaw he did not need!
120 minutes of Yard work

Going to DH's company picnic, must have will power! Spent yesterday in the morning processing fruit and veggies from the farm share, froze them all except some stewed blackberry and apple before we leave. Then in the afternoon cleaned out our bunkhouse which was a total disaster and DH cleaned out the dog run, we really overdid it and both our backs are showing it, but we got it done! Heron enjoying the penguin enclosure at the zoo!

Yesterday was a challenge, and had to take DD to the Walk-In Clinic for her diarrhea, but did not really get any answers and still don't know. She seems better today and did not give the meds they wanted to give, so will hold off for now. Then had to do a housecall for my friend's dog, and got home late, and have so much to do before we leave. DH is helping with the dog run. Still weighed in at 149 and stayed in range but more carbs, probably 1500 calories total and in range for carbs and sodium but more carbs. Ugh they are evil!! Company picnic tomorrow.

I weighed in at 149 today - made my goal for the month! Though it is the weekend coming up!!! I think it is the thyroid kicking in, I feel much better overall too, more energy, carpal tunnel improved, less arm tingling, not so hungry, eyes not so dry - all low thyroid symptoms. I am not taking a high dose but it seems to be helping. Of course the cruise is next week too and want to enjoy it, but not go crazy! I would settle for no gain and will exercise too.

Had a busy day seeing clients and then a play-date, all went smoothly, though DD has had an upset stomach this week. Hope she is better before we leave. Woke up at 3 AM and could not go back to sleep yet. Barn Owl at the zoo. Was happy to see the scales say 150 (again!!) and hope I can get to 149 by Monday, except work picnic for DH on Sunday!! I have lost 3 lbs this month, tho am back down to where I was - seriously considering maintaining at 150 though at the moment.

Really busy and stressful day yesterday, definitely ready for our vacation next week! But got it all handled, today have to see clients in the morning and DD has a playdate this afternoon, and a friend is coming over tomorrow too with her little boy. Weight down to 150.8 which was a surprise - lately it is always a surprise when the scales move lol! The weekend gain was sodium related, that stuff is evil and did not even have sodium laden foods!!!

Busy work week but getting it all handled. Since I started the thyroid supplement have more energy and feel more normal, also my liver/abdominal pain is much better, but also got some digestive enzymes which seem to be helping, with the bloating and gas. Weight down to 152 - yay! Peregrine falcon at the zoo.

Finished more BBQ food, and managed to get back up to 153. I hope it is sodium though did not eat much salty food, home made potato salad and coleslaw and vegetarian beans, and a veggie burger in a bun. Chocolate cake too though. But I should not have been over in my calories according to the tracker. So will see what happens, this is such a struggle though. To gain or lose a pound of at you need to eat or not eat 3500 calories, and just no way I did that even if I grossly underestimated. Plus drank lots of water.

Had a good BBQ and nice day with family. Scales not too nice though! Catching up and a quiet Sunday.

Had fun in Seattle, had good Indian food for lunch and then went to the zoo. My two younger step-sons aee visiting this weekend with one of them's new girlfriend. DH got to see all four of his older kids yesterday when he picked everyone up in Spokane, and DD is ecstatic to see her brothers! At least everyone has been wonderfully accepting of her, and me, which I know is not always the case. Weighed in at 151.8 which is fine.

Not sleeping great and in the middle of the night heard this little chirrup, opened my eyes and there as Mr. Cricket sitting on my bedside lamp a foot away from my face, happy as anything. I managed to catch him with a towel and let him out the window but it was kind of a shock lol. He was cute but not THAT cute at midnight!! LOL Plus I have enough pets! Nice safe flower photo today! Off to Seattle today. Wow, I was down to 151.4 today and was not expecting that at all.

Woke up early but feeling better today, and started taking my thyroid supplement again, I just have all the symptoms and starting at a low dose to see what happens. I have always been healthy and going to focus on that, but hormones affect the whole body and so will see how I feel with this. It is pretty mild and so will give it a little time. My weight is down a little to 151.8 - probably normal daily variation but I will take it!

Did not get a good night's sleep and not feeling too great this morning. Very tired and my neck is out again, it makes my arms numb and hurts. I need to see the chiropractor again. Really just want to feel good. Weight is up and have been on track, just not able to lose any more I guess.

Planning a quiet few days here with no driving until Friday. Saw a friend yesterday and picked up groceries and staying put now! Comet cloud the other day! Down to 151.6 again - goodbye Aunt Flo and don't let the door hit you on the way...

Had fun at the fair, tho ate too much again! But not the junkiest food either. I was at 152.4 today so down from 154 and still retaining water, so will get back on track today and see what happens. Frustrating it is so hard to lose, and still procrastinating on the thyroid testing. DD after her vampire face paint at the fair!

Party was fun and off to the County Fair today. Tried not to eat too much and drank a lot of water at the party. It has been hot here. Bird at the beach on Friday.

Yesterday I went to a lake where thousands of Western Toads were migrating into the woods and grass, it was amazing:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/destinye/4889264335/ ate too much and 154 today. Let's hope I can get back down to where I was. Had a great massage and a really nice walk, it was a beautiful day here.

Going to get a massage at the massage school today. Ended up with no clients but probably a morning to myself will do me good. Feeling better overall just concerned about the liver pain, which I was thinking was gallbladder issues. I just want to feel back to normal. I have been working with my chiropractor but not sure it is helping now so may need to switch. She does nutritional supplements. Weight is up for no apparent reason, hopefully Aunt Flo but getting frustrating when I do stay on track.

Felt really exhausted yesterday but went to town and took DD to the park and went swimming. Just not feeling great and worried about my health issues flared up again. Got a good night's sleep and more energy this morning though thank goodness. I just do not like not feeling well.