It is 195 Days since I started my Daily Food Diary. It is 3 years and 5 months since I started living my Health and Fitness lifestyle.
In these past few years, I have changed –

The changes didn’t happen in three and a half years. They happened moment by moment, step by step, choice by choice.
The changes that happened aren’t all obvious. I am physically stronger and have energy and stamina. I can do things that I couldn’t have imagined three and a half years ago.
The changes are not all physical. I am mentally sharper and emotionally stronger. I can celebrate with joy and I can manage difficult situations with determination, perseverance, and faith.
My life has changed, my attitude has changed, my beliefs have changed. Early in my transformation I realized that “what doesn’t kill me makes me stronger”. I learned to grow through adversity, pain, setbacks, and challenges.
Lately, I have learned to grow through positive experiences. Shopping, walking Molly, doing much of the garden myself this spring, countless little wins that I have celebrated recently, have increased my confidence, my personal sense of security, my hope for the future (for MY future).

It is 11 DAYS until I turn 70 YEARS OLD. I am ready for the seventies (regardless of what they bring). ☺️
Daily Food Diary – Day 195
Breakfast:
(1) c coffee (2)
(1/2 grapefruit (39)
(1/2) tsp sugar (8)
(2) eggs (160)
(1) tsp olive oil (40)
(3) slices back bacon (100)
(2) potato patties (240)
Snacks:
(1/3) c mixed nuts (216)
(60) oz water
Supper:
(2) c chilli (452)
(1/4) c marble cheese (120)
(1) serving rhubarb cheesecake (120)
Total net calories: 1274
Net calories goal: 1229 – 1274 = 46 over
* Highlighted items contain significant collagen or significant contribute to the production of collagen
That’s it for today. Take care and have a great day! ☺️💖

Bravo and well done, Anne Marie! So happy you are feeling strong as your 70th approaches. You look marvelous!
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that’s an incredible achievement!! Thanks for the reminder that it’s step by step!
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Anne, your ability to resist all unhealthy foods and stay on track with exercise is amazing. I am so glad you are feeling so much better in all areas of your life. That is a great photo of you and Molly. Lovely flowers. I love anything purple. Hugs
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Thank you, Treacy! 🤗💖 Have a great day!
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Thank you, Martha. It’s the little steps that work for me. Maybe I will be taking leaps by the time I hit my eighties. 😁 Have a great day! 💕😊
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Thank you, Mags. Those are chives. I don’t know if you are supposed to let them bloom, but they have such pretty blossoms. 🥰🌞
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You are welcome. I don’t know either but I agree with you that they have pretty blossoms.
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You look great, Anne! A wonderful change!! 😊👍🏻
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Thank you, John! ☺️
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You’re very welcome Anne! 😊
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LOOKING GOOD!
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Thank you! 😊
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Keep celebrating those “countless little wins” – your smiling face in the photos says it all! Linda xx
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This pic of you and Miss Molly is my new favorite! Just LOVE it!! Everyday we GROW for sure! ❤️
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Thank you, Jackie! 🤗💞
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Thank you, Linda!
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so welcome – keep up the great work!! xox
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