Today is Day 223 of my Daily Food Diary. ๐
Yesterday was one of those days when I realized how far I have come in the past three and a half years – since I first set out on my health and wellness journey to build up my strength and stamina.
Yesterday, I walked Molly first thing in the morning.ย I came home to do half an hour of yard work, clear my lungs and then do my Daily Food Diary blog.ย I was just about to post it, when my daughter arrived with her dog Sasha.
We had previously arranged to take Sasha for a bath at Pet Value. But first, ย we tag teamed a serious brushing session.ย ย ย Once done, we headed off to bathe her.ย An hour later, Sasha was fully groomed.ย ย Jen and I should have both been exhausted.

However, once I got home, I changed andย did my morning aerobics followed by my Monday weights and cardio.ย
Following that, I made a batch of caramel corn and tidied up the house. I made homemade macaroni and cheese and fixed vegetables while Dan barbecued the chicken for our supper. After, supper I set up the coffee pot for this morning, straightened up the kitchen and Dan came in to help with dishes.
This may not seem like that much, but three and a half years ago, I would never have been able to take Molly for a walk… much less everything, or anything else.
I honestly don’t know what most people expect life at seventy should look like.ย To me these days, mine looks like a miracle. ๐น

Daily Food Diary – Day 223
Breakfast:
(1) c coffee (2)
(1) granola bar (160)
Snacks:
(1) cream cheese/peanut butter/chocolate chip cookie (160)
(1/4) c caramel corn (43)
(1/3) c mixed nuts (216)
(60) oz water
Supper:
(2) BBQ chicken drumsticks (401)
(1) c macaroni & cheese (400)
(1 1/2) brussel sprouts – green (84)
(1) mini cucumber – green (30)
(1/2) tomato – red (11)
Total net calories: 1233
Net calorie goal: 1222 – 1233 = 11 over ๐
That’s it for today. Take care and have a great day! โค๏ธ ๐

Whoa! You be a busy bee, Anne! That’s wonderful! The dog is certainly in the zone! ๐โค๏ธ
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wow thatโs amazing! Itโs great that you have energy to do all of it!! Especially the molly walking๐
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Thank you, John. Yes, and Molly hates the blow drier. ๐
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Thank you, Martha! All of it and then some. ๐
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It seems like she would like the hair dryer as its warm!
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You are amazing!
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Such a lovely heartening blog!
Gwen .
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Life at seventy is a distant memory for me!
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Theirs isn’t very warm. ๐
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Thank you, Anne! ๐ค๐
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Thank you, Gwen! โบ๏ธ ๐
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One would never know it! ๐
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Oh, that’s to avoid hurting the dog I think. ๐
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Youโre looking so well, Anne! Your skin is glowing and you look happy โฆ and so you should! Excellent job of managing your health โฆ your activity abilities are proof that youโre doing just that! Well done ๐
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Probably, but Molly does not appreciate it. ๐
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Thank you, Terry. ๐๐ค I have been getting as much done around here today and I feel great! ๐
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Absolutely Beautiful! ๐บ
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Thank you, Jackie! ๐ค๐
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You are a very beautiful and healthy looking miracle, Anne. You have done an amazing job bringing your miracle to life. Sasha looked like she really enjoyed her bath. Hugs
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Thank you! She enjoyed the blow drier. ๐ Have a good day, Mags! ๐๐ค
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My knees know it all too well.
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