Pretty good day, came in at 1234 calories, just under 30 calories less than my "allowance" for the day. I try to avoid going too low for too many days in a row as it drives my metabolism down. Want to run between 1000 and 1271 (limit) for a few days. Got my blood panel today, cholesterol is up again this year, at 209 which is above my normal over a number of years. It was the same last year but both years I was actively dieting and had lost 15-20 pounds in the months before the tests. Reading up on it I found this could be the result of dieting, which can cause build-up in the arteries to fall away into the bloodstream, thus raising the numbers on tests. I didn't think about it again until this test result came in. I see the doctor at the end of the month. I think I will ask her about having the test again, maybe after the holidays when I should have been in maintenance mode for a few months.

My readings that indicate chronic inflammation went down however, perhaps because I started taking an Aleve daily. I hope so because that is an easy thing to do. Exercise class was cancelled today as the senior center was setting up for the cross state garage sale weekend. Found a faux stained glass "picture" to hang in my front window. Gotta get up in the AM and take my neighbor to the doctor. Good dieting to all!

Goal 1200 calories, 800 curls and 200 pushes with 5 lb dumbbells
My weight is 355, which was a disappointment. I must be estimating my calories too low, so will reduce portion sizes or increase calorie estimates.

Breakfast: Blueberries 100
Peanut butter sandwich 300

Lunch: Chili, rice and salad 450

Dinner: Brussels sprouts 50, 1/2 c mashed potatoes 100, peanut butter sandwich 300

Exercise: Recovering from pulled muscle.