Fasting Fam, my dad is in the hospital. He has a really bad knee and is in a lot of pain but otherwise in fantastic shape for 91. Nonetheless, my sister and I would like him to go into assisted living, but he doesn’t want to. Sigh. I’m pretty sure a social worker at the hospital is going to have a talk with him about this. He’s falling more lately and his memory isn’t what it used to be.

I’m grateful that I’m healthy and can walk 5 miles. I love walking.

I walked 5 miles / burned 373 calories to and from the hospital and don’t feel at all guilty changing my pm meal plans. Instead of the usual egg scramble I’m having a double protein shake coffee: 1 vanilla, 1 chocolate, sugar free syrup, and instant coffee. It really hit the spot and is lasting a long time. Coffee is so calming and comforting to me.

Apart from worrying about Dad, tomorrow will be a wonderful up day having lunch with a dear friend followed by deep discount grocery shopping, and then it’s back to work and fasting on Monday.