Home from big city shopping trip! Couldn't find a tankini or one piece (no bikini!) that fit me right. Even the tankini shorts had my bum falling down out of it. Don't have much bum anymore, but what I have droops. Guess I need to do about 50,000 more squats and other glute exercises. 
I could only try on the swimsuits that were by cup size as I'm busty even though I don't look it in clothes. Note to self: never go shopping for swimsuits wearing ill-fitting bikini knickers and right after lunch so your belly is bloated. Ack!! Well, I don't know if I would have gone swimming in Morocco anyway as it won't really be hot, maybe 75 tops. I have a lot of work to do before I'll be swimsuit ready in June for our beach trip to Lake Michigan.
Anyway, got 3 v-neck tshirts for working out when I join the gym next month. Got a pair of white capris that fit really nicely. Got a lot of knickers. Some are extra soft, some are no VPL, 1 pair is belly control and butt lift.
Workout today was walking, walking, walking through shops, down the street going from shop to shop, etc.
Menu:
B: porridge/raisins/almonds/skimmed milk, tea & milk, 1 piece of hubby's homemade brioche with light spread
L & S: cheese panini, 5 or 6 crisps (how generous!), 1 small square of chocolate, tea with milk, small cappuccino & a 3 pack of Jaffa Cakes (low cal biscuit/cookie), 1 smallish Millie's chocolate chip cookie, fruit and nut bar
D: curry & rice, thick slice of brioche with light spread
S: glass of red wine
Esimated total calories - about 2000 - 2100 ish
Not exactly a healthy eating day, but tomorrow I'll be healthier! Wednesday we go to friends for dinner.
Progress as of today: 35 lbs lost so far, only 0 lbs to go!
Happy Sunday! Thanks to all of you for your support and encouragement! 
I'm sure I'd still be struggling if it wasn't for DD.
Tomorrow I'm planning on going into Glasgow to look for a tankini. Also can apply for my free bus pass for OAPs (old age pensioner). 
Can't use it until my birthday but will take it with me to Morocco and use it when we arrive at the airport. I love FREE but I certainly don't FEEL old. 
Workout:
Menu:
TOTAL: 1634
Progress as of today: 35 lbs lost so far, only 0 lbs to go!
My hubby reminded me last night that I had volunteered to babysit today for friends. So I checked and the grandparents decided to visit so no babysitting. Yes, I'm relieved. The kids are young and wild!
So back to my original plan for today. Hubby is off to a day long politics meeting so on my own. Yesterday turned into a totally lazy rest day for both of us although I intended for it to be housework day. Today is full workout and then housework. Might make wholemeal scones later.
Workout:
I didn't feel especially energetic when I got up this morning, but I found my workout extra easy - I just flew right through the cardio and did high speed jump rope. Maybe this was from having a total day of rest yesterday.
Menu:
TOTAL: 1724
I'm thinking about taking another trip into Glasgow to look for a bathing suit. Our villa in Morocco has its own pool and I'd hate to want to swim and not be able to. I've realized that I have no choice but to buy a tankini (NOT getting a bikini!). If I get a one piece with a big cup size then the rest of it will be too big. Tankinis are sold in separate pieces. Hmmm....wonder if I can find tankini bottoms that will do a serious lift?! LOL.
Progress as of today: 35 lbs lost so far, only 0 lbs to go!
Progress as of today: 35 lbs lost so far, only 0 lbs to go!
My trainer has done a lot of ab work with me since day one (about 10 months) and I have noticed A LOT of improvement with my core. I used to struggle with balance on the BOSU ball at the beginning, but it barely moves now. Push ups and planks are pretty easy now too. I love it!
So, it sounds like you will have plenty of room for a few indulgences on your vacations. Good for you! :)
I will eat mindfully. I will live mindfully.
Foggy all day today. Workout then shopping.
Workout:
Menu:
TOTAL: 1743
Progress as of today: 35 lbs lost so far, only 0 lbs to go!
Scale said 130.0 first thing this morning. I tried on my travel trousers just after lunch and they fit fine - enough extra room in the waist with a full stomach. I want to wear these on our upcoming trip. Before we go we've got a big dinner at friends' house, and two days and nights at another friends' house. I want these to still fit when we leave 2 weeks from Friday!
Managed to capture the sun this morning before it disappeared up into the thick cloud layer.
Workout:
Menu:
TOTAL: 1512
Progress as of today: 35 lbs lost so far, only 0 lbs to go!
We have the worst health care system than most countries I have ever live in. I'm lucky I have good health insurance, but many people don't. In fact, in this country, it doesn't matter much if you have health insurance or not if you get seriously sick. Most people who go bankrupt because of health issues DO have health insurance - the insurance companies just don't cover all the bills. Case in point: my friend was diagnosed with cancer of the blood last fall. Both she and her husband have health insurance through their jobs, but because the treatments she has to have are so expensive and the insurance does not cover 100%, they had to have a fund raiser over the holidays to avoid having to sell their home. Many generous friends helped her out and that's all nice and wonderful. But what really angers me is that one has to ask for charity in order to take care of one's health, even though we have been paying health care premiums our whole working life. In fact, she'll have to have another fund raiser soon. This is so backwards and unfair and I can't wait for the government to come up with universal health care in this country, like in all other developed countries. It's an embarrassing situation, in my opinion. Sorry for the ranting...
TOTAL: 1661
Progress as of today: 35 lbs lost so far, only 0 lbs to go!
Good day ladies! We're getting fog, sun, fog, sun.... but at least we never got the snow like England did. Anyway, I like to hear the ships toot their horns in the fog.
Just baked some apple bran muffins and if they are good I'll post the recipe. Not tasting one until my evening snack.
Workout:
Menu:
TOTAL: 1465
Progress as of today: 35 lbs lost so far, only 0 lbs to go!
The gym I go to is a 24 hr gym as we are given keys to come and go at out own convenience. It's staffed during work hours, from 10am - 8pm. I guess, on weekends they leave earlier. Or maybe they left because of the ball game. Anyway, I was "gym alone" last night, haha
I've noticed progress in the muscles in my thighs and calves. Definitely building some muscles!
Had a very intense sunrise this morning but by the time I got out of bed and put on a coat and grabbed my camera it had faded to this:
Workout:
Menu:
TOTAL: 1671
Progress as of today: 35 lbs lost so far, only 0 lbs to go!
Great job on the workouts! Building muscles is good!
Hello ladies! Hope you are all having a great weekend. Your comments and support are always appreciated.
Did something right in yesterday's workout as my inner thighs are sore today. 
I do several routines that are specific to each part of my thighs and my glutes. One fairly new routine I do is squats on tiptoes. I've also realized I've been letting my knees go past my toes when doing squats which is hard on knees, so I'm using a mirror to correct the posture and I've noticed a big difference in how effective they feel.
Keeping the calories on the low side until my last two pair of trousers (the smallest ones) have a bit of extra room in the waist.
Workout:
Menu:
B: porridge/raisins/almonds, skimmed milk, tea with milk
L: 2 eggs, polenta fried in 1 tsp sunflower oil, yogurt
S: clementine, grapes
D: veggie chili & rice, salad, drink
S: hot chocolate, 2 ginerbread cupcakes
Teas and water
TOTAL: 1408
Hubby made some luscious French bread which was irresistable so instead of 2 gingerbread cupcakes for an evening snack I had 3 pieces with some light spread. About 400 cals. Brought me up to just under 1700 which is still okay on maintenance, but I want to lose at least a pound so I'll makeup for it.
Progress as of today: 35 lbs lost so far, only 0 lbs to go!
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Sorry about the swimsuit search not being a success. I will say you look wonderful, Annie. They only make the suits for teenagers, I think these days-not for anyone who wants one that really fits and covers all our rear ends! Or they have the ones they "think" mature women want - those that have those skirts that look so odd because they never hang right. Maybe we can go into business and design some that are just right! Just know this has nothing to do with your body. I have seen your pictures and you look absolutely GREAT.
moogy on 02/13/2012:
Shopping for a swimsuit of any kind if faught with difficulties!! Unless you have a model body everyone looks a little lumpy, droopy or lopsided!! It is the state of the older human body I am afraid. Maybe a one piece with an uplift panel for your non exsistant bum????? How about one of those beautiful see though cover ups they have now, they are fabulous and could be slipped on when you come out of the water? I love love love jaffa cakes, the only thing I craved when I was pregnant. Hope you have a lovely Valentine's Day tomorrow Annie:)
Umpqua on 02/13/2012:
That stinks about the swimsuit shopping. Maybe you'll find something in Morocco? To be honest, it's difficult for me to find a really good fitting swimsuit here in the States too. I found a nice designer one (on sale) at the end of the summer a couple of years ago and I also have one from a swimsuit outlet that again carries big name brands at discount prices. What's in the regular stores is usually geared toward teens or women with fuller figures than myself, there's nothing much in between. I agree with Holly, you look fantastic!
V on 02/13/2012:
Sorry you didn't find a suit..Well at least you scored some other items on your shopping trip so all is not lost :) I hope you have a good evening <3