Higher calories day. The weather has been sh*t here for too long. Supposed to be nice tomorrow - finally. Might power walk. I've ordered the Samsung version of a fitbit and should get it early next week. Husband has had one for months.
RE: discussion of REI zip off trousers - I like the secure pockets that you can zip and/or velcro. They are great for many reasons including being a tourist in big city - anti pickpocket. Also if you get rained on they dry very fast. And if it get too hot, just zip off the legs.
https://www.rei.com/c/womens-convertible-pants
Menu:
Total: about 1380
Workout:
This is the polenta I eat with fried eggs on top. I buy a block of it then slice it. This is 150g and I fry them in 2 tsp of oil till brown. 200 calories. Yum. Then 2 eggs fried in butter and 1 cumberland sausage is 300 more. Only for higher calorie days, of course.
Progress as of today: 2.8 lbs lost so far, only 21.8 lbs to go!
Got ambitious yesterday. After my muscle workout I cleaned the main bathroom, dusted and hoovered the living/dining room. Trimmed the weeping fig tree that was threatening to take over the dining area.
After my hard work I wanted a beer like hubby was having after he finished working on garage roof - however, I opted for a small gin and tonic with lime instead of the 2 clementines. Same calories! And no carbs like beer has.
Back to 1,000 cals today. MWF seems to be a good plan for me. I’ve been wearing my size 14 REI trousers when I go shopping (my biggest pair), and tried on my size 12’s and they just about fit - only a wee bit snug in the butt. My goal is for my size 10 REI’s to fit COMFORTABLY. I have one pair of size 8’s but I’ll be happy with the 10’s. I always buy 3 or 4 more pair of REI zip off leg trousers when we visit the US. But of course no trip over this summer and last summer because all of my family came here.
Menu:
Total: about 1,000
Cardio: either step aerobics or following a video online.
Browsing through my albums. Australia 2009.
Progress as of today: 2.8 lbs lost so far, only 21.8 lbs to go!
How nice that you have had the opportunity to travel so much. You will have more travels ahead, once this plague is contained and controlled.
those REI's sound really comfortable. my dad i know has a pair. i never owned a pair but perhaps if i was into hiking i'd buy them! and they sound perfect for you and all your outdoor photos.
that's a great photo of you :) thanks for sharing! you look very happy and healthy!
Love REI zip offs with loads of pockets. Mine zip off just above the knee and are great shorts. Secure pockets too.
Got hungry yesterday afternoon so had an extra pack of popcorn (87cals). Higher calories today.
7am headed to supermarket - very quiet at 7:15 am. Going to workout before lunch. And do some housework.
Menu: Total: about 1,384 Workout:
Photo for the day: on a bike ride 5 years ago - standing on top of a 5,000 year old burial cairn.
Progress as of today: 2.8 lbs lost so far, only 21.8 lbs to go!
Good plan to get to the supermarket early so you can have it basically all to yourself!
Had a 'cheat' day yesterday - beer, crisps.
Back to normal.
Menu:
Step aerobics - 30 minutes
A bike ride photo a few years ago.
Progress as of today: 2.8 lbs lost so far, only 21.8 lbs to go!
New week. MWF 1000 calories, Tu Th Sa 1400. Workouts M to Sat. Sunday is flexible and I can have alcohol.
Not sure what we are doing today. We've got sunshine and also dark clouds. One couple is having a sister visiting, and the other couple is working on their greenhouse to turn it into a place to sit outside in the rain.
If it looks like we can get out and not get wet, we might ride our bikes 'around the block' - 20 miles. Pubs and restaurants are now open but distancing is down to 1 metre (not far enough for me!). There is a lovely pub where you can sit outside a great place to stop for a beer on a bike ride.
Edit: it is raining. And husband says he won't go to the pub if one of us has to go inside to order drinks.
Scotland is going really well with Covid but we still need to be careful. I disagree with how much they opening things up. Looks at Victoria in Australia! And other places.
This is the pub - down our road 8 miles. 17th century with some sections from 16th.
Menu:
Sorry to hear that your gathering isn't going to take place, but with the rain, well... maybe it just wasn't meant to be this weekend.
Don't know if the weather will cooperate tomorrow for a garden gathering with friends, but it will be a higher calorie day and a non-workout day.
Menu:
Total: just over 1,000 calories
Workout:
Another garden photo:
Progress as of today: 2.8 lbs lost so far, only 21.8 lbs to go!
That's interesting that you have your higher calorie days on your rest days. I rather like that, being a "refuel" situation.
Is it more painful (ha ha) to eat less on days that you eat less? This question is more for my benefit than a commentary. I'm really focusing more on calorie intake lately. (or trying to, anyways...)
uh, i'm a little jealous of all these thai food you are eating!!! i may do some thai takeout next week! actually make that, i WILL do takeout next week and it will be thai!
We used to eat a lot of Indian curries or veggie chilis and hubby just used different veggies or sauces. But after several years going to Thailand in winter he decided going 9 months without Thai food was too long. So he started watching a Thai cooking show on Youtube. I'm not a creative cook at all so I'm very happy he likes to cook!
Friends dropped by yesterday (unexpected) just before dinner, so brought out the wine and crisps. So calories were definitely more than 1400.
Menu:
Total: about 1,000 Edit: also had a quinoa bar so 1,137 cals
Step aerobics 30 minutes. Tried some youtube videos - tried the intermediate which had a lot of jumping and just wore me out after 10 minutes. So went to the beginner one which was much easier to keep up with but still a very good workout. So I did at least 30 minutes overall.
One of the many photos of flowers in our garden:
Progress as of today: 2.8 lbs lost so far, only 21.8 lbs to go!
I'll tell you a secret. Although I am sober (abstinent), I've often fantasized about coming home from work, and enjoying a glass of wine with my husband BEFORE dinner -- sitting outside, relaxing, etc.
However, because daughter usually comes home for dinner at 5:15p, it's all rush rush rush, so that we can eat with her. When I stay late at work, I don't get to see her at all for that day.
Hopefully, husband and I will have time to drink wine, in the future, probably sooner than I think!
I am not much for wine, but I do have a taste for ale and really enjoy trying new flavors!
Lots of good Michigan breweries now and one of my favourites is Two Hearted Ale. So we're never short of good beer when we visit!
Woohoo! Higher calories today after 3 days in a row at 1,000. Going to stay off the scale and judge loss by how my trousers fit. I'll get on the scale when I know I'll be pleased by what it says.
Menu:
Total: just under 1400
On a bike ride a few years ago: Isle of Bute
Progress as of today: 2.8 lbs lost so far, only 21.8 lbs to go!
you seem to have a good appetite and ability to be satiated! jealous!
Isle of Bute is lovely. My husband used to teach there back in the '80s.
Yucky weather again today. Need some sun!
Yesterday my oldest granddaughter turned 15. Hard to believe. I was extra generous with gifts this year for her and her sister whose birthday is August. They will be missing their dad especially on their birthdays.
Reading a fascinating book so my workout today will be step aerobics for 15 mins, then I can get on my exercise bike for 30 minutes and read.
My shoulder is fine. Only used the 0.5kg wrist weights doing my muscle work yesterday instead of dumbbells. Tomorrow I might try doing some upper body muscle work using the wrist weights instead of dumbbells. Menu: B: porridge w/raspberries, tea w/soy milk S: coffee with coconut milk - no quinoa bar L: 6 veg salad with hummus, cheddar D: Thai green curry, tonic with slices of lime S: 1 pack salted popcorn Total: about 1,000 (maybe a bit less)
More garden photos: from the back
Progress as of today: 2.8 lbs lost so far, only 21.8 lbs to go!
A good book is a treasure. Enjoy!
I did get hungry yesterday afternoon, but did not snack.
Plan for next week. MWF 1,000 cals. Tu Th Sa 1300-1400 cals. Sunday flexible - some alcohol if a garden party day - small amount if not. 5 days/week aerobics or muscle workout.
Went shopping today (masks are mandatory now and everyone wore one but who are these idiots who think it only has to cover your mouth FFS?). Bought some mixed nuts and mixed seeds to add on higher calorie days and will add some other fruit - banana, clementines. Healthy stuff. However, I bought some cumberland sausages as a treat and will have one with lunch on some of the higher cal days. And I love egg salad sandwiches and I have some bread in the freezer and will have that every couple of weeks. Menu: Total: about 1,000 (maybe a bit less) Workout: A photo in our garden. Love the lillies!
Yes, there are some dolts who don't know how to wear a mask. Why is this so difficult?
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My grandma made fried cornmeal a lot when I was a kid....Grandpa loved it maple syrup.......It's a very low cost meal...and great for when it's time to go shopping......good memories with that pic of yours.
Horn_of_plenty on 07/24/2020:
we have polenta in our stores too...i have yet to buy or cook it! you should show us a finished project of the "high cal" meal....whenever you get around to a "high cal" day! hahaha