Today I am grateful that I live in such a friendly, laid back country! I love riding the bus to town and listening to Scots chat.
So much biking this week - 3 sets at the gym, 1 tough class, and 2 long bike rides on the road. One of my quads is objecting and is very sore. But I'm done now for a few days so it can rest.
Going away early tomorrow morning and coming back Monday. Crossing my fingers for no rain as the Edinburgh Miltary Tattoo is outdoors at the castle.
Workout at gym:
Workout at home: (since hubby needed to drive into town to pickup paint, etc I went with him and we left early. So I got back home from the gym at 11.30 instead of 12.30. Did my strength routine before lunch instead of 2 hours after.) 
Menu:
TOTAL: 1353
Progress as of today: 33.8 lbs lost so far, only 5.2 lbs to go!
Yet another glorious day!! I brought my lunch and after my spin class I sat in the lovely Castle Gardens afterwards and had my lunch. Lovely!
Didn't think ahead to bring my camera so took some pics with my phone camera. Sat up this hill to have my lunch.
Waiting for the bus to go home I noticed a new sign outside the chocolate shop where the bus stop is. Made me wonder if there is a conspiracy to make me fat again! Lots of tourists in town today and many were walking around with ice cream cones. I bought myself a packet of Cadbury Buttons (170 cals). But did ignore this tempting sign (below).
Workout:
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TOTAL: 1441
Progress as of today: 33.8 lbs lost so far, only 5.2 lbs to go!
Today I am grateful for another perfect sunny day!!
Workout at gym: cut it a bit short as I needed to shop and also knew I'd get more exercise later.
After lunch I rode my bike in an opposite direction from yesterday. Wore my new biking shorts. Rode about 11 or 12 miles. Took a few photos. This is a single track road I rode on.
Didn't do my strength training today, so I'll have to miss one session this week as I can't do one both on Thurday and Friday, and Saturday we're going on our wee trip.
Menu:
TOTAL: 1516
Progress as of today: 33.8 lbs lost so far, only 5.2 lbs to go!
Today I am very grateful that we had a sunny, warm, gorgeous day!! 
This is a non-gym day and I had planned to do some 'super-cleaning' in the house today, but it's a policy in Scotland that when the sun shines you drop what you're doing and go OUTSIDE. 
So right after hubby went to the gym this morning to swim laps I hopped on my bike and rode to the botanic gardens with my camera. There is a spot where my bus takes a detour up a hill that looked like a great spot for photos, and I always tell myself I'll ride my bike up for pics next time it's sunny. Well, did that today but could not get myself up the hill. I had to stop twice. And this hill isn't nearly as steep as the one I want to ride up non-stop! Anyway, here is a shot of the spot and my bike:
Unplanned workout:
Rode bike about 14 miles, some hills. Walked around botanic gardens.
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TOTAL: don't know
Progress as of today: 33.8 lbs lost so far, only 5.2 lbs to go!
RYC: NBC can't win, they're trying (at night) to get their ratings as high as possible--and apparently they're succeeding in spades. NBC owns several other networks that are showing many events live or complete from start to finish but delayed. Of course you have to be a cable/sat subscriber and actually get those channels in your lineup. The other way to watch is live online feeds--you have to have a login from your provider. So it's not terrible, but with swimming--I think there were no live feeds. Overall I still think it could be better and more accessible to more people. Money money money:-)
Today I am grateful for my good health and fitness!
Being strict with food this week as we'll be in Edinburgh this coming weekend and eating out. I can be healthy with the food, but I know I'll be having pints of beer. Haven't been on the scale lately but I'll wait a while longer before I do.
Workout at gym:
Today I am very grateful for all the gold medals my adopted country - GB - has been winning in the Olympics (6 yesterday)!! My hero, Jess Ennis, who won Gold in the heptathalon has the most amazing abs!
Workout:
Rest day & housework. Might get on my exercise bike while watching the Olympics. Haven't been on it since I've started spin bike months ago so curious to see how easy it will seem now.
Menu:
TOTAL: 1360
Edit: after housework I decided to put on Olympic tennis (with Andy Murray - a Scot!) on the tv in my home 'gym' and did 30 mins on my exercise bike followed by jump rope - 25 x 4.
Progress as of today: 33.8 lbs lost so far, only 5.2 lbs to go!
Hope you have a great afternoon/evening!
Started washing the outside windows yesterday and of course after about 10 minutes it started to rain. Dry outside now, so I'm about to try again.
Progress as of today: 33.8 lbs lost so far, only 5.2 lbs to go!
Staying for 4 weeks. (we lived there for 2 years) Anxious to see our friends there!
Is the buckwheat bread something you all make at home? Sounds nice. Will your Uganda trip be more friendly to your way of eating?
I have some unground buckwheat that I didn't care much for just as a cooked cereal kind of thing. I did find a pancake recipe for it though, which I haven't attempted yet. It was kind of pricey so I'd like to find something tasty to use it in:-)
Hiya ladies! Back home. Nice visit in Inverness and spent one day at a beach as the sun actually came out! Grandson is 3 months old now and so cute. As for food/drink while there, ummm.....since I'm still a US citizen I'm pleading the 5th amendment! Back on track now though.
Workout:
Menu:
TOTAL: 1379
Progress as of today: 33.8 lbs lost so far, only 5.2 lbs to go!
Now lets get back on track with your healthy eating! :)
Today I am grateful for my family and for the technology that keeps us in touch!
Getting ready to go to Inverness to see 3 month old grandson (stepdaughter's son). So that means the next 3 days I won't get any workouts aside from lots of walking. I don't go to the gym on weekends but today I did. Husband goes to mass on Sundays then does laps at the pool, so I went with him. I spent 2 solid hours in the gym. Often I was alone so didn't spend any time chatting. My triceps are sore and the rest of me is knackered, so maybe I need this 3 day rest!
Workout at gym:
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TOTAL: 1486
Progress as of today: 33.8 lbs lost so far, only 5.2 lbs to go!
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You really got a lot of workout in this week -no wonder your quad is fussing!! I'm glad you will be off for a few days. I've heard that after that much strenuous exercise you need to let the muscles heal so you can build them further. Kind of like tear them down, heal them up, and then build them stronger and start over again. That's what they did with my girls swimming training. They loved the time right before a big meet because they were in the phase of training called tapering. And when they were tapered properly it always led to their fastest times at that meet. Hope you enjoy your weekend and your beautiful weather sticks around. We are still wet...
supercheese on 08/10/2012:
geeeez woman you are a bike machine!
Umpqua on 08/10/2012:
You've had a wonderful week of exercise. I hope you have a great time in Edinburgh!
liza36 on 08/10/2012:
You have done tons of biking. Have a rest! Enjoy your trip.
V on 08/10/2012:
Stellar job Annie :) I am so proud of your dedication and go gettum attitude, you wear it well my friend <3
biscottibody59 on 08/12/2012:
Hope you have no lingering soreness after resting a few days!
TheMother on 08/12/2012:
I must commend you on your discipline for working out. I am not a fan of structured exercise per se. I get mine by doing household chores and gardening (mowing the lawn, weed cutting), washing the car, etc. I do like to walk though and thankfully our development is nice and flat so hubby and I take evening walks when the sun isn't so hot (we're in central FL).