Happy Saturday, lovely ladies! We've got yet another sunny day! Doing well with getting a 'credit' before our trip. My weight drops quickly when I go down to under 1350 cals a day with zero cheating, but I'm going to do 1800 at least one day a week, maybe twice, as I don't want my body to get the idea it should never eat more than 1400 cals.
Was hoping for a bike ride today but it's still too chilly and breezy. The high will still be mid-50's which might be okay except for the breeze.
Got my new smartphone! So much faster and with a nicer and bigger screen than my previous one!
Workout:
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TOTAL: 1303
Progress as of today: 38 lbs lost so far, only -1 lbs to go!
Hello ladies! Got a bit thrown off my stride this morning when I arrived at the gym to see someone else on the one and only spin bike they have there. I'm used to arriving and going straight to it. But that was fine, I just did the resistance machines first. But then the lady didn't get off, and didn't get off.... she was on the spin bike for a solid hour which is so inconsiderate! I feel guilty when I'm on it for 35 mins instead of 30. The staff tell us that when someone does that to just ask them to get off because you'd like to use it. I didn't. I did the elliptical and then had just 20 mins on the spin bike after she got off. I needed to do some shopping before I caught the bus home. Grrr...
Workout:
Progress as of today: 37.2 lbs lost so far, only -0.2 lbs to go!
That sucks about the lady on the spin bike. That is so inconsiderate!! Great job on the exercise you did manage to fit in.
Good morning, girls! I'm excited as I've upgraded to a new smartphone with a much bigger screen and it will be delivered tomorrow. Got the Samgung Galaxy S2. The S3 has just been released here but the screen is bigger than I want.
Workout:
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TOTAL: 1313
Hope you all are getting fit and healthy and happy!
Progress as of today: 36.8 lbs lost so far, only 0.2 lbs to go!
Intense is good. Great job with the spin class.
I think it will be beneficial for me. Something to think about anyway.
Great menu!!!
Hi ladies! Had a good workout at the gym today and also when I came home.
Caught this boat going past the house: it's called the Vic 32 and is the last of the seagoing coal-fired steamboats.
Workout at the gym:
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TOTAL: 1327
Good day, ladies! The continuing sage of the swimsuit challenge.... I don't think it's just my shape that is the problem. Why do they make DD+ tops that don't have underwire?! When they are that big they need good support. And almost all of them with that cup size were also halter top types which made it fit even stranger.
As for dresses, I'm sure I could have easily found some that fit nicely - although I'm not sure I trust my strapless bra under those strapless dresses! These are some of the dresses I was looking at. Are most of them ugly or is it my taste?
Anyway, enough whining!
3 weeks from today we begin our journey to the US for nearly a month....an eating/working out challenge for sure. I'm not happy with my belly size right now and it has been smaller than this since reaching goal weight in November. So, it's time to crack down and stop having these wee snacks that I pretend don't count since I work out hard. There's no dark chocolate, or baked crisps, or cereal bars, or baked goods in the house right now and it's going to stay that way unless we entertain (which is possible).
Plans are: continue my current workout schedule, 1300-1400 cals/day 6 days a week, 1800 on the other day. I'd love to have a 'credit' when we go.
Workout: schedule is off since I was in the city yesterday which is always a full gym/home workout day. Will do that tomorrow.
(I know I at least burned off yesterday's cookie and maybe even the small milk shake or the beer).
Menu:
TOTAL: 1294
Progress as of today: 36.2 lbs lost so far, only 0.8 lbs to go!
I hope you're able to find a bathing suit. Is that something you hold off on doing until get to Michigan? You may have better luck here! I wear DD and found two nice mix and match $40 bikinis at Target, which also had a ton of really cute matching cover-ups. A lot of them looked like beach dresses too. I may go back and get a teal one to match both my new suits.
Like your workout schedule. I do alot of cardio too. I slack at the weights which at this point is probably what I need more of these days. (Where did that roll on my back come from???) Very healthy meal plan you have going on. Keep up the good work!!! You are doing super!!!
Spent the day in Glasgow shopping. Lots of sales as it's a bank holiday today. However, the shops were mobbed! Couldn't find a swimsuit that fit right so I've given up for now. Couldn't find a dress for the wedding either. Dress styles were nice but hated the colours and patterns. I saw a few dresses I liked but they all cost much more than I wanted to pay. So I guess I'll be wearing the same dress I wore to the last wedding. So all I bought today was pantyhose for sandals and sports socks 
As for eating....not good. Lunch was a chicken wrap and chips (fries) and a mango juice. Then stopped by one of those cookie shops in the mall and had a chocolate chip and toffee cookie with a small chocolate shake. Had a beer before I caught the bus home.
Tomorrow, back to healthy eating.
Progress as of today: 36.2 lbs lost so far, only 0.8 lbs to go!
Oh hey...just saw your super moon photo. BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
Good Sunday, girls! I didn't get around to super-cleaning the room yesterday as I spent a lot of time on French. I even woke up this morning thinking about French words! Did get the workout in yesterday though. Got some shots of the full moon last night but not the supermoon as that appeared at 4.30am here.
Taken from my front porch of the city of Greenock across the loch.
No workouts, but super-cleaning my 'gym'/spare bedroom.
There's a good sale on swimsuits and dresses at my favourite store - Debenham's - tomorrow. So I'll be going into Glasgow tomorrow instead of Tuesday. This does screw up my gym days but I guess it won't hurt to do upper body strength training two days in a row just this once. I will not go to the gym on weekends, and find MWF the best, with a spin class on Thursday and strength training at home as well.
Menu:
TOTAL: 1400
Progress as of today: 36.2 lbs lost so far, only 0.8 lbs to go!
I'd not do the same routine two days in a row--too risky for injury. I think your muscles might even thank you for the break:-) You're going to get where you want to be with the consistency you've established.
As for the skin, have you thought of consulting a plastic surgeon? Then you'd know for sure what you're up against long-term.
I've never known anyone personally to have a tummy tuck, but when I first got on DDs I ran across a woman's blog where she documented her journey. She was in her 30s and had lost over 100 pounds as I recall--her website has been gone for awhile. She was very open and had great progress pics, though early on they were just brutal.
She also had a thigh lift (I think that's what it was called) along with the tummy tuck. It took quite a few months before she was pain-free with the thigh lift--the tummy tuck portion was a little easier as I recall.
She looked great and said it was well worth the pain, etc a little more than a year at the time of her last update.
I have a friend who had breast reduction surgery and I think at the time (though it was more difficult than advertised) she was glad she had it done. She's gained so much weight since then (in about 20 years) that I think it's almost like she didn't even have the surgery.
The maintenance is the key--not easy! Probably an understatement:-)
Greetings, ladies! Measured my waist this morning and want to know WHY it won't shrink? 
I know I can blame some of it on loose skin from weight loss, but that doesn't help. Argghhhh.... I'm doing lots of planks, abs, and other obliques exercises to firm it all up. But it's still 31.5". Aye, I know. Patience!
Workout:
Super-cleaning a spare bedroom (my home gym)
Menu:
TOTAL: 1469
Progress as of today: 36.2 lbs lost so far, only 0.8 lbs to go!
If you think you've done all you can, you might try cutting your fat intake and increasing your starches--oats, potatoes, sweet potatoes, brown rice. Keep the greens, fruits--cut out the chocolate and milk if they have any fat. For starch-based eating to work, you have to eat when you're hungry and stop when you're full. Repeat. You cannot let yourself get hungry for very long. No need to count calories.
When I ate starch-based back in Dec '11 (for about a week) I checked my fiber for one day, but not calories. It's a very satisfying way to eat. It's been hard to get back to though.
Just a thought!
Hello ladies! TGIF for those of you who have jobs! I'm feeling more fit and have noticed changes in certain areas of my body, but still have quite a ways to go. Going into Glasgow on Tuesday to take a friend out to lunch whose child is in the hospital there. Going to look for a tankini or one piece swimsuit again. I might just buy the tankini I really liked but that didn't fit around my middle because of the excess skin. Optimism. Also looking for a dress for my niece's wedding the beginning of June.
Workout at the gym:
Progress as of today: 36.2 lbs lost so far, only 0.8 lbs to go!
Hi ladies! Started out foggy with thick clouds this morning and was still like that when I went inside for my spin classes at noon. Came out just after 1.30 and it was gorgeous, sunny and warm! 
Took some pics with my phone camera while sitting in the car having my sandwich.
Workouts:
at home - 4 sets of each:
2 - 30 minute spin classes with 15 min break in between - much harder than last week so I struggled with the second one but did keep up. So I'll just do one class next week. I'll also work in some of the moves into my gym spin bike routine. More resistance, more fast speeds, and adding the jump where you peddle standing for a few seconds, sit for a few, stand, sit....
Menu:
TOTAL: 1566
Progress as of today: 36.2 lbs lost so far, only 0.8 lbs to go!
Great foods and exercise!!
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Have a good day Annie :)
nunnermack on 05/12/2012:
Okay, kind of envious of your crisp weather today!! I so miss a nice walk when the weather is like that. Sun. Sun. Sun. That's all I get. How boring!! LOL!! I've stopped looking at the weather map since moving out here. But, I AM thankful for this time of the year when the marine layer is thick. It's usually when I do my walks....and I come back with hair that is so curly and frizzy..reminds me of the 80's! Good workout and sounds like a pretty reasonable plan allowing yourself 1800 calories one day. I, BTW, hate planks!!! GRRRRR. I guess it's something that I need to keep doing in order to 'master it'!! Annie, you have a wonderful day!!!
Bikiniwax85 on 05/12/2012:
Yay for smarphone!!! I Been using Droid for about a year now and I don't think I can switch to normal GSM phones. yay for the workout!! Sounds great! I used to HATE push ups as well. I am okay with it since I think my core is getting stronger. Have a lovely Weekends dear!! Hugs!!