Good morning, lovely ladies!
Good day ladies! I appreciate your comments. 
I've posted in the forum about my food plans for a 3 week visit to see my family over the holidays.
The sun is shining and there are very few clouds. It's about 8c/45F right now at 10.30, so chilly. But this is cardio only day so will walk at least 4 miles. Bringing my camera along and hoping it doesn't mess up my stride.
On my walk this morning. These shots are down our road.
Menu:
B: porridge & tea
L: 2 veg sausages on bread with mustard, yogurt
S: 2 satsumas
D: homemade veggie/bean soup, toast with pb, salad, drink
S: dried apricots & hot chocolate
Lots of teas, water
TOTAL: 1314
Progress as of today: 32.4 lbs lost so far, only 1.6 lbs to go!
I read your plan for when you visit your family, and it looks good. It's always good to have a plan, even if unforseen things come up.
Have a good rest of the day girlie!
You live in such a beautiful area; your walks must feel so peaceful! Hope you have a wonderful day today :)
Your plan for your stay in the USA sounds like a fantastic one!
Good day girls! Hope everyone is doing well.
I was busy this morning! Hubby is doing his good deed and went into Glasgow to help out his elderly uncle. So I cleaned the bathrooms, washed the kitchen floor, threw in a load of laundry, and then did my workout.
Workout:
Menu:
B: porridge & tea
L: 2 veg sausages on bread with mustard, yogurt
S: 2 satsumas
D: veggie curry & rice, salad, drink
S: melba toast or prunes or dried apricots, sparkling juice
TOTAL: 1314
Have a nice quiet afternoon planned and will finish the book about Eleanor Roosevelt.
Progress as of today: 32.4 lbs lost so far, only 1.6 lbs to go!
Enjoy your day!
Happy Sunday, girls!
When we were in the hotel in Glasgow I caught sight of myself in the full length mirror and it occurred to me that seeing myself this size is a lot more satisfying than the pleasure I get eating lots of fatty, sugary foods. And I don't mind anymore that our big bedroom wardrobe doors are all mirrors. I don't have to try avoid seeing myself in them any more! 
Power walked 4 miles this morning. The last mile or so one of my quads started to ache and feel tight. I didn't stretch after my weights and lower body toning yesterday. I did a lot of squats which I'm sure is the reason for the pain today. No excuse as I have a sign up the room which says S.T.R.E.T.C.H.
Tall Ships Races, Greenock, July 2011
Menu:
B: porridge & tea
L: veggie soup, melba toast, pb, yogurt
S: grapes, satsuma
D: veggie curry & rice, salad, drink
S: dried apricots or prunes or melba toast
Lots of teas and water
TOTAL: 1299
Progress as of today: 32.2 lbs lost so far, only 1.8 lbs to go!
Enjoy your weekend!
It won't be long 'til you are at goal. You are an inspiration.
Good day girls! Guess that was a blip on the scale yesterday as it's back to 134.6 today. Must have been extra dehyrated. No prob!
Got my overnight bag packed. Heading out the door soon to go to Glasgow. Already listed my planned menu for today.
Thanks for the compliments on my photos!
Have a great day!!
Good day ladies! Shaking things up with varying my workouts and calories is a fabulous maneuver! Got 0.4 pounds more to go! WOOHOO. Although the scale I had been using all along would say I had another 1.4. No biggie!
About to do my weights and lower body workout, then I'm going to power walk up and down a hill. Sun is out but it's only about 48F. That's okay, I'll warm up quickly.
I might add a photo from my walk today - hoping the horses will be in the pasture.
No horses today but glad I brought my camera:
Menu:
TOTAL: 1318 1416
Tomorrow we go to Glasgow for our overnight in the 'big city' and a concert. Might be just a wee bit obsessive, but I've planned my meals there already (we'll eat at the same restaurant for lunch, dinner, then breakfast and they list their calories online).
My intentions 
are to eat:
B: usual porridge & tea
L: cheese ham toastie (535) or Sweet thai noodles with chicken breast (546)
D: veggie burger & chips (839), super salad no dressing (70), 2 pints of Fosters (386)
Intermission at concert - glass of wine (150?)
TOTAL: under 2300
Well, those are my plans anyway. 
Haven't decided on breakfast the next morning but might have pancakes and bacon.
Lovely colors in your pics today--is that with a camera phone? I meant to ask you with the others you posted with your phone--what kind of phone. Just curious--I HAVE to get a new phone one of these days. Mine is put together (barely) with duct tape. Seriously.
Enjoy your time in the city!
Good day ladies! Your encouragement, support and lovely comments mean a lot to me.
Never having to diet again is a wonderful goal, and I'm glad to hear you feel like you've got it this time, and can sustain what you are doing. Everyone uses the word - lifestyle change - and I think it's overused, but that's exactly what you are doing and what we all should strive for. Well done!
You're breaking the mold for what it's like to be 60 in my opinion:-) Keep going whatever age! You just "get it!"
Good morning, ladies! Hope you all a good weekend.
All your support and compliments are appreciated! Nearly to maintenance! My hub was in the city yesterday and came back with a gift for me - a nice (small) box of dark chocolate chili penguins. They are 60 cals each. Yummy, but could barely taste any chili. I had two.
I still feel like I'm BIG. I've lost plenty of times before but don't remember still feeling big. When I hit 40 and got to 120 pounds (from 155) I'd put my hands on my waist as it's something I often do, and I remember always being delighted and surprised at how small it was.
I feel smaller when I look in the mirror and I'm wearing smaller trousers and the buttons on my shirts aren't about to pop. Not pleased when I have nothing on as I just see all that excess and saggy skin. It will tighten up when I build the muscles underneath it, won't it??? 
Right??!
I was going to do tae bo/jump rope this morning for my cardio but the sun was shining so I walked again. It's such a pretty walk but that 1/2 mile with the wind blowing right at me is rough! Brrr....
Workout:
Menu: (not doing extra calories today because we're going for our overnight in the city Thursday and I'll get extra calories then!) I SO deserve it!
TOTAL: 1275
Progress as of today: 32.4 lbs lost so far, only 1.6 lbs to go!
Adding muscle you will add tight layer under the skin, which can improve how the skin looks and take away some of the sag effect. So, continue to strength train (including ab work) by working out with dumbbells/bars and resistance-training machines. Emphasize higher reps with lower weights to maintain your lean physique while firming up muscle tone.
Maintenance is the hardest part of this journey, so continue all the hard work and dedication!
Of course I don't know--I do know what you're talking about and sometimes people will say things to try to derail you back to your former self. You don't strike me as someone who would let those types get to you. At any rate, you know what you've accomplished and no one can take it away from you !
As for the skin, I think it depends on your genetic predisposition. Time I'm sure will help, but the main thing is you're healthier overall. There's always plastic surgery if you're still not happy with your appearance down the line.
I can understand still "feeling" big. It can take our minds a bit to catch up with our bodies. But you are doing wonderfully!
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beautiful pic as always :))) Huh I don't really fancy "polenta" because my grandma was eating it all the time and I have bad memories... :( Dried apricots sound yummy, I LOVE THEM!!!! I talked about powerwalk to a colleague and she liked the idea so we may try it together on Sunday. :)
Umpqua on 11/23/2011:
Jealous of your magnolia tree. I really want one but there's no good place for it since they get huge. Well, there's a place out front but that's where the leeching field is for our septic so it's a bad idea to plant a huge tree there ;)
~WI~ on 11/23/2011:
I posted a message for you on your 3 week holiday post! Have a great day!
~WI~ on 11/23/2011:
Yes, first grandchild for me! So excited!
moogy on 11/23/2011:
Glad to read that you are doing well and as usual doing great with your exercise. I loved your video and you deserve a pat on the back, wonderful work grannyannnie:)
V on 11/23/2011:
Sorry to sound like a broken record BUT..I just love your garden and your pictures :) You have such a way of capturing the moment!! Happy Thanksgiving my friend!!
thinkpositive on 11/24/2011:
Great picture. Raining here right now too- one of those monsoon type rains & I'm glad that I'm inside. Happy Thanksgiving!