Went to gym again as I needed to go into town for shopping and dropping husband at ferry (he’s going to pick up his new bike in the city and ride it home).
Menu:
B: yogurt & blueberries, tea w/soy milk
S: coconut/almond milk cappuccino, quinoa & cranberry bar
L: 6 veg salad w/ham/chicken & cheddar, yogurt
D: curry with Quorn and tofu and mixed veggies, tonic water
S: dry roasted peanuts
Total cals: 1219 Carbs: 77.5g
Gym:
treadmill - (intervals uphill and speed) - 10 mins
elliptical - 10 mins
rowing machine - 10 mins
recumbent bike - 15 mins
Leg press (20kg) - 3 sets of 10
Haven’t done it yet, but plan on doing it this afternoon.
Home muscle work: doing 2 sets of 5 or 10 for most things & will work my way back up to 4 sets
Lunges & squats using dumbbells
Upper body weights - only 3kg - (shoulder injury)
Abs
Planks
thigh/bum exercises with ankle weights
Progress as of today: 3.4 lbs lost so far, only 18.6 lbs to go!
Party has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. But we have a hotel booked for 2 nights that is prepaid and can’t cancel. So I’ll still be eating out but no party temptations. But I was looking forward to seeing everyone. :( We only see each other at funerals and the rare wedding.
Higher calorie gym day Menu: B: porridge with almond milk & raspberries, tea w/soy milk S: coconut/almond milk cappuccino, quinoa & cranberry bar L: 6 veg salad w/ham & cheddar & mixed seeds D: curry with Quorn and mixed veggies, tonic water S: dry roasted peanuts Total cals: 1392 Carbs: 79.9g Gym: not as energetic as I was Friday treadmill - (intervals uphill and speed) - 15 mins elliptical - 10 mins rowing machine - 5 mins recumbent bike - 15 mins Leg press (20kg) - 3 sets of 10
Progress as of today: 3.4 lbs lost so far, only 18.6 lbs to go!
Also, it's still nice you are doing the getaway. Can you still stop by to say hello to them? Or are they very busy..
Nice to see you went to the gym rather than skipped out. As a regular exerciser, i also notice i have up days and down days and some workouts (although the same drills) feel harder than others.
ah yes, i remember you and tonic water :) i love the taste of it too.
Definitely no skipping any workouts!
Like the idea of massage oil though. ;)
Rest day - no workouts - except housework!
Menu: B: yogurt, raspberries, tea w/soy milk S: coconut/almond milk cappuccino, quinoa & cranberry bar L: 6 veg salad w/chicken & cheddar D: veg curry, tonic water S: dry roasted peanuts - 20g Total cals: 1047 Carbs: 65.5g
Worried about behaving myself next weekend when we go to a party. My past attitude has always been 'I deserve some indulgence after being so good'. Then I go overboard. We'll be spending 2 nights which means eating out as well. I have photos of me on my phone showing how my size 8 trousers don't even come close to shutting and also a profile showing my belly. Maybe I could look at those occasionally as a reminder and motivation?
Progress as of today: 3.4 lbs lost so far, only 18.6 lbs to go!
I often think I should drink - and drink more. I'd probably be a happier person. But I do take a personal pride in my sobriety. I'm an alcoholic, but I do eat more when I'm drinking. And I found it a slippery slope if I have a drink after dinner. One glass soon becomes 2...
I might feel differently if I lived in Europe. When my husband and I went to the UK, oh my the ales were delicious - and I'm not a beer drinker! I don't recall if I ever dove into the wines there.... Truth be told, I love it all - except stouts. Too heavy for my tummy.
I haven't had any alcohol since starting my diet a week ago, which is what I normally do. But I allow for social occasions - and then get back to healthy eating and no alcohol afterwards. As long as it's not too often, it's usually fine.
also, parties are very hard. the way i have typically gotten thru them is with lots of plates of raw veggies, that i typically bring. and diet / low cal drinks.
Party is with hubby's family and I'm not overly worried about the food - just the beer and wine of which there will be lots! We are to bring a cold dish, but we have to travel by ferry and train so it has to be easy. Thinking a variety box of crackers and different cheeses. Also a bottle of wine. Plus we will be staying in a hotel for 2 nights which means eating out. I'll try to be tough and avoid the beers/ales I love and have gin and diet tonic.
Scale this morning: 163.6 down 3.4 lbs since Sunday. First week of diet so of course some is fluid loss.
My husband said yesterday my face is looking thinner already.
Menu:
B: 2 eggs, 2 bacon, strawberries, tea w/soy milk
S: coconut/almond milk cappuccino, quinoa cranberry bar
L: 6 veg salad w/chicken & cheddar
D: leftover red curry, tonic water
S: dry roasted peanuts - 10g
Total cals: 1185 Carbs: 54.5g
Home muscle work: doing 2 sets of 10 for most things & will work my way back up to 4 sets
Lunges & squats using dumbbells
Upper body weights - only 3kg - (shoulder injury)
Abs
Planks
thigh/bum exercises with ankle weights
Progress as of today: 3.4 lbs lost so far, only 18.6 lbs to go!
I’ve realised I need to do what I used to - juggle calories so I’m not stuck at the same low calories every day and my body thinks that is all it ever needs. So I’ll do low on non gym days and higher on gym days (MWF). I did higher cal yesterday so doing lower today even though it’s a gym day.
Menu: B: yogurt, strawberries, tea w/soy milk S: coconut/almond milk cappuccino, cashew & date bar L: 6 veg salad w/bacon (British meaty) & cheddar D: red curry, tonic water S: dry roasted peanuts - 20g Total cals: 1082 Carbs: 66.5g Gym: worked hard today! 60 solid minutes of cardio treadmill - (intervals uphill and speed) - 15 mins elliptical - 10 mins rowing machine - 10 mins recumbent bike - 25 mins Leg press (20kg) - 6 sets of 10
Progress as of today: 0 lbs lost so far, only 22 lbs to go!
Good to be back here. Should have come back earlier. When I first joined in 2011 my goal was to be happy with my size by my 60th birthday. I went from 167 (seems to be my magic number) to 129 (and lots of muscle!).
Menu:
B: yogurt, raspberries, tea w/soy milk
S: coconut/almond milk cappuccino, cashew & date bar
L: 6 veg salad w/bacon (British meaty) & cheddar & mixed seeds
D: leftover sweet & sour veg & tofu stir fry, tonic water
S: dried peanuts - 20g
Total cals: 1201 Carbs: 73.4g
Edit: Feeling I need a boost as my calories have been too low for my activity level. So added some rice to my stir fry dinner and an egg. Probably just under 1500 cals for today.
Home muscle work: slowly building back up
Lunges & squats using dumbbells
Upper body weights - only 3kg - (shoulder injury)
Abs
Planks
thigh/bum exercises with ankle weights
Progress as of today: 0 lbs lost so far, only 22 lbs to go!
it's amazing the years fly and life experiences take us in so many different directions / weights!
Well, even if I can’t build upper body muscles, at least I can build it in my legs. I have no issues with legs, hips, knees at all.
Menu:
B: banana, cashew/date bar, tea w/soy milk S: coconut/almond milk cappuccino L: 6 veg salad w/chicken breast & cheddar D: leftover sweet & sour veg & tofu stir fry, tonic water S: dried peanuts - 20g Total cals: 1068 Carbs: 74.5g Gym: treadmill - (intervals uphill and speed) - 10 mins elliptical - 10 mins rowing machine - 10 mins recumbent bike - 15 mins Leg press (20kg) - 3 sets of 10 4 days in a row at the gym is too much right now. So tomorrow I'll stay home and do my home muscle workouts.
Progress as of today: 0 lbs lost so far, only 22 lbs to go!
But many of the regulars are no longer there - don't know why. I haven't seen about 5 or 6 of them that used to always be there (retirees) same time since we came home from Thailand the beginning of March.
I used to work on getting lots of upper body muscles - still had the bat wings though which is loose skin. Then I hurt my shoulder by trying a heavier dumbbell for overhead shoulder lifts. I figured it was muscle soreness so just kept trying to work it out. Did this for months and then realized it was not just muscle. Had subacromial shoulder impingement. Had to baby it for many months per my physiotherapist. Now I just get occasional twinges, and have to be very careful. When I do dumbbells it’s a low weight - 3 kg (6.6 lbs) and I never do anything that targets shoulder. Found this very depressing as I had such pride in the muscles I’d built (in my 60’s). Sigh.
Menu: B: yogurt, blueberries, cashew/date bar, tea w/soy milk S: coconut/almond milk cappuccino L: 6 veg salad w/chicken breast & cheddar & mixed seeds D: sweet & sour veg & tofu stir fry, tonic water Total cals: 1067 Carbs: 73g treadmill - intervals uphill and speed: 15 mins elliptical - 10 mins rowing machine - 10 mins recumbent bike - 15 mins Leg press (20kg) - 6 sets of 10 (I will add spin bike next week)
Progress as of today: 0 lbs lost so far, only 22 lbs to go!
My goal is to lose before we go to Thailand for the winter the beginning of Dec. Last winter I was miserable because I was too heavy the entire time - clothes didn’t fit right, swimsuits too tight. I doubt I can get to my goal of 140 before going, but I’m sure I can get to 145. And I’ll need to behave while we are there - a huge challenge! I wish I didn't like beer so much!!! 
Menu:
B: porridge/almond milk/strawberries, tea w/soy milk
S: coconut/almond milk cappuccino - cashew/date bar
L: 6 veg salad w/pork and cheddar
D: veggie curry, tonic water
Total cals: 1062 Carbs: 80g
Gym: 1st time back in 3 weeks
treadmill - intervals uphill and speed: 10 min
elliptical - 10 min
rowing machine - 5 min
recumbent bike - 15 min
Edit: 6 sets of 10 on the leg press - 20kg
Home muscle work: (starting back easy as I have a recurring shoulder injury)
Lunges
Squats
Dumbells
Abs
Planks
thigh/bum exercises with ankle weights
Progress as of today: 0 lbs lost so far, only 22 lbs to go!
looking at your muscle exercises...i see a lot of them are for your upper legs/butt. i also do that - my lower body exercises are very similar to yours.
one thing i realize i should start doing again, and i am, but it's still not a habit - is planks.
me and you do almost the same weights / strength workouts.
I remember in the past you went to Thailand (every Winter!). keep on, i know you can lose some weight if you stay consistent.
I'm being very careful on upper body weights since I hurt my shoulder badly about a year and a half ago. All my dumbells are put away except for 3kg. And I no longer use the resistance machines at the gym.
Forgot to add I also do lots of sets of the leg press at the gym - love it!
Love the variety in your workouts! I hadn't realized how I missed reading those until you posted.
Good job on the food!
Got on scale. Worse than I thought - 167.
Menu:
B: yogurt, raspberries, 1 cashew and dried fruit bar
S: cappuccino and 1 cashew and dried fruit bar
L: 6 veg salad and leftover chicken & sausage
D: veg curry
Total: 1029 cal, 63.5g carbs
Back to the gym tomorrow. Today, heavy housework.
Progress as of today: 0 lbs lost so far, only 22 lbs to go!
Your salad sounds amazing...6 veggies is a high number of variety!
have a good evening!
My salad is various leaves, radishes, cucumber, carrot, pepper, tomato.
Looks like you are doing well. :)
So do as I say, not as I do! (ha ha)
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Good Job Annie....your day just all looks so healthy!!!!
Thanks! Got to do it!
Horn_of_plenty on 08/20/2019:
nice! a new bike for hubby. I don't have funds i want to spend on a bike right now since i don't use it all year or many days a week, but it's on my "wish list."
what got you into those bars you eat for a snack in the morning? do you buy them? what brand? you have sparked my interest!
I always liked a snack at the gym after my workout, so I buy a black coffee or tea and have one. And at home I have one midmorning with my cappuccino. I don't know if they have the same brands over there but here they aren't with the cereal bars (which are pretty much the same as candy bars). They are actually in the gluten free section: One is Perkier - Goji and cranberry. The other is Squirrel Sisters - has about 4 types. I will try to upload photos of the boxes.
Oh, and his bike. We ride electric bikes (you still have to pedal) and they get you up all the hills here. He's put so many miles on his it's starting to fall apart. So he's bought a new one. Mine is still fine.
BearCountryGG on 08/20/2019:
Oh...that sounds like my kind of bike.......!!! Never seen those bars here.
Check the gluten free section. Might be there - or else they are just UK companies.
Horn_Of_Plenty on 08/20/2019:
those bars look cool. i see the squirrel sister bars are tiny and tasty and i see the other ones are a good size and not too high in cals. tasty stuff.
Squirrel Sisters is 82 calories per small car - so one pack is 164. They are filling but not the best tasting. The Perkier cranberry is my new favourite - one bar and is 129 calories. Much nicer taste but not as filling.
Horn_Of_Plenty on 08/20/2019:
and yeah, i don't think we have them here.
Might find something similar.