Made it to the gym. Not feeling energetic but managed a partial workout.
Workout at gym:
Menu:
Cals: didn't weigh everything and didn't count
I've been AWOL because I've still been sick. Was getting better then caught what my husband had and he's caught what I had. So I was feeling really weak and sitting around doing little didn't help get me get any energy. Have been very indulgent as well - beer, junk food. Feeling better today but still not 100%. Made myself do a workout today but no cardio. Did 2 sets instead of 3 of everything. I hope to get to the gym tomorrow.
Last winter when we came home from Thailand both of us caught a nasty cold/flu on the plane and it took 3 solid weeks to recover!
Workout at home:
Menu:
Cals: 1587
Got on the scale. Not nearly as bad as I expected.
Still not 100% - stuffy nose and coughing but definitely better than I was. I'll decide in the morning if I'm hitting the gym. I made the mistake last year of going to the gym too soon and working out too hard and I just got sicker.
Tried to resist but had a snack last night - a snack bar made totally with cashews and dates. So my final calories were 1484. That's okay. 1500 max but I'll try to keep it around 1300.
My thighs are really sore from my workout yesterday. It had been about 2 1/2 weeks since I worked out.
Menu:
Cals: 1327
I'm back! Been very, very indulgent while sick. Time to stop and get back on track! I will get on the scale tomorrow morning although I'll be disgusted at what it says. I didn't cough much last night, still blowing nose a lot, but still feel much better than I have with some energy.
Counting calories today and doing a partial workout at home. Will try to make it to gym by Wednesday.
I ordered 2 new sets of dumbbells and received them last week. One pair is 7 kg and the other is a replacement set for my 5 kg as the ones I have are too large and awkward for certain routines so I got normal sized ones. At the gym in Thailand I was using 8 kg for a couple of routines, so I'll order those next.
Workout at home:
Menu:
Cals: 1272
I'll never forget my intensity this winter. My drive. I'd never in my life put forth such an effort. And still indulged here & there to keep myself sane. Honestly, this winter was more than just a small challenge - it was a challenge to continue to work on myself & actually change my lifestyle for the long run!
...ok, this shouldn't be all about me!...
Excellent calories, keep at it & you will soon be on a path back to a more comfortable weight & congrats on moving up in your weights! That's gotta be the best feeling!
so you were sick & now I feel like I am sick. run down. all symptoms are chest an above. skipping gym tonight bc I need rest. hoping to go tomorrow night instead. rest will also give my back & shoulder extra rest. I want to take Wednesday off so badly.
Back later........
Progress as of today: 22 lbs lost so far, only 6 lbs to go!
Groan...... I've got a cold. 3 whole months in Thailand and no cold or flu, but 3 days after coming home - horrid sore throat, runny nose, sneezing. Not counting calories today either. Or exercising. Sigh. 
Anyway, hope everyone is getting fit and healthy.
I increased dumbbell weight on a few routines while in Thailand. So I've ordered heavier dumbbells for home.
Progress as of today: 22 lbs lost so far, only 6 lbs to go!
Still feel a bit like a zombie. Wake up early, then feel tired in the afternoon. Jetlag is tough. Planned to count calories today, but ate breakfast too early which throws me off for the whole day. No junk food in the house, but I did give in and bought a chocolate bar when I went shopping. Had some wine last night. Hope to be on a schedule next week.
Still not completely unpacked but I've done tons of laundry.
Progress as of today: 22 lbs lost so far, only 6 lbs to go!
Not getting on scale until I'm sure water loss or gain won't affect it. Probably Saturday. Was going to start calories today but jetlag makes me extra hungry at different times. Woke up very early and had breakfast. Then was hungry by 10. 7 hour time difference!
We flew on Monday and spent the night at Dubai airport in the hotel. So Tuesday we woke up about 4:30 (not on purpose) and had breakfast at 5 - cereal, yogurt, fruit, doughnut, toast, a pastry, then ordered an omelette. Oink. Then on the plane we had a light breakfast - croissant, fruit, yogurt. A big lunch later, then after landing we had a second lunch/early dinner about 2pm. No dinner but did have some snacks and beer.
Weds: went home after spending the night in hotel. We woke up about 5, watched tv. Were planning on going to restaurant when it opened at 8 for our breakfast, but discovered the hotel served breakfast at 6:30. We'd never tried the buffet breakfast at this hotel and it was gorgeous! We got there at opening time so all the cooked food was fresh and hot - they even had warm pain au chocolat (chocolate croissant). Pigged out and skipped lunch. Grocery shopping after we go home. Curry for dinner.
Jetlag is going to take quite a while to recover from. 3 months being 7 hours ahead will take time to recover from. Planning on gym Monday.
A pic taken from the plane when we were over Turkey:
Progress as of today: 22 lbs lost so far, only 6 lbs to go!
WELCOME HOME :)
Sorry I've been AWOL. Was sick, then better, then sick again. Now I'm fine. Had my birthday yesterday and had a nice lunch and dinner as well as a massage in the morning after the gym. Planned to go to this gorgeous Belgian chocolate cafe today for a decadent treat but we had torrential rain so we didn't.
Busy packing to go home Monday. Need to get everything packed up to store for our return here next winter.
So I'll be tracking food again when I get home - probably starting March 3rd.
Hope everyone is well and getting fit and healthy.
Progress as of today: 22 lbs lost so far, only 6 lbs to go!
Enjoy your last couple days!
Can't figure out what I ate or drank that caused this but I've got 'intestinal distress' aka 'skitters'. After dinner last night we picked up a 4 pack of beer and some Pringles. Maybe too much fat in the Pringles? I was fine at the gym this morning but after breakfast it hit me. So I'm staying in all day. Poor hubby has to eat lunch and dinner out by himself. He brought me some salted almonds when he went to lunch. And I'll have him bring me a pancake/crepe with banana and Nutella. So my electrolytes should be fine with the salt, potatssium and sugar. Not much food in the house - just breakfast stuff.
Gym:
Home:
Menu:
Started seriously vomiting. Hubby went out and got me Hydration packets.
Tuesday
A bit better this morning. I'm definitely empty. Only got up twice during the night.
Progress as of today: 17 lbs lost so far, only 11 lbs to go!
skitters?
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Excellent effort! Hope you continue to feel better.
Thanks!
Horn_Of_Plenty on 03/22/2016:
The point is getting back to working out. I like this post because I can DEFINETELY relate, especially now. I am more sore than usual and my body is just not cooperating these last few weeks into the wedding (including last week I mean). But, instead of SKIPPING gym, I do less or I skip certain moves that will just make more pain. I'm listening to my body more....feels great to do that! and not push to extreme. I'm learning !!
dark chili chocolate huh!? :)
Dark chocolate is good for yo, right? So I'm eating healthy food. :D