grannyannie - Tuesday Nov 17, 2015
(Clean eating - serious workouts)
Weight: 142.2
Tried on my second but smaller pair of REI nylon trousers with zip off legs last night. I can zip and button them but they are too snug to be comfortable. I want these to fit comfortably by the time we leave!! I have 12 days. 
Menu:
- B: porridge/dried fruit/cinnamon/almond milk
- L: chicken breast sandwich, yogurt, 2 clementines, pear
- D: veg chili & basmati rice, salad
- Tea w/soy milk, coffee w/almond milk, low cal tonic water, herbal teas
Cals: 1296
Workout at gym: really intense!!
- 30 mins spin bike
- 5 mins rowing machine
- 15 mins elliptical - HIIT
- 10 mins treadmill uphill and speed
Workout at home: lower
- squats with dumbbells - 3 x 10
- lunges w/dumbbells using step - 3 x 10
- lunges w/dumbbells - 3 x 10
- side lunges w/dumbbells using step - 3 x 10
- thighs/glutes with ankle weights - 4 x 12 - 3 routines
- planks - 3
- abs-4 routines x 3
- bridge (for glutes, core, thighs) - 9 x 10 seconds
- calf lifts w/dumbbell - 3 x 10
Progress as of today: 24.8 lbs lost so far, only 7.2 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Monday Nov 16, 2015
(Clean eating - serious workouts)
Weight: 142.2
Cold and rainy day. I'm really ready for Thailand! Two weeks from today.
Menu:
- B: porridge/dried fruit/cinnamon/almond milk
- L: chicken breast sandwich, yogurt, grapes, 2 clementines
- D: veg curry & basmati rice, salad
- Tea w/soy milk, coffee w/almond milk, low cal tonic water, herbal teas
Cals: 1264
Workout at gym:
- 30 mins spin bike
- 15 mins elliptical - HIIT
- 4 x 12 on 4 resistance machines
Workout at home:
- 11 routines with dumbbells - 3 x 12
- push ups - 3 x 12
- triceps dips - 3 x 12
Progress as of today: 24.8 lbs lost so far, only 7.2 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Sunday Nov 15, 2015
(Clean eating - serious workouts)
Weight: 142.2
Rest day.
Menu:
- B: porridge/dried fruit/cinnamon/almond milk
- L: oatcakes w/low fat cheddar, yogurt, apple
- D: veg & Quorn curry & basmati rice
- Tea w/soy milk, coffee w/almond milk, low cal tonic water, herbal teas
Cals: 1199
Progress as of today: 24.8 lbs lost so far, only 7.2 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Saturday Nov 14, 2015
(Clean eating - serious workouts)
Weight: 142.2
Don't know what came over me last night but I couldn't stop eating crackers! Stuck to calories until after dinner, but then couldn't keep out of them.
Menu:
- B: porridge/dried fruit/cinnamon/almond milk
- L: oatcakes w/low fat cheese, yogurt, grapes, apple
- D: veg curry & basmati rice, salad
- Tea w/soy milk, coffee w/almond milk, low cal tonic water, herbal teas
Cals: 1228
Workout at home:
- 11 routines with dumbbells - 3 x 12
- push ups - 3 x 12
- triceps dips - 3 x 12
- side dips w/dumbbell - 3 x 10
- squats with dumbbells - 3 x 10
- lunges w/dumbbells using step - 3 x 10
- lunges w/dumbbells - 3 x 10
- side lunges w/dumbbells using step - 3 x 10
- thighs/glutes with ankle weights - 4 x 12 - 3 routines
- planks - 3
- abs-4 routines x 3
- bridge (for glutes, core, thighs) - 9 x 10 seconds
- calf lifts w/dumbbell - 3 x 10
Progress as of today: 24.8 lbs lost so far, only 7.2 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Friday Nov 13, 2015
(Clean eating - serious workouts)
Weight: 142.2
Thanks for comments on my Thailand food and workout plans. Getting cold here so I'm very ready to go! 2 weeks and 2 days to go.
Airport yesterday. Probably hit 2,000 calories.
Menu:
- B: porridge/dried fruit/cinnamon/almond milk
- L: 2 eggs, polenta, toast, yogurt, 2 clementines
- D: veg curry & basmati rice, salad
- Tea w/soy milk, coffee w/almond milk, low cal tonic water, herbal teas
Cals: 1220
Workout at gym:
- 30 mins spin bike
- 15 mins elliptical - HIIT
- 4 x 12 on 4 resistance machines
- 3 x 12 rope/pulley for triceps
Progress as of today: 24.8 lbs lost so far, only 7.2 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Thursday Nov 12, 2015
(Clean eating - serious workouts)
Weight: 142.2
Took daughter to airport. No calorie counting today. No workouts.
Here are my plans for our 3 month stay in Thailand: Any comments are welcome.
We also do a lot of walking, swimming, kayaking and might get some bicycles.
Fitness centre (0.6 mile walk from house). 3 times per week
- Bike, treadmill, elliptical: 30 - 45 mins total
- Free weights:
- 3 sets of 12 on 11 routines
- squats with dumbbells - 3 x 10
- lunges & side lunges w/dumbbells - 3 x 10
- calf lifts w/dumbbell - 3 x 10
At house after gym:
- thighs/glutes - 3 routines @ 3 x 10 each w/ankle weight
- planks – on forearms
- bridge/abs 3 sets
- push ups – 3 x 10
- triceps dips – 3 x 10
FOOD:
NO muesli – have toast w/15g pb, yogurt, fruit
No latte, cappuccino, mocha. Have coffee with milk. Or tea.
Minimal fried rice dishes, dishes made with coconut or plain rice
Lunch: omelette or soup when eating out or make my own
TREATS:
2 treats per week:
ice cream drink, ice cream, other sweet
cocktail or G & T, chips (fries), cheesy dish, other meal option
Beer: 3 times per week with dinner on workout days
Scale: every morning
Progress as of today: 24.8 lbs lost so far, only 7.2 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Wednesday Nov 11, 2015
(Clean eating - serious workouts)
Weight: 142.2
Scale is creeping downward but not fast enough for me.
Menu:
- B: porridge/dried fruit/cinnamon/almond milk
- L: crackers/oatcakes w/hummou, yogurt, banana, 2 clementines
- D: veg chili & basmati rice, salad
- Tea w/soy milk, coffee w/almond milk, low cal tonic water, herbal teas
Cals: 1295
Workout at gym: (had to shop before catching my bus so cut workout short)
- 30 mins spin bike
- 5 mins elliptical - HIIT
- 4 x 12 on 4 resistance machines
Workout at home:
- 11 routines with dumbbells - 3 x 12
- push ups - 3 x 12
- triceps dips - 3 x 12
- side dips w/dumbbell - 3 x 10
- squats with dumbbells - 3 x 10
- lunges w/dumbbells using step - 3 x 10
- lunges w/dumbbells - 3 x 10
- side lunges w/dumbbells using step - 3 x 10
- thighs/glutes with ankle weights - 4 x 12 - 3 routines
- planks - 3
- abs-4 routines x 3
- bridge (for glutes, core, thighs) - 9 x 10 seconds
- calf lifts w/dumbbell - 3 x 10
I will soon share my food and workout plans for our long stay abroad and any feedback would be appreciated.
Progress as of today: 24.8 lbs lost so far, only 7.2 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Tuesday Nov 10, 2015
(Clean eating - serious workouts)
Weight: 142.8
I'll get on the scale again tomorrow. Tried on one of my bikinis and I still have more belly fat than I want.
Husband and daughter are having the leftover veggie lasagna for dinner so I'm having something else.
Menu:
- B: porridge/dried fruit/cinnamon/almond milk
- L: crackers/oatcakes w/hummous, yogurt, banana
- D: 2 eggs, polenta, toast, salad
- Tea w/soy milk, coffee w/almond milk, low cal tonic water, herbal teas
Cals: 1232
Workout at gym:
- 30 mins spin bike
- 5 mins rowing machine
- 15 mins elliptical - HIIT
- 10 mins treadmill - uphill & speed
Progress as of today: 24.2 lbs lost so far, only 7.8 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Monday Nov 09, 2015
(Clean eating - serious workouts)
Weight: 142.8
Forgot to get on the scale this morning, but I am defnitely shrinking. 
Menu:
- B: porridge/dried fruit/cinnamon/almond milk
- L: 3 eggs, toast, yogurt, pear
- D: pasta w/veggie bolognese sauce, salad
- Tea w/soy milk, coffee w/almond milk, low cal tonic water, herbal teas
Cals: don't know the pasta sauce calories, but sure I'll be under 1400 for the day
Workout at gym:
- 30 mins spin bike
- 10 mins elliptical - HIIT
- 4 x 12 on 4 resistance machines
Workout at home:
- 11 routines with dumbbells - 3 x 12
- push ups - 3 x 12
- triceps dips - 3 x 12
- side dips w/dumbbell - 3 x 10
- squats with dumbbells - 3 x 10
- lunges w/dumbbells using step - 3 x 10
- lunges w/dumbbells - 3 x 10
- side lunges w/dumbbells using step - 3 x 10
- thighs/glutes with ankle weights - 4 x 12 - 3 routines
- planks - 3
- abs-4 routines x 3
- bridge (for glutes, core, thighs) - 9 x 10 seconds
- calf lifts w/dumbbell - 3 x 10
Progress as of today: 24.2 lbs lost so far, only 7.8 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Sunday Nov 08, 2015
(Clean eating - serious workouts)
Weight: 142.8
Still being tough and resisting the snacks guests are eating. Scale is creeping downward and I can feel the loss. Hubby is making lasagna tonight but I'm not eating any. I'm going to have a Quorn pie instead with salad. I'll try to resist the garlic bread as well.
I know our friends will invite us to dinner some night before we leave and we're not sure what we'll do. They serve 3 course meals, not usually high fat but the calories still add up quickly. I can always refuse the wine.
Menu:
- B: porridge/dried fruit/cinnamon/almond milk
- L: low fat hummous on toast, yogurt, grapes
- D: Quorn (veggie) pie, salad
- Tea w/soy milk, coffee w/almond milk, low cal tonic water, herbal teas
Cals: 1215
Rest day.
Progress as of today: 24.2 lbs lost so far, only 7.8 lbs to go!
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There is always a piece of clothing that we want to get into before we go on holidays. Good luck Annie. Have a great day.
Thanks! I'll get into them!
Maria7 on 11/17/2015:
A lot can be done in 12 days! :-D
Thanks Maria!
Maria7 on 11/18/2015:
Hoping you are having a good day today...you are getting closer to your vacation! :-D
Very close! :)
Horn_Of_Plenty on 11/18/2015:
Great cals & exercise & food in general!
It's great they fit in general & I am sure they'll fit better by the time you leave :)
Hope they fit better. I like to have a spare pair of trousers and they also zip off into shorts.