Feeling guility for skipping too many workouts so doubled up today. Yesterday I cleaned the whole house and got the guest rooms ready because I knew hubby would be outdoors working in the garden all day and not be underfoot.
Stepdaughter, her husband and their 4 year old boy are coming tomorrow and staying for 5 days. I will TRY hard to behave, or at least not be overly indulgent.
Less than 7 weeks to Thailand and I'm not going to make my goal. I need to at least hit 140 which is possible IF I behave. I've got the all-nighter election snacks and alcohol which I won't give up, and overnight at hotel in Glasgow for hubby's birthday celebration with daughter.
Workout upper body:
Workout lower:
Workout cardio:
Cals: 1334
Back to working out today. Dentist tomorrow morning for a cleaning, but I'll be home by 10 so no excuses to escape working out.
Workout upper body:
Menu:
Cals: 1240
Progress as of today: 18.2 lbs lost so far, only 11.8 lbs to go!
No workout today. First thing this morning we watched the debate, then I had to go grocery shopping. I really hate working out in the afternoon. But I did do housework.
Menu:
Cals: 1341
Lazy day yesterday. Felt really tired. Too many calories but no junk in the house. Didn't get on scale!
Stepdaughter, her husband and their 4 year old are coming Friday and staying until Tuesday. So I'm trying for 1200 calories until Friday. Will TRY to behave. Maybe I should try on one of my bikinis Friday morning for incentive?! LOL.
Workout lower:
Great eating. Yes, try on a bathing suit! You are close to already 10lbs lost. Keep up the good work so that you can reach your goal.
I'll be happy if I'm under 140, even if only by a pound!
Just got back from Edinburgh. I believe our meeting with the MSP's (Member of Scottish Parliament) went well and we got their attention. The group had their photo taken in front of the parliament building and we'll be on the front page of our local weekly paper. There were 28 protestors, almost all over the age of 60. Glad we spend the night but that meant two days of indulgence. The problem with going low cal, no junk, healthy, no alcohol for weeks means I was too tempted.
Meals:
B: Scottish veggie breakfast: 2 eggs, hash browns, fried tomato and mushrooms, 2 veggie sausages, toast
S: cappuccino and chocolate croissant in a museum cafe
No lunch
S: pint of beer
D: fish and chips and peas, pint of beer
Didn't take a lot of photos since I've been to Edinburgh many, many times. Couldn't really take photos in the parliament building.
From the top of a hill - Arthur's Seat is the big hill, and below among the buildings is Scottish Parliament and the Palace of Holyrood.
Inside the National Museum of Scotland:
Haven't seen the local paper yet but looking online. They don't have the photo of all of us posing in front of parliament, but crossing the street to get there. Mine and my hubby's heads can barely be seen in between two of the people in front.
Progress as of today: 18.2 lbs lost so far, only 11.8 lbs to go!
Your photos were awesome. As usual, I'm always amazed by your photos and wasn't expecting to see such...history & landscape !?
Wow that hill is awesome. Never heard of the hill personally bc i really don't know enough of my landscapes / geography / history. Of course I have heard of Edinburgh.
The palace and older buildings that make up that first photo are such a beautiful sight! So cool for you have been there for the protest! I would love to walk around that area & take in those cool surroundings!
Although i'm not familiar with the Palace of Holyrod, I'm sure my mom has heard of it. She's more of the geographical, worldly, and political buff.
Gotta laugh where it says "Queen's Gallary" because i live in Queens, NY. lol...
And i do recognize your face & hair from your previous photos in the last photo above! Sounds like a most interesting and exciting time in Scotland.
Thanks. A bit of backsliding here and there, but trying! And yes, 3 bikinis that are ready to be packed, and having capris and shorts that aren't too tight is incentive.
Posting from my phone.
Menu: B:Usual porridge L: toasted ham and cheese sandwich D: Chicken burger and chips 3 pints of beer S: unknown
Our protest went well. Made progress. Have to laugh at all of you worrying about it getting violent. Most of us were were well over 60!
Love being in Edinburgh!
Progress as of today: 18.2 lbs lost so far, only 11.8 lbs to go!
wow 3 pints beer! you love your beer Annie <3 haha <3
Photos!
So glad it went well...
Tomorrow we go to Edinburgh for the day to protest at our parliament. We'll be transported by a couple of coaches. It's at least a 2 to 2.5 hour journey there. The coach will return in the evening but hubby and I have decided we'd just spend the night in Edinburgh and come back on our own by bus/train Friday. Found a good deal on a hotel. This means I will need to practice restraint and avoid temptations. Also will be missing my workouts.
Workout cardio:
Workout upper body:
Menu:
Cals: Not good at estimating a curry with noodles, so about 1300, maybe 1350
Progress as of today: 18.2 lbs lost so far, only 11.8 lbs to go!
I just booked the rental car for our return to Thailand this winter and also a taxi to pick us up at the airport. Leaving 8 weeks from tomorrow! I think I'll get my bikinis out and start trying them on to keep me motivated! As usual I'll start packing 2 weeks before we go. LOL.
I'm ready to start packing my sandals for Thailand!
http://youtu.be/qerE3GbPXmY
Progress as of today: 18.2 lbs lost so far, only 11.8 lbs to go!
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all in moderation girlfriend, you shouldn't have to give up things that make you happy :-D
That's the battle - enjoying treats and beer or being happy with my body.
Horn_Of_Plenty on 10/13/2016:
agreed with your battle above - this is why in general i have been really trying to tame my choices. i still pig out - but more on lower cal sugar free jello and low cal things...maintaining the lower weight makes me feel SO MUCH BETTER when i am with friends, dressing up, etc. To me, I need to feel that confidence that comes with lowered calories...
I feel so much better in many ways when I am smaller - not skinny.
puddles on 10/13/2016:
I understand that you are pushing it to get down to the weight you feel comfortable at before you leave but be careful not to overdo and cause yourself any injury. Just do your best you cannot ask any more of yourself. You are such a motivated person that you will get there.
Thanks for your faith!
hollybelle on 10/13/2016:
Have fun with visiting family. I predict you will be able to exercise moderation. Maybe postpone beer until Thailand????
Thanks. Stepdaughter might bring a really good and expensive gin and also likes wine. Fortunately she's not a big drinker will helps me moderate. And husband's birthday will be in a restaurant that has a huge choice of good craft beers - hard to resist.