Friends dropped by last night, so of course I had to serve wine. I had about 1 1/2 large glasses. Had planned on weighing myself this morning, but alcohol always make the scale deceptively low due to it being dehydrating. So I'll do it tomorrow morning.
Husband has gone off to visit grandson and will come back Sunday evening. So I'll get a lot done while he's not here, the biggest project being our bedroom.
This is the last day of our perfect weather and tomorrow it will cool back down to the low 50's. I'm deciding whether to ride my bike to the botanic garden (after lunch so I'm not tempted to eat there!).
Menu:
Cals: 1523 (a bit high but I'm getting exercise all day)
Got into my capris! There aren't loose, but aren't tight. Got my gym/guest room finished, just need the carpet to dry and I can put my weights, etc back in there and workout again.
Workout at gym:
Went on a 36 mile bike ride yesterday. It was sunny and made it up to 78F which is rare for here. But it was very windy so our ride was a lot of work when we weren't on a protected road. Lots of snacks, no idea the calories. Beer when we got home. Haven't been on the scale.
Behind schedule on the deep cleaning and carpet shampooing as the belt broke on the shampooer and had to order another. It came today so I've got half the second guest room/gym done. Then all I've got left is the master bedroom and laundry room.
Today I washed all the outside windows. Rewarded myself with a pint of husband's home brewed porter. Was nice to sit outside in the sun wearing capris and tshirt! It's not very common here, even in the middle of summer. Hope it keeps up!
Can't use my gym as I've moved out the dumbbells, etc into the other guest bedroom and now there is no room in either room to work out. But I'll be done by Thursday and will do one then. I'll go to the gym tomorrow.
Menu:
Cals: 1511
Bike ride sounds amazing!!!
Oh so your husband likes to brew!? I'd like to brew my own Kombucha lol. It's so expensive. I may actually take a class on it, but it's a long drive so i'm still debating it.
Happy Mother's Day to all American moms! 
Had some snacks last night (I was hungry!) but stayed under 1500 calories.
No BBQ today - cloudy and drizzly. We'll probably invite friends for a BBQ on a nice day when my sister is visiting as they've never met.
Looks like perfect weather for a bike ride tomorrow - up to 70F and sunny. I'm packing my bike now. Snacks are an apple, clementines, bananas, nuts, date bar, and oatcakes with pb. And lots of water. Plan on going to an island to ride and will usually go about 40 or more miles (pedal assisted electric bike so the hills are not too hard) and we'll stop for lunch at a nice restaurant. I'll try to stick to one pint of beer.
Busy today tackling one of the guest rooms (my gym) - deep cleaning and will shampoo the carpet.
Menu: (might add a snack but will keep it under 1400 for the day)
Cals: 1296
I don't know if you can buy these outside the UK, but they are very healthy - no additives, no sugar or sweeteners, filling and 135 calories.
Progress as of today: 21.8 lbs lost so far, only 10.2 lbs to go!
great job packing up your bike - snacks sound good as does lunch so far. I would like those snacks if I were biking as much as you will be today!
Also, good for you on washing the carpet yourself and not having to hire someone else to do it. I do feel it's better to do things yourself...I tend to not act this way only because right now anyways I prefer to spend my free time as downtime. I guess it's hard for me to ever turn back as once I experienced relaxation it's just hard to not have it anymore. sorry for the rant...I just see it the other way (especially with my dad) and I just can't force myself to always be on the go like him..
I'd never pay someone to shampoo my carpet, or wash my windows (maybe when I'm in my 80's). I bought a shampooer years ago since it's much cheaper than having to pay to rent one. And since I'm retired I can get in down time easily.
Added one oatcake last night, that's okay. 36 calories and healthy.
Scale heading downward.
We might have a BBQ tomorrow and invite friends. That will mean more calories but I'll be sensible.
My sister is coming in less than 3 weeks. She's not a bad influence - doesn't drink, doesn't overeat, but the problem is we'll eat out a lot.
Menu:
Cals: 1324
Workout at home:
Progress as of today: 21.4 lbs lost so far, only 10.6 lbs to go!
Scale headed back down. The weather is finally improving. Expecting sunshine and mid to upper 60's on Monday so we're planning a long bike ride.
Menu:
Cals: 1288
Workout at gym: (should have done 10-15 mins more cardio but was chatting with a friend)
congrats on your work well done, keep up the great work and you will reach your goals always.
Progress as of today: 20.2 lbs lost so far, only 11.8 lbs to go!
Not even going to admit to how I indulged yesterday, but it was very bad. Binge watching a series and binge eating along with it. I WILL be sticking to today's plan.
Menu:
Cals: 1222
Did a bit of snacking yesterday - peanuts, etc. 
Today I was binge watching Outlander and I did some snacking. Trying not to do any more tonight. Should not have bought crisps at the supermarket! Resisted the urge to buy a couple of beers and won't go into the garage to get any of husband's home brew.
Menu:
Cals: 1628
Workout at gym:
Had a lovely dinner last night at our friends' house. The hostess' sister and her husband were there as well, so it was a nice evening. We didn't get home until nearly 1am.
Dinner: starter was fresh mussels and fresh baguettes, then roast pork and black pudding, gravy, roasted potatoes, lots of veggies, a fruit cake with custard for dessert. I resisted the wine and drank flavoured water I'd brought.....up until about 10pm. Then I had partial glasses of wine which likely totaled 2 full glasses. Not too bad. Oh, and a couple of sips of drambuie.
No gym today. Too tired plus it's a bank holiday so the gym doesn't open until 10. So I'll do Tues, Weds, Friday.
Menu:
Cals: 1205
Feeling tired but will try to do this workout today. If not, I'll do it after the gym tomorrow.
Workout at home:
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Your days always sound so peaceful! I never thought of wine making your weight low!
Retirement! :) Alcohol is dehydrating so the fluid loss shows up on the scale, but it's not accurate. It's just fluid, not fat. Unfortunately!
puddles on 05/12/2016:
On your own for a few days you should be able to get a lot accomplished that is what I find when I am left alone. Have a great weekend Annie.
Thanks, Fran. I always get a lot done when hubby visits family.
Horn_Of_Plenty on 05/12/2016:
def i would take advantage of the lovely weather, Annie :)
I was working so hard I didn't make it out for a bike ride. But I did eat both lunch and dinner outdoors which was nice.
Horn_Of_Plenty on 05/12/2016:
and i always use to feel thing after a night of drinking at college...