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grannyannie - Monday Jul 20, 2015
(Clean eating - serious workouts)
Weight: 137.6

I should be getting on the scale every morning to check on damage and to re-motivate me. Snacking and beer.  

Workout at gym:  shorter workout as gym was busy and I had shopping and errands to do.

  • 30 mins spin bike
  • 4 x 12 on 4 resistance machines

Haven't counted calories today and we are going on a local brewery tour with nephew.  I'll volunteer to be designated driver which means I can only have 1/2 pint beer.  Beer is just about guaranteed to take any willpower I have to resist snacking!  

 

Progress as of today: 29.4 lbs lost so far, only 5.6 lbs to go!

ohioraven on 07/20/2015:
Lots of temptation around you, Annie. Stay strong.

grannyannie on 07/20/2015:
Hanging head in shame. Had some cookies. I'll try harder!

puddles on 07/20/2015:
Good plan always good to leave with a plan. Good luck and enjoy yourself.

grannyannie on 07/20/2015:
Thanks! Change of plans. No tour. Friends coming after dinner for wine.

ohioraven on 07/20/2015:
Dang !

grannyannie on 07/20/2015:
Sigh.

GottaDoIt on 07/20/2015:
Just keep going!

grannyannie on 07/20/2015:
Will do!!

Umpqua on 07/20/2015:
You're doing great with the continued loss and all the exercise. Keep it up!

grannyannie on 07/20/2015:
Thanks but I haven't been very good today food and beer wise. :(

biscottibody59 on 07/20/2015:
At least you got a little workout in!


grannyannie - Sunday Jul 19, 2015
(Clean eating - serious workouts)
Weight: 137.6

Had early dinner with Ugandan daughter who was on her way to London but will be back to visit us on Tuesday.  I had a chicken burger and chips and a beer.  Before nephew arrived from London we went to the cinema.  Had a regular size bag of peanut M & M's.  1/2 pint beer.  Another 1/2 pint when nephew arrived.  A piece of cheese when we got home with a G & T.  Okay, two G & T's.    Stayed up chatting until 1:30 am.  

Plan on eating normally today - about 1400 calories.  

Progress as of today: 29.4 lbs lost so far, only 5.6 lbs to go!

puddles on 07/19/2015:
Sounds like a fun time. Have a great day Annie

grannyannie on 07/19/2015:
Thanks! Enjoying ourselves.

ohioraven on 07/19/2015:
Normal sounds good too, Annie.

grannyannie on 07/19/2015:
Normal is good, but indulging is fun!

ohioraven on 07/19/2015:
Indulge in a bike ride.

grannyannie on 07/19/2015:
Not today - bad weather.

hollybelle on 07/19/2015:
Sounds like a great day!

grannyannie on 07/19/2015:
It was!


grannyannie - Saturday Jul 18, 2015
(Clean eating - serious workouts)
Weight: 137.6

Scale going down!  

Challenge starts today with nephew coming this evening for a week.  

Eating dinner out so don't know the calorie count. But I'm having my usual breakfast and lunch.  Going to a movie before nephew's train arrives and I need to resist the urge to buy chocolate to take to the movie as is my habit. 

Have a great weekend everybody!

Progress as of today: 29.4 lbs lost so far, only 5.6 lbs to go!

ohioraven on 07/18/2015:
Glad to hear the scale is down for you. Chocolate at the movies used to be my habit too. Now I just have the popcorn.

grannyannie on 07/18/2015:
The popcorn you can buy at the cinema is drowned in butter - no choice. About 2,000 calories I think! I'd be better with a normal sized packet of M & Ms. :)

puddles on 07/18/2015:
Congrats on the scale movement. Going to the movies is a dangerous place for me. Have a great day Annie.

grannyannie on 07/18/2015:
Thanks! I just associate indulging in chocolate as good with movies in the cinema. It's the size of the bag I choose that I need to watch.

biscottibody59 on 07/18/2015:
Hope you have a good visit with your nephew!

BTW, those were sheep in the first pic below? Thanks for pointing out the tree altered by the wind:-)

grannyannie on 07/19/2015:
Aye, sheep. We've got millions! Noticed two trees which were 'one-sided' due to the wind.


grannyannie - Friday Jul 17, 2015
(Clean eating - serious workouts)
Weight: 138.6

Skipped going to the gym.  Housework to do and will do my muscle workouts.  Nephew is arriving tomorrow and although he couldn't care less if the house is clean, I do. 

Have a healthy day everyone! 

Menu:

  • B:  porridge/blueberries/almond milk
  • S:  single serve box of Crunchy Nut cereal
  • L:  hummous on whole grain toast, yogurt, strawberries, apple
  • D:  asparagus & cheese 3 egg omelette, salad
  • Tea w/soy milk, coffee w/almond milk, low cal tonic water, herbal teas

Cals:  1344

Workout at home (upper):

  • 11 routines with dumbbells - 3 x 12
  • push ups - 3 x 12
  • triceps dips - 3 x 12

Workout at home (lower):  

  • side dips w/dumbbell - 3 x 10
  • squats with dumbbells -  3 x 10
  • lunges w/dumb   bells using step - 3 x  10
  • lunges w/dumb bells - 3 x 10
  • side lunges w/dumbbells using step - 3 x 10
  • thighs/glutes with ankle weights - 3 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

 A couple more bike ride photos:

 

A stop for a lunch of veggie burger, chips and cole slaw and a pint of beer

Progress as of today: 28.4 lbs lost so far, only 6.6 lbs to go!

puddles on 07/17/2015:
That is so true we are the only ones that will notice that our house is clean and not the guests. Love the photos. Enjoy your company.

ohioraven on 07/17/2015:
Have a great day, Annie.

grannyannie on 07/17/2015:
Thanks, you as well.

biscottibody59 on 07/17/2015:
First two pics could've been taken near me:-) Last one--wish there was a cute stopoff like that close by--looks intriguing.

Cheers!

grannyannie on 07/18/2015:
How lovely! The tree in the top pic shows which way the wind normally blows. :)

hollybelle on 07/17/2015:
Love looking at these pics! I had to laugh about the nephew and housing cleaning - Mark and I say that if it weren't for company we would never clean house! Of course that's not strictly true, but we do our best work when people are coming!

grannyannie on 07/18/2015:
Mine gets the most thoroughly cleaned when guests coming. Deep cleaned when sister or some other guests come.


grannyannie - Thursday Jul 16, 2015
(Clean eating - serious workouts)
Weight: 138.6

Thanks for all the comments on my previous posts.  We've been on our bikes again - Tues. and Weds. all day.  Gorgeous sunshine.  Didn't count calories of course but could have done worse on my food and beer.  We did 38 miles the first day and 36 the second in a different area.  

Back to normal today:  no workouts but doing housework and already did grocery shopping.  21 year old nephew coming Saturday for a week, followed by Ugandan daughter on Tuesday.  

Menu:

  • B:  porridge/blueberries/almond milk
  • L:  hummous on whole grain toast, yogurt, canteloupe, grapes
  • S:  have had a craving for a sweet called Wine Gums
  • D:  veg chili & basmati rice, salad
  • S:  gin & low cal tonic and lime
  • Tea w/soy milk, coffee w/almond milk, low cal tonic water, herbal teas

Cals:  1334

A couple of bike ride pics:
 
Walked up a steep hill to a 7th century monastery - hubby going down
 
 

Progress as of today: 28.4 lbs lost so far, only 6.6 lbs to go!

puddles on 07/16/2015:
Just like you the weather has been great and also taking advantage of it. Have a great day Annie. Nice pictures

grannyannie on 07/16/2015:
Thanks. We haven't been getting a lot of sun so when we do we're outta here!

ohioraven on 07/16/2015:
Ok, get back to normal. Hubby should take a picture of you once in a while.

grannyannie on 07/16/2015:
I know. I always forget to hand him the camera.

Umpqua on 07/16/2015:
You've been logging some serious miles (or should I say kilometers)! You've got a busy time coming up with all your company so good on you for enjoying your down time and taking advantage of nice weather to ride.

grannyannie on 07/16/2015:
Thanks! Actually we don't use km here, it is still miles for some reason. I've hit 500 miles on the odometer on my bike and I got the bike the second week of June. Love it!

thinkpositive on 07/16/2015:
Love your pictures! Just lovely countryside. Now looks like you'l be busy with daughter & nephew.

grannyannie on 07/17/2015:
Thanks! Yes I will. Food challenge!

hollybelle on 07/17/2015:
Just lovely pics and great job on all! I am very envious - in a good way - of the bike rides! I gotta get on the bike!

grannyannie on 07/17/2015:
Thanks - I just love it!


grannyannie - Monday Jul 13, 2015
(Clean eating - serious workouts)
Weight: 139.8

Another drizzly day.  But sun is expected tomorrow and Weds.  So we'll be on our bikes tomorrow.   

Menu:

  • B:  porridge/dried fruit/almond milk
  • S:  2 oatcakes & pb
  • L:  grilled cheese, yogurt, strawberries, 1 clementine
  • D:  veg chili & basmati rice, salad
  • Tea w/soy milk, coffee w/almond milk, low cal tonic water, herbal teas
Cals:  1341

Workout at gym:
  • 30 mins spin bike
  • 5 mins rowing machine
  • 10 mins elliptical - interval training
  • 4 x 12 on 4 resistance machines
  • 3 x 12 rope/pulley f or triceps
Was going to do my upper body muscle work at home but hubby talked me into a bike ride to the botanic gardens even though it's drizzly.  12+ miles roundtrip.  A short one, but seemed longer in the drizzle.  I had a cuppa tea at the gardens cafe and resisted having a cake or cookies!  
 

Progress as of today: 27.2 lbs lost so far, only 7.8 lbs to go!

ohioraven on 07/13/2015:
You definitely know when to say when on cookies.

grannyannie on 07/13/2015:
It was tough! I have a serious sweet tooth. I'm sure I'm manage some sweet treat tomorrow on a very long bike ride.

biscottibody59 on 07/13/2015:
Enjoy your week!

grannyannie on 07/13/2015:
Thanks! Same to you.

Horn_Of_Plenty on 07/13/2015:
nice healthy food and workouts! good job!

grannyannie on 07/13/2015:
Thanks!

puddles on 07/13/2015:
Enjoy your week.

hollybelle on 07/13/2015:
You are doing great in preparation for your visit to the states!

thinkpositive on 07/14/2015:
Good job on resisting the cookie. So impressed with your bike rides!

GottaDoIt on 07/14/2015:
Your planning on both food and exercise inspires me to keep working!

grannyannie on 07/16/2015:
Great to hear!


grannyannie - Sunday Jul 12, 2015
(Clean eating - serious workouts)
Weight: 139.8

Husband and I decided to ride our bikes into town to pick up some groceries.  Just over 20 miles roundtrip.  Not hilly.  On the way back we stopped at a cafe for tea, bacon roll, and a Tunnock's Caramel Wafer (134 cals).  

Menu:

  • B:  porridge/dried fruit/almond milk
  • L:  bacon roll, wafer
  • D:  veg chili & basmati rice, salad
  • Tea w/soy milk, coffee w/almond milk, low cal tonic water, herbal teas
  • S:  Gin and tonic

Cals:  under 1400

 

Progress as of today: 27.2 lbs lost so far, only 7.8 lbs to go!

ohioraven on 07/12/2015:
Sounds like a Great Day, Annie.

grannyannie on 07/12/2015:
Nicer when it wasn't raining! :) But that's what rainsuits are for, right?

ohioraven on 07/12/2015:
Not me. I just get wet. One day I was as wet as a fish !

grannyannie on 07/12/2015:
I'm in Scotland so they say there is no bad weather, just bad clothing. I'd be indoors all the time if I didn't go out in the drizzle/showers/rain!

puddles on 07/12/2015:
Wow that is a difference way going for groceries. I think I will stick with the car. lol.

grannyannie on 07/12/2015:
Any chance to get on the bike! We didn't pick up that much but we have two paniers each. Certainly not what I'd do for the weekly big shopping. I pick up odds and ends when I take the bus to the gym, but a big shopping needs the car.

Umpqua on 07/12/2015:
Nice work, Annie!

grannyannie on 07/12/2015:
Thanks! :)

GottaDoIt on 07/13/2015:
20 miles....wow.

grannyannie on 07/13/2015:
That's a short ride for us. Most of our rides are 40 miles with the longest being 52. Sounds a lot but we have pedal-assisted electric bikes to help with hills.

museumgirl on 07/13/2015:
Nice ride. I like your comment about weather vs clothing. We sometimes say that same thing about Michigan!

grannyannie on 07/13/2015:
They say that in Scotland all the time. It's a very wet climate! I'm originally from Michigan and we always said if you don't like the weather, wait a minute. But not compared to Scotland!


grannyannie - Saturday Jul 11, 2015
(Clean eating - serious workouts)
Weight: 139.8

Lazy day yesterday.  Guess I needed it.  Scale back up a pound but still down from last Sunday. Will I meet my goal by August 24th??!!  Yes, I have to!!  And then I have to be in control while in the US for 5 weeks.  

Would love a bike ride but showers are forecast this afternoon.

Have a healthy day everyone!  

Menu:

  • B:  porridge/blueberries/coconut & almond milk
  • L:  chicken breast sandwich, yogurt, grapes
  • D:  Quorn filet & basmati rice & veggie gravy, salad
  • Tea w/soy milk, coffee w/almond milk, low cal tonic water, herbal teas

Cals:  1284

Workout at home (upper):

  • 11 routines with dumbbells - 3 x 12
  • push ups - 3 x 12
  • triceps dips - 3 x 12

Workout at home (lower):  

  • side dips w/dumbbell - 3 x 10
  • squats with dumbbells - 3 x 10
  • lunges w/dumb   bells using step - 3 x  10
  • lunges w/dumb bells - 3 x 10
  • side lunges w/dumbbells using step - 3 x 10
  • thighs/glutes with ankle weights - 3 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

Another bike ride photo.  Isle of Tiree where we walked due to flat tire on husband's bike. Heading to a lovely and very long beach up ahead.

 

Progress as of today: 27.2 lbs lost so far, only 7.8 lbs to go!

puddles on 07/11/2015:
Your pictures are so nice. Always nice to get out in the country side. Have a great day Annie

grannyannie on 07/11/2015:
Thanks. Love the countryside and coastal rides, and especially the islands.

ohioraven on 07/11/2015:
Wow ! Oh, welcome back to the US...in August ?

grannyannie on 07/11/2015:
We go every year so I can visit my family. Granddaughters especially! This year will be 5 weeks instead of a month. Family is in Michigan but we'll also be go to New England - RI, MA, CT, and also Gettysburg PA. Eating out = massive challenge.

ohioraven on 07/11/2015:
Sorry, but I'll miss you. Me and Puddy are going to Paris.

grannyannie on 07/11/2015:
Ah, ya two timer!

hollybelle on 07/12/2015:
Love your pictures!

grannyannie on 07/12/2015:
Thanks! The great thing about going out on a bike or walking is you see more and can easily stop and snap a photo.


grannyannie - Friday Jul 10, 2015
(Clean eating - serious workouts)
Weight: 138.6

Site must have been down?

BBQ last night.  Friends didn't serve until nearly 7:30 and I was STARVING.  Had two small glasses of wine while waiting. Dinner was sausage, venison burger, chicken drumstick, sweet potato, bread, cole slaw, salad, wine.  I chose the smallest wine glass for myself.  No dessert and was offered 1/2 a Twix which I took.  A few sips of a liqueur later. 

I think I got dehydrated as very early this morning I had a horrible leg cramp.  Too sore for the gym.  Lazy day.  

Menu:

  • B:  porridge/dried fruit/almond milk
  • L:  sliced chicken breast sandwich, yogurt, strawberries, banana
  • S: oatcake
  • D:  veg curry & basmati rice, salad
  • Tea w/soy milk, coffee w/almond milk, low cal tonic water, herbal teas

Cals:  1335

More pics from our bike ride last week:

Oban Harbour where we were based.

A lighthouse we pass on the ferry

200+ year old 'Bridge over the Atlantic'

Progress as of today: 28.4 lbs lost so far, only 6.6 lbs to go!

Maria7 on 07/10/2015:
Thank you, Annie for sharing these pictures with us. They are VERY BEAUTIFUL!!! :-D Have a good day. :-)

grannyannie on 07/10/2015:
Thanks! Same to you.

puddles on 07/10/2015:
The BBQ sounded good and you did well. Your picture are making me look forward to my August trip. Have a great day.

grannyannie on 07/10/2015:
A bit too much wine, but not as bad as usual when I go to their house. Are you just going to be in Paris, or traveling to the countryside/villages?

puddles on 07/10/2015:
In 2004 I was in Europe for 8 week and had a car rental so traveled a lot in Europe and Scandanavian countries so this time I just want to get out of here and take a break and thought Paris would be a nice place to just go and relax for two weeks.

grannyannie on 07/10/2015:
Have a lovely time! I've only been to Paris once.

ohioraven on 07/10/2015:
Nice pics and twix, Annie.

grannyannie on 07/10/2015:
Haha, very cute OR. :)


grannyannie - Thursday Jul 09, 2015
(Clean eating - serious workouts)
Weight: 138.6

Scale moving.  Tonight we are going to a BBQ so there will be extra calories with meat and wine.  M.o.d.e.r.a.t.i.o.n.

Doing a serious housecleaning today and might do upper body workout later. 

Have a healthy day everybody! 

Progress as of today: 28.4 lbs lost so far, only 6.6 lbs to go!

OhioRaven on 07/09/2015:
Have a Great Day, Annie.

grannyannie on 07/09/2015:
Thanks! :)

museumgirl on 07/09/2015:
Have a good day, and a glass of wine for me!

grannyannie on 07/09/2015:
Thanks! Will do. A glass for you and a glass for me.

thinkpositive on 07/09/2015:
You sound prepared for the BBQ.

hollybelle on 07/09/2015:
Enjoy the BBQ - moderation is a great plan! You got this!

hollybelle on 07/09/2015:
Enjoy the BBQ - moderation is a great plan! You got this!

Maria7 on 07/10/2015:
You said it...MODERATION! I agree! Congrats on your progress, too. :-)


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