Been awol again. 
Been good off and on, more on than off. Tonight is a birthday party. Eating dinner out, then booze and nibbles tonight.
Been good about working out though. Gym yesterday and home muscle routines today.
Hope everyone is getting healthy and fit.
Happy Easter!
Progress as of today: 19 lbs lost so far, only 13 lbs to go!
Not 100% yet but getting there.
Going to a 60th birthday party Saturday. Should be fine by then.
Workout at gym:
Menu:
Cals: 1347
I'll get on the scale Saturday. 
Workout at home: Did the full routine
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
dark chili chocolate huh!? :)
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!
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Getting back into good habits is usually gradual. So more on than off is good. I worked my way back these past 3-4 weeks and I feel pretty strong now. Have a long way to go, though. But so much better than the mode I was in all winter!
Horn_Of_Plenty on 03/26/2016:
I agree with Holly. don't force it all on yourself at once. Let your body ease into it. Lol, if it makes you feel better, I'll be easing OUT of workout mode in April to relax.
cybermom4 on 03/28/2016:
Grannyannie, you are so amazing - you live and enjoy life - you make the gym and your home workout sound like a party!! You are doing great!
Haha! Yea, I'm laughing as I sweat and spin and lift weights! Might as well. :)