I didn’t get on my exercise bike yesterday, Healthy eating, exercise free support blogs

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!

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

grannyannie - Wednesday Jul 08, 2015
(Clean eating - serious workouts)
Weight: 140.0

Had a bit extra yesterday but still under 1300 calories. So no problem. Going to a BBQ tomorrow - a meat and winefest is what it will be. Need to stay.in.control.

I went grocery shopping today and I've been seriously missing my oatcakes so I bought a pack. They are very healthy but so tempting. So I'll have to be tough! Having those with pb after an intense workout is the very best reviver.

Workout at gym:

30 mins spin bike
5 mins rowing machine
4 x 12 on 4 resistance machines
3 x 12 rope/pulley for triceps

Not doing any muscle work today as I did upper and lower yesterday and my arms are a wee bit sore since I did no upper body work while we were away riding our bikes last week.

Menu:

B: porridge/dried fruit/almond milk
L: hummous/low fat cheddar on a whole wheat tortilla, yogurt, strawberries, banana
D: veg curry & basmati rice, salad
Tea w/soy milk, coffee w/almond milk, low cal tonic water, herbal teas

Cals: 1217

Progress as of today: 27 lbs lost so far, only 8 lbs to go!

ohioraven on 07/08/2015:
Enjoy the wine and Oatcakes, Annie.

grannyannie on 07/08/2015:
Thanks, OR! I will!

museumgirl on 07/08/2015:
I'm impressed with the workouts! Enjoy your oatcakes - I like pb, too!

grannyannie on 07/08/2015:
I don't skip workouts much, but it's the food and beer that challenge me! I weight my pb carefully and get unsweetened. Yum!

thinkpositive on 07/08/2015:
Loved following your bike trips! Looked like beautiful country. We had wanted to get to Oban on our last trip to Scotland but never made it so happy to see your pictures.

grannyannie on 07/08/2015:
Thanks. It's such a gorgeous country. I love Oban. If we didn't live here I'd live in Oban. So easy to catch ferries to all the islands. I'll upload a couple more pics tomorrow.

Umpqua on 07/08/2015:
The oatcakes sound like a fantastic snack, probably much better than the higher calorie bars I've been grabbing out of convenience!

grannyannie on 07/08/2015:
They are a great snack but it's very easy for me to eat too many as they are 36 cals each, so I figure no big deal. But I haven't found a better post workout snack.

puddles on 07/08/2015:
Definitely a healthy snack

grannyannie on 07/08/2015:
Yes, healthy when I don't eat 10 of them! LOL. :)

grannyannie - Tuesday Jul 07, 2015
(Clean eating - serious workouts)
Weight: 140.0

Didn't do my upper body workout yesterday, so will do both upper and lower today. Scale is down from Sunday by 1.8 lbs. so guessing it was fluid.

Menu:

B: porridge/dried fruit/almond milk
L: hummous on whole wheat tortilla, yogurt, grapes, clementine
D: veg curry & basmati rice, salad
Tea w/soy milk, coffee w/almond milk, low cal tonic water, herbal teas

Cals: 1136 - will probably add something else as I don't like to go under 1200

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

Progress as of today: 27 lbs lost so far, only 8 lbs to go!

puddles on 07/07/2015:
You have such a good exercise routine I am envious. Have a great day Annie

grannyannie on 07/07/2015:
Thanks, Fran. I feel lazy if I don't keep it up!

ohioraven on 07/07/2015:
I'll bet ales and crisps will bring that calorie total back up. I'm like Puddy. Envious of your workouts. Have a great day, Annie.

grannyannie on 07/07/2015:
No ales or chips today! Actually I added a slice of low fat cheddar to my lunch which makes the total just under 1200.

Umpqua on 07/07/2015:
Good going on keeping things clean after your trip and getting your workouts in!

grannyannie on 07/07/2015:
Thanks. Upcoming BBQ this week, then guests, then trip to see grandson. So many challenges!! I'd really love to be at least 132 by the time I fly on Aug. 24th.

hollybelle on 07/08/2015:
Good exercise! Good eating! Great for Annie!

grannyannie on 07/08/2015:
Thanks Holly!

grannyannie - Monday Jul 06, 2015
(Clean eating - serious workouts)
Weight: 141.8

Thanks for the nice comments.

Oops. Friends stayed too long last evening so I had more wine that I intended. No excuses today. We'll be going to our friends' house for a BBQ later this week.

Going to ride my bike to the doctor's office to drop off my repeat prescription form for my allergy pills. It's about 9 miles roundtrip.

Menu:

B: porridge/dried fruit/almond milk
S: cereal bar
L: hummous on a whole wheat tortilla, yogurt, strawberries, banana
D: veg curry & basmati rice, salad w/slivered almonds
Tea w/soy milk, coffee w/almond milk, low cal tonic water, herbal teas

Cals: 1220

Workout at gym:

30 mins spin bike
10 mins rowing machine
5 mins elliptical
4 x 12 on 4 resistance machines
3 x 12 rope/pulley f or triceps

Workout at home (upper):

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

Progress as of today: 25.2 lbs lost so far, only 9.8 lbs to go!

ohioraven on 07/06/2015:
Have a Good Day, Annie.

grannyannie on 07/06/2015:
Thanks. Same to you!

Umpqua on 07/06/2015:
Welcome back, Annie, and I love your bright and cheerful pictures as always. I hope you have a healthy day!

grannyannie on 07/06/2015:
Thanks!

puddles on 07/06/2015:
Have a pleasant day Annie.

grannyannie on 07/06/2015:
Thanks Fran.

hollybelle on 07/06/2015:
That's a great line-up there! Good job! Loved seeing your pictures. I could ride my bike there for sure - if there wasn't an ocean between here and there. Maybe someday. Beautiful place!!

grannyannie on 07/07/2015:
Thanks! There are so many lovely places to ride here with very little traffic.

grannyannie - Sunday Jul 05, 2015
(Clean eating - serious workouts)
Weight: 141.8

Argghhh. Gained 4 pounds.

Anyway, back on track now, although friends say they are dropping by which could mean some wine, but I'll just use a small glass for myself.

Menu:

B: porridge/dried fruit/almond milk
L: 2 eggs on a wheat tortilla, grapes, clementine, yogurt
D: veg curry & basmati rice, salad w/almonds and walnuts
Tea w/soy milk, coffee w/almond milk, low cal tonic water, herbal teas

Cals: 1235 & wine

A few pics from our bike rides:

Progress as of today: 25.2 lbs lost so far, only 9.8 lbs to go!

hollybelle on 07/05/2015:
OH how absolutely georgeous! So, where was this? 35-40 mi bike rides and such wonderful scenery - I want to go! LOL = maybe when I retire! I am surprised you have an uptick in the scales - it will go away after a few days of your regular routine this week!

grannyannie on 07/06/2015:
These are all in our county of Argyll in Scotland. Our county also includes many islands. Top photo is the Isle of Seil, bottom is Tobermory on the Isle of Mull. Can't remember which route the middle was on. Our record for one day is 52 miles. On this trip the longest was 46. But I really did over-reward myself this time!

ohioraven on 07/06/2015:
Awesome !

grannyannie on 07/06/2015:
Cheers!

grannyannie - Saturday Jul 04, 2015
(Clean eating - serious workouts)
Weight: 137.8

Thanks for the comments! It was too hard to post here with it being so hard to find wifi where we were.

We had a beautiful week with very long bike rides. But after a few days I began to overindulge. A scone and coffee or tea at a cafe on our midmorning breaks became a tradition. Also sweets and beer. I will get on the scale tomorrow to see what damage has been done. We got tired of eating dinner in and started going out to eat.

Tomorrow I'll be counting calories again. I will post a few photos after I resize them.

Progress as of today: 29.2 lbs lost so far, only 5.8 lbs to go!

puddles on 07/04/2015:
Glad you had great time. Have a great weekend.

grannyannie on 07/04/2015:
Thanks! Time to rest!

hollybelle on 07/04/2015:
With all those miles logged you will probably be good to go! Looking forward to seeing pics.

ohioraven on 07/05/2015:
Damage Control.

Horn_Of_Plenty on 07/05/2015:
It's good to hear that even though you indulged, you were exercising quite a bit and that enjoyed the week. I wouldn't get too down on yourself as it's good to live life a little bit - although, in your place, i'd be a bit upset over the desserts too :)

I can't wait to see your photos! I enjoy living your travels thru your photos. I always say that to my friends :) If i'm not going on vaca, at least I can look at your nice photos ;)

grannyannie on 07/06/2015:
Thanks!

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