Progress as of today: 12 lbs lost so far, only 20 lbs to go!
I won't get on the scale for a few more weeks. I know I lost muscle during my long spell of laziness as the scale wasn't increasing very much - I was gaining fat but losing muscle.
Not worried about my workouts while the gym is closed for refurbishment. Got it all planned out. Keeping calories to just over 1200, but will increase on gym days as I get so hungry between my gym workout and getting home. Only two more weeks till gym closes.
Rest day today. Gym again tomorrow. Got some sorting out projects to finally get started on - laundry room/store room, and my 'travel' box of assorted travel related items. I can never keep that thing organised.
Menu:
Cals: 1249
Have a healthy day everybody!
Progress as of today: 12 lbs lost so far, only 20 lbs to go!
Learned that my gym will close for refurbishment on Sept 16th. Fortunately, I have all the dumbbells I need at home, ankle weights, step, etc. Before I rejoined the gym on my 60th birthday (4 1/2 years ago) I was doing Tae Bo and weights at home. Lost nearly 40 lbs that way, so I'll try to remember the Tae Bo routine that I had choreographed to a playlist that I still have. I will also power walk, jump rope, bike, etc when I can.
Menu:
Cals: 1347
Workout at home:
I never really loved the taste of the Quorn possibly because i didn't prepare them well.
I have learned that carbs before & after gym work best for me (despite the protein craze...protein doesn't replenish my glucose and all i want to do later is binge...even if it's the next morning.)
Whew! Hard work getting back on track!
No more guests for awhile but we will be going to stay with stepdaughter and her family next week for a few days. Challenge.
We doubted whether our gym/pool would close as promised for refurbishment, but just saw today that it will close in early Sept. Expecting to reopen by xmas holidays, but we won't even be back from Thailand until March 1st. I'm making a new plan now for the aerobics part of my workout. I think I will also increase the muscle workouts I already do at home.
Menu:
Cals: 1215
Workout at gym:
Yes, it is VERY hard work to get back on track. Mentally, it took me like 8 years or so. LONG TIME to finally get back to where i was (weight-wise).
Now, just trying to gain more muscle and still in the process of retraining my mind to eat less.
Took our trip to Orkney to see ancient sites. Wasn't too horribly indulgent although I did have dessert one night, a couple of beers, and some Orkney fudge. Friend is gone, daughter is still here visiting but goes back to her island Tuesday morning. Today we are going to a BBQ at a neighbours.
Enjoyed the trip to Orkney so much that I've already booked a trip just for myself for next May. Won't even let husband come because although he enjoys seeing ancient sites, he'll get bored after 2 or 3. So it'll be just me and I'll rent one of the few automatics for rent on the island. I would think that these car hire places would understand that many of the tourists who visit are American and most prefer automatics. My friend could drive a manual so she did the driving.
Tomorrow: gym!
A few pics:
5,000 year old circle
Cathedral built in 1137
5,000 year old neolithic village
Progress as of today: 12 lbs lost so far, only 20 lbs to go!
Hi all! Been away and not counting calories. Thursday we rode our bikes 36 VERY hilly miles across an island. Stayed two nights with daughter who works on the tiny island which is a short ferry ride away from the big island. Weather was perfect and it was very enjoyable. Stopped at a pub and sat outdoors enjoying a well deserved beer and packet of crisps when we had just 4 more miles to go.
Had some nice meals while on the island and quite a few beers.
Saturday it was windy with a few showers so we rode in our rainsuits and this time it was not so enjoyable. But we did the 36 miles back.
Today had my usual porridge, a low fat cheddar wrap for lunch. Daughter is here visiting and a friend is coming this afternoon. Veggie lasagna for dinner.
Tomorrow I'm off with friend to the island of Orkney for two nights while husband and daughter go down to London.
Some pics from our bike ride:
Progress as of today: 12 lbs lost so far, only 20 lbs to go!
Thighs still a bit sore but I'm not complaining. Should be doing my home workout with weights but the sun is finally out so we are going on a bike ride. Probably about 15 miles.
Menu:
Cals: 1225
Progress as of today: 12 lbs lost so far, only 20 lbs to go!
Where are you going to bike ride, just around town?
What's the Quorn pie? I have heard of Quorn, yes, is it the mushroom stuff?
I like how you drink the herbal teas and tonic. I may start up some tonic!
Quorn is a mycoprotein and hubby puts it in our curries, but they have a huge variety. I'm having the 'steak' pie with gravy and veggies in a nice crust.
Try the Schweppes Elderflower diet tonic. Mmmmm
Finally back at the gym this morning. Not the full workout yet.
Menu:
Cals: 1255
Workout at gym:
Yes, I've been misbehaving....very badly! Had a houseguest and she and I are a bad influence on each other. Also, I've just been indulgent and couldn't seem to stop. My clothes are too tight, but I have no option but to wear them.
Haven't been to the gym for quite a while, haven't been doing dumbbells. I did have a bad cold for about 2 weeks which made me feel weak - and an excuse for more indulgence. We also went into the city 3 times to shop for a new car and that also meant eating out.
Weighed myself this morning, but it looks like I haven't gained - and actually lost, but I'm gaining fat and losing muscle. So if I hadn't lost muscle I'm sure I'd weight well into the 160's. Not getting on the scale for a long time as it doesn't accurately reflect gain/loss. I can judge by my clothese.
Time to stop whining. Yesterday I had under 1100 calories. Thurs we are going to visit daughter on the island and we'll be going on a 33 mile bike ride - eating out and beer. Then Saturday we ride back 33 miles while daughter takes the bus. A friend comes on Sunday and on Monday we're going to an island for two overnights - eating out and cocktails. When all guests are gone I'll be very seriously sticking to calories and workouts!
Menu:
Cals: 1212
Progress as of today: 12 lbs lost so far, only 20 lbs to go!
like i commented to donkey, that is life: put in the work, reap the rewards. simple as that. :-D
Got on the scale. 
Housework today.
Menu:
Cals: 1284
Excellent calories today.
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You will do well also doing your exercises at home because once you are determined you are certainly one person that gets it done. Have a great day Annie.
Thanks, Fran. I've got good plans for working out at home. And a deadline - Nov 30th when we leave for Thailand. All my bikinis and shorts and capris need to fit!
Horn_Of_Plenty on 09/02/2016:
Any chance you buy a piece of exercise equipment for your home? or will you just go outside for exercise (cardio).
I LOVE a fried egg sandwich. This weekend, I plan on eating something with egg white in it (have a container in my fridge that's why...and also just threw out a container as well..)
I've got all my dumbbells, ankle weights, step, jump rope and an exercise bike. Don't want to buy any equipment just for 10 weeks. Planning on Tae Bo and when the weather cooperates, power walking, cycling.
Horn_Of_Plenty on 09/02/2016:
maybe a protein pancake with the egg whites...something big...with tons of volume!
I saw tonic water with like 80 cal per serving at the drug store! what on earth...i always thought it was calorie free?
Craving cooked Thai veggies right now...........!
I buy Schweppes Elderflower low cal tonic water - 10 calories for an entire pint.
Duaa123. on 09/02/2016:
Good kinds of food with different kinds .. and good total calorie and exercises.. keep going
Just need to stick with it as much as possible and not veer too far off track when visiting family/friends/eating out.