Oops, did it again. My electric bike arrived today and gave it a run to the local pub where I had two pints of beer and a packet of crisps. So went over calories, again.
Going to Inverness tomorrow for 4 nights so won't be posting. I need to remember to tell myself 'don't do it, don't do it'.
Progress as of today: 28 lbs lost so far, only 7 lbs to go!
ohioraven on 05/27/2015:
I've seen one of those electric bikes...you may never pedal again.
grannyannie on 05/27/2015:
You have to pedal, the battery just makes it a lot easier, especially going up hills. I'll still do the spin bike at the gym though!
Umpqua on 05/27/2015:
That bike sounds awesome for getting around town. Can you haul groceries and stuff with it? I hope you have a nice, healthy trip to Inverness :)
grannyannie on 05/27/2015:
I could go to town with it like my hubby does, but the main road makes me nervous as the speed limit is 60. We really have them for pleasure rides through countryside and along canals, etc.
grannyannie on 05/27/2015:
I'm 10 miles from town on the coast.
Supercheeseme on 05/27/2015:
Hey annie! Welcome back too? Seems like youre doing great though!
grannyannie on 05/27/2015:
I rejoined after gaining 14 pounds during 9 weeks in Thailand during the winter. Now I need to get it off for our next trip!
puddles on 05/27/2015:
Sounds like a fun bike. Enjoy your trip to Inverness. Have a nice day Annie
Did well yesterday until a friend phoned and invited us to their house for a BBQ dinner. So had lots of different meats and lots of wine. No gym this morning.
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: 28 lbs lost so far, only 7 lbs to go!
Umpqua on 05/26/2015:
Ouch on your heel but your BBQ sounds lovely. I hope you have a good one and your heel gets to feeling better!
grannyannie on 05/26/2015:
Thanks. We did really enjoy the BBQ. My heel has had problems since about Nov and then I abused it on hard floors in Thailand. All related to arch support or lack of. Much better now, but might go to doctor as there will be tons of walking in the US for 5 weeks beginning the end of August!
Bank holiday in the UK and the gym opens later. So I skipped it and did my exercise bike for 50 minutes. Can't do any power walking, jump rope, etc as I still have pain in my heel from plantar fasciitis.
Had sunshine so we went on a 14 mile bike ride. Went to our botanic gardens, had a big scone which had a lot of dried fruit, so not low cal. But I had tea instead of a cappuccino.
Menu:
B: porridge/dried fruit/cinnamon/almond milk
S: fruit scone w/margarine and jam, tea w/milk
L: low fat cheddar sandwich, strawberries, grapes and a satsuma
Should have done my muscle workouts today, but will do tomorrow instead. Monday is a bank holiday so the gym opens later, so I'm going to skip going and do an alternate workout.
Didn't take my camera with me on the bike ride but did have my phone camera:
Progress as of today: 28 lbs lost so far, only 7 lbs to go!
Ran into my new American friend at the gym and we started chatting, decided to continue our chat at her house as she lives nearby. So my lunch wasn't what I had planned - no fruit, no yogurt. But we had a good chat.
Workout at gym:
30 mins spin bike
10 mins rowing machine
10 mins elliptical
Menu:
B: porridge/dried fruit/cinnamon/almond milk
S: post workout: 2 oatcakes w/pb
L: melba toast, cheese, seed protein bar, oatcakes cheese
lolla on 05/22/2015:
So nice to be back here and see your posts again. Congrats on the 130's and hope you have a lot of more chats soon. They are the best!
grannyannie on 05/23/2015:
Thanks! Nice to see you back.
Had a very nice day in Glasgow yesterday. Husband and his brother had to take care of business concerning uncle with dementia, and one of their aunts showed up as well. I shopped while they took care of business and we met up in a pub for a very long lunch afterwards. Needless to say, I had too many calories including 2 beers. But not going to stress over it. I'll save that for next week when we go to visit stepdaughter's for a few days.
Cals: 1270 (but I'll likely add a snack of about 100 calories later)
Workout at gym:
30 mins spin bike
15 mins rowing machine
4 x 12 on 4 resistance machines
3 x 12 rope/pulley for 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: 27.6 lbs lost so far, only 7.4 lbs to go!
Umpqua on 05/21/2015:
It sounds like it was a lovely day in the city for you, hope you're having a good one!
grannyannie on 05/21/2015:
Thanks, it was a lovely day!
puddles on 05/21/2015:
Sound like you had a good trip. Great combination shopping/good food/beer and good company. Yes should always take advantage of those days when they come around. Have a good day Annie
A challenge tomorrow. Going with husband into Glasgow as I need to buy some nightshirts, etc. Eating lunch out but at a place that has the calories on the menu.
Progress as of today: 27.6 lbs lost so far, only 7.4 lbs to go!
puddles on 05/19/2015:
Congrats on the scale movement. Enjoy your trip to Glasgow.
grannyannie on 05/19/2015:
Thanks! Love shopping trips. :)
Stuck to calories yesterday. Friends couldn't visit so no chocolate biscuits (hubby bought the wrong kind!). I'll have to pretend I don't know the biscuits are in the house!
Husband coughed all night (not another cold!!) so I didn't get enough sleep. So I am skipping the gym and doing my muscle work at home. I'll go to the gym tomorrow and do all cardio.
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/dumbbells using step - 3 x 10
lunges w/dumbbells - 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
Husband and his brother had to take care of business concerning uncle with dementia, and one of their aunts showed up as well. I shopped while they took care of business and we met up in a pub for a very long lunch afterwards. Needless to say, I had too many calories including 2 beers. But not going to stress over it. I'll save that for next week when we go to visit stepdaughter's for a few days. 
Glad you enjoyed your trip not it is back to the routine. Have a great day Annie
Thanks!
Umpqua on 06/02/2015:
It looked like you had a nice trip and visit with the family. Here's to getting back to routine!
We did. Now back on track!
ohioraven on 06/02/2015:
OK, a couple extra squat thrusts to pay for that trip.
LOL. I wish that was all it took.
biscottibody59 on 06/02/2015:
Glad you enjoyed yourself!