Just do it!!
Our friend, the one who loves wine and is a bad influence on me 
is coming to dinner tonight. Her hubby is in London on business for a week. I think she was counting on our company while he is away as she'll be a bit lonely (although she works long hours and has a long commute). But we will be gone to Glasgow all of Weds, Thursday and most of Friday for hubby's 65th birthday. I will go the gym tomorrow since I'll be missing it on Weds. I'll also do a good workout on Saturday to make up for missing Friday.
Workout at gym:
Menu:
I bought rose' wine and some club soda to make a spritzer - less calories! 
Calories unknown.
Progress as of today: 26.4 lbs lost so far, only 10.6 lbs to go!
Just do it!
Don't know why I'm sabotaging my plans! I've done this before the last few trips. Not happy with myself at all. I do stick with my workouts but I can't seem to stick to my calorie plans for more than a week. Gained back the 3 pounds I lost last week.
I know I CAN do this. All I have to do is keep to calorie plans most of time. Workouts are easy for me to stick to.
Daughter went back to Uganda Wednesday (very tearful goodbyes at the airport) and we are crossing our fingers she'll get that visa to come back in Feb. No more sweets in the house so I don't have that excuse anymore.
Did my spin-a-thon last night for charity. 7 pm is not a good workout time for me but it was good anyway. It wasn't like a regular spin class as we got to sit quite a bit. A lot of the participants had never done spin before and were only doing it for charity so it had to be toned down a bit.
Going into Glasgow for two nights next week as hubby turns 65. Not going to any concerts but I've booked a movie for each day. And I WILL watch the calories.
Workout at home (upper and lower):
Menu:
TOTAL: under 1200
Progress as of today: 26.4 lbs lost so far, only 10.6 lbs to go!
Enjoyed our dinner with friends Saturday night (until midnight!). Daughter enjoyed it as well. Did have more wine than intended, and too many of the homemade cookies (although didn't taste very sweet or high in fat - just a few choc chips). I probably needed the extra calories anyway as I've been feeling actual hunger, not snack-itis, and I've been resisting.
Baking chocolate chip muffins for daughter today and I will NOT eat a single one. The ones she doesn't eat here she'll take with her. She leaves on Weds so I'll have to juggle my workouts this week. Friday evening is the spin-a-thon and I'm thinking of skipping the gym that day and just doing my muscle work at home. I'll do the gym Thursday instead.
Yesterday was a rest day and I just did some housework. Kept calories just over 1300.
Workout at gym:
Workout at home (upper):
Menu:
TOTAL: 1368
I confess I did eat a few chocolate chips before I threw them in the batter.
Way to go with the calories vs indulging--looks like you're doing quite well with that!
Stuck to plan yesterday - about 1450 cals
Progress as of today: 29.8 lbs lost so far, only 9.2 lbs to go!
Stuck to my plans yesterday. Calories: 1328. I bought myself some 85% dark chocolate and some lite hot chocolate mix for occasional treats. I'll be making those oh-so-tempting chocolate chip muffins for daughter again but will make them a couple of days before she leaves next week. She can take the rest with her and eat them on the flights and on her layovers. I won't be eating ANY of them!
Scale is going down. I'm sure some is water loss, but that's okay.
Workout at home (lower body):
Also did:
Menu:
TOTAL: 1199
Progress as of today: 29 lbs lost so far, only 10 lbs to go!
Did well yesterday except that hubby dished me out a big spoonful of mac and cheese and I ate it. Really just wanted a taste. Then I discovered he'd bought higher fat and calorie skinless chicken thigh instead of breast. Not bad though - might have hit 1350 cals for the day. Tonight husband and daughter are having leftover chicken thigh, mac and cheese and a rice/veg dish. I'm having a Quorn pie instead.
Workout at gym:
Workout at home (upper):
Menu:
TOTAL: 1328
Back on the scale this morning. Could have been worse. I've made a pact with SkinnyGrlWithin that we will stick to our plans and 'confess' if we have cheated.
Yesterday I stuck to my plans and had about 1300 calories. 10 1/2 weeks to Thailand.
Workout at home (lower body):
Enjoyed my weekend but did indulge. Had guests for dinner Saturday (delicious!) and met them at a local pub yesterday afternoon for an early dinner as it was the birthday of one of them. I'm very disappointed in myself for my lack of restraint. I'm bringing the scale back into the kitchen and will weigh myself every morning. Also will bring out the dress I intend to wear the wedding in January and the smallest capris and try them on a couple of times a week for motivation.
While working out one of the staff asked me to sign up for a Spin-a-Thon, one of five 50-min slots to raise money for a charity - Children in Need. So I'll be doing it the evening of the 15th. I have to donate a minimum of £5. This will be just after daughter leaves so unfortunately she can't do it with me.
Workout at gym:
Workout at home (upper):
I found it helpful to go back to my blog when I was doing well, see exactly what I was eating and try to copy it... at least for the snack and breakfast portion. It was also good to see how happy and excited I was and I really wanted to get back to that place. YOU CAN DO THIS.
I know we said we were going to aim for a perfect week last week and both of us failed... but I am offering that challenge again. Every day we will check in with each other, motivate each other, and be honest with each other when we fail. What do you think?>
Yes, this week I'm up for the challenge! Let's do it!
Lazy day yesterday. We all sat around watching more episodes of Breaking Bad and unfortunately that lead to snacking. 
Two more of those delicious muffins left and I've instructed daughter to finish them today. Watching tv and snacking are too closely linked for me so I'll be glad when we are done with this series and I'm back to occasional movies.
We are having our friends for dinner tomorrow so that day will be a write off for calories. Today I'm making the carrot soup which will be served as an appetizer. Tomorrow morning I'll be making oatmeal raisin cookies and baking a loaf of garlic/herb/walnut bread to have with the soup. Mains will be herbed skinless chicken breasts and roasted potatoes/parsnips/carrots. Dessert is the cookies and diabetic vanilla ice cream with raspberries on top. Wine. Beer. Tea. Coffee.
Starting Sunday my non gym days will be 1200 calories and NO more.
Workout at gym:
Workout at home (upper):
Workout at home (lower body):
Menu:
TOTAL: 1317
Progress as of today: 27.6 lbs lost so far, only 11.4 lbs to go!
No muffin today, and you can see I got plenty of exercise! Have a great day, friend!
My reps are normally 12 but when I increase the weight I'll start with 8, then 10, then 12.
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You've been really strong and I'm sure tonight won't be any different... just remember portion control and I know you won't be disappointed with yourself.
Ta! I'm really struggling. I snack or overdo and then feel disgusted with myself. And I feel so great when I'm disciplined. (banging head on wall)
skinnygrlwithin on 11/18/2013:
I know you think you're not doing well... but I need you to stop for a minute. Take a deep breath. Ok... now first look at all the progress you've made so far... you've really done such an amazing job. Second, remember that life happens and we can't all be perfect everyday... there would be no fun in that... why lose all the weight if you have no friends or nothing to do to enjoy it and feel good about it with. Third... just commit. Just do it like you said... you've done it before, I am 150% positive you can do it again. Make a plan for yourself before the meal begins while you're full..what is an acceptable amoount of food tonight? number of glasses of wine? Whatever you determine... stick to it... you might argue with yourself in your head... but tomorrow when you've achieved your goal you'll be proud of yourself.
Yes, I do try to remember how good I feel in the morning when I was good the day before.
Thanks for your support and faith in me!
liza36 on 11/18/2013:
Enjoy your company. Good menu, and good idea leaving out the ice cream!
Thanks Liza!