Busy day. Finished doing a good cleaning in the kitchen and hallway (lot of photos on the wall), washing windows, laundry, etc etc. I also did some painting in an area where we used to have a radiator but it was moved when we got the new heating system. Easy to ignore but you notice it more when guests are coming.
Our dear friend lost an election and we are very sad about that. She was nonstop crying. 
And she was by far the best candidate.
Lots of activity today but no workout. Should have done my muscle routines. Will try to do tomorrow even though I have more tasks to finish.
Menu:
TOTAL: no idea
Progress as of today: 29.8 lbs lost so far, only 7.2 lbs to go!
I emailed our local MP (member of parliament) to ask for help finding out about daughter's visa. I emailed him Monday but didn't get a reply until today. He got in touch with the immigration office and emailed me back. The idiots had gotten the address wrong so the letter telling her to get the biometrics for her passport (which must mean she got the visa extension!) was returned. The island she was on has a population of about 100 not including the volunteers. It went to the wrong address because immigration are idiots. House names are in Gaelic and it went to the wrong one. So it was returned to immigration in London and has been sitting there for nearly 4 weeks! They have resent it out again today in overnight mail to the main office on the island thanks to our MP. So we are hoping she'll have her visa by the middle of next week. We hope she's back on the island before we go to Ireland a week from tomorrow. Otherwise, she has to stay here by herself as she can't come with us to Ireland w/o her passport.
Scale said 139 last week and today it said 137. More calories - weight loss? Hmm.. Well, it's better not to be depriving myself just before a holiday because that's when I overindulge and end up with lots to lose after the holiday.
Been washing windows, doing extra cleaning, airing out duvets and a mattress before my sister then brother come.
Workout at gym:
Menu:
TOTAL: under 1700
Progress as of today: 32.4 lbs lost so far, only 4.6 lbs to go!
Don't know how I managed to lose. I could feel it in my belly, so got on the scale the last two mornings. Not going to stress about my weight right now. I WILL be 128-130 when I go to Thailand!
enjoy your day :)
Okay I know I ask you this every year but may I come to Ireland with you guys? PLEEEEEEEEESE??? hahahaha you know I love my gaelic boys <3 ;) Love ya Annie please say YES!! LOL
Still not behaving but not as bad as I was. No visa yet!! 
We are all getting stressed here!
Today I 'supercleaned' my gym (aka spare bedroom) which is the room my brother will use when he arrives. Sister gets the guestroom that daughter now occupies.
Workout at gym:
Workout at home (upper):
Hope you have a good evening friend <3
Been busy getting the house ready for guests and finishing projects. Been on the scale but I'm not confessing! 
Not been good. No excuses. Sister arrives next week. No word on daughter's visa yet.
Workout at home (lower body):
Sun and showers today. I took a chance and went power walking/jogging - 4 miles. Used the app MapMyRun. I did the 4 miles in 55 minutes. Probably did 1/3 of it jogging.
The Cowal Games (traditional Highland Games) began Thursday and ends tonight. We don't bother going to the games any more (we get people from many countries including lots from US and Canada), but we do enjoy the March Past when all the bagpipers who competed play and march down the main street. This is followed by fireworks. So if it's not pouring rain we'll go tonight. Daughter will enjoy it.
http://www.cowalgathering.com/
Workout:
Menu:
TOTAL: under 1400
Progress as of today: 32.4 lbs lost so far, only 4.6 lbs to go!
Afraid to get on the scale. I guess I was feeling more deprived than I thought when I was so good for two weeks straight. I have not been good this week at all. Baked chocolate chip muffins for daughter yesterday and having them in the house makes them a lot harder to ignore!
Workout at gym:
Workout at home (upper):
Edit: after I did upper body workout I decided to do lower as well so I wouldn't need to tomorrow.
Workout at home (lower body):
Will do better tomorrow.
Daughter is back. No word on the visa yet. We will all be very disappointed if she doesn't get it. The Community is all hoping she'll be returning in 2 weeks.
Long hike yesterday on rough ground.
Been busy getting the guest room back together for daughter, grocery shopping, housework. Back to the gym tomorrow.
Didn't count calories on food today, but will tomorrow.
Menu:
Teas, water, coffee w/almond milk
Progress as of today: 32.4 lbs lost so far, only 4.6 lbs to go!
Christening and party afterward were really nice! Nice to see some of husband's relatives we rarely see. The baby is husband's great nephew. Husband is godfather to the baby's mother. The parents had the party afterward at their home outdoors and we had a nice, sunny day. The food was awesome! Chicken made 3 or 4 different ways, roast beef, smoked salmon, some vegetarian dishes, a nice quinoa with tofu, lots of different types of salads, nice breads, lots of cakes, brownies, etc etc. I was designated driver so had 1/2 glass of champagne for the toast and 1 beer. I was due for a higher calorie day and fulfilled that!
Home late and too tired for the gym today. Will try to get in a workout later. Getting things ready for daughter to return. Wallpapering nearly done.
Taking a break from doing a menu and counting calories today, but will behave. 
Tomorrow morning we are going to the island to stay the night and then bring daughter back home tomorrow afternoon.
Progress as of today: 32.4 lbs lost so far, only 4.6 lbs to go!
Non-workout day. Going to a christening this afternoon which will mean cakes and snacks, etc. At least I won't have to worry about drinking beer or wine since hubby has pointed out it's my turn to drive and we can't get there by bus. No idea what we are doing for dinner.
Goal for today was 134, not great but I guess I'm okay. I find that the holidays/vacations I'm less likely to overindulge on are the ones where I start at my ideal weight. Makes no sense, but that's me.
Didn't do my lower body routine yesterday afternoon, so doing upper and lower today.
Poor hubby is still fighting with that wallpaper. I guess there is a reason some wallpaper is cheaper than others. He had no trouble at all when he wallpapered our bedroom. I got most of that room's carpet shampooed last night, so all that's left is a small section of the room and the shampooer can go back in the loft for another year or so.
I'll be 'super-cleaning' the full bathroom today...tidying cupboards, washing all the tiles, etc. Biggest job left is washing all the windows and they are overdue!
Plans for today:
Workout at home (upper):
Workout at home (lower body):
Menu:
TOTAL: 1346
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Sorry to hear your friend lost the election. As long as you're keeping your portions in check, your foods don't sound bad (I know it's not how you usually eat). I'm sure all the cleaning and painting you've been doing is a great workout too!
Thanks. Yes still weighing my food. I've run out of ice cream bars. Daughter eats the white chocolate ones.