grannyannie - Tuesday Oct 22, 2013
(Healthy food-fitness-getting back to ideal weight)
Weight: 139.4
Not going into the gorry details, but I was hit by serious snack-itis yesterday! 
Cutting back on calories the next few days to help make up for the damage.
Workout at home (lower body):
- side dips w/dumbbell
- squats with dumbbells
- lunges w/dumbbells using step
- side lunges w/dumbbells using step
- thighs/glutes with ankle weights
- planks - full
- abs-3 routines
- bridge (for glutes, core, thighs)
- calf lifts w/dumbbell
Will either do my tae bo/jump rope routine or just get on my exercise bike with my Kindle rubber-banded to it and stay on for a very long time.
Menu:
- B: porridge/cinnamon/apricot-date mix/soy milk, tea w/milk
- L: 1 egg, 2 veggie sausages, 1 toast, soy yogurt
- S: grapes, peach
- D: leek and potato soup, 2 oatcakes, salad, diluted pomegranate juice
- S: nothing!
- Teas & water & coffee w/almond milk
TOTAL: 1199
Progress as of today: 27.6 lbs lost so far, only 11.4 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Monday Oct 21, 2013
(Healthy food-fitness-getting back to ideal weight)
Weight: 139.4
Going to the island next week to bring daughter back as her volunteering will end. She'll be here for 2 weeks....and I'm only making her chocolate chips muffins once. 
I've put the scale in an inconvenient place and will try to leave it there until Saturday.
Workout at gym:
- 30 mins spin bike
- 10 mins treadmill - hill and speed intervals
- 10 mins rowing machine - intervals
- 4 sets of 12 on 5 resistance machines
- cables/pulley for triceps - 4 sets of 12
Workout at home (upper):
- dumbbells - 3 sets of 12 - 8 routines
- push ups - 3 x 15
- triceps dips - 3 x 15
Menu:
- B: porridge/cinnamon/raisin-cranberry-cherry-blueberry mix/soy milk, tea w/milk
- S: post workout: apricot-date-raisin-walnut-almond mix
- L: carrot soup, low fat cheddar in a wrap, soy yogurt
- S: peach
- D: pea/leek/potato soup, 3 oatcakes, salad, diluted pomegranate juice
- S: mini-Magnum (ice cream bar) Mmmmm
- Teas & water & coffee w/almond milk
TOTAL: 1498
Progress as of today: 27.6 lbs lost so far, only 11.4 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Sunday Oct 20, 2013
(Healthy food-fitness-getting back to ideal weight)
Weight: 139.4
Rest day. Well, that means no workouts but I still have to do housework.
Menu:
- B: porridge/cinnamon/apricot-date mix/soy milk, tea w/milk
- L: carrot & coriander soup, melted low fat cheddar in a wrap, 2 clementines
- D: pea/leek/potato soup, salad w/pumpkin seeds/almond slivers/walnut pieces, diluted pomegranate juice
- S: low fat cottage cheese
- Teas & water & coffee w/almond milk
TOTAL: 1198
Progress as of today: 27.6 lbs lost so far, only 11.4 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Saturday Oct 19, 2013
(Healthy food-fitness-getting back to ideal weight)
Weight: 139.4
OMG! I was 139.2 yesterday and this morning I'm 140?! 
I know I tell others that it's often fluid retention that does that, but....argghhhh! Doing some juggling with calories to shake things up a bit. Will try: Sun,Thurs, Sat - 1200, MWF 1500, Thurs 1300.
Workout at home (lower body):
- side dips w/dumbbell
- squats with dumbbells
- lunges w/dumbbells using step
- side lunges w/dumbbells using step
- thighs/glutes with ankle weights
- planks - full
- abs-3 routines
- bridge (for glutes, core, thighs)
- calf lifts w/dumbbell
Menu:
- B: porridge/cinnamon/apricot & date mix/soy milk, tea w/milk
- L: carrot soup, 2 oatcakes, soy yogurt
- S: grapes
- D: veggie curry & basmati rice, salad, diluted pomegranate juice
- S: low fat cottage cheese
- Teas, water, coffee w/almond milk
TOTAL: 1200 exactly
Progress as of today: 27.6 lbs lost so far, only 11.4 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Friday Oct 18, 2013
(Healthy food-fitness-getting back to ideal weight)
Weight: 139.4
Husband - who is very particular about food - loved my carrot & coriander soup. I added an extra dash of chilli powder to his. I'm making a double batch tomorrow and will freeze it.
I've been stuck at 139.* for the last 7 days even though I've worked out like crazy and stuck to calories. I guess 1500 on my heavy workout days is too high, so I'll cut that to 1400 and cut the other days to 1300 and see what happens.
Workout at gym:
- 30 mins spin bike
- 15 mins treadmill - hill and speed intervals
- 5 mins rowing machine - intervals
- 4 sets of 12 on 5 resistance machines
- cables/pulley for triceps - 4 sets of 12
Workout at home (upper):
- dumbbells - 3 sets of 12 - 8 routines
- push ups - 3 x 15
- triceps dips - 3 x 15
Menu:
- B: porridge/cinnamon/apricot-date mix/soy milk, tea w/milk
- L: 2 bowls of my yummy carrot and coriander soup, 1 slice whole grain toast w/pb & set honey, yogurt
- S: grapes
- D: veggie curry & basmati rice, salad, diluted pomegranate juice
- S: 2 clementines
- Teas & water & coffee w/almond milk
TOTAL: 1392
Progress as of today: 27.6 lbs lost so far, only 11.4 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Thursday Oct 17, 2013
(Healthy food-fitness-getting back to ideal weight)
Weight: 139.4
Needed to drop husband off at the ferry and go into town shopping so got an extra cardio in at the gym.
Tried out a recipe for carrot & coriander soup before I serve it to guests in a couple of weeks. Delicious! Added some chilli powder for extra oomph. Can't believe this big bowl of soup is only 102 cals!
Workout at gym:
- 30 mins spin bike
- 5 mins elliptical
Workout at home (lower body):
- side dips w/dumbbell
- squats with dumbbells
- lunges w/dumbbells using step
- side lunges w/dumbbells using step
- thighs/glutes with ankle weights
- planks - full
- abs-3 routines
- bridge (for glutes, core, thighs)
- calf lifts w/dumbbell
Menu:
- B: porridge/cinnamon/raisin-berry-cherry mix/soy milk, tea w/milk
- S: after gym & shopping: low fat cheddar wrap
- L: 2 fried eggs on 1 slice toast, homemade carrot soup, 1 oatcake
- S: 2 clementines
- D: veggie curry & basmati rice, salad, diluted pomegranate juice
- S: apple
- Teas & water & coffee w/almond milk
TOTAL: 1477
Progress as of today: 27.6 lbs lost so far, only 11.4 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Wednesday Oct 16, 2013
(Healthy food-fitness-getting back to ideal weight)
Weight: 139.4
Very determined and motivated but looking forward to my first well-deserved treat in 12 days (on the island).
Workout at gym:
- 30 mins spin bike
- 10 mins treadmill - hill and speed intervals
- 10 mins rowing machine - intervals
- 4 sets of 12 on 5 resistance machines
- cables/pulley for triceps - 4 sets of 12
Workout at home (upper):
- dumbbells - 3 sets of 12 - 8 routines
- push ups - 3 x 15
- triceps dips - 3 x 15
Menu:
- B: porridge/cinnamon/apricot & date mix/soy milk, tea w/milk
- S: post gym workout: 2 oatcakes w/pb
- L: pbj on homemade wholegrain seeded toast, soy yogurt, clementine
- D: veggie curry & basmati rice, salad w/pumpkin seeds/walnut pieces/almond slivers, diluted pomegranate juice
- S: 2 oatcakes
- Teas & water & coffee w/almond milk
TOTAL: under 1500
Progress as of today: 27.6 lbs lost so far, only 11.4 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Tuesday Oct 15, 2013
(Healthy food-fitness-getting back to ideal weight)
Weight: 139.4
Where is everybody??
Change of plans and not going to Glasgow today.
Workout at home:
Menu:
- B: porridge/cinnamon/dried apricot & date mix/soy milk, tea w/milk
- L: grilled cheese sandwich w/low fat cheddar and seeded whole grain bread, soy yogurt
- S: clementine
- D: veggie curry & basmati rice, salad w/pumpkin seeds/walnut pieces/almond slivers, diluted pomegranate juice
- S: 1 oatcake w/low fat cheddar
- Teas & water & coffee w/almond milk
TOTAL: 1424
Progress as of today: 27.6 lbs lost so far, only 11.4 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Monday Oct 14, 2013
(Healthy food-fitness-getting back to ideal weight)
Weight: 139.4
Kept calories below 1300 yesterday as I went a wee bit overboard on Saturday night with our guests. A bit more wine than I intended, but not a lot. Our friends brought low calorie scones made with no sugar and light margarine and I had 2 small ones. And I also dipped into the big bowl of nuts/seeds I put out for them.
Next 'treat' will be when we pick up daughter from the island the end of the month and we spend the night.
Workout at gym:
- 30 mins spin bike
- 10 mins treadmill - hill
- 10 mins rowing machine - intervals
- 4 sets of 12 on 5 resistance machines
- cables/pulley for triceps - 4 sets of 12
Workout at home (upper):
- dumbbells - 3 sets of 12 - 8 routines
- push ups - 3 x 15
- triceps dips - 3 x 15
Workout at home (lower body): (Might be going to Glasgow tomorrow to visit hub's uncle, so getting this routine in today)
- side dips w/dumbbell
- squats with dumbbells
- lunges w/dumbbells using step
- side lunges w/dumbbells using step
- thighs/glutes with ankle weights
- planks - full
- abs-3 routines
- bridge (for glutes, core, thighs)
- calf lifts w/dumbbell
Menu:
- B: porridge/cinnamon/raisin/berry/cherry mix/soy milk, tea w/milk
- S: post gym workout: 2 oatcakes w/pb
- L: 2 fried eggs on 2 whole grain bread, soy yogurt
- S: apple
- D: Quorn leek pie, salad w/pumpkin seeds/walnut pieces/almond slivers
- S: clementine
- Teas & water & coffee w/almond milk
TOTAL: under 1500
Progress as of today: 27.6 lbs lost so far, only 11.4 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Saturday Oct 12, 2013
(Healthy food-fitness-getting back to ideal weight)
Weight: 139.4
Very quiet here!
Scale is down again! 
I'm sure half is fluid loss as it usually is when beginning/restarting a diet, but that's okay.
Our friends invited us to dinner tonight which would mean massive calories and we told them we were 'detoxing'. So we invited them here for a drink. I am going to be tough and limit myself to one large glass of wine - 200 calories. I was thinking about making them my oatmeal raisin cookies they like so much, but I'd feel tortured not to have any or to just have one. So I'll just put out a bowl of various nuts, seeds, and raisins.
Workout:
4 mile power walk/jog (more walking than jogging this time as I haven't done this for a while!)
Menu:
- B: porridge/cinnamon/mix/soy milk, tea w/milk
- S: post walk: banana
- L: 3 oatcakes w/low fat hummous, soy yogurt
- D: veggie and tofu curry & basmati rice, salad w/pumpkin seeds/walnut pieces/almond slivers, diluted cherry juice
- S: 1 large glass of wine
- Teas & water & coffee w/almond milk
TOTAL: under 1500
Progress as of today: 27.6 lbs lost so far, only 11.4 lbs to go!
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Confession is good for the soul, and to help get right with what you've wronged. Thank you for sparing me the gorey details. I still think you're one of the strongest people I know. Have a great day Annie.
Thank you, Ohio!!
Umpqua on 10/22/2013:
I think Snack-itis happens to all of us. But now you've confronted it and can move on! Great plan for the day.
Yes, moving on....
glassgirl3 on 10/22/2013:
We just talked about this at meeting, something about it being in our DNA. Hedonic hunger or something like that. You just have to deal with it and move on. Today will be a better day.
Doing fine today. Reminding myself of the clothes I HAVE to fit into in January.
grumpy on 10/22/2013:
Oh no, not the snack-itis! :)
Aye!
V on 10/22/2013:
Okay mo one can say that they have the same caloric intake every day..Sometimes we nee a few extra calories on days when we work out twice..It is more than okay to honor your hunger, just keep it healthy, even if it's not, keep it moving my friend <3
Ta. I was really hungry but choices could have been better. :/