grannyannie - Wednesday Sep 04, 2013
(Healthy food-fitness-getting back to ideal weight)
Weight: 134.6
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:
- 30 mins spin bike
- 10 mins treadmill - hill and speed intervals
- 10 mins rowing machine - intervals
- 4 sets of 12 on 4 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/date-raisin-apricot mix/soy milk, tea w/milk
- L: bacon roll, donut (went to the bakery with daughter and hubby after my gym and their swim)
- D: veggie chili & basmati rice
- S: red wine
- Teas & water & coffee w/almond milk
TOTAL: under 1500
Progress as of today: 32.4 lbs lost so far, only 4.6 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Tuesday Sep 03, 2013
(Healthy food-fitness-getting back to ideal weight)
Weight: 134.6
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):
- 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/date-raisin-apricot mix/soy milk, tea w/milk
- S: skinny latte with almond milk
- L: chicken breast and low fat cheddar sandwich, yogurt
- S: visit to local brewery for a tour and some samples - 1 pint (20 oz) and shared a packet of crisps
- D: veggie curry, rice, roasted veggies, a couple of chicken goujons that daughter is eating since the curry is too spicy for her
- S: glass of red wine?
TOTAL: about 1600
Progress as of today: 32.4 lbs lost so far, only 4.6 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Saturday Aug 31, 2013
(Healthy food-fitness-getting back to ideal weight)
Weight: 134.6
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:
- B: porridge/cinnamon/strawberries/soy milk, tea w/milk
- S: post jog workout: apple
- L: hummous on whole wheat wrap, yogurt
- D: veggie curry & basmati rice, salad
- S: either a glass of wine and grapes, or possibly a beer if we go into town
- Teas & water & coffee w/almond milk
TOTAL: under 1400
Progress as of today: 32.4 lbs lost so far, only 4.6 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Friday Aug 30, 2013
(Healthy food-fitness-getting back to ideal weight)
Weight: 134.6
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:
- 30 mins spin bike
- 15 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
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):
- 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/date-raisin-apricot mix/soy milk, tea w/milk
- L: hummous on whole wheat wrap, yogurt, packet of baked crisps
- S: 2 chocolate chip muffins
- D: chickpea burger w/low fat cheddar, rice w/broccoli & peas, salad
- Teas, water, coffee w/almond milk
TOTAL: 1762 
Will do better tomorrow.
Progress as of today: 32.4 lbs lost so far, only 4.6 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Thursday Aug 29, 2013
(Healthy food-fitness-getting back to ideal weight)
Weight: 134.6
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:
- B: porridge/cinnamon/dates-raisins-apricots/soy milk, tea w/milk
- S: pbj toast
- L: bacon roll, yogurt
- D: chicken, rice/broccoli/peas, veggie loaf
- S: chocolate chip muffin, glass of wine
Teas, water, coffee w/almond milk
Progress as of today: 32.4 lbs lost so far, only 4.6 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Monday Aug 26, 2013
(Healthy food-fitness-getting back to ideal weight)
Weight: 134.6
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!
grannyannie - Sunday Aug 25, 2013
(Healthy food-fitness-getting back to ideal weight)
Weight: 134.6
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.
Menu:
- B: porridge/cinnamon/date-raisin-apricot mix/soy milk, tea w/milk
- L: grilled cheese sandwich w/low fat cheddar and whole grain bread, soy yogurt, banana
- S: ?
- D: ?
Progress as of today: 32.4 lbs lost so far, only 4.6 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Saturday Aug 24, 2013
(Healthy food-fitness-getting back to ideal weight)
Weight: 134.6
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):
- dumbbells - 3 sets of 12 - 8 routines
- push ups - 3 x 15
- triceps dips - 3 x 15
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/fresh raspberries & strawberries/soy milk, tea w/milk
- L: tuna, onion and extra light mayo on a whole wheat wrap, soy yogurt
- S: strawberries
- D: chickpea & veggie curry & basmati rice, salad w/pumpkin seeds/walnut pieces/almond slivers
- S: cottage cheese, 1 oatcake
- Teas & water & coffee w/almond milk
TOTAL: 1346
Progress as of today: 32.4 lbs lost so far, only 4.6 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Friday Aug 23, 2013
(Healthy food-fitness-getting back to ideal weight)
Weight: 134.8
I decided to do my upper body workout yesterday that I had skipped on Wednesday due to my back. So today I'll do the lower body routine, and switch the upper to tomorrow this time.
I'm ready for a higher calorie day but we have a christening coming up Sunday which will have snacks and then on Tuesday we go to 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 (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/fresh raspberries/soy milk, tea w/milk
- S: post gym workout: 1 oatcake
- L: grilled cheese sandwich w/low fat cheddar on whole grain bread, soy yogurt
- S: orange
- D: tofu/veggie curry & basmati rice, salad
- S: Alpro dark chocolate soy pudding
- Teas & water & coffee w/almond milk
TOTAL: 1407
Edit: forgot to mention....some of you remember my distress over the possibility of giant wind turbines across the loch from our house which would totally spoil the view. Well, they were turned down for planning permission and could have gone to public inquiry but have withdrawn their application!! Yahooooo! 
Progress as of today: 32.2 lbs lost so far, only 4.8 lbs to go!
grannyannie - Thursday Aug 22, 2013
(Healthy food-fitness-getting back to ideal weight)
Weight: 134.8
Husband is back and working away on the wallpapering. We are going to the island Tuesday as daughter leaves on Wednesday to come back with us. Hope her visa comes through by then as they want to know if she'll be returning two weeks later.
Workout:
Menu:
- B: porridge/cinnamon/fresh strawberries/soy milk, tea w/milk
- L: pbj on whole grain bread after spin and before grocery shopping
- S: soy yogurt
- D: tofu & veggie curry & brown basmati rice, salad w/pumpkin seeds/walnut pieces/almond slivers
- S: cottage cheese, clementine
- Teas & water & coffee w/almond milk
TOTAL: about 1300
Progress as of today: 32.2 lbs lost so far, only 4.8 lbs to go!
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You're being consistent with your workouts, so that's a positive! I got mine in today and feel so much better. I need to remind myself of that when my brain would have me go astray haha.
Yes, at least I do my workouts except when we are traveling like the two days last week. But I try to make up for it.
V on 09/04/2013:
Annie honestly I don't see where you are oing bad..Sure getting the roll and donut may not have been in your plan however it was the best time to eat it after going to the gym...Anyhoo I hope your daughter hears about the visa soon, is there any way you or hubby can check on the status of her application?
Hope you have a good evening friend <3
Thanks V. No way to phone or email to check on visa. :(
hollybelle on 09/05/2013:
At the mercy of the government - few thing are much worse! I agree with V. I don't think yu ever do really badly.
OArecovery on 09/06/2013:
Well done on your workout! :)