Weight loss & fitness log

I'm going to be out of pocket for some little time. I hope you all drop a bundle.
 

Ameriscot said:
Did fine yesterday and stuck to calories.

Went to the gym this morning just did cardio.
Workout at gym:
30 mins spin bike
15 mins rowing machine
10 mins elliptical

Menu: under 1400 health calories.

My new bike will arrive this week! Can't wait to try some hills if we can actually get a dry day. A challenge tomorrow. Going with hubby into Glasgow as he has a meeting regarding guardianship of his uncle. So I'm going to buy some badly needed nightshirts and robe and a bathing suit kaftan. Lunch in the city of course but we'll go to a restaurant where they list calories for everything. I'm sure I'll have one pint of beer - 185 calories.
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That sounds great. I want a bike so bad, but, I gave my last one away, partly because of my vertigo and my knees, but a three wheeler isn't going to cut it really not for riding on the beach or for longer rides. I may have to work on my balance issues, because, I really want to go riding with friends someday soon. I know in this 90 degree heat it would be too much anyway, but, at least on cooler days, it would be nice to have a bike to take a nice ride and get some exercise. Once again I was invited to join my PT and his co-workers for a party on a private beach, but, I can't go, since the bus isn't running on Memorial Day; not that I would have really been able to ride the bike all the way over there, but, I could have rode it part way maybe, took a break, start up again, might have taken me an hour or two to get there. .....:aargh: Who am I kidding, never would have happened. LOL Well at least I have Friday's boat ride and Sunday's meetup with other people at the beach, if I'm up to it. No point in overdoing it.

Annie, you are something else, really, I wish I could do a quarter what you do in the way of exercise. I'm just tired from the little bit of a workout I got at physical therapy and my bus ride back home.
 
Ameriscot, so cool that you're getting a new bike, please let us see it in a photo when it arrives! You're doing so good with your exercise, I've actually fallen out of the routine of late, and have only taken morning walks. I have been trying to watch what I eat though. Drifter, I don't know what you mean by out of pocket, but hope all is well with you and yours, considering all the harsh weather you've been having to deal with. April, I can't even imagine 90 degree heat now, we've been lucky to have a rainy week so far with temps around 50...it's all good for me! :p Have a good time with your weekend outings!
 

Enjoyed our day in Glasgow yesterday. Did my shopping. Too many calories of course, but I'll burn it off.

Today about 1400 healthy calories.

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
 
Wow Ameriscot, that is some bike! :cool: I didn't even think it might be electric, how cool is that! I never saw one of those, never mind rode one. So, if you tire of peddling on a long ride, it will go automatically with the motor? That seems ideal! Excellent workout as usual Annie, I just did my morning walk and packed some things in the camper today. Dinner was a green chili and egg omelet in a whole wheat tortilla. Small piece of key lime meringue pie for dessert, banana for breakfast.
 
SeaBreeze said:
Wow Ameriscot, that is some bike! :cool: I didn't even think it might be electric, how cool is that! I never saw one of those, never mind rode one. So, if you tire of peddling on a long ride, it will go automatically with the motor? That seems ideal! Excellent workout as usual Annie, I just did my morning walk and packed some things in the camper today. Dinner was a green chili and egg omelet in a whole wheat tortilla. Small piece of key lime meringue pie for dessert, banana for breakfast.
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You can't stop peddling, it's pedal assisted so you get a nice boost pedaling up hills which we have a lot of.

Husband got one a few months ago because he was hurting his knees when he pedaled up steep hills on his regular bike. He refused to get off and walk his bike up hills. His was on sale though so £500 less than mine.

So of course I wanted one too.
 
Ran into my new American friend at the gym and we decided to continue our chat at her house. So I had snacks for lunch, but no fruit. Still at about 1400 calories today.

Workout at gym:
30 mins spin bike
10 mins rowing machine
10 mins elliptical
 
Really quite some bike, Annie, I'd like one with three, possibly four wheels so I don't fall over. :D It really is very nice.

After watching that Michelle Obama workout, I think I'm feeling like I better do a few of something today, even if it's just my stretches and some sitting leg lifts.

My diner cruise is this evening, I'm hoping we don't get rained out, but, even if we get rained on or out, we're heading over to the marina club to continue the fun with some dancing, so, it won't be a complete wash out either way. I do have to say, though, I'm already feeling tired before the day even gets started, not sure how to get some pep in my step, guess I'll get more pepped up by later in the day.

Hope you all are having a good start to the weekend.
 
That's really a nice feature on the bike. I remember when I first took my old bike out of my storage shed and started riding on a paved trail, the chain kept popping off when I tried to change gears. So for a few days I rode the bike in low gear only, and going up the hill was killer on my groin muscles, as I definitely had to stand to keep moving. Last day I was too sore, had to walk it up. Hubby tuned it up for me, and after that it worked fine. Great job on your eating and exercise Ameriscot!

April, nice that you're working in some stretches and leg lifts, stretching is soooo good for you, I don't do nearly enough of them. Enjoy your cruise tonight, hope the weather cooperates. We've had a cool and rainy week here, but rain is never good for any outdoor activities for sure. Maybe you can fit in a quick cat nap today for an extra boost of energy?

Hope everyone has a great and safe Memorial Day weekend!
 
April, enjoy your cruise. Stretching is always a good idea. A 3 wheel bike could be a nice idea. :)

SB, we looked at someone elses electric bike but this one had the battery on all the time, no option to turn it off. So the battery didn't last enough miles and the bike also weighed a ton! Our batteries can last up to 120 miles depending on how often we have it on. I think it lasts for 70 miles if you use it a lot.

Have a good Memorial Day weekend. It's a bank holiday in the UK as well.
 
Saturday weigh in: 2.2 lbs less than last Saturday.

Calories should be under 1500 today. Going on a bike ride to the botanic gardens and will have lunch in the cafe. Will stick to a lower cal choice - maybe soup and bread. Sunny now but supposed to rain this afternoon, so we won't be riding all day. Will do my muscle workouts this afternoon.
 
Congratulation, Ameriscot.

My weight loss goal was 199.0 pounds. Wy weight earlier this week was 199.0 pounds. My weight this morning is 199.0 pounds. My goal is attained.

I'll be thinking of a new and improved goal to shoot at. I'm going to have to work on new menus also.
 
drifter said:
Congratulation, Ameriscot.

My weight loss goal was 199.0 pounds. Wy weight earlier this week was 199.0 pounds. My weight this morning is 199.0 pounds. My goal is attained.

I'll be thinking of a new and improved goal to shoot at. I'm going to have to work on new menus also.
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Thanks, and well done, Drifter. :)
 
Ameriscot congratulations on your 2.2 lb. loss, that's wonderful! Congrats to you also Drifter for meeting your goal, excellent! :thumbsup: Good luck with your menu changes Drifter, if you decide to set another goal for yourself, I'm sure you'll do well! I'm down a pound today from last week, so I'm very happy.


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Um Sea, you didn't see what I was holding in my hand in one of those pics I posted to my album all scrunched up. :shussh:. The holiday is almost over, so keep it between us.

I know you must be so excited your trip is coming up is right around the corner, I hope you will return with lots of pictures to share. :D
 
Is it a bag of Lay's potato chips April? I won't tell anybody, lol...you deserve a treat now and then, AT LEAST once or twice a week I say! :playful: If you follow my lead you would anyway. :eek: Getting excited April, will definitely take some pics and post the decent ones when I get back.
 
Ladies, occasional chips/crisps are essential as is chocolate! :D

Today's menu for me will not include either though. Calories under 1300 barring any unexpected visitors.

Muscle workouts this morning.
 
Bank holiday here so the gym opened later. So I did my exercise bike for 50 minutes. Did muscle work yesterday, so none today. Gym again tomorrow. Healthy calories under 1400.

I'll workout Tues and Weds, but Thursday till Monday we'll be gone. Going to try hard not to overdo.
 
Calories were more than planned yesterday! Got a call around 3pm - friends asking us to their house for a BBQ. Rode our bikes over - they are less than a mile away but up a steep hill. Had a meatfest - 4 kinds of meat. LOTS of wine.

Didn't make it to the gym this morning but will do my upper and lower muscle workouts. Calories under 1300.
 
Oops, went a bit overboard again yesterday. My new electric bike arrived and had to go for ride to try it out. We went to the local pub after dinner and I had 2 pints of beer and shared a packet of crisps with hubby. So over by about 500 calories.

This morning:
Workout at gym:
30 mins spin bike
10 mins rowing machine
4 x 12 on 4 resistance machines

Healthy calories just over 1300.

Going to Glasgow tomorrow for an overnight stay and then on the Inverness for 3 nights to visit with stepdaughter's family.
 
I don't count calories, I don't go to the gym because there isn't one locally and I don't keep any sort of logs or records... but.. I am being fairly successful at losing weight. I use Kilograms because as it has a rather more 'abstract' feel to it !

By 'watching what I eat', drinking less often and doing plenty of walking and cycling, I've got down to 77 kg. My target is 75kg (165 lbs). which according to the charts, would make my weight just about OK. But then these days, if you're big enough to cast a shadow, you're classed as obese.

Following the same routines, my wife has lost slightly more weight and has almost reached her 70kg (154 lbs.) target.
 

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