Are you skipping dinners? Didn't you say you were diabetic? 5 or 6 smaller meals is a much better idea. I spread my calories out through the day and I find that helps a lot. Calories that are too low defeat the purpose. You'll just run out of energy. Good luck!
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Are you skipping dinners? Didn't you say you were diabetic? 5 or 6 smaller meals is a much better idea. I spread my calories out through the day and I find that helps a lot. Calories that are too low defeat the purpose. You'll just run out of energy. Good luck!
Workout at gym:
30 mins spin bike - really intense!
10 mins rowing machine
4 x 12 on 4 resistance machines
4 x 12 rope/pulley for triceps
Workout at home (upper):
dumbbells - 4 sets of 12 - 11 routines
For a couple of weeks I was doing everything on my gym day - 1 hour 15 mins at gym, then 1 hour 15 mins at home doing muscle work. Then 4 days no workouts at all. It was really too much to do all that in one day, so I'm going back to the usual routine - gym and upper body workout on one day, then lower body workout the next.
I'm eating my normal calories for breakfast and lunch then for our wedding anniversary we are going to a local pub which has good meals. It's a bit less than 2 miles away so we are riding our bikes. Neither of us wants to be designated driver and the alcohol driving limit is now almost zero in Scotland. As a female even a 1/2 pint (10 oz) of beer could put me over the limit.
30 mins spin bike - really intense!
10 mins rowing machine
4 x 12 on 4 resistance machines
4 x 12 rope/pulley for triceps
Workout at home (upper):
dumbbells - 4 sets of 12 - 11 routines
For a couple of weeks I was doing everything on my gym day - 1 hour 15 mins at gym, then 1 hour 15 mins at home doing muscle work. Then 4 days no workouts at all. It was really too much to do all that in one day, so I'm going back to the usual routine - gym and upper body workout on one day, then lower body workout the next.
I'm eating my normal calories for breakfast and lunch then for our wedding anniversary we are going to a local pub which has good meals. It's a bit less than 2 miles away so we are riding our bikes. Neither of us wants to be designated driver and the alcohol driving limit is now almost zero in Scotland. As a female even a 1/2 pint (10 oz) of beer could put me over the limit.
Sounds like you're doing great regarding exercise and eating Annie, you're smart too not to drink and drive if you can avoid it. Another day without exercise for me, other than my morning walk. Breakfast was Aussie Bite, lox with a bagel, low fat cream cheese and onion for dinner, yogurt for dessert.
Drifter, please be careful when skipping meals at all. From what I've heard it's counterproductive in losing weight, better to eat small amounts more often whether diabetic or not. http://www.streetdirectory.com/trav...kipping_meals_contributes_to_weight_gain.html
Drifter, please be careful when skipping meals at all. From what I've heard it's counterproductive in losing weight, better to eat small amounts more often whether diabetic or not. http://www.streetdirectory.com/trav...kipping_meals_contributes_to_weight_gain.html
That's good! But as SB says try not to skip.
Normally having a pint of beer (20 ozs) over about an hour is fine for driving on this road. Very little traffic, just a two lane road with no crossroads. Rarely see cops but any tiny chance at all that we could get stopped and be found over the limit stops us now. The law is quite new and is a good one as many people will feel the same as us. If we're in a town, especially on a Saturday night, you see tons of taxis late in the evening (taking people home from pubs).
Anyway, dinner. I had a venison burger with cheese. It came with chips/fries so I didn't have the option of regular potatoes. I almost ordered dessert but didn't. Had two pints of beer. Cycled home just fine.
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I walked to the store instead of taking the bus, it's not far, not like I haven't done it before, but, it does take effort considering how much it hurts. I'm just trying to get a little more walking into my day when I do get out and about.
Oh, and I told my friends, I might not be up to going out dancing next weekend, but, as she said, I have a whole week to think about it maybe I'll feel up to it by then. I guess she's right, we'll see, but at the moment, I'm not feeling up to it.
Oh, and I told my friends, I might not be up to going out dancing next weekend, but, as she said, I have a whole week to think about it maybe I'll feel up to it by then. I guess she's right, we'll see, but at the moment, I'm not feeling up to it.
Does walking help the pain at all?
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OOPS! No, walking makes things worse, but, I still want to get some exercise in regardless. I used to hike, go for lots of long walks, do charity walks and all, I had to stop all of that because it just put me out of commission for days. Aside from the car accidents I had I did a lot of damage to my knees when I used to go to the gym, putting too much weight on them in the lifting areas, not taking it slowly to build up to the proper weight resistances. But, really there's no way to know what cause the most damage, I have both kinds of arthritis throughout my body.
The thing I miss is being active participating in outdoor activities. I'm not happy about not being able to do more and believe me, I've tried and followed every program and advice I could find including swim therapy. It's very upsetting to have people try to advise what to do when I've been there done that. <----Not aimed at you or anyone here specific, just in general, because it happens so much. I have a great guy I go to at the moment, he know's his stuff and he's taking it slow with me, he's worked with me before on my feet and angles, of which have limited range. Sigh. I really try not to complain all the time about all that ails my body and am thankful for the moments when I have a reprieve to the point, I can get up on that dance floor and have a good time, but at the moment, I'm just really feeling too much pain all over, not like I was a week or so ago, but, even just the walk to the store cause a bit of pain that will last through the rest of the day. I'm used to it, so, it's really not so bad when I occupy my mind with other things.
I sort of know why it's not subsiding as much as it used to intermittently , but, I'm dealing with that and hope to resolve that issue soon.
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Thank you Sea, I guess this time it's just zapped the mood for dancing and I just kind of plan to go for dinner and spend time at the beach with the girls on beach this time around, there will be other opportunities, plus, I know this really isn't their kind of club they would be going for me and if I'm not going to be up and and enjoying it, seems like a waste of time. But, we'll see as the week goes on.
Saturday weigh in: only down 0.4lbs from last Saturday although on Thursday I was down 1 lb. Could be added fluid weight from anniversary dinner last night during which I had two pints of beer and lots of salt on my food. It certainly hasn't had time to turn into fat yet!
On my own for the weekend and then guests beginning Monday where I'll have to use serious willpower. My goal is just not to gain any weight between now and when they all leave.
Workout today
Lower: ankle weights, step, mat, dumbbells - for abs, core, thighs, calves, glutes
When DH is away I usually eat something he wouldn't consider dinner (he cooks all the dinners). So dinner tonight I'm having an asparagus omelette. Trying to stay below 1300 calories today and tomorrow.
On my own for the weekend and then guests beginning Monday where I'll have to use serious willpower. My goal is just not to gain any weight between now and when they all leave.
Workout today
Lower: ankle weights, step, mat, dumbbells - for abs, core, thighs, calves, glutes
When DH is away I usually eat something he wouldn't consider dinner (he cooks all the dinners). So dinner tonight I'm having an asparagus omelette. Trying to stay below 1300 calories today and tomorrow.
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Well, it appears that gain was definitely water weight as I'm down 5 or 6 lbs from the previous weigh-in now lets see if I can get this signature thing for just this post to work or I'll do it the other way.
Well, it appears that gain was definitely water weight as I'm down 5 or 6 lbs from the previous weigh-in now lets see if I can get this signature thing for just this post to work or I'll do it the other way.
Well done, April!
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Well done, April!
Thank you. I'm most happy to look at my thin angles again.
My feet and angles were alien looking to me days ago, just touching theme feels so different.
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Weight at Saturday's weigh-in: 205.0. That's up a whooping 3.0 pounds gain. To date: lost six pounds, six pounds to go.
It must have been our night out at Logan's Roadhouse and that little six oz. steak, and those french fries, and those rolls, and that salad with my favorite dressing, and, those two half pints, and, and...
It must have been our night out at Logan's Roadhouse and that little six oz. steak, and those french fries, and those rolls, and that salad with my favorite dressing, and, those two half pints, and, and...
Lost 1 pound this week, so I'm a happy camper (3 lbs lost 7 lbs to go). With the lack of exercise I thought I'd be going up again. Nice going Annie, never put 'only' in front of any loss! April, that's awesome, good work especially with all you're going through, congrats! :cool2: Drifter, I feel your pain, good thing is you had a nice time at the Roadhouse. It's soooo easy to gain. Keep your eye on the prize, you'll have better numbers next week. :love_heart:
April, that's awesome, good work especially with all you're going through, congrats! :cool2: Drifter, I feel your pain, good thing is you had a nice time at the Roadhouse. It's soooo easy to gain. Keep your eye on the prize, you'll have better numbers next week. :love_heart:Thanks, Drifter!
Hang in there.
Lost 1 pound this week, so I'm a happy camper (3 lbs lost 7 lbs to go). With the lack of exercise I thought I'd be going up again. Nice going Annie, never put 'only' in front of any loss!
Thanks, SB. And well done!!
Sunday
On my own today. Thinking about a bike ride this afternoon after I finish up housework.
Felt extra hungry yesterday with the workouts and all the cleaning - washing windows, sorting out guest rooms, etc. So ended the day at about 1600 instead of under 1300. WILL behave today and keep calories under 1300. A week of challenges coming up with guests. I've bought white chocolate Magnums (ice cream bars) for daughter as she loves them - if they were milk or dark chocolate I'd be very tempted. I'll also make oatmeal raisin cookies later in the week when stepdaughter's family comes - they are 105 calories each. Also fairy cakes which are very light cupcakes for grandson whose 3rd birthday is this week.
Goal is to have no + change in the scale from tomorrow morning to next Monday morning.
On my own today. Thinking about a bike ride this afternoon after I finish up housework.
Felt extra hungry yesterday with the workouts and all the cleaning - washing windows, sorting out guest rooms, etc. So ended the day at about 1600 instead of under 1300. WILL behave today and keep calories under 1300. A week of challenges coming up with guests. I've bought white chocolate Magnums (ice cream bars) for daughter as she loves them - if they were milk or dark chocolate I'd be very tempted. I'll also make oatmeal raisin cookies later in the week when stepdaughter's family comes - they are 105 calories each. Also fairy cakes which are very light cupcakes for grandson whose 3rd birthday is this week.
Goal is to have no + change in the scale from tomorrow morning to next Monday morning.
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My goal will be to change up my eating a bit this week, add some more bananas and sweet potatoes here and there, I definately need the potassium I'm sure and I love both foods, I need the change up, but will still keep to eating along the lines of how I have been, just adding in these two foods. I sometimes have had a problem with bananas, but, that might be due to overindulgence at a time or two. If that becomes a problem, I'll just pick up two bananas each time I shop. problem solved. LOL.
If that becomes a problem, I'll just pick up two bananas each time I shop. problem solved. LOL.