Weight loss & fitness log

People have asked me why I torture myself with workouts (although I don't think it's torture but it is work). One of the many reasons: stamina. I rode 20 miles yesterday on some very hilly roads and except for struggling with a couple of steep hills, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I never felt breathless at all. Steep steps - no problem. Hiking up hills - no problem.
 

I'm afraid as of last night, I'm back where I was a few weeks ago with the back pain, I know what I did. I had a day of going from PT, to the library and then to the market, I had carried some very heavy books and I knew while carrying them, this wasn't going to be good by the time I got home, I could feel the pull. Plus all the carrying things to the beach and supermarket shopping I was supposed to use the service, but, I wasn't sure of the time I was going to need them and you have to know a day ahead to make arrangements. by Tuesday, my back was feeling tight, but yesterday night even tighter, this morning it's been much worse, I've got to work fast as I have a few events coming up next weekend and I already paid to attend dinner cruise. Sigh I thought my workout went well, but, I was kidding myself. I am feeling the pain. I called the pain doctor, I'm not refusing the pain meds this time around or I am going to just take a few more of what I have on hand, but, I don't want to keep taking the out dated pills, they do bother my tummy a little, on top of which, I've had a bit of what may have been food poisoning a couple of days ago. Wee. So on top of that, I'm back to eating bland crackers and drinking ginger ale the past day and half.
 
Sorry, April! Ouch. I've had back pain before and I'm extra careful not to lift things the wrong way. I bend down when I pick up my dumbbells. The worst pain I've ever had was when I lifted something heavy while twisting.

Feel better soon!
 

Thank you Annie, I took a break and went to sit in my recliner for a while, it does offer some relief to sit in that reclining position and plus I sit mainly to the right when I do recline in it. Sitting back here in my office chair, I'm feeling the pain increase all over again. Looks like, I'm going to have to get that handheld device to surf the net after all for occasions like this. I wonder if I just elevate my leg would it help, I don't want to be stuck in my recliner all day. I can't find any more of my over the counter pain med and I don't want to take the heavy duty stuff except as a last recourse when I need to go out next week. Maybe, I'll just find some sleep medicine or something, I do have to go out briefly tomorrow morning.

Hey wait, weren't we supposed to be hit by a meteor or something, that would have put me out of this misery for sure. Sorry it would have taken a few others with me, but, you know there always has to be casualties for the good of, of, um, I'm thinking. :D Anyway, think I'll try to read a bit more around here, but, don't think I'll last too much longer.
 
Ameriscot, it sounds like you're really in good shape overall, I really get out of breath when biking uphill, many times had to walk it. Great job as usual with your diet and exercise, and BTW, really enjoyed your new album photos, very interesting! :cool:

April, I'm so sorry to hear you're having such pain, seems like you overdid it a bit lately and now you're paying for it...hugs, hope you feel a little bit better soon. I've had some back pain over the years, and I know it's no picnic, nothing as serious as yours of course, no surgeries or special treatments needed in my case. Sending warm healing thoughts your way. :love_heart:

I've been kinda busy lately, but after my morning walk and before some errands, I made it to the gym for only 1/2 hour on the elliptical. Have no idea how I'll do on my Saturday weigh in, but hoping to at least stay even.
 
Thanks SB. Yes, those were really old sites I posted - a 15th century castle and a 13th century ruin of a church. I do get a bit out of breathe riding up hills but not gasping for air. Glad I quit smoking. :D

April, hope you've got less pain today. Take it easy.

Today I went to the gym, did my 30 minute spin bike but only some of the resistance machines and no other cardio. My mouth got a lot of exercise from chatting with my new American friend. She loves bike riding as well but had bad knees so can't do spin and needs to ride on mostly flat roads.

Menu will be under 1400 calories.
 
Thanks bunches Annie, I've been spending a lot of time in my recliner, but, did manage to get out early this morning and now come on the pc for a bit this past half hour, I extra OTC pain meds, so, I should be good for a little while, besides, I have two full seasons of Game OF Thrones I plan to watch and I can do that from the comfort of my sofa for a few hours after I move from this chair in a little while. I am going to try to get in some stretching, if not able to do much for the back, at least for my legs and arms.

It is so hot out and humid out this way, you can cut the air with a knife, I did have to run out this morning to restock the OTC pain meds.
 
I was good with food yesterday but for some reason after I had dinner I became an 'eating machine'. Arghhh. Scale was a wee bit higher than last Saturday (less than 1/2 lb).

Menu today less than 1400 calories. No cheating!

Doing both my upper and lower body muscle workouts today.
 
Last week I took three steps back. This week I got one of them back and I'm at 204. I am five pounds short of my goal. Not bad I suppose considering we've had guests and eaten out a lot. I'll mount a charge next week and take some more poundage back.

Good for you, Ameriscot.
 
Ameriscot, you're doing great with your workouts and diet, a half pound is a wee amount. :love_heart: Kudos Drifter for moving a step ahead, what you're doing is definitely working for you! I'm the same as last week, haven't done any real exercise this week like I was doing, and chances are next week will be the same. Been busy taking care of a lot of other things around the house and yard, and packing for our trip after Memorial Day. Hope you all have a happy and healthy week! :eek:nthego:

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Arrggghhhh..... Did well yesterday and then friends dropped by in the evening. Out comes the wine. Not bad, two glasses. But after they left I snacked. The snacks that are always 'calling my name' are oatcakes, sometimes plain, sometimes topped with pb or cheese or honey. And wraps. I find that two oatcakes filled with 10g pb is the very best after workout snack, but I'm going to have to change that to 20g of almonds instead.

When my box of oatcakes runs out I'm not going to buy any more. Have one more wrap and when that is gone, no more. New rule: no eating of anything whatsoever after dinner!

No workouts today - did them yesterday but did housework this morning.
 
Your treats sound like health food to me Ameriscot, oatcakes and such. My husband wanted to try a raspberry and peach pie from a really good pie company, of course I didn't object. :eek: He baked it last night, so I'll be having some today, can only attempt to limit my portion. When I was younger, I could really put food and sweets away, at large portions of everything without much weight gain, those days are gone, lol.
 
SeaBreeze said:
Your treats sound like health food to me Ameriscot, oatcakes and such. My husband wanted to try a raspberry and peach pie from a really good pie company, of course I didn't object. :eek: He baked it last night, so I'll be having some today, can only attempt to limit my portion. When I was younger, I could really put food and sweets away, at large portions of everything without much weight gain, those days are gone, lol.
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The snacks are healthy but the calories add up very quickly.

I was able to eat anything I wanted when younger as well, but then that good ole metabolism wants to slow down when we age. :p
 
I did step on the scale, no loss, no gain, thank goodness on the latter part. I didn't expect a loss considering my eating crackers to combat my stomach ailment, which as of yesterday has been so much better. I laid off the pain med and woke up in not so good condition, so back to extra dose of OTC pain med, but, it's been a good weekend I've been really enjoying Game Of Thrones, what a fantastic Saga.

Man, I really need a new keyboard, I keep getting extra spaces between some words and it's frecking annoying to have to keep going back to remove the extra space. Guess that's what happens after a few years if you spend too much time eating while typing. :( :D


Annie, sorry, you had the misstep with the over indulgence, you do so well with the exercises, I'm sure you more than compensate for any extra calories and you'll be fine.
Sea, hope you have a great trip. My dinner cruise is coming up next Friday, so looking forward to it and I should be good to go, seems taking the extra pill, is a help, I just can't take them every day, so, I'll skip a day here and there, but be sure to load up the night before and the day of my little night cruise to nowhere.

Hoping you all have a great week. I have four hours left in the second season of GOT, so, I'm going to finish that up and can't wait to pick up the 3rd and 4th season, from my library, hopefully they will have those seasons ready for me before the end of the week.
 
Thanks, April. I need to get more disciplined and remember that I feel great when I have a day where I stick to calories.

LOL on the keyboard. When I clean the living room I always take my keyboard and turn it upside down and beat it just a bit to get the crumbs out! Hope you feel better! I love to get into binge watching a series I love when I don't feel well.

SB, I know you're looking forward to your trip. Sounds like a beautiful place!
 
April, good to hear you're holding steady. I hope you have a great time on the dinner cruise, I was only on one of those a looong time ago in Hawaii, and it was wonderful. I use the canned air on my keyboard, mostly for cat hairs, but also some crumbs. I heard on a techy radio show that keyboard can be washed in dishwashers, usually with not damage, but have to be allowed to dry completely before use. Thanks Ameriscot, we are looking forward to it, it's in the Gunnison National Forest, a wild and beautiful area.
 
SB, hope you'll share photos with us when you return.

April, hope you are feeling better today.

Hubby was fine yesterday but last night he coughed all night. Not another cold?! Don't know what's up with our immune systems this year. Anyway, I was too tired to go to the gym this morning so I'll be juggling my schedule. Muscle work at home, then gym tomorrow just doing cardio.

Stuck to calories yesterday and only had around 1200. Today will be just over 1300. Doing my upper and lower body muscle workouts as soon as I get out of this chair.
 
When losing weight and not tied to some extreme training program, I absolutely think splurging now and then is a-okay. It helps keep one motivated. I was so close this morning, one pound off my goal. That was before I had breakfast. Once I obtain my goal, I'm going to set a new reachable goal. I'm thinking seriously of trying meditation as a tool to assist the mind and help keep weight off the bod. Will it work? I have no ideal, but I'm thinking of trying. I can not exercise in any meaningful way. Some of my doctors express surprised I am still alive and say there is nothing more they can do for me. That's alright, I don't mind. I'm only looking for what might work for me. Good luck to everyone on next Saturday's weigh-in. I hope mine is a positive thing. I'll see everyone then if we don't flood away.
 
Ameriscot said:
SB, hope you'll share photos with us when you return.
Stuck to calories yesterday and only had around 1200. Today will be just over 1300. Doing my upper and lower body muscle workouts as soon as I get out of this chair.
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I'll definitely add some photos to my albums when I return, although since we're going to the same area, they will look similar. You're counting calories so well on a daily basis, I did that once long ago, but found I was too lazy to continue. Plus, unless weighing and measuring, two things that I never do, it's almost impossible to get anywhere near an accurate calorie count IMO.

drifter said:
When losing weight and not tied to some extreme training program, I absolutely think splurging now and then is a-okay. It helps keep one motivated. I was so close this morning, one pound off my goal. That was before I had breakfast. Once I obtain my goal, I'm going to set a new reachable goal. I'm thinking seriously of trying meditation as a tool to assist the mind and help keep weight off the bod. Will it work? I have no ideal, but I'm thinking of trying. I can not exercise in any meaningful way. Some of my doctors express surprised I am still alive and say there is nothing more they can do for me. That's alright, I don't mind. I'm only looking for what might work for me. Good luck to everyone on next Saturday's weigh-in. I hope mine is a positive thing. I'll see everyone then if we don't flood away.
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Thanks for the good luck wishes Drifter, Saturday will be my last weigh in before I leave town, hopefully I can record a loss. It must be very hard to lose weight and exercise with serious limitations of the body, I admire you for doing all you can for yourself. :love_heart: From all I've read, meditation can be very valuable for mental, emotional and physical health. I'm happy you're willing to give it a try, best of luck to you.
 
drifter said:
When losing weight and not tied to some extreme training program, I absolutely think splurging now and then is a-okay. It helps keep one motivated. I was so close this morning, one pound off my goal. That was before I had breakfast. Once I obtain my goal, I'm going to set a new reachable goal. I'm thinking seriously of trying meditation as a tool to assist the mind and help keep weight off the bod. Will it work? I have no ideal, but I'm thinking of trying. I can not exercise in any meaningful way. Some of my doctors express surprised I am still alive and say there is nothing more they can do for me. That's alright, I don't mind. I'm only looking for what might work for me. Good luck to everyone on next Saturday's weigh-in. I hope mine is a positive thing. I'll see everyone then if we don't flood away.
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Very true that we need to splurge or have treats occasionally. It's just when we do it 3 times in one week that it's not good. :rolleyes:

People who keep weight off long term always allow themselves occasional treats.
 
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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