I have worked out extensively for the past month - almost everyday. For up to an hour (in 2 half hour slots - rowing machine and cross-trainer)but I just can't seem to get under 12st 10 pounds. Its incredibly frustrating especially as a) the end of the year is now only a couple of weeks away (with Christmas in between!)and b) my target weight was 30 pounds lost in a year. I'm bracing myself for failure :-(
However I have lost 22 pounds so far - so its not a complete washout :-)
Saturday, 13 December 2008
Tuesday, 18 November 2008
Worse than 12st 10lbs
It's been a month since my last post - and the end of year has been rushing towards me!
And my weight has gone up (again). Very depressing. All my fault of course.
So - what am I doing about it?
For the past week I have done half an hour of exercise every morning (cross-trainer, rowing machine and weights), repeated every early evening too.
And my weight has gone up (again). Very depressing. All my fault of course.
So - what am I doing about it?
For the past week I have done half an hour of exercise every morning (cross-trainer, rowing machine and weights), repeated every early evening too.
Tuesday, 21 October 2008
Stuck at 12st 10lbs
I have been putting off a blog post, because i just can;t seem to drop from 12st 10lbs. Staying in a series of plush hotels is merely an excuse for not having the necessary self-control. A lack of an exercise programme is also a contributing factor. I am becoming more and more aware of the end of the year is nigh. I have 10 pounds to shift before 30 December if I am to succeed in achieving my weight-loss goal - although having lost 22 pounds is also a worthy success too.
latest news - stayed at the Beau Rivage palace Hotel in Lausanne, reputedly the finest hotel in Switzerland. I can see why!
I was there to host a global conference for the International Olympic Committee and the City of Lausanne for the mayors of former, present and future Olympic cities. Part of my extensive interviewing and MCing duties included interviewing the Deputy Mayor of Beijing in his first offical de-brief of the Beijing Olympics.
And my other piece of news is that we have another 4 hens!
Rescued from a battery farm, they are in a sorry state, enough to put anyone off eating battery eggs. They are effectively kept in a chicken concentration camp. Hopefully, they will improve in the next few weeks and their strength will improve sufficiently so they can walk up the ramp into their nesting area. As for our first two hens, they have decided to leave home (too cluttered - or should that be too 'cluckered' - so have started laying eggs under the hazel nut tree. Truly free range eggs!
latest news - stayed at the Beau Rivage palace Hotel in Lausanne, reputedly the finest hotel in Switzerland. I can see why!
I was there to host a global conference for the International Olympic Committee and the City of Lausanne for the mayors of former, present and future Olympic cities. Part of my extensive interviewing and MCing duties included interviewing the Deputy Mayor of Beijing in his first offical de-brief of the Beijing Olympics.
And my other piece of news is that we have another 4 hens!
Rescued from a battery farm, they are in a sorry state, enough to put anyone off eating battery eggs. They are effectively kept in a chicken concentration camp. Hopefully, they will improve in the next few weeks and their strength will improve sufficiently so they can walk up the ramp into their nesting area. As for our first two hens, they have decided to leave home (too cluttered - or should that be too 'cluckered' - so have started laying eggs under the hazel nut tree. Truly free range eggs!
Tuesday, 9 September 2008
Scrambled egg
This morning was a unique experience for me. I sat enjoying my breakfast of scrambled egg and smoked salmon whilst looking out of the kitchen window at the two new chickens that laid the eggs only an hour or so before! (One of my new 'girls' pictured.)
The salmon was not home grown. Last night we sat down to baked marrow with red onion also from the garden. We had a bit of a marrow disaster a few weeks ago - the marrow wasn;t cooked through and tasted dreadful but this was delicious - the stack of marrows in the pantry will now be put to good use!
As for weight-loss this week - a one pound loss down to 12st 9 pounds.
Jeremy Jacobs asked if I was pleased with my progress. Honestly - not really. It's taken longer to get where I am, although doing it slowly was always part of the plan. I see the end of the year looming - and I'm not at my target weight yet. I'm sure my new-found interest in cycling has had a beneficial effect, but the weather has been SO bad, cycling has been impossible.
The no cereals of any sort 'rule' has been maintained - with one little exception - without thinking I bought some duck spring rolls - which I then realised had wheat in them - der!
Doing more exercise is the key. I just need to use that key more often.
Thursday, 28 August 2008
Success
Normally a lack of a post is a sign that I have failed! But not so this time. August is supposed to be a quiet time but I can't believe how busy its been!
Anyway - last Friday I weighed in at 12st 10pounds (I've been there before but it crept up again slowly!)
And, if I'm being honest I can see time slipping away as we - dare I say this - approach the end of 2008!
So I figured I'd better sort this out. Since my last post I have cycled with gusto. Last Saturday in particular I managed 32.4 miles between home and Frome along the old railway again - but this time with Kurt. A coffee break was enjoyed at Babington House which is en-route - then it was on to the Talbot Inn for lunch in Mells - and then to Frome, where we promptly turned around and came back. A pint of diet coke at Babington did wonders.
It was a thoroughly enjoyable day - and I was knackered (in a good way). And to cap it all, it started raining gently just after we got back!
This week has involved a lot of gardening activity - intense digging of the old strawberry patch - it served me well but after 4 years of bumper crops - they needed to be pulled up. The bigger problem was yanking out all the roots from the bindweed that had taken over the patch. 20 minute sessions sprinkled throughout the day has meant at least 1.5 hours or so of digging each day. More interesting than a workout and you get something to show for it!
I certainly feel more motivated again to attack my weight-loss target - having lost the plot for quite some time. It is so easy to lose your way. Remaining focussed has been a challenge.
Since I last wrote I haven't eaten ANY cereals of any sort. I just managed to stop myself in time when I was about to order popcorn (corn is a cereal I just remembered!) as we went in to see the movie Mamma Mia. Which was such a joy. A couple of hours of escapist fun. (it was shame the family behind us didn't stop talking throughout.)
Any way - more cycling planned. And the garden digging isn't quite finished!
Anyway - last Friday I weighed in at 12st 10pounds (I've been there before but it crept up again slowly!)
And, if I'm being honest I can see time slipping away as we - dare I say this - approach the end of 2008!
So I figured I'd better sort this out. Since my last post I have cycled with gusto. Last Saturday in particular I managed 32.4 miles between home and Frome along the old railway again - but this time with Kurt. A coffee break was enjoyed at Babington House which is en-route - then it was on to the Talbot Inn for lunch in Mells - and then to Frome, where we promptly turned around and came back. A pint of diet coke at Babington did wonders.
It was a thoroughly enjoyable day - and I was knackered (in a good way). And to cap it all, it started raining gently just after we got back!
This week has involved a lot of gardening activity - intense digging of the old strawberry patch - it served me well but after 4 years of bumper crops - they needed to be pulled up. The bigger problem was yanking out all the roots from the bindweed that had taken over the patch. 20 minute sessions sprinkled throughout the day has meant at least 1.5 hours or so of digging each day. More interesting than a workout and you get something to show for it!
I certainly feel more motivated again to attack my weight-loss target - having lost the plot for quite some time. It is so easy to lose your way. Remaining focussed has been a challenge.
Since I last wrote I haven't eaten ANY cereals of any sort. I just managed to stop myself in time when I was about to order popcorn (corn is a cereal I just remembered!) as we went in to see the movie Mamma Mia. Which was such a joy. A couple of hours of escapist fun. (it was shame the family behind us didn't stop talking throughout.)
Any way - more cycling planned. And the garden digging isn't quite finished!
Monday, 18 August 2008
Awesome cycling
Yet again no weight-loss but I've had a ball.
Kurt and I cycled along the Bath canal and enjoyed a sumptuous pub lunch at Avoncliffe with a pint of cider before heading back. 25 miles round trip. Relatively easy because it was all on the flat - but incredibly satisfying.
Then last Friday Peggy and I took Cycle Network Route 24 from Radstock to Frome along the old railway line. This time it wasn't flat all the way - near Frome it was incredibly hilly - and we deserved the coffee when we arrived. We were exhausted, yet knew we had the same to contend with on the way back. But what a fantastic day out. The most wonderful type of tiredness.
Along the route were countless apple trees. Apparently they grew where train passengers had thrown out their apple and pear cores en-route. A multitude of apple and pear varieties that are no longer widely available.
Mr Beeching who recommended closing down the railway network has SO much to answer for. it was nothing short of a crime.
As of now I am now 'cereal free' - not just wheat but everything else - let's see if that can kick-start my weight-loss again.
Kurt and I cycled along the Bath canal and enjoyed a sumptuous pub lunch at Avoncliffe with a pint of cider before heading back. 25 miles round trip. Relatively easy because it was all on the flat - but incredibly satisfying.
Then last Friday Peggy and I took Cycle Network Route 24 from Radstock to Frome along the old railway line. This time it wasn't flat all the way - near Frome it was incredibly hilly - and we deserved the coffee when we arrived. We were exhausted, yet knew we had the same to contend with on the way back. But what a fantastic day out. The most wonderful type of tiredness.
Along the route were countless apple trees. Apparently they grew where train passengers had thrown out their apple and pear cores en-route. A multitude of apple and pear varieties that are no longer widely available.
Mr Beeching who recommended closing down the railway network has SO much to answer for. it was nothing short of a crime.
As of now I am now 'cereal free' - not just wheat but everything else - let's see if that can kick-start my weight-loss again.
Friday, 8 August 2008
An excellent week
No weight-loss, but an excellent week.
I finally decided to have an active week. Activity bred activity. Creating more energy. On Monday I got my bicycle roadworthy again. This simply involved replacing the pump for my tyres. It was woefully inadequate for the job.
Then we were off. Its quite hilly around here - but we managed 11.9 miles in about 75 minutes. Feelings of elation and exhaustion followed. No real problems afterwards either.
The next day I managed 20 minutes on the cross-trainer.
Wednesday, I did 22 minutes followed by 3 minutes on the rowing machine. They seem to work even when caked in a fine layer of dust! :-) Then in the evening after a light supper, we had a leisurely bike ride and covered about 5-6 miles, getting home only minutes before the heavens opened and poured with rain (typical 2008 summer weather).
Yesterday was rest day. Because today I will be cycling with Kurt, a new mate who lives in Bath. I plan to use up a lot of calories!
Food has been in check too. Its a shame that the combination of all this activity and eating sensibly didn't show on the scales for my Friday morning weigh-in - but may be I'm just being a bit slow!
I finally decided to have an active week. Activity bred activity. Creating more energy. On Monday I got my bicycle roadworthy again. This simply involved replacing the pump for my tyres. It was woefully inadequate for the job.
Then we were off. Its quite hilly around here - but we managed 11.9 miles in about 75 minutes. Feelings of elation and exhaustion followed. No real problems afterwards either.
The next day I managed 20 minutes on the cross-trainer.
Wednesday, I did 22 minutes followed by 3 minutes on the rowing machine. They seem to work even when caked in a fine layer of dust! :-) Then in the evening after a light supper, we had a leisurely bike ride and covered about 5-6 miles, getting home only minutes before the heavens opened and poured with rain (typical 2008 summer weather).
Yesterday was rest day. Because today I will be cycling with Kurt, a new mate who lives in Bath. I plan to use up a lot of calories!
Food has been in check too. Its a shame that the combination of all this activity and eating sensibly didn't show on the scales for my Friday morning weigh-in - but may be I'm just being a bit slow!
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