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!
Thursday, 28 August 2008
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!
Friday, 1 August 2008
No change
Well, I have been doing at least SOME exercise - but not enough to drop more weight.
The past two weeks have been uneventful in terms of weight-loss but after applying two and a half years ago I finally received notification that I have been accepted for membership at nearby Babington House, the private members club.
OK, so I haven't actually used the gym or either of the two swimming pools there - yet! I did, however, take a look around there :-)
I've eaten well this week. Invited to join some long-standing friends from Canada who were passing through London on their way to Austria. Norm and Nan Dove took us to Wilton's, the seafood restaurant in Jermyn Street.
Wow! Fantastic food (grilled sea bass for me)and great company. Check out the luxury ranch and spa resort they own in British Columbia at www.EVRanch.com. I've been there about 4 times now. And will go again.
So, as Peggy said this morning just before she got on her 650 Honda motorbike - it's the first of August - time to start exercising again!
Where are my trainers? I'll wipe the dust off them - and put them into action. Cross-trainer at home - and the 'beasting machines' they have at Babington.
The past two weeks have been uneventful in terms of weight-loss but after applying two and a half years ago I finally received notification that I have been accepted for membership at nearby Babington House, the private members club.
OK, so I haven't actually used the gym or either of the two swimming pools there - yet! I did, however, take a look around there :-)
I've eaten well this week. Invited to join some long-standing friends from Canada who were passing through London on their way to Austria. Norm and Nan Dove took us to Wilton's, the seafood restaurant in Jermyn Street.
Wow! Fantastic food (grilled sea bass for me)and great company. Check out the luxury ranch and spa resort they own in British Columbia at www.EVRanch.com. I've been there about 4 times now. And will go again.
So, as Peggy said this morning just before she got on her 650 Honda motorbike - it's the first of August - time to start exercising again!
Where are my trainers? I'll wipe the dust off them - and put them into action. Cross-trainer at home - and the 'beasting machines' they have at Babington.
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