Weight: 154.4
I was a little surprised that I gained weight on this last little vacation with my sister, Ruth, to Southern Illinois. It was an exercise based getaway, and we didn't eat a ton of food. On the other hand, I did eat more than I normally eat, I ate off program a bit (some breads and some dairy), and I ate later in the day than normal. All of that adds up and the dairy makes me a bit constipated, which bloats me up. So today, it's back to 100% on program. I have almost two weeks before we hit the road again. My 12 week challenge will have to end a couple of days early because we will be on the road when the 12 weeks ends. I may not be to 150.0, exactly, before we leave for Colorado, but I am going to give it an all out effort to get there. I expect to drop a couple of pounds rapidly, as I am sure about 2 pounds is bloat and inflammation. It's that last two pounds that will be tough.
I handled the road-trip part of my vacation well. I was on the road 6 1/2 hours both directions and I didn't snack while driving. I packed a lunch for both directions and ate that at a rest stop a little over half way through the day's drive. We stayed at a bed & breakfast (a converted school house) and I ate the breakfasts prepared by the innkeeper which included eggs, some sort of breakfast meat, fruit, and homemade toast or a piece of french toast. We missed lunch on our 12 mile hike day but had a snack of nuts and an apple while on the hike. On our zip line tour day, we had lunch at a taco hut. Dinner on all three nights was a substantial meal which is probably what caused the weight gain. Dinner is usually my smallest meal of the day, but with all the physical activity we had during the day, we were pretty darn hungry by dinner time.
We had adventures, complete with mishaps. Yes, I did hear the following on our 12 mile hike through the forest, "Bees! Run!" and "Snake - we stepped on a snake! Run!" We both got stung by hornets, several times, but we avoided getting bit by the copperhead we stepped on. We escaped the bees by scrambling through the woods and wading into the creek. Classic! The next day we went for a bike ride on a rail-to-trail bike trail, complete with a 500 foot train tunnel. The train tunnel turned out to be more than I bargained for. I rode into the tunnel and it was so dark so fast that I got completely disoriented. I crashed into the wall of the tunnel and fell off my bike as I was yelling to my sister, "I'm freaking out, I'm freaking out!" Freaking out, indeed.
So in spite of the exposure to poison ivy (still hoping we don't develop rashes); many, many hornet stings; lots of ticks (yes, we used deet, but we washed it off when we dove into the creek to get rid of the hornets); and a huge scrape and a few bruises from the bike crash; we had a great time. We're ready to do it again! Well, without the mishaps, perhaps.
Until tomorrow...
Monday, July 18, 2016
Thursday, July 14, 2016
7/14/2016: On the Road Again!!
Weight: 153.0
I hit the road again this morning, this time to Anna, Illinois for a long weekend with my sister, Ruth. This vacation was inspired by Younger Next Year's suggestion to have a vacation with friends that is centered around physical activity. Anna is between a couple of national forests so we are bringing our bikes and hiking shoes. I think it will be a lot of fun and I am really looking forward to it.
The funny thing is my best guess is that I am back to the same weight that I was before I left for my last two mini-vacations. I weighed 153.0 this morning, but things finally broke loose this morning after breakfast and after 15 fairly painful minutes in the bathroom I am confident that I am at least a pound lighter than I was when I woke up. I know, I know, that is too much information, but hey, this is a weight loss blog and those of us that monitor how much we weigh each morning and what things impact our weight talk about such things! I do feel much better, now. My poor tummy was feeling a little bloated. Relief! My best guess is that the cheese that I ate when I was at my dad's is what caused my digestive problems. I didn't eat a lot of cheese, we had cheese on eggs one day and then some cheese on a salad the next day; but I think it was enough to make my gut unhappy. The only other thing I can think of that was vastly different from my normal diet was the amount of fruit that I ate. Dad and Kay eat a lot of fruit and for a few days I ate way more fruit than I normally eat. But I would think that too much fruit would cause the opposite reaction. Whatever it was, it has passed. Get it? Passed? Ha ha. OK, enough bathroom talk! Moving on...
I don't think I'll see any bloat or weight gain from my road trip this weekend. First of all, I don't have to get on a plane!! Secondly, our days will center around physical activity, bordering on exercise, and Ruth is as disciplined, if not more so, than I am. I think it will be a net positive when it comes to my health and wellness goals. I am really looking forward to spending this time with my sister. This is the first time we have ever spent any real time alone together. Heck, we're only in our mid-fifties. No time like the present!
I guess that's it for now. I need to get the bills paid since I didn't do it last weekend and I won't be here this weekend, either. Then I will hit the road.
Have a wonderful day. It's summertime! What's not to love?
I hit the road again this morning, this time to Anna, Illinois for a long weekend with my sister, Ruth. This vacation was inspired by Younger Next Year's suggestion to have a vacation with friends that is centered around physical activity. Anna is between a couple of national forests so we are bringing our bikes and hiking shoes. I think it will be a lot of fun and I am really looking forward to it.
The funny thing is my best guess is that I am back to the same weight that I was before I left for my last two mini-vacations. I weighed 153.0 this morning, but things finally broke loose this morning after breakfast and after 15 fairly painful minutes in the bathroom I am confident that I am at least a pound lighter than I was when I woke up. I know, I know, that is too much information, but hey, this is a weight loss blog and those of us that monitor how much we weigh each morning and what things impact our weight talk about such things! I do feel much better, now. My poor tummy was feeling a little bloated. Relief! My best guess is that the cheese that I ate when I was at my dad's is what caused my digestive problems. I didn't eat a lot of cheese, we had cheese on eggs one day and then some cheese on a salad the next day; but I think it was enough to make my gut unhappy. The only other thing I can think of that was vastly different from my normal diet was the amount of fruit that I ate. Dad and Kay eat a lot of fruit and for a few days I ate way more fruit than I normally eat. But I would think that too much fruit would cause the opposite reaction. Whatever it was, it has passed. Get it? Passed? Ha ha. OK, enough bathroom talk! Moving on...
I don't think I'll see any bloat or weight gain from my road trip this weekend. First of all, I don't have to get on a plane!! Secondly, our days will center around physical activity, bordering on exercise, and Ruth is as disciplined, if not more so, than I am. I think it will be a net positive when it comes to my health and wellness goals. I am really looking forward to spending this time with my sister. This is the first time we have ever spent any real time alone together. Heck, we're only in our mid-fifties. No time like the present!
I guess that's it for now. I need to get the bills paid since I didn't do it last weekend and I won't be here this weekend, either. Then I will hit the road.
Have a wonderful day. It's summertime! What's not to love?
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
7/13/2016: Trying to Get Caught Up
Weight: 154.0
I am not trying to avoid you, really, I'm not. I mean, I'd love to avoid posting my weight of 154.0, but that's not why I haven't blogged. I'm just trying to get caught up. I don't have time to put up a post this morning, so this is going to be a quick check-in.
My visit with Dad and Kay was great. Dad cooked all my meals (what a treat!), the three of us had plenty of time to visit, and we had two beautiful car trips into the Olympic Mountains. The trip home was uneventful. Jack picked me up from the airport at midnight on Monday and I got to bed by about 1:00AM. I was up at 4:00 so I could work out with Lauren and it has been non-stop ever since. I made a grocery list for Jack, he brought home groceries last night and I spent the evening cooking. This morning, I finished cooking the vegetables, so the refrigerator is well stocked for Jack as I leave for my next little vacation tomorrow morning.
I'm not too worried about my weight. I ate almost only on program food while at Dad's house, so I am sure it will come off quickly. I ate some dairy and I ate some corn and that has affected my digestive system a bit. Once that problem solves itself there is no doubt that I will weigh less the next day, if you know what I mean.
So that's that. I will try to get a post up in the morning, but no promises. It's been a busy several days!!
I am not trying to avoid you, really, I'm not. I mean, I'd love to avoid posting my weight of 154.0, but that's not why I haven't blogged. I'm just trying to get caught up. I don't have time to put up a post this morning, so this is going to be a quick check-in.
My visit with Dad and Kay was great. Dad cooked all my meals (what a treat!), the three of us had plenty of time to visit, and we had two beautiful car trips into the Olympic Mountains. The trip home was uneventful. Jack picked me up from the airport at midnight on Monday and I got to bed by about 1:00AM. I was up at 4:00 so I could work out with Lauren and it has been non-stop ever since. I made a grocery list for Jack, he brought home groceries last night and I spent the evening cooking. This morning, I finished cooking the vegetables, so the refrigerator is well stocked for Jack as I leave for my next little vacation tomorrow morning.
I'm not too worried about my weight. I ate almost only on program food while at Dad's house, so I am sure it will come off quickly. I ate some dairy and I ate some corn and that has affected my digestive system a bit. Once that problem solves itself there is no doubt that I will weigh less the next day, if you know what I mean.
So that's that. I will try to get a post up in the morning, but no promises. It's been a busy several days!!
Monday, July 11, 2016
7/11/2016: Headed Home Today
Weight: ??
I head home today after a 4 1/2 day visit with Dad and Kay. It's been a good visit. I've enjoyed spending time with them and getting caught up as well as taking a couple of day trips to explore the Olympic Peninsula. This is a gorgeous corner of the world.
Yesterday Dad and I took a rather long day trip and drove to the very tip of the peninsula, where it juts out into the Pacific Ocean. We stopped at Crescent Lake and walked a 1.5 mile trail to see some beautiful falls. The next stop was at an Indian Museum where we ate our picnic lunch and learned all about an old Indian village that had been buried in a mudslide long ago. There were a lot of recovered artifacts as well a lot of historical information about the Indian tribe and the village. It was pretty interesting. After that, we drove to "The Edge of the Earth," as Dad and Kay like to call it. The map calls it Cape Flattery, and this is the most north western point of the peninsula, where it juts out into the Pacific Ocean. Here we took another 1.5 mile hike through the woods to get to the point. Beautiful walk and spectacular view once you get to the end. We had a lovely day.
I've been to the gym twice to lift weights since I've been here and we've had nice walks on the days that we didn't go to the gym. All food has been on program, though I may be eating a little more than normal. It'll be interesting to weigh myself tomorrow. All in all, I've stayed pretty close to normal on the food and exercise regimin since I've been here.
I'll check in tomorrow with "The Day After" results. I owe you progress pictures, as well. We may have to wait for Saturday for those.
Have a great day!!
I head home today after a 4 1/2 day visit with Dad and Kay. It's been a good visit. I've enjoyed spending time with them and getting caught up as well as taking a couple of day trips to explore the Olympic Peninsula. This is a gorgeous corner of the world.
Yesterday Dad and I took a rather long day trip and drove to the very tip of the peninsula, where it juts out into the Pacific Ocean. We stopped at Crescent Lake and walked a 1.5 mile trail to see some beautiful falls. The next stop was at an Indian Museum where we ate our picnic lunch and learned all about an old Indian village that had been buried in a mudslide long ago. There were a lot of recovered artifacts as well a lot of historical information about the Indian tribe and the village. It was pretty interesting. After that, we drove to "The Edge of the Earth," as Dad and Kay like to call it. The map calls it Cape Flattery, and this is the most north western point of the peninsula, where it juts out into the Pacific Ocean. Here we took another 1.5 mile hike through the woods to get to the point. Beautiful walk and spectacular view once you get to the end. We had a lovely day.
I've been to the gym twice to lift weights since I've been here and we've had nice walks on the days that we didn't go to the gym. All food has been on program, though I may be eating a little more than normal. It'll be interesting to weigh myself tomorrow. All in all, I've stayed pretty close to normal on the food and exercise regimin since I've been here.
I'll check in tomorrow with "The Day After" results. I owe you progress pictures, as well. We may have to wait for Saturday for those.
Have a great day!!
Friday, July 8, 2016
7/8/2016: Day 1 in Sequim
Weight: ?
I'm at Dad's and Kay's house so I didn't weigh myself this morning. I'll be back home Monday night and will weigh myself Tuesday morning.
After a delayed start to the trip due to severe thunderstorms, the flight was uneventful and Dad and Kay picked me up at the airport without any problems. Flying out here and driving through the peninsula made me think of time travel. It's been a long time since I've been in Sequim.
Dad and I made it to the gym yesterday and I was able to get my full workout in, so that was great. Food was a little off because of the travel and time change, but it wasn't bad. I packed a lunch that I ate in the plane, a little earlier than normal and then we had a second lunch, a pretty big meal, when we got home. By dinner time I was still not hungry so I ate a small portion, mostly so that I wouldn't be starving at bed time. All the good I ate yesterday was on program, so no problems there. I don't anticipate any problems staying on program for the duration of this visit. We should be able to exercise daily, so that's good. I'm hoping to weigh a little less when I get home. We'll see.
And that's that. Not too much to say and I'm posting from my phone.
Have a great day!
I'm at Dad's and Kay's house so I didn't weigh myself this morning. I'll be back home Monday night and will weigh myself Tuesday morning.
After a delayed start to the trip due to severe thunderstorms, the flight was uneventful and Dad and Kay picked me up at the airport without any problems. Flying out here and driving through the peninsula made me think of time travel. It's been a long time since I've been in Sequim.
Dad and I made it to the gym yesterday and I was able to get my full workout in, so that was great. Food was a little off because of the travel and time change, but it wasn't bad. I packed a lunch that I ate in the plane, a little earlier than normal and then we had a second lunch, a pretty big meal, when we got home. By dinner time I was still not hungry so I ate a small portion, mostly so that I wouldn't be starving at bed time. All the good I ate yesterday was on program, so no problems there. I don't anticipate any problems staying on program for the duration of this visit. We should be able to exercise daily, so that's good. I'm hoping to weigh a little less when I get home. We'll see.
And that's that. Not too much to say and I'm posting from my phone.
Have a great day!
Thursday, July 7, 2016
7/7/2016: Starting Another Trip at 152.0
Weight: 152.0
I'm at the airport waiting for my flight to Seattle. Another quick trip and I weighed 152.0 this morning. I believe I will be much more successful staying on program during this trip because I'm visiting my dad and he's a bigger health nut than I am. I guess we'll see the results in a few days.
Have a good one out there!!
I'm at the airport waiting for my flight to Seattle. Another quick trip and I weighed 152.0 this morning. I believe I will be much more successful staying on program during this trip because I'm visiting my dad and he's a bigger health nut than I am. I guess we'll see the results in a few days.
Have a good one out there!!
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
7/6/2015: Progress
Weight: 152.2
Thirteen days later and I am almost back to 152.0 pounds. Jeesh! That San Diego Binge was certainly not worth it! I get on an airplane again tomorrow to visit Dad and Kay for a few days in Sequim, WA, but I am not worried about staying on program while I am there. Dad's poker night is tonight, so he'll be back on program tomorrow, as he shakes off whatever weight he gains tonight at the poker game. I am hoping we get to take some long walks, hit some tennis balls, go to the gym, and in general stay fairly active. Dad cooks healthy food and avoids fast carbs, as he calls them, so I don't think food will be a problem. I am looking forward to the visit and hope to be able to relax and get away from the stress of everyday life for a few days.
The workouts and runs are going well. I still enjoy having Lauren come to the house once a week for my personal training sessions. That seems to be working out very well for both of us. She provides me with two additional training programs every week, and I am determined to get them done before she comes back for our next session. I am a little less motivated to get my runs in, but I know they are important so I do run on almost all of my scheduled running days. It was hot and muggy out there this morning!!
I'm not sure when I am going to take my next progress photos. I like taking them on Saturdays, but I won't be here the next two Saturdays. My flight leaves tomorrow at 7:00AM. If I can get my photographer out of bed early enough, I will try to get my photos snapped before we leave for the airport. I might not get them posted until I get back from Sequim, but at least I can get the pictures taken. We'll see. I don't want this trip and next weekend's trip to see my sister to throw me too far from my routine.
Charts work!! I marked my weight on my chart today and it was nice to see my progress line below my goal line again. It's great incentive to get back on track after suffering a set back.
I hope you have a good day, today! I'm going to give it my best shot!!
Thirteen days later and I am almost back to 152.0 pounds. Jeesh! That San Diego Binge was certainly not worth it! I get on an airplane again tomorrow to visit Dad and Kay for a few days in Sequim, WA, but I am not worried about staying on program while I am there. Dad's poker night is tonight, so he'll be back on program tomorrow, as he shakes off whatever weight he gains tonight at the poker game. I am hoping we get to take some long walks, hit some tennis balls, go to the gym, and in general stay fairly active. Dad cooks healthy food and avoids fast carbs, as he calls them, so I don't think food will be a problem. I am looking forward to the visit and hope to be able to relax and get away from the stress of everyday life for a few days.
The workouts and runs are going well. I still enjoy having Lauren come to the house once a week for my personal training sessions. That seems to be working out very well for both of us. She provides me with two additional training programs every week, and I am determined to get them done before she comes back for our next session. I am a little less motivated to get my runs in, but I know they are important so I do run on almost all of my scheduled running days. It was hot and muggy out there this morning!!
I'm not sure when I am going to take my next progress photos. I like taking them on Saturdays, but I won't be here the next two Saturdays. My flight leaves tomorrow at 7:00AM. If I can get my photographer out of bed early enough, I will try to get my photos snapped before we leave for the airport. I might not get them posted until I get back from Sequim, but at least I can get the pictures taken. We'll see. I don't want this trip and next weekend's trip to see my sister to throw me too far from my routine.
Charts work!! I marked my weight on my chart today and it was nice to see my progress line below my goal line again. It's great incentive to get back on track after suffering a set back.
I hope you have a good day, today! I'm going to give it my best shot!!
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