I put on 0.5lb this week which is probably because I had a bit of a bad weekend and didn’t quite manage to play catch up with my points allowance. I had a trade union meeting in Birmingham today which meant lots of walking, almost 7 miles in fact which should help me out next week.
The meeting was a PCS regional forum which explained how the union was planning to proceed with the attack on the Civil Service Compensation Scheme (CSCS) and the threats of massive cuts to public sector workers and services. The union has produced a booklet entitled ‘There is an alternative… The case against cuts in public spending‘, which will be distributed widely so that people can see there is an alternative to massive cuts.
As part of the campaign against the cuts PCS will be taking part in the national demonstration outside the Tory Party conference on 3rd October. During the meeting we were given an update on the latest arrangements for this.
Your plan goes on though – one step back, two forward.
So it does James
It’s good that you’re walking off the bit you put on. In my own case, exercise was the winning factor in the battle of the bulge. And listening to music while using the treadmill made it so enjoyable. This is also the best season to walk outdoor. Just keep going, Cherie. You’ll make it. Best wishes.:)
I really should get my Wii Fit out again! I am hoping the weather is going to be nice enough for me to visit Hodnet Hall on Sunday, it is the last time it is open this year. There are lots of nice walks around there
Panic not Cherrypie, probably that cup of tea before weighing in:)
It could also be the slightly larger than usual lunch that was provided at the meeting I attended
Cherry.
Walking, or running…allow 100 calories per mile.
Any journey returning to start is calculated as flat.
What worked for me in the past, in a different life was….
In the evening my partner would drop me of x miles from home, properly dressed, no money, no phone. I had to get home.
Started with low mileage, low speed. As weight decreased and fitness came, miles and speed increased.
Method… walk two lamp-posts, run one lamp post.
….walk one lamp-post, run one lamp post.
…..walk one lamp post, run two lamp posts.
etc.
When return home re hydrate plus minerals plus Vit C, immediately, but no calories, bed.
During sleep body would take stored body fat to replenish blood suger, muscle and liver glycogen.
Morning ..heavily hydrate, very low glycemic carbs.
Keep fats below 20% total calories, but ALWAYS low glycemic carbs. Keep protein above 20% (chicken and fish on same plate)
Remember, the more a basic low glycemic carb is cooked, the more it moves up the glycemic ladder.
Study food labels.
Eat often but SMALL. Nothing after 6.30pm, except water.(plus mins and Vits)
Expect remarkable results if strictly followed.
Frequency of training… never every day…build slowly!
OK, I know…socially difficult.
Blimey! that is a very strict regime of exercise. I know I should do more than I do that is one of the reasons I am looking forward to our office move. It is within cycling distance and the roads/paths are safe and there are plenty of places to go for a walk during lunch time.
I am pretty good on low fat foods in fact I don’t actually like the taste of foods with a lot of fat in any more. Looking at food labels makes you realise why people put on weight easily.
I know I definitely have some room for improvement in some areas
Office Move?
Why wait?
Weather won’t last to much longer…plus you WON’T want to cycle/walk when it’s peeing down, or freezing.
Strike while the iron is hot.
Start slowly.
Calories in vs calories out.
Krebs puts out energy and heat (among others)…. nutritionists and diet schemes always forget about heat calories in hot drinks….remember, any drink hotter than you provides heat calories!
Have a good weekend.
Currently my office is 7 miles away from my home by quickest route which means dual carriage way and or motorway to get there! Cycling/walking route is much longer…
Hence my looking forward to the move which gives me many more options.
I do know about the calories in vs the calories out and I know I need to be encouraged to exercise more…
The heat calories information is interesting I didn’t know that but it might explain why I have a tendency to drink tepid or cold drinks.
And as an update, I did manage to get out and about for a nice walk today. It was the last opening day of the year for one of my favourite gardens. It has plenty of walking opportunities
I hope you had a nice day too
Managed a long walk with my grandaughter in woodland, and open country.
Fresh air, but legs, well, age happens.
Here is something O/T, hope you don’t mind.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/comment/ambroseevans_pritchard/8026324/Gold-is-the-final-refuge-against-universal-currency-debasement.html
Cherry, hard times are coming – like beyond most folks experience. Hope you stay OK.
High poss. of massive (global) disruptions within six months. The above link glosses over, or doesn’t mention. Media daren’t! Pretty much guaranteed within 2 years…baked in….no exit possible.
US/Israeli gov’t hackers have all but destroyed Irans nuclear ambitions, short term, via disrupted computer control of the refining technologies, wrecked critical components. – (BTW I don’t think Iran was militarising nuclear, but what do I know?) so that is fine in the short term. (Google “Stuxnet Virus”)
http://www.debka.com/article/9045/
But don’t rule out severe revenge. US intentions to create Islamic discord between Islamic nations is working fine. Currency wars globally, trade barriers going up…tarrifs, quotas, possible next comes capital controls, possible next comes war. you might like to think about getting your son into a job that is nationally critical in the medium term, to avoid nat service!
Elite are all bare faced liars.
I need a coffee.
Have a good day, Cherry.
The woodlands sound nice, even more so in a week or so when the leaves really start changing colour.
The news and links of course not so nice. I have no idea how things will pan out for me. For the last 17 years we have been battling one threat or another to our jobs and obviously not sign of an end to that.
I have don’t have any children but my nephews are just the wrong age for that sort of thing.
I think something a bit stronger than coffee is needed!!
Sorry, didn’t mean to get to you.
Or did I missunderstand your exclamation mark
I don’t go stronger than tea or coffee.
No one likes bad news.
Only trying to help prepare
This messenger will now depart.
Finally.
I told you capital/currency controls were coming.
Bad boyz don’t use banks, so……
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/white-house-proposes-new-bank-transfer-reports-2010-09-27
I shall reply lower down so my comment isn’t too squashed up.
Half a pound is nothing! it’ll be gone this week. I’ve had a bad week and expect to go up a bit but now I’m eating more sensibly I’m hoping that I will think more about food and compensate as needs.
Sensible eating is what it’s about and not spoiling your life by depriving yourself of everything nice! We’re doing okay, you and me. Slow and steady wins the race.
I am sure you will be back on track this week. I am impressed with how much you have lost so far
Yes a little every week and we will get there.
Anon,
You didn’t get to me, I was just giving answers to some of the things you had said. But if I start off on the track of the lies and spin we have been fed I probably would go off on one
The links are interesting as always
As to the something stronger it was just a figure of speech, I was meaning the news is bad. When there are things to be done it always pays to have a clear head.
Coming back to your point about the varying shades of green at this time of year, one of my favourite drives is Snake Pass, the A57, from Derwent towards Manchester, – as far as the top.
Another is the drive from the bottom of the Snake Pass, up the road (travelling North) on the west side of Ladybower. It winds for several miles along the side of the water. Anytime of the year you would get some pretty sensational shots, by the hundreds, in that area. It is a cul-de-sac, with parking at the top, northern point.
There is a cafe and car park a quarter of the way up too, with millions of hungry birds.
Loads and loads of very scenic walks too, all signposted.
As a youth I used to frequent the area. Still love it.
The water holding REs. were constucted 70 ish years ago, and several old villages are now under the water. At low water levels, in late summer, Church Steeples, and some stone walls are visible. There are detailed books available, with photos of the villages as they once were, charting the progression of the Dam constuctions. You would find them interesting.
Entire area well worth a visit.
I don’t remember ever traveling along that road, although I am sure I must have at some time. It does sound like a wonderful area to visit, I shall have to add it to my list
The books sound interesting and I am sure I would have lots of photo opportunities there, thanks for the suggestion.
OOPS
Must mention..
Because of tourist pressure, the road to the north, alongside Ladybower, that winds beside the water, is closed at weekends.
It is open as far as the first Dam, so you can access the cafe and first car park.
For the rest of the 75% you would have to walk. Given the nature of the hills and distance I would advise a serious visit be made Mon to Fri.
Needless to say, the scenery to the north of the first Dam, is the best..by far.
Thanks