Okay, so I had a 1kg loss this week. I know that's a good loss. But it could have been more, if I hadn't been sneaking treats here and there.
So, it's time for me to do what lots of the blog-girls have done recently and get back to basics. Track, weigh, measure and calculate assiduously.
This is my time.
One neat thing I haven't told you about my trip to Auckland - I got to see Mum and Dad! They live in the Bay of Islands, so we don't catch up in person very often. Last time I saw them was when they came down to Wellington for my 40th in March - before I started Weight Watchers.
Anyway, on Sunday, they were on their way to England when we were on our way back to Wellington, so we had about a 45 minute crossover at the airport.
They had no idea I've been losing weight. I actually told them before I saw them, because I didn't want them freaking out and thinking I was sick! They were very impressed. Dad did point out there was no risk they wouldn't recognise me though - I was the one bossing 16 kids around!
The reason for their trip to England is lovely. They are both Kiwis, but they got married in London - 50 years ago. This is their golden anniversary trip; the first time they've been back since their wedding.
In December our whole family (believe me, there's a few of us) will be descending on Kerikeri for a party on their actual anniversary.
And while we're there, Mum is going to take me to her gym. Yep, my 71 year old Mum is a gym bunny! She started doing it this winter. Mum and Dad spend most of the summer living on their yacht, but Mum finds she loses her sailing fitness during the winter, and each year it is harder to get it back. So this year she's using the gym to overcome that.
I've got great parents.
11 comments:
You do have great parents! I think it is fantastic how women in their 70's get into fitness. I'm sure they will have a great trip. Also - 1kg is great going!
Thanks for your kind comments.
Treats can be good, especially if you are losing. I guess they are bad if they are unconscious treats and not the treats you want to treat yourself with.
Your parents sounds great. What an incentive to build up your fitness - after all you don't want your mum showing you up at the gym...lol.
Sounds like your parents will have a great trip!!
Congratulations on your loss Sue. It is a good one. But you are right. With the sneaking and picking it probably wouldn't be doing you any favours. This is something that I have also done this week and need to reign in.
What a wonderful thing for your parents to do for their anniversary. What spirit at such a great age. Isn't it great when you can say that you love your parents and you know that they love you too :) Have a great weekend
Great loss Sue and if you can lose while having treats even better.Your parents sound amazing, lucky you to have a mum you can share exercise tips with.
Excellent work on the 1kg loss. Don't knock yourself around too much for a eating a few treats. The fact you still lost weight shows that you know your limits, and you've still gotta live your life. This weight loss is for life remember.
Keep it up.
1kg is still fantastic welldone. back to basics is always a good kickstart too. Your parents will be so proud wen they see how far u have come!
I'm jealous! I want BF's parents to move to the BoI and have been pushing for it for ages. They don't believe me, but we would see them more if they did!
Your parents sound like fantastic ppl, regardless of age. Good on them for getting out into the world and enjoying themselves - they probably do more than the vast number of people half their age.
A 1kg loss is great, but as you're doing it you may as well optimise your effort. I timely reminder for this LBD!
Wow! WTG on your parents and their 50th anniversary, that's so wonderful!
Congratulations on your awesome loss this week. Back to basics is a great way to get your head back in the game, though. Good for you! :)
That's very cool :-)
Sounds like you do have great parents! Congrats on the loss too.
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