Losing it[1]

Yes, today’s weight was the same as yesterday’s. But since 202.0 pounds (14 stone 6 pounds, 91.6kg) is the lowest figure this year, I’m quite happy about that

The weather was better today, so I was able to walk to and from work - and it was quite warm on the way home. This evening’s exercise was the standard 10km on the exercise bike, which was moderately hard work and got me rather warm, followed by a total of 190 crunches on the abominable abdominal exerciser. But despite it feeling like hard work, my maximum heart rate was a relatively low 130.

I’ll try to do something similar tomorrow night.

This morning’s weight was nicely down to 202.0 pounds (14 stone 6 pounds, 91.6kg). As it was raining a wee bit[1], I didn’t walk home, but I did do 10km on the exercise bike this evening, getting my heart rate up to 134.

[1] Understatement

Weight slightly down again this morning to 203.6 pounds (14 stone 7.6 pounds, 92.4kg), which is a moderately Good Thing.

The good news is that after weeks of lethargy, I managed to get myself on the old exercise bike again tonight . I managed the usual 10km in a little under 20 minutes, with a peak heart rate of 138. After just over a month of being mostly inactive, it was hard work, but not too hard.

Now I’m going to try to do the same for as many nights this week as I can. And if that works, I’ll start phasing in the other exercises again.

Another slight weight drop this morning to 202.4 pounds (14 stone 6.4 pounds, 91.8kg). More of a random variation wossname thingy[1] than a real drop, but it’ll do.

Shock, horror, etc, I actually got the bus to work this morning. It was raining[2] and I just couldn’t be bothered. The weather brightened up later, so walking home was actually quite pleasant. I still haven’t quite got it together to do any more serious exercise, though.

[1] Technical expression
[2] Though not heavily, I’ve walked in worse

A nice little drop in my weight today - 203.8 pounds (14 stone 7.8 pounds, 92.4kg). Still not feeling motivated enough to do any serious exercise, but at least I’m still walking to and from work. Got home just in time to miss some seriously heavy rain. That would have made my walk home a wee bit soggy…

Well, I did remember to weigh myself today . But the result wasn’t that good . Somewhat up at 204.0 pounds (14 stone 8 pounds, 92.5kg).

I had hoped to start the week’s exercise routine tonight, but didn’t have the whatever it is to get it together to start, so I didn’t.

First, the weight report. Down a wee bit this morning to 202.6 pounds (14 stone 6.6 pounds, 91.9kg). That’s firmly below the psychologicackle 14½ stone mark, which is always a Good Thing.

Woke up this morning with a troublesome right knee. For a while, it was hard to walk on, but it calmed down enough for walking to work to be not unpleasant. Had a few more twinges from it through the day. I’m not sure if this is a delayed reaction to Saturday’s long walk, or if I slept in an awkward position, or if it’s just random old age stuff

Whatever it is, it’s nasty enough to put me right off attempting any exercise beyond walking to and from work. This isn’t good at all, as I’ve already been off the routine for a couple of weeks. But as I don’t want to aggravate whatever is wrong with my knee, I don’t think I’ve got any choice. Just have to watch what I eat while I’m not exercising. Talking of which, Aaron[1] persuaded me to try a different sarnie[10] shop today, and this proved to be a good move. I had a very nice brie and cranberry sauce sarnie[5] in a nice brown roll with a bit of salad[6] and a yummy onion bhaji. Friendly (and slightly wacky) staff, nice prices. I’ll be going back - that’s Universal Export Sandwiches (UES)[7] on Collingwood Street in Newcastle upon Tyne.[8]

[1] My assistant, for non-regular readers[2]
[2] And a big “hello” to you all [3]
[3] And an even bigger “hello” to the nice people who’ve been clicking on my Amazon links and buying things![4]
[4] I’ve earned £0.58 already! I should be able to retire soon!
[5] A long-time favourite
[6] Which included red peppers, mmmm
[7] Universal Exports was the cover company for the secret service in the James Bond books, and mentioned in some of the movies. Nice touch.
[8] And given how thoroughly Google indexes this site, that’s a free advert![9]
[9] So if you’re reading this, guys, a free sarnie would be great
[10] Note to furriners: sarnie = sandwich

Hmmm, maybe I should do long walks more often. This morning’s weight was nicely down to 202.2 pounds (14 stone 6.2 pounds, 91.7kg).

Now all I need to do is get back into doing the exercise routine again, after a couple of weeks off. Maybe tomorrow…

After the ever-so-slightly high figures of the last couple of days, it was something of a relief to see this morning’s weight was back down to a far more reasonable 202.8 pounds (14 stone 6.8 pounds, 92.0kg). Just below the psychologicackle 14½ stone mark, which is always a Good Thing.

Today’s activity was limited to walking into Gateshead to get the bus to the MetroCentre, and walking back home after returning from there. I’ll be reporting on what I did at the MetroCentre later…

A slight rise this morning to 204.8 pounds (14 stone 8.8 pounds, 92.9kg).

The weather was a lot better today, so walking to and from work was quite pleasant. I even wore my trendy designer sunglasses.



Still on a break from the exercise routine - I’m aiming to start again at the weekend, and do as much as I can next week, as I won’t be at work. If the weather and my motivation keep up, I’ll have a couple of day trips to somewhere or other. Quite possibly a good walk along the coast to Souter Lighthouse, which I haven’t been to in quite a few years. We shall see.