AuntieJan's Journal, 22 August 2011

So I finally managed to slip under the 40's and I am darned happy about that! I followed my eating plan fairly well while I was away, but there were a few splurges too. However, with all of that cardio work, pool time and dog grooming I guess it was a net loss anyway. I have ceased to worry about it so much, gets frustrating.

I got a good night's rest and hit the gym early, I was not able to do strength training last week unless you count picking up and putting down dogs. LOL! I did 40 mins of weights and 55 minutes of treadmill - my best time yet, 15 minute miles for the first 2 miles and then 1.25 miles in 25 mins. It's getting a little easier but it's tough to hang in there at times - at my age, it's not a question of if it will hurt but rather where it will hurt and how much it will hurt! I am not giving up though!

And as promised, here are a few snaps of the doggies I groomed this past week. It's not all of them but enough to give you an idea.


L-R is Bear (Pomeranian), Oreo (Pomeranian), Pirhana (Chihuahua), Miss Wiggles (Yorkie), and Fat Pooh (Chihuahua).


L-R is Pirhana, Big Ears (Yorkie), Lindsey (Poodle), Pearl (Yorkie), Oreo and Bear.


L-R is Miss Scooter (Yorkie), Big Ears, Lindsey, Pearl, and Oreo.


And this is all of them with mama.

Here are a couple more of the pack, before and after haircuts:
Party Girl - before

Party Girl - After


And Hercules, a Llasa - something mix. Before:


And my handsome Lad after:


Those last 4 pics were actually taken in March, but I wanted to show the transformation a bit of grooming does. They are all good for me, they trust me and know I won't hurt them. It is some work, but it is fun!

Peace to all and have a great week!

238.0 lb Lost so far: 40.0 lb.    Still to go: 88.0 lb.    Diet followed reasonably well.

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1903 kcal

Fat: 33.68g | Prot: 137.63g | Carb: 201.63g.   Breakfast: Pineapple Tidbits in 100% Pineapple Juice, Kashi GoLean cereal, Oikos Organic 0% Fat Greek Yogurt, 1% Milk, coffee. Lunch: Publix italian bread, Boar's Head Salsalito Turkey Breast, Lacey Swiss Cheese, pico de gallo, Multi Grain Tortilla Chips. Dinner: grilled chicken breast. Snacks/Other: Guinness, animal crackers, Elite Whey Protein, Publix Mixed Berries , Almond Breeze Unsweetened Milk. more...

3750 kcal

Activities & Exercise: Running (jogging) - 5/mph - 15 minutes, Walking (brisk) - 4/mph - 15 minutes, Standing - 1 hour, Walking (exercise) - 3.5/mph - 25 minutes, Resting - 12 hours and 20 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours, Weight Training (moderate) - 40 minutes, Housework - 1 hour, Stretching (yoga) - 5 minutes. more...