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Speaking of holidays, I'm going off on my hols next week and my trainers will definitely be in my suitcase. I've become such a bad sleeper that nowadays I tend to wake at 6.30am no matter what time I've been to bed the night before. As a result, I usually sneak out of bed and grab my exercise kit and trainers and I'll get in a power walk before breakfast. It's truly the best time of day to walk because the sun is just coming up and there are no cars on the road yet. It's not too hot and if you are by a pool or the sea, you can go for a swim on your return (and get your towels on some sunbeds before everyone else!).
Holidays are always a tempting time for people. If alcohol is your thing it's best to have a strategy in place before you go away. Of course you want to enjoy yourself, but do you really want to gain 7lbs in a fortnight? The problem with alcohol is that it converts to sugar as soon as you drink it. Add that to the fruit juice/syrup that they put into cocktails and your little drink becomes a calorie laden nightmare. The best strategy is to decide before you go out exactly how much you want to drink (red wine is best as it also contains anti-oxidants) and stick to that number only. Also do you HAVE to drink every night? Try spacing it out.
There'll be more holiday tips as we head towards the school hols but in the meantime, you might want to think about increasing your walk time and adding in a few hills if you want to look great in your swimwear.
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Tuesday, 12 June 2012
London to Paris Cycle Ride
Three days to go until I start my London to Paris cycle ride in aid of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. I'm nervous, excited, apprehensive, prepared (I think) and a little bit scared.I've checked the weather forecast and it's not good but I'm not going to let that put me off! A bit of rain couldn't dampen the Royal Philharmonic singers and it's not going to discourage me either.
A parcel arrived in the post today from www.wiggle.co.uk which contained some last minutes wardrobe bits and pieces. I've had to return the all-in-one cycle shorts with bib as I just can't see how I'm going to get out of them quickly enough when I need to use the "facilities"!
However, my padded capri pants in figure-hugging lycra are just the ticket as are the sleeves which I can use when it's cold in the mornings. The good thing about these is that I can take them off and roll them up and still have a top on so no flashes on the side of the road. I also have some rehydration tablets which are a must when exercising for more than an hour. As I plan to be cycling for about 8 hours each day, I will be going through lots of fluid.
I went up to Waitrose today and selected my sweet treats for when I need a sugar rush. I bought wine gums and some cereal bars. If you have any other suggestions for what's good on the move, please do let me know.
Tomorrow I will start getting all my kit out ready to pack on Thursday.
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Thursday, 7 July 2011
Another Amazing Thursday
It's been another amazing Thursday. My super slimmer has lost another 3.5 lbs this week taking her ever closer to a loss of 3 stone. My other super slimmer is away on holiday but I have it on reliable authority that she is walking every day which is brilliant.Speaking of holidays, I'm going off on my hols next week and my trainers will definitely be in my suitcase. I've become such a bad sleeper that nowadays I tend to wake at 6.30am no matter what time I've been to bed the night before. As a result, I usually sneak out of bed and grab my exercise kit and trainers and I'll get in a power walk before breakfast. It's truly the best time of day to walk because the sun is just coming up and there are no cars on the road yet. It's not too hot and if you are by a pool or the sea, you can go for a swim on your return (and get your towels on some sunbeds before everyone else!).
Holidays are always a tempting time for people. If alcohol is your thing it's best to have a strategy in place before you go away. Of course you want to enjoy yourself, but do you really want to gain 7lbs in a fortnight? The problem with alcohol is that it converts to sugar as soon as you drink it. Add that to the fruit juice/syrup that they put into cocktails and your little drink becomes a calorie laden nightmare. The best strategy is to decide before you go out exactly how much you want to drink (red wine is best as it also contains anti-oxidants) and stick to that number only. Also do you HAVE to drink every night? Try spacing it out.
There'll be more holiday tips as we head towards the school hols but in the meantime, you might want to think about increasing your walk time and adding in a few hills if you want to look great in your swimwear.
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Wednesday, 6 July 2011
Another day of training
Yesterday wasn't that eventful in terms of training. I did two training walks and an unexpected short run and like every good engine, I took my tired body off to Christine Anderson in High Wycombe for a much needed aromatherapy massage. It was blissful! I can highly recommend it.
Rejuvenated, I then went to my daughter's graduation and forgot about my training for a while. At the post-graduation dinner my poor daughter accidentally spilled boiling hot water down her chest and as a result we sped home with her in tears of agony, called NHS direct who advised us to go straight to A & E and hot footed it there immediately at 1am. Amazingly we were in and out in 15 minutes. Thanks very much to the staff at A & E Wexham.
Rolled into bed at 2am but managed to make it to the gym for 6.30 and then spinning at 7am somehow. It was a tough session this morning and as usual I've come home dripping with sweat - not an attractive look but at least I know I've worked hard.
Off to take the dog for my second workout of the day, a power walk on the flat. I'll probably do about 5 or 6 miles and let's hope it doesn't rain. I don't fancy walking in my wet weather gear today.
Later on I'm going horse riding at Tally Ho Stables http://www.tallyhostables.co.uk/ . We will trot through the Queen's back garden at Windsor castle. It's so beautiful with stunning glimpses of wildlife along the way, it certainly doesn't feel like a workout. This pic was taken last time I went riding. I'll post another one tomorrow if I remember to take my camera.
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