This is always the longest week of the year for me. After having 2 weeks off over the holidays my body just doesn’t like to cooperate at all. To make matters even worse, I had first aid training ALL day today. Yup, a 6 day work-week isn’t exactly easing back into it, that’s for sure. I’m glad that I finally got my re-cert though, as I’ve been trying to get to this course since September and have rescheduled every single month.
Weight Watchers
I’m not sure what I want to do about Weight Watchers. No, it’s not what you’re thinking, I’m doing fine staying OP. I’m just finding it difficult to get to the meetings and have a feeling that dedicating the rest of the Winter/Spring to running several days a week is only going to make it even more difficult time-wise. This morning I didn’t wake up when planned so I missed the going to WI and headed straight to First Aid instead. But, I still have my WW Online membership and stepped on the scale at home. My scale (compared to meeting scale) is pretty accurate, probably about a half pound off. Anyways, the good thing is that I was down 6.2 lbs. Yup, I lost almost all of the 7 lbs I gained over my 2 week holiday. I knew it was mostly water weight but none the less, my body feels normal again, which is quite a relief.
I’m really trying to decide whether it’s realistic to stay with meetings or just go back to WW Online. One of the main reasons that I joined meetings back in October was because tracking online wasn’t working anymore. There was no one to stay accountable to but me. With meetings I really don’t like going in and gaining because there is someone else who knows etc. Know what I mean? When I first started waaaay back in July 2007 I used WW Online and would faithfully WI at home and post my results every Saturday morning for all of blogland to see. I didn’t want to embarrass myself or let my bloggies down so I really tried all week. And it worked. But then I got comfortable with everyone and it all went to hell. 😉 The other thing that bothers me about this is that there are other people involved and I don’t want to let anyone down.
X-Weighted National Challenge
So very excited about this challenge especially I’ll be doing it with a bunch of other wonderful ladies – Amy, Jen, Tash, Marie & Jenny! I signed up this afternoon when I got home – input all my dirty deets.
Weight: 200 lbs
Height: 5’4”
Chest: 42”
Waist: 41”
Hips: 48”
Fitness Test Results: 3:16
Recommended Weight Loss Goal:
To lose 52lbs over 26 weeks putting me at 148lbs. Funny how that is exactly 2 lbs per week.
My Fitness Goal:
Run a Half Marathon. Figured this was the only fitness goal I needed at the moment.
I have to say that I really love that this is a Canadian challenge with prizes that I’m actually eligible for. :) Best of all it’s promoting nation-wide awareness/education of health and fitness.
FYI: You can still sign up, think registration closes tomorrow though so get your butts over there to get on board!
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Anywho, I’ve blabbed enough and didn’t include any pics. Sorry I’ve been lazy with the camera. ;) Plans for the rest of the weekend include getting caught up on Days, a bit of baking, a 6K LSD tomorrow (speaking of, check out some exciting news I received about a personalized half training program!) and relaxing with the hubby.
Hope you’re all have a wonderful weekend.
