Another Week - Not a Bad One

Got my weight down to 263.4 which was a loss of around 3.8 pounds last week. Candidly, there was nothing more to it then keeping to the program and hitting my exercise targets. It is great to hit the goal. I have found in the past it is tough to have two weeks of that much weight loss so my goal for this week is 2 points. That will put me within striking distance of under 260.

This week I carried a 40 pound bag of salt for the water softener. As I set it down I realized the benefit of losing that much weight - it is a lot to carry when you run, it puts extra pressure on the heart and body. I have a lot of challenging events coming up but will remain focused on staying the course, the long term benefits are far to great to ignore.

On another note, Linda and I had dinner with some friends on Saturday night. We had a little wine, bread and cookies. Sunday morning was difficult to say the least - it is interesting how simple carbs effect your body and energy levels. Mine was zapped. I was able to get a long run in but it was sloppy at best.

Looking forward to another great week.

WW Update #3

Well, did not meet the target on either weight or running. I did however lose .8 - not to exciting but not too bad considering the events of the week. Linda and I spent most of the week at the Four Seasons in Santa Barbara. The company had a big event with our key partners starting on Tuesday evening. We had lots of opportunities to eat and drink many things and did a pretty good job of not doing so. We both kept breakfast and lunch at a minimum - fruit, oatmeal, salads etc. During dinner we ate lots of fish and stayed away from the carbs. We did have a little wine but also limited our intake on that front as well. One night we did have a bit of pizza which was really good. LJ was able to keep her exercise routine up, I did not do as well as I would have liked. Still lost a little weight so all in all I am pretty happy with the week. The upcoming week should be pretty straight forward - my goal is 2-3 pounds this week.

I looked at when I would be at 235-238 which is the weight I got down to last time I was on WW. At 2 pounds a week, I will be there on Christmas Day. That is the goal. In between now and then, I have a couple of detours like the ones last week. I also have to be ready for the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning - I show 8 weeks to train now for that 10K. Need to get my number of days running per week up if that is going to happen.

More goals and more victories. Looking forward to being a little lighter when I post next weekend.

First Week Out

The first week goals were to lose 3 lbs and to run three days this week. I also had a couple of days of cross-train activities built in. I met the weight loss goal, actually lost 4 lbs so I am at 268.2. Met the running goals, did not meet the cross-train goal. All in all I am happy with the week. Some of the key things that I did this week that I think were helpful? I tracked my food intake with rigor. Using the online tools that WW offers is a big help.

The upcoming week is going to present many challenging obstacles - I am hoping to lose 2 lbs. and I am going to pick the running up to 16 mile this week. If possible I am going to find a stretching class to start attending. Might end up being a gentle yoga class. I know that my running will pick up if I can work on some stretching techniques.

Linda met her goal this week as well so we are off and running.

See you next week.

Weight Watchers

Linda and I went to a Weight Watchers meeting this morning - realized that we went to one last year at this time as well. This has not been a good year for weight loss and exercise thus far. There are a number of challenges that present themselves over the next few weeks that make it difficult to stay focused on healthy eating. As we all know, and the leader reinforced this morning, it is all in the mind. (I am also 100% convinced it is all around moderation - which was a word I must have not been taught early on) Our leader also told us to set weekly goals. With that in mind, I am going to do just that. First, I weighed in at 272.2, my goal for next week weigh in is 269.2 - 3 lb. not at all unreasonable. I am also going to run 3 days this week and cross-train a couple of others. Sunday (3-5 miles) Monday (cross-train) Tuesday (rest) Wednesday (3 miles) Thursday or Friday cross-train and then Saturday - the 5 mile run to the gym. I am excited to meet the weekly goals. I only travel one day so it should be doable. 

Labor Day Weekend

It is nearing that time when we get a little time to kick back. I am looking forward to this weekend - am planning a little extra time off. Heading to the Reagan Library which should be great. We are also planning on a little extra time to work out over the 4 days. If the weather is good, I am positive that there will be some beach time. All in all not a bad way to have to hang out. I am also planning on going back to Weight Watchers meetings - they really improve the end result. With that there will be a weigh in which I will be reporting on the blog so that everyone knows where I am and where I need to get to.  There is a hurricane working its way up the east coast, Linda and I are hoping that it does not out a damper on J&Ks weekend in NYC. Of course we really hope that it does not impact Js travel plans. 

I have been reading the Winston Churchill WWII series of late - just finished volume 3 (of 6). It has been interesting to go through. I am amazed at the amount of materials he output during the war - seems as though he would not have had time. I am pretty sure he never slept, not sure when he had time. I do know he took a nap every day to rejuvenate. For those that really want to dig into more detail on WWII, it is a great read. I find that I keep looking forward to the next chain of events. 

Thats it for now - will report back later. 

PS - what do you think about me taking up the guitar again?