Happy New Year?!

No resolutions... just plans.

My sister and I signed up for our second Olympic Distance Triathlon, August 28th. I am still intending on a half marathon as well, but no commitment yet.

I got a Garmin Forerunner for Christmas. I am NOT a techie, but so far -- I think it's something I will use, as I've already finished my first real run in 4 months. Aside from a little huffing and puffing, it was good and I feel like I've crossed back into the land of the exercisers. I even wore my CWX pants. They felt good - held me in nicely- but all the stitching is a little much. I am sure they will look much better when I am 20 lbs less...

I missed my WeightLossStudy session this week. It just was not going to happen once my DH decided he needed to go to work instead of hanging with the kids. I'll be back to regularly scheduled meetings on Monday and the weight loss component *finally* starts January 13. I am SO ready...

Thank God it's Over.

Christmas is done. The food orgey is officially over. I don't know what possessed me. I did not journal, I did not watch what I ate. I felt awful some nights... BAD... I AM OFFICIALLY DONE. I am so ready to eat good food and get back to the gym. The idea of junk food makes me physically sick!

I go for my Weight loss study therapy session Thursday this week. I think its week 5? I feel like it will be confession of sorts. I will face the scale --- I will see a gain. I will be done gaining *forever*? Weight loss begins officially January 13. For me, it has already started. I am starting to see the value of what I've been doing.... Now it's time to embrace it whole heartedly and get going.

I went for a hike with the dogs this morning before the next bout of snow. 3.04 miles and it was nice - peaceful. I got to try out my new present (a Garmin Forerunner 405). I hardly feel deserving of such a cool tool... but I think I am going to like it...and I hope it will inspire me to set goals (I already did this week) and fulfill them (we'll see - I have 6 days left). I still have to try my CWX pants - and I hope the roads are clear to run tomorrow morning...

For now I am off to work...

Maintaining... 190.6

Well - at least I am not gaining.... There's something to be said for that, especially with all the junk that has been around the house, and all the committments of the holidays. Just a few days left and I can officially begin anew. My therapist reitterated this week that we are focusing on changing our mindset --- the weight part begins later... I am impatient, but I admit that doing what I am doing is enough for me right now.

I am looking forward to planning my racing season (which will include Olympic Distance and at least one Half Marathon).... Stay tuned and have happy holidays!

191.4 - What do I expect from a weekend away?

I went to my session this morning knowing that I had gained weight. It's temporary and I'm trying to honest here, in the session, but most of all with myself.

Traveling + Holiday Party = Weight gain even under the best of circumstances.

I am journaling my food this week. I don't have any major events to derail me and I am going to the gym at least 3 times to work out!!! No more excuses!!!

I hate SNOW.

This morning I was back to 187.5, maybe next week it will say that when I am actually at my session... when it counts!

I just got back from a 2 mile walk in the snow with the dogs and my neighbors. It was cold, but I was sweating when we finished, so I will consider it a good workout. It's amazing how much harder it is to walk in only 3 inches of snow! It was nice, but unfortunately we're supposed to get more snow tomorrow. Have I mentioned that I hate winter?

I am thinking about snow shoes... I've heard it's a good workout and I should just embrace the winter and get over it. Will I use them? I used to ski until I had kids and then I just couldn't picture my life with a broken leg and a baby... I have thought about doing that again as well....

I will try and adjust my attitude. I will pray that school is NOT cancelled!

189.3 ..... hmmmmm....

Maintaining through a party filled weekend (even though I saw 187.5 Friday morning!!). I need to get my butt to the gym, but some evil gremlins have broken our van twice and sickened me and my children. We're healthy now, but for how long? Tomorrow morning it's up the big hill for a nice dog walk and maybe, just maybe, I'll get to the gym..........

Goals.....

I have goals this week to accomplish and no time to be sick. This cold is kicking my butt! I am not sleeping at night and feel wrecked for most of the day... How the heck am I supposed to get to the gym?

I guess I'll have to regroup and make some changes. I will journal my food and stay within my calories for the rest of the week. If I feel better, I will spin Saturday, and try again next week. This cold should be gone by then... right?