Getting There

As of today, January 21, 2013 I have lost 17.6 pounds on the Ideal Protein diet.  I feel great and I am looking forward to losing 32.4 more pounds!  Not much more to report. Success, Success, Success!

Chubby Woman gets Serious

Hello again.. Its now December 29th, 2012... its been a while, for sure.. Somehow I managed to complete two triathlons this past summer only to gain back every ounce I lost while training.. I was drinking about 3-4 glasses of wine every night and eating a full meal + some to along with it.  and this was at 10 pm, after having dinner at 5pm.. What a lush!!!

So now  I am following the diet Ideal Protein.  I haven't had any alcohol  for 2 weeks.  Alcohol  is not permitted on the plan.  I am following the program to a tee, plus allowing for a bit extra protein because I work extra long hours ( 2 jobs).  I refuse to look at my starting weight, only being told what I have lost.  I plan to follow the program in full until April 1st, then see where I am weight wise.. I'd like to weigh 135-140.

So, sorry for the long time in posting... but glad to be back

Wendy

The last two years I ran the NYC 1/2 marathon I quit running afterwards. Don't know exactly why, but mostly a low after a big high. This year I am promising myself I will push through and continue running. So far so good.. I ran 4 miles easily this morning. Following the WW program is another story. I find it really difficult to keep to the program while in training for a big race. I am trying, though, to count my points, even if I go over my allotted 27. The truth is I would really like to weigh less to run a full marathon in the fall, but like I said, it is hard to lose weight when running distances.. Everyone thinks .. Oh you run so far, you must be losing weight, but I'm not. I need to concentrate on eating leaner foods and smaller portions.

Lush Runs a Half Marathon

My Race Report would have been and should have been better but I did something really really stupid the day before the race.. Some of you will probobly roll your eyes in disbelief... here goes the Truth.. I drank. Yup.. with lunch and dinner.. what a dufus.. my love of wine got the best of me.. so needless to say my run was a disaster.. I ran.. dont get me wrong.. and i averaged an 11:30 pace (which isnt bad for me) but I felt like poop the whole way..)


The race itself was as exciting as usual.. people cheering practically the whole way, bands playing along the route, cowbells ringing. The final6 or 7 miles is tough cause its on the West Side highway which is cement.. my feet hurt afterwards.. I could not wait to finish. that was the toughest run of my life. What a dufus!!! I learned my lesson!!

Last Run Before Race...

I'm gearing up for my 3rd NYC Half Marathon this Sunday.  I ran 4 miles this morning and I don't plan on running again until Sunday.  I plan to eat some carbs today and tomorrow and then really go to town with a bowl of pasta on Saturday night.  Honestly, I will watch what I eat in NYC, and I will track, but most likely I will go over my points into activity points.

I still can't fit into the jeans I want to get into, but hopefully soon I will.

Tuesday, Tuesday

Really today Im blogging just for the blog of it. I tried on size 10 jeans this morning and they did button but my fat was still hanging over the top and they were uncomfortable so I took them off and wore leggings instead.  Getting up for this morning's run was not easy. I only was able to get 5 hours of sleep because I worked late last night (restaurant job).  But I met the girls at 5:45 for a 6 miler and of course felt fantastic afterwards. That's the kicker.. no pain no gain.

Anyway I'm super excited to be going to NYC this weekend for the Half Marathon on Sunday.  Taking the train in Saturday morning and will try not to walk around too much during the course of the day..  Looking forward to dinner at Aureole on Sunday night. Check out my other blog.. Baltimore Food Lover.. if you are a foodie like me.

10 Miles and Feelin. Happy!!!

What a great morning!!! Crisp and a little windy at first but an easy 10 miles.. no aches, no pains, not too tired, just plugged along... dislike the hill on Baltimore Avenue near Patterson Park, it gets the best of me everytime but  I trudged up it somehow and it was downhill from there..

Ive already had too big a breakfast for WW standards, but for GOD'S sake... I ran 10 miles.. Im hungry!!! And I can tell you this will be an eating day... We are going to Samos (Greek ) for lunch and I plan to eat some food yes I do.  Then when dinner rolls around its all about the steaks baby... and WINE!! It's my night off from the restaurant and I want to relax and do what I want.  See why I don't lose weight?