Back on Track, maybe

Since starting weight watchers and running in June/July 2007, I have lost and started to maintain 65+ lbs.  I still have at least 15 more to go and then my goal is to have abdominoplasty, which I wanted to do by spring 2009.  With the continued exercise and training for races, I have learned that I can snack on chips, cookies, candybars, whatever... and still maintain this weight in the 170's.  Last week, I decided I needed to refocus on weight watchers, boost my exercise a little and get back on track with the weight loss.  Doug also is counting points with me.  This, however is a little frustrating because he gets 33 pts and I am down to 24.  If I get into the 160s next week, I drop another point to 23.  It is great to have his support with cooking and weighing food, etc. 

This week I weighed in and lost 3.8lbs.  I was very excited.  My only concern is our family trip to New York next week and all of the food I will be faced with while away.  

For my workouts lately, I have been making it to the gym again.  Last Sunday, Tisa and I worked out with a 10 min warmup on the treadmill, weights, and 10 laps in the pool.  I have been twice since to run on the treadmill.  Definitely not the same as outside, but after work, there is no sunlight.  

The family is leaving for New York on Sunday.  We have quite a full trip planned and are trying to stick to a tight budget.  We have been so blessed to have had our families purchase our show tickets,  Young Frankenstein and Mary Poppins, and my sister got us a room at a Hilton just outside of the city for $40 a night.  We plan to take some food for breakfast and lunch and only buy dinner.  

My sleeping running partner

I went for a run today.  This was my running partner.  I-man.  After less than a mile, he conked out.  I wanted to make sure he was warm enough.  It was 43 deg and windy.  He had on his winter coat, then his buzz lightyear raincoat which he is in love with.  Then of course the blanket.   I would have been toasty enough to nap too, I guess.

This was the first time I have run since the 1/2.  Holy cow.....painful run.  I will never take a 2 week break again!!  However, I ran 3 miles in 31 min which was pretty good, it did not feel good at all.  No rhythm, no groove, no high.  ugghhh!