So today was kind of a big day. It was my first weigh-in at a WW meeting. Last week was my first meeting so they took my starting weight and said good luck. I tried really hard to stick to my points and make sure I wasn't over eating. You are allowed a49 extra points per week that can be used all at once or a few at a time. I have been trying really hard not to use them at all. You can also track your exercise and that is given a point equivalent that is added to your day and you can use them to indulge a little too. I also refrain from uses those either(I don't even track them so that I am not tempted.) Well apparently it paid off because I lost 6.2 lbs in one week!! I was very excited about that. I know that I will probably have a much lower number next week but I am still very excited to get off to a great start.
I have been using the WW run training as well. As you know I started C25K but I was frustrated with a few things and decided to try the WW plan since it was different and I wanted different. So far, I really love it. It is a 6 week plan rather than 9 like C25K. But I feel like the intervals are increased a little slower. You run 4 times a week and only spend 2 workouts on the same time intervals before they change. I am very hopefully about this plan. I know I could have done C25K but I was looking for something that was a little shorter to help me reach a personal goal that I have set. There is a 5K on post on my 28th birthday, May 21. I want to run it. The entire thing, no walking. I had set a different goal for my birthday at the beginning of the year but I realistically know that it is no longer possible. But running the Blue Bonnet 5K is. So that is what I am working for. Tonight was the first increased interval of the WW plan and it had me running 2 min. intervals. I was a little nervous because I struggled some with the 90 sec intervals of C25K but I had no problem at all. It was tough, but doable. I think the new location is also helping. It is completely flat, slightly cushioned and protected from the wind. As my runs get longer, I am sure I will want to find somewhere else to run but while I am still starting out, I think it is a great place to go.
So there you go, I had a great day. Hopefully, I can keep it up.
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Good for you! Glad to hear about your good day. I am continuing on with C25K and I plan to run a 5K on May 7, just after I finish the program. I'm glad you've found a program you feel happier with - I look forward to hearing more about your progress!
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