Running ROCKS

I just finished a 2 mile run on the treadmill. While not outside, I was on the back porch with the windows open so I had the "feeling" of being outside while actually being inside. I upped my speed a little bit and it felt so good to finish. I have to say running is the most effective way for me to burn calories. I feel so good after... tired but in a good way. You can feel your legs getting stronger each time you run.. the stronger you get, the easier it is, the easier it is... the more you want to challenge yourself. It's all about goals, no matter how mini, and meeting them. I am going to do a 5k this year at Sunset Lake sponsored by the Hollis School PTO. I'm looking forward to it! It's so exciting to say that I'm "in training" for my "big event".

I'm doing pretty good on Weight Watchers although I was pretty lax with my points this week. I am anticipating a gain or at very very best staying the same. It's all good though. I didn't go totally overboard with my eating and I still did my running so I might come out even. We'll see. I am expecting a gain though. It would have been a good week to have a loss because I'm only .8 pounds away from my 10 pound loss sticker and you KNOW how important those stickers are. I have a little collection on my weigh in book and I'm determine to cover the front! So, we'll see how I do tonight. I had a high points morning. I had an energy bar which was 4 points, bagel and cream chese (4 points), apple (1 point) and a yummy delicious Starbucks Frappaccino (from my fridge not a Starbucks store - that's for Mom who says I spend too much on coffee... and I even bought them at BJ's to save more money!) (4 points) so that brings me up to 13 points before lunch. So I'll take my shower now and have a HUGE salad with lowfat dressing (4 points) and a very yummy Lean Cuisine... for about 6 points and I'll be sitting pretty... tonight I'll have a light dinner and a low fat ice cream treat and call it a day. Wish me luck on the scale tonight!