Finally

Weighed in at Weight Watchers on Friday and I am down five pounds.. I am legitimately loosing weight.   That is a great feeling but I have so much to go.  A friend at work and I are going to attempt a half marathon in February.  I printed the training schedule and it is doable.  However, the training starts in five weeks and by then I have to be able to run/jog for 30 minutes, so the training guide says.  I jumped up this morning, went to the track and began running the straightaways and walking the curves.        Thighs burning, stomach and butt jiggling, nothing about this was enjoyable.  I wanted to just walk to my car and give up.  The run/walking lasted two laps but I completed my other six laps only walking.  I will credit myself that I did continue to walk as fast as a could.  OH GOODNESS, this girl has a long long way to go.  As I closed in on my eighth lap I was so happy.  I imaged how it would feel as my friend and I crossed the finish line of the half marathon together.

After that I came home and was hungry all day.  Anyone that has any eating tips for working out while trying to loose weight is appreciated here.  I want to be careful not to gain weight for obvious reasons.

On an extremely exciting note a good friend gave birth to her first baby and she's perfect in every way.  What a joy!