Week 5

Wow the weeks really fly by don't they? I did plenty of walks this week and as we were given a 5 week walking challenge by Weight watchers I had to try and do more more more! Each week we are encouraged to increase the intensity, distance or type of exercise. And so I did :)

What was my loss you ask? I will proudly tell you that this week those fantastic scales said I am 1.1kgs lighter! OMG was I shocked. I even asked her to double check it after the meeting was over. Two great losses in two weeks, how wonderful. That is a total of 3.5kgs in 5 weeks! WOW
Guess what? My pants which were a tad uncomfortable around the waist are becoming much looser. I wouldn't say I need a size smaller as yet but hooray for being able to breathe and bend over in pants that have something other than an elastic waistband! heehee

I am going for a run this weekend. I have started popping out on the weekend when the boys are having a daytime nap (that was time that I used to sit on the couch and re-coup with a cuppa and chocolate from the hectic morning with them) instead of my usual routine of stuffing my face with comfort food because I had a tough day with the kids. I love the fresh air. I take my dog with me. I even walk in the rain because much to my surprise I actually become disappointed if I am unable to get out for some form or exercise.

Back in the old days I didn't even need an excuse like 'its raining' or 'its too hot' to stop me from donning my shorts and shoes and heading out. I would make up any excuse and to me being tired was more than enough of one to stay home in my stretchy waisted pants and sit on the couch feeling sorry for myself.

But whatever happened to that attitude I don't know but its far far gone now. Maybe it was that I had children, am a stay at home mum and I now need to get out? Who knows. Who cares?

The best thing I learnt at WW this week was to spice up your exercise routine. Try something new or try and go a little further than you did the last time. Great! Im doing that!
I am going to get my body used to running. No excuses. I can list all the excuses I used against myself in the past.

Nowday's the earth would have to be disintegrating below me before I decided I can't be bothered. Which to be truthful to you, was my only excuse. But it's not a solid one so off I go!

See you on the pavement :)