My Newest Weight Loss 'Weapon'

Down another 3 lbs this week - felt really good weighing this week.  Just as I drove up to the Weight Watchers meeting, it started pouring down raining.  But I would not be deterred. 

I must say I had a little help from my orthodontist in helping me stick to my Points.  He instructed that I need to wear my upper retainer essentially full-time - the only time I'm not wearing it is when I eat. It's a pain taking in and out, so I'm not snacking much now between meals.   Maybe I'm on to the next great weight loss fad - HMM?

RNR New Orleans Marathon Training recap - Jan. 1 - 15, 2012

Well, it's mid-January, and I'm about 6 weeks from the RNR New Orleans Marathon.  Here's my progress to date with my training:

1/3/12 – Three workouts:

#1 – Stationary bike, 15:00, 5.5 mi, 92 cal
#2 -  Running on Treadmill, 30:00, 1.85 mi, 229 cal
#3 – Elliptical workout, 15:00, 1.14 mi, 122 cal
 

1/9/12 - Three workouts

#1 – Elliptical workout, 15:00, 0.97 mi, 46 cal
#2 -  Running on Treadmill, 30:00, 2.07 mi, 229 cal
#3 – Stationary bike, 15:00, 5.45 mi, 95 cal

1/15/12 – Two workouts

#1 – Pool walking/treading water, 15:00
#2 – Elliptical workout, 15:00 1.09 mi, 177 cal

The Family the Worked Out Together Stays Healthy Together!

Worked out with 'Moms' this afternoon.  She had total knee replacement a few weeks ago, so she stills in doing outpatient therapy.  'Moms' asked the therapist about working out in the pool and the therapist thought that would be a great idea.  So we went to the gym this afternoon and did a little 15-min pool workout.  Then we finished with 15 more minutes of aerobic workout - 'Moms' on the recumbent bike and me on the elliptical machine.

I'm usually very intense when I'm working out, but I dropped a 'nosh' working out with 'Moms'.  It was fun to workout with her again.  Can't wait for her to totally recoup - maybe she can run a marathon with me one day - LOL!

RNR New Orleans Marathon Training - week #13

* Monday (1/16/12) - No run scheduled (cross training?)
* Tuesday (1/17/12) - 44:00 - Run 24 minutes at threshold intensity; warm up and cool down long enough to reach total run time.* Wednesday (1/18/12) - No run scheduled (cross training?)
* Thursday (1/19/12) - 1:01:00 - Steady run at moderate intensity (55:00), followed by 6 sets of 20 second "relaxed sprints" (strides) with 40 second active recoveries (6:00).
* Friday (1/20/12) - No run scheduled (rest)
* Saturday (1/21/12) - Long, steady run, moderate intensity 2:40:00
* Sunday (1/8/12) - Short run (recovery intensity) - 40:00
Total planned - 5:05:00

If I Lose 1 Pound a Week ...

Some encouraging words that hopefully get you through the tough times -

This is a journey, not a destination.

(I picked up this bookmark at my last Weight Watchers meeting, and thought I would share it.)

Help Me Raise $$$ for the American Cancer Society

On March 4, 2012, I will be running 26.2 miles in the Rock N Roll New Orleans Marathon as part of the American Cancer Society's DetermiNation program.  You can join me in helping to change the course of cancer by making a $20 donation to the American Cancer Society - and because I greatly appreciate your support, you will receive a $50 gift card to your choice of 18,000+ restaurants.
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RNR New Orleans Marathon Training - week 11?

I missed training all December, so I'm not certain where I am on my training schedule. 

Marathon Training - week #11 (Mon, 1/2/12 - Sun, 1/8/12)
* Monday (1/2/12) - No run scheduled (cross training?)
* Tuesday (1/3/12) - 38:00 - Perform 3 x 3 minute sprints w/3 minute active recovery (easy run) between sets; warm up and cool down to reach total time
* Wednesday (1/4/12) - No run scheduled (cross training?)
* Thursday (1/5/12) - 40:00 - Short run @ recovery intensity, followed by 2 sets of 20 second "relaxed sprints" (strides) with 40 second active recoveries. (2:00)
* Friday (1/6/12) - No run scheduled (rest)
* Saturday (1/7/12) - Long, steady run, moderate intensity 2:10:00
* Sunday (1/8/12) - Short run (recovery intensity) - 35:00
Total planned - 4:05:00