So, we're just over 2 weeks in and I'm 12lbs. lighter. I don't actually feel all that much thinner, but I do have a lot more energy, which I attribute more to the treadmill than anyting. When I first started back on the treadmill 2 weeks ago, I could barely keep a brisk walk going for 45 minutes - now, I'm up to running for most of that.
The online Weight Watchers thing is pretty good, mostly because it makes tracking your points and figuring out the values of things really easy. So, for example, I had some cereal and a hard-boiled egg this morning for breakfast - I just type egg into the system and it comes back with all of the egg related items. The cereal I had is in their system, and then the milk - all stored and done for the day. My office with a computer is right next to the kitchen so it's a lot better than trying to track things on pen and paper.
The big test is going to come next week when I have to travel for work. I have already made arrangements for access to a treadmill (anyone who is interested - GoodLife has a trial offer on right now - $20 for 2 weeks. The only GoodLife in Halifax is a women's only place at the Joseph Howe Superstore, I think, but that's a pretty good deal to try it out.). So, the biggest test will be with the eating. I'm planning my first trip out at lunch to be the grocery store so I can have the right food with me for the week instead of depending on the restaurants around where I work.
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