Wednesday, August 3, 2011

I'm Back! 2 Month Post-8WW Update

I am sure you've all been eagerly waiting by your computer for my next blog. Ha! Anyway, I thought I would share with you what it's like to "be on your own" after losing the structure of 8WW. 

I am following one of our Alumni Packages. It's actually a bare-minimum plan but it seems to be working for my busy summer months. I am getting my regular chiropractic check-ups and adjustments as needed. (You weren't doubting that I stopped chiropractic care, were you?) That wellness lifestyle is a given in our house. So far, I seem to be holding my adjustments pretty well since I finished the program.

I am also working with our personal trainer, Stacey, once a week. She keeps me working hard with the resistance training I need and the part I dread doing on my own. I've run a 5K and I try to run about 7-8 miles total during the week. I have signed up to run the IMT Des Moines Marathon as a relay, so my goal is to be able to run a 10K by October. Keeping up with the weights is the hardest part and I really rely on Stacey to help me out! 

Massages I've had since 8WW: 0. I am actually quite surprised that it's been that long since I've had a massage. I can't think of a single excuse since we now have TWO therapists on staff, but I will blame their schedule. They are so busy and it's hard to get in!  I've been trying to meditate and relax more each evening as well. 

Nutrition is going great--I am starting to sneak some "junky" food into my week so I need to kick that habit quick! 

SOOOO....I am down an additional 4lbs which brings my total to 20lbs altogether and 32lbs since last fall. It feels great! 

I am thinking about doing 8WW again in September. Anybody want to join me?!?!