Maybe being pregnant would be easier ...

Wow, it's been so long since I've blogged. Well, there are only two things to really catch up on: weight loss and running.

Weight loss - I started Weight Watchers about a month ago. I don't actually go to the meetings, I just follow the points plan. The first two weeks went really well. I lost 3 pounds the first week and 2.5 the second week. Then the third week didn't go so well. I've been really stressed and I took that out in my eating at home. As a result, I gained 1.5 pounds. I attribute that also to the fact that I was about to start my period but the eating didn't help. This week wasn't too much better. In addition to being on my period, it was teacher appreciation week so I had food coming at me from all angles. When I weigh in tomorrow, I'm hoping to have at least stayed the same. I've reflected over what it might have been that really threw me off and I'm ready to start week 5 with a new focus and determination.

Running - I started an actual training program and so my distances have decreased as well as my overall mileage for the week. I've enjoyed it because I've been able to really work on my pace. I skipped my long run this week because I was mentally and physically exhausted. I've been toying around with the idea of doing a 30-week marathon training program which would put me ready for the half marathon I want to do in Ocotber and ready for a full marathon in January. The idea is very daunting but at the same time, it would be an amazing accomplishment.

I've been very discouraged and worn down recently. I can't help but think that it would be easier to just get pregnant and not have to worry about losing weight anymore. Deep down I know that's not the right thing to do (even though I am ready to start working on Baby Stafford #2) because financially we're just not prepared for it.

As usual, I'll just keep pressing on and hopefully I'll reach my goal soon.