Before I started running, when the image of a runner popped in my mind, I saw a little, cute, petite, bouncy girl with sculpted legs and a pony tail.
I am not that girl (for evidence please see the droopy pony tail in the pics below). If you are that girl, good for you.
When I started running, I thought that I could throw my diet out the window, because all runners are skinny, right? Wrong.
This blog is my attempt at staying accountable to a lifestyle of running and maintaining a balanced diet by following the Weight Watchers program. I also have details of everyday life thrown in the mix.
Enjoy reading and thanks for stopping by!
*Note: now that I am pregnant I am no longer following Weight Watchers. I plan to resume in the beginning of 2013.
I am not that girl (for evidence please see the droopy pony tail in the pics below). If you are that girl, good for you.
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| Pictures from the 2012 Groundhog Run in Kansas City |
When I started running, I thought that I could throw my diet out the window, because all runners are skinny, right? Wrong.
This blog is my attempt at staying accountable to a lifestyle of running and maintaining a balanced diet by following the Weight Watchers program. I also have details of everyday life thrown in the mix.
Enjoy reading and thanks for stopping by!
*Note: now that I am pregnant I am no longer following Weight Watchers. I plan to resume in the beginning of 2013.
Just found your blog for the first time. Joan Gunter gave me the info. I am doing a blog too. I am really new at it, so a little clueless to start, but hoping it will get me closer to my goal. I'm looking forward to following you!
ReplyDeleteHi! Nice to virtually meet you! :) Joan mentioned that she knew someone else who had a blog. I will have to follow yours too. Always nice to have some more inspiration!
DeleteHI Racheal
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog the other day. I love it I too run and am on ww. I love getting new ideas of what to eat. Can you explain to me your points calculations at the end of your blogs. I know that DP is daily points. What is rp?
Hi Lori! Thanks for stopping by! Oh my, yes I need to define those, don't I?
DeleteDP is daily points, RP is running points (but I supposed I should change that to AP) and then EP is eating points. I hope that helps.
FYI: I count my running as high intensity in the WW activity points calculator. I know other runners who count it as moderate, but for my health and weight loss goals, I stick with high intensity.
Hi
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and I just had to laugh at your idea of what runners should look like.. I just starting running again, and I am still trying to get the bouncy ponytail right! As for the sculpted legs, one day sigh
Looking forward to reading your blog
I am so happy to hear that you started running! You will not regret it...I promise! ;)
DeleteThanks for stopping by!
Hi Rachael,
ReplyDeleteJust read your guest post on The Fitnessista, and hopped on over to your blog - I'll be added you to my Google Reader, and can't wait to follow along! My husband and I have been doing Weight Watchers since the beginning of the year, and we have actually really grown to love it. Neither of us are counting points any more (I kind of do in my head, but not on paper) as we've learned a lot about what we eat and basically just guesstimate. He has lost 30 lbs so far and I'm down 13 - 2 from my goal of my pre-college weight! Can't wait to see how you follow the plan, and what tricks and tips you have. Keep it up!
Lindsay
Hi Lindsay! That is so awesome! I hope to one day to to the point where knowing my points is completely intuitive! Thanks for following! I really appreciate the support! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Racheal,
ReplyDeleteI discovered your blog through the Fitnessista and subscribed immediately. I like to call myself a runner, although I've yet to run a full three miles. The idea of running 10+ miles like you do seems so far out of reach, but you are such an inspiration! I'm currently pregnant with my second child and not running, but I can't wait to start again once she's born - plus I'm planning to try Weight Watchers to help shed the baby weight, so I know your blog will be a huge source of exercise and meal inspiration in a few short months.
Keep up the awesome work!
Kristen
Hi Kristen! Congratulations on the second baby!
DeleteFirst of all, even if you haven't run 3 miles - you are still a runner! :) Believe me, I started out running 1/3 of a mile at a time. It took me years to build up the "running confidence" to be able to run a half.
Keep in touch with how you are doing once you have the baby!