Pinch me! I must be dreaming.

[MichiganGal]

I did it. I just finished W5R3. The dreaded 20 minute run. And you know what? It wasn't bad at all. I just slowed down my usual pace a bit (on the advice of a colleague who runs) and viola! I did it. Thanks to all of you who encouraged me on my earlier post this week...it really helped. I actually started to well up a bit with tears when Laura congratulated me. Now, if I am honest, I DID believe that the pounds would be just melting away..they aren't but it is 90 days ago that I joined Weight Watchers and coupled with this running have lost 14 lbs (before starting to run), 4 inches off my hips, 4" of my abdomen, 4" off my waist, 3.5" off my bust (back not front ), 21/4" off my thighs and 1.5" off my upper arms.....I have been thinking it has taken too long but re-reading this now, I have to say......I am more than happy with this progress. I will be getting on a crusie ship in 2 weeks. With a perfect body? No but one that looks a heck of a lot better than it did in February. And I WILL be taking my running kit with me.

[TheMagicalPixie Graduate]

Well done you! Have fun running round the cruise ship!

Damn you btw, I was just going to go and get some chocolate (been putting it off aalll afternoon and was about to give in) but you've made me feel like I shouldnt now, lol

[MichiganGal in reply to TheMagicalPixie]

Everything in moderation....better to have a little bit of what you really want. I could give up chocolate forever but I've yet to meet a cheese I didn't like

[TheMagicalPixie Graduate in reply to MichiganGal]

lol, true. Inside me in a skinny person, lots of chocolate, lots of cheese and (now that we have an ice cream maker) lots of ice cream! whoops!

I've resisted the chocolate for now, and it will be run o clock soon!

[gypsydepp Graduate]

Well done you. Week5 run3 is a biggie and step away from the cheese and chocolate!

[mrslazy Graduate]

I have run 3 week 5 looming, but not going to worry about it.

I do treat myself to a little bit of dark mint chocolate, it has very little sugar and so now I don't have anything else a piece of fruit seems really sweet and I don't have the cravings. I haven't eaten much cheese lately but have the vintage stuff and as it is so strong you only need a bit.

Have a wonderful cruise and keep the portions small then you will come back without damage.