So it begins

Last Tuesday I went back to weight watchers. The scale had actually gone down since the last time I had been there (sometime in October?) and I received lots of praise for making it through the holidays without gaining weight. The truth is I had lost even more than that but gained some back during Christmas. Still I have to be proud of every accomplishment and every baby step. I also decided to get back into running and I am starting from scratch with the couch to 5k program. Then I'll go from there to a 10k, half marathon and yes, I would love to do another marathon this year! So far I'm looking at the Top of Utah marathon in September. There is no way I shouldn't be to my goal weight by then! Also, I joined a group training class. Very interesting and informative! Each week we get a new workout and I am exciting to shake up my routines! Plus I am overcoming my fears and uncertainties about the gym. That's why when I exercise I always tend to run. I know running! Everything else? a mystery. As part of the training class she offers a free nutritional assessment. This is done through the Asyra testing. You can read about it through the link but basically it's a bio energetic test that tests your body for allergies or things that just don't jive with your body. It's definitely one of those things that is not mainstream and makes you raise your eyebrows but after 30+ years of dealing with headaches I am ready to try anything. According to the test some of the things I'm eating that I SHOULD NOT include :
Yeast
Barley
Chicken
Almonds
Wheat flour
Mustard
Egg yolks
Swiss Cheese
Baking Soda
Pumpkin
Whey
Aspartame

Interesting. Saturday night I had a chicken cordon bleu sandwich (chicken, Swiss cheese, mustard, wheat flour) and I woke up Sunday with a NASTY headache. Took me all day to get rid of it! And Aspartame. Yes, I have my fair share everyday! I am going to eliminated these things from my diet and see what happens! It's worth a shot and heaven knows I could feel better.

This morning I was down 2lbs but since Tuesday is my official weigh in day I don't know for sure. I am happy with the progress so far and feel very committed! I'll keep you updated!

PS I almost forgot! I'm starting the 100 miles in 100 days challenge today! it doesn't matter what you do, run, bike, cycle just as long as you do it! Who's joining me?