Taking the Reins

Yes, I finally returned to Weight Watchers after a yearlong absence. 

I can’t explain what started this random act, except that I’m sick of seeing myself inch farther and farther away from goal despite my gains in fitness.  I know what I need to do…..but I need the meetings to help me do it.

My new leader is adorable.  An older lady, with plenty of other older ladies sitting in the front row laughing away at all the jokes.  I thought it was hilarious.  But better yet, I had to weigh in, I faced up to the truth, and now I know what has to be done to get me there.

We don’t lose weight in triathlon training because the training program is aimed at improved performance.  When one is in caloric deficit, which is what is required for weight loss, the body is lethargic and does not “perform” to the best of its ability.  While the next few weeks are base-building, I CAN be slow and lethargic, so I need to take advantage of it and really hit the program as hard as I can.  It has to be a simple matter of calories in = calories out.  I can crack this code.

So that’s my news.  I’m back.  153.6.  Next week, I’ll be back down close to goal and won’t have to pay WW another dime.