Before I get into talking about myself (oh, the self-indulgent world we bloggers live in) let me offer up an enthusiastic congratulations to our first Weight Watchers contest winner, Kim! Congratulations, Kim! You’re taking the first step in an incredible journey and you know we’re there with you every step of the way!
Do you feel ready to begin your own weight loss journey? Well today could be your lucky day! Weight Watchers is offering another membership to a lucky UrbanMoms member! To be entered in this contest, simply comment below with an answer to my question at the end of this post.
And now back to my journey: six weeks in, and I’m down 9 pounds. To some, that might not seem like such great success, but I’m actually quite smugly satisfied with myself. These days we’re bombarded by ads on Facebook and articles in the checkout aisle promising that we can drop four dress sizes in 30 days –if we only eat the newest superfood or follow the current workout fad. But I wasn’t born yesterday, you see. I’ve managed to chalk up enough life experience to know that the way to achieve long-term success at anything in life is to do it in increments. Slow and steady wins the race, dontcha know?
And it’s more true in weight loss than in many other pursuits. Weight Watchers 360° is a sensible plan to help you lose weight at a healthy rate of about 1-2 pounds per week. By that standard, I’m right on track. And the incremental changes I’ve made in my day-to-day life (paying closer attention to what I eat, moving more, drinking more water) are healthy habits that I’ll be able to keep for life. Plus, since I’m choosing foods I like, I never feel deprived. In fact, I don’t even feel like I’m on a diet – I wouldn’t even consider calling this program a diet. It’s more like a toolkit that empowers me to make better choices in many areas of my life, all of which are supporting me to achieve a healthier weight.
And these better choices will help me transition from winter to spring. As the warmer weather beckons, I’m inspired to get outdoors more, and I’m looking forward to using that to my advantage. I can see myself earning some activity points by getting out and exploring the extensive network of paths in my neck of the woods – either on foot or perched atop a brand new bicycle (it’s going to be a birthday gift to myself). One great thing about being more active is that you can earn activity points to add to your daily points allowance, giving you more flexibility when making food choices.
The beauty of getting out on a bike is that it’s something the whole family can enjoy – I can pack-up a picnic and cycle with my daughters down to the beautiful park on the banks of the Bow river just a short distance from home. From there we can explore the riverside paths on our bikes or park them and blaze a trail on foot through the natural areas nearby. It’s a great way to spend time together while enjoying the outdoors and also doing what our bodies were meant to do…moving!
What about you? What outdoor activities do you look most forward to resuming once the snows have abated and you can come out of hibernation?
I’m waiting for the snow to melt so I can get outside and walk safely and putter around in the yard.
I’m looking forward to getting back outside and cleaning up the yard in preparation for planting season!
definitely running after my two-year old son in the park!
I look forward to long walks in the parks. I look forward to feling rejeuvenated with spring.
I am looking forward to riding my bike.
You are doing so well…congratulations!! I have lost 33 pounds in a little over a year. I have had a difficult time with the last 25 pounds. I live in Victoria, BC…the rain and wind has made the first day of Spring feel more like the first day of Fall! I am not complaining…I do feel sorry for all of you that still have snow on the ground 🙂 Having Weight Watchers by my side will be a huge encouragement for me. There is a park across the street from our flat called ‘Elice Point Park’. I love walks along the walking/biking path especially in the warmer weather.
I’m looking forward to bike riding with my family. My girls are finally big enough to bike on their own.
I look forward to going to my Aquafit. That worked so well for me but it is so hard to go swimming in the cold months
I’m so looking forward to gardening, going for long walks and bike riding.
Im looking forward to walking my dog
I am looking forward to starting the couch to 5K program and running my first 5K. That is something I have always wanted to do. I need to lose weight and get myself healthy not only for myself but for my kids. I promised myself when the weather changed, I would get out there and run.
I’m looking forward to getting my bike back on the road.
I’m currently training for a 940km bike ride this summer (www.rotarytourdulac.ca) and am finding the indoor bike trainer and spin bike so boring !
Taking my christmas puppy to discover local parks and swimming in our pool!!!
my dog and I like going to the park and playing our version of Flyball called WAY UP!
Going to the park with the kids so they can run off energy!
Going to the park with kids so they can run off all that energy!
Playing outside with my kids and dog
Last year was a difficult year for me and I took a lot of solace in taking long power walks outside. I felt great after and it helped me keep in shape. I’m not one for getting out much during the winter, so I am really looking forward to getting back outside!
I’m looking forward to gardening and going for walks. I love to walk and listen to books which I download onto my iPod. It’s a really great thing.
I am looking forward to walks in the warm sunshine.
I am looking forward to playing golf again. When I play, I walk rather than ride so I am getting my stretching exercise and my walking.
I am looking forward to go for long walk again. The sidewalk get too slippery in winter. But what I really can wait for is yoga in the park.
Biking again, can hardly wait for the roads to dry up and the family can head outdoors and ride. No boots, coats, scarfs… you get the picture.
We had some warm weather here for a few days and it was so nice to go out for a long walk! I then went out again with my 13 y/o son and threw the football around. Can’t wait for more of that!
Cutting the grass, biking and going for walks
I am looking forward to getting a new bike and just enjoying the ride. And I want to hula hoop too! lol.