WWW...and some changes

Yea for Weight Watchers Wednesday!! Hop over to Make Mine a Mojito to see her WWW post when you get a chance.
As for me - I've had quite the struggle these past couple of weeks. I've just had such a hard time staying on plan. I think I've become a little bit bored with the meals I always eat. Also, I think I need to mix up my workout some. I've been running since last January. My husband and I first trained for a half marathon, then we went down to a 5k for Race for the Cure. Last, we ran a 15k a couple of weeks ago. I'd highly recommend a 15k, by the way. It's not too far and not too short. It doesn't take quite as much time or training as a half marathon. I also have done weight training off and on.
I think maybe my body has become accustomed to running and so it's not being pushed anymore. So, I found a dvd by Jillian Michaels the other day. She is the trainer on Biggest Loser. I've only watched a couple of episodes of BL, but I thought I'd try the dvd anyway. So far, I've done it twice....and I can barely move. This is the DVD.
It incorporates circuit training by having three minutes of weight training (with free weights), then two minutes of cardio, then one minute of abs. She does this rotation three times. I didn't think 20-25 minutes (includes warm up and cool down) of working out would really do much for me, but she pushes you so hard and doesn't give you any breaks. The first time I did it I went for a twenty minute jog first. She recommends doing this video every day for 30 days, and while I plan on doing that I don't want to give up running for the next month. So, I'll probably try to do both most days. Anyway. I'm really hoping this will give me a little extra momentum so that MAYBE I'll be able to get off these last 10 lbs! I think my biggest problem is that I don't always believe that I can actually get to my goal. I'll probably never be able to until I actually believe I can - so I'll be working on that for sure.

Anyway...so the crazy thing I've decided to do is to follow her eating plan for 30 days as well. Now, let me clarify something - I love Weight Watchers. I know that WW is a plan that I can do for the rest of my life. It is realistic and flexible...and it works. But, like I said earlier, I think I'm just getting a little bored. I've been doing WW for two years now. After reading Jillian's food plan, I decided that it might be refreshing to try new meals that are pre-thought out for me. I know, I know, I could just mix up my meals and keep doing WW, but even though I usually would shy away from a plan that tells you everything to eat, I think it may be just what I need to get to my goal. I just really want to go hard-core and push myself to get this last ten off. I've also been having trouble planning food and deciding what to eat, so hopefully it will help with that problem as well. So, today was my first full day following her food plan...and it was so good! I didn't get hungry all day, and Jonathan even loved the dinner I made. I think it will be a good temporary change, but I plan on going back to counting points at the end of the month.

I'm a little scared to try something new like this, but I think I just need a change for a little while.
I'll letcha know how it all works out. But, in the meantime, if anybody is looking for an at-home dvd that doesn't take much time, but is very challenging I would highly recommend Jillian's workout.

That's all for now. I've been having a little blogging trouble. I just haven't felt very inspired lately. Hopefully I'm just going through a dry spell. Here's to hoping that my blogging juices start flowing again soon!!!