Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Snot Fest - Day 7

So today is day 7 of this miserable snot fest.  Some say it's a sinus infection, others insist it's an allergy. Whatever it is, I can't wait for it to leave my head so I can resume my life.  I've been schlepping around the house with a box of tissues in tow for a week now.  My husband and kids are keeping their distance while my dog, Turbo, and cat, Otis, are sticking close to offer their sympathies. At least someone cares...pets always seem to know when one is feeling under the weather, don't they?

I must be feeling a little better. I'm noticing now how dirty the kitchen floor is and even finished a couple loads of laundry this afternoon.  I also realized I haven't exercised in a week and am feeling "flabby".  

I hope my stuffy head miraculously disappears overnight tonight.  I have my final critique tomorrow morning to become certified as a Weight Watchers leader and don't want to sound as if I'm wearing a clothespin on my nose.  I spent a fair amount of time preparing and rehearsing the meeting today.  This week's topic is on Motivating Strategy and I chuckled to myself when I realized the coincidence of timing and topic.  This week I have been so sick that I haven't cared about what I put in my mouth nor exercised.  And I'm supposed to provide an inspirational approach to motivating strategy? HA! Perhaps honesty will be the best policy tomorrow as I confess my habits over the last week. It will prove that everyone, at every stage of their weight loss effort, suffers from motivation (or lack there of) as a normal, human part of weight loss and management.  Even those like me who have reached their weight goal and become Lifetimers experience motivational struggles from time to time.  Wish me luck and say a prayer for me as I am nervous about conducting my first WW meeting from start to finish tomorrow.
I'll be critiqued by my Trainer, Mentor and Boss, all at the same time! I am thankful each of these ladies are very kind and want me to succeed so their feedback will be much appreciated. I am feeling adequately prepared and know the content well.  I believe in Weight Watchers and have a good base of knowledge of the program, tools and training techniques so I can rely on my education and knowledge if I get stuck or lose my train of thought.

Well I'd better sign off for tonight. I need a new tissue and another dose of Tylenol...sw

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

10 Things You May Not Know About Me

So...I did it. I finally started a blog...now what? I guess the appropriate thing to do is to introduce myself.  Here are 10 things you may not know about me. (Come to think of it, this is an introduction, so chances are good that you will learn something today!)  An educational experience - and we've only just begun. Enjoy!
  1. I want to be a contestant on Wheel of Fortune.
  2. I was a vegetarian throughout high school.
  3. I lost 80 pounds in 2006, attained Lifetime status with Weight Watchers, and am now a Weight Watchers Leader.
  4. I've never been drunk. (I'm a sipper, not a chugger!)
  5. I was trained as a professional clown and am past-president of our local clown alley.
  6. I'm left handed.
  7. I prefer Diet Coke over coffee and peanut butter over chocolate.
  8. I can lick my nose with my tongue.
  9. Someday I will write a book that is a cross between Irma Bombeck and Paul Harvey.
  10. My 2009 New Year's Resolution is to eat less, move more, spend less and simplify.