Not quite new year's...

What's my resolution? Well I wouldn't quite call it a resolution but more like a goal. I really want to run a half marathon. I set out to accomplish this goal last summer, but a string of ridiculously hot, humid weather bummed me out and I quit. Now, trying to run a half marathon is going to consist of a few challenges.

1. Running.
2. Long runs.
3. Not dying.

I'm reading a book right now (you can order it here, if you'd like) and it's really getting me motivated. In the book she talks about wanting to take naps on park benches during long runs, peeing in bushes without anybody seeing, and other funny things to get you really into running.

So I'm on week on. So far I have gotten in 3 runs. Monday and Wednesday I ran 35 minutes, about 3 miles each time. Today (Friday) was my "long run" of the week, 45 minutes and I managed to get in 4 miles. I think the gal that wrote that book must have been a pretty slow runner, because in a couple weeks my long run is supposed to be 4 miles. I don't know. I'm just going to try and follow it and not die, and not quit. So I'm really going to try and blog about my training... If I have the energy :)

Candy

This time of year the candy and treats... are... everywhere... Seriously. I work at the hospital, and patients bring it to thank us for the care we give, other nurses bring it because they don't want it at home, and sometimes it just appears randomly out of nowhere (OK, the carolers brought it.. but seriously, a giant box of candy?)...

I ate way too much of it yesterday and today it has left me feeling pretty crummy. But today is a new day and I'm not going to let a little chocolate get me down.

So I'm telling you this, candy: Today I will not give in to your temptations. Yes, you look and taste pretty delicious but despite what my taste buds are telling me, you are not worth it. Love, Katie.

Ha... I hope I can follow through on this. It really is annoying the amount of candy that's around where I work. Ugh.

a new plan...

So Weight Watchers has unveiled yet another adjustment to their classic "points" program. Last year it was the new PointsPlus, and this year is PointsPlus2012. So, my daily points allowance went from 29 to 26. Boo. But, it has given me kind of a new start so I'm trying to be on track better.

Spent some time last Sunday baking a couple of goodies with Sarah that would be WW-friendly. We made Pumpkin Cheesecake and peppermint bark fudge.

The pumpkin cheesecake I've made before and I find it to be delicious! The sour cream topping is soooo good, and the cheesecake is really creamy, for being so light. The peppermint bark fudge, however, I really wasn't crazy about... I thought it had a really "gummy" texture, and just kind of reminded me of overdone brownies. I don't know. It is good for a quick chocolate fix but I don't think I would make it again. I'd rather have the real thing. Yummmmyyyy fudge... But, I guess that's better to have in the fridge because it's not so tempting and at least if I eat it I know how to count it correctly.