Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Slow Going

Well I still haven't been really doing any knitting, but I have been reading about knitting! That counts for something right? When I put in my book requests at my local library the other week I decided to check this one out, The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs. I have to say that I am truly loving it. I am loving it so much that I am almost done with it. It is a good read and it is more than about knitting. I saw Julia Roberts on Oprah Winfrey a few months back and she is suppose to be starring in the movie. I know the movies aren't usually as good as the book, but I would definitely go see this one with my girlfriends.

Sunday I competed in my first road race of the year. It was only a four miler, but it definitely felt good to get back into the competitive racing with all the other runner fanatics in New York. I am proud of myself for completing the four miles in a little over 42 minutes. I have been trying to get myself back into the running form I use to be in and racing again will definitely assist in my efforts.

I'm also doing really well with the Weight Watchers online. I have been following the points system for 3 weeks now and have lost a total of 8 pounds. Woo Hoo! I would highly recommend Weight Watchers to anyone who struggles with trying to eat healthy. I always knew what I needed to do for exercising but the eating right was always my issue. Now with the help of the points plan, I am eating so much better and feel so much better.

I did mention earlier that I haven't been really knitting. Well last night I made it a point to sit down with my Juno Regina Wrap. Considering this is a lace project, it is slow going. I can only work on it when I am totally alone and can concentrate. I did manage to complete 8 rows of it before I got too tired. When it progresses a little more I'll post an updated picture.

5 comments:

  1. Funny that you should talk about slow going w/ knitting. Misa's post was on the same line. Knitting true lace is def. an alone/ slow project.

    I haven't read the book, but have seen it at my library. I'll check it out. The last book I tried to read that was loosely about knitting, was awful. Loose was the key term in it!

    I am happy that WW is working for you. Kathy said that she was only ever successful w/ weight loss & subsequent management when she did WW.

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  2. Hmm, I wrote this long comment and then got an error message. Bummer. Congrats on getitng back into running & losing the 8 lbs! I started reading that book but it wasn't ringing my bell. I really want to see the movie though.

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  3. hee hee, you should appreciate this. I got on the scale at WW, wearing my Twist in Mission Falls wool last week. The leader asked if I wanted to take it off. Lo and behold, I had lost 1.4 pounds. BYW, it was 73 degrees F today.

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  4. Congratulations on the 8lb. weight loss! Iam so glad WW is working for you. Keep up the good work!

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  5. Congrats on the running and the losing weight. Several people have mentioned that book, I think I'll have to read it. I tagged you.

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