October in a nut shell...and Nov goals.

October by numbers wasnt a great month.

• I only lost 1.5lbs total over the course of the month
• I only lost an inch off my waist
• I had serious periods of doubt on my success

But lots of other great things happenned too...

• I ran my first half marathon
• I proved to myself that if I stick to a routine and stay dedicated thing my goal is reachable!
• I officially fit in size 8 pants!!!! Last winter I was in a 16.
• My ring size has gone from an 8 to a 6.5... my wedding ring is resized and looks so cute!
• I got over my fear of looking like an idiot and took some swim classes

So while I havent made huge strides in the weight loss department, I have made HUGE strides in my overall health and wellbeing. YAAA me!

But having said that - I am making some goals for november and consequences if they arent met.

1. I will lose 5 lbs.
2. I will journal my food and stay within my point allowances.
3. I will start training for my full marathon.
4. I will take my water bottle with me a majority of the time... cant drink it if its not there!

When I actually follow the WW point system, I lose weight and I lose a decent amount. But I am not held accountable to anyone but myself and obviously Im not enough. So if I dont reach my November goal then I think I need to actually go back to officially doing WW with meetings and all. Maybe that is the link Im missing. I dont really want to pay 40/month to go to meetings. I dont really want to have to find time in my already crazy busy schedule to get to Bel air once a week. BUT maybe thats what I need. So one more month on my own.

How was your October? What are your plans for November?