I was excited to wake up today and hit the scale. When I saw the unexpectedly low number, I ran to tell my husband and said, “I don’t feel deprived.” I mean that. As I was walking to WW, I passed Bob’s Donuts. I saw these monsters in the window and I was not quite disgusted, but perhaps moderately amused as I thought how each of these could probably feed a family of 13. I had no interest. I have a bigger goal in mind than the momentary pleasure a donut provides. Don’t get me wrong. I love donuts…I could wax nostalgic about donuts for pages and have often described them as my absolute favorite food. But right now, I’m in “the zone” and no donut is worth it. 

Today’s high-water mark was actually a low-water mark: a walk down Columbus to loop around the Transamerica Building. I wanted to pass E Tutto Qua, praying for Paul Avvento’s recovery. Finished with a loop around Washington Square Park. 40 minutes and home by 7!

Timed walk today: 35 minutes door to door. Taylor to Wharf sign, circle Pier 38, back via Mason. Goal: get this walk to 30 minutes by Thanksgiving. Next up: timed walk to Aquatic Park pier. 

Today provided a beautiful opportunity: a canceled obligation allowed me to walk towards Pier 39 before heading to my tennis fun. A gorgeous sunny morning…birds cawing, sea lions swimming playfully. A great start to what I hope will be an unexpectedly productive day. 

Pushed the Jones steps walk a bit this morning, to Macondry Lane. Beautiful sunrise!

Want to get back on track with morning walking, so set out today to walk Washington Square park. A car was pulling out in front of our place, so figured I should pull my car outta the SSPP garage and claim the coveted spot! Luckily enough, it worked, but I hadn’t gotten much of a walk. Decided to walk the block, as in tackle the Jones Street steps. Felt good after the first round and decided to do it again! As I was heading up the steps with my 1-2-3-hold pace, a woman passed me taking the steps a brisk two at a time. Alas, I’ll get there–eventually. What struck me was her shoes and skirt matched the most garrishly painted house on the block. Stopped to get a panoramic shot at the top since I hadn’t even looked back on the first round. Probably 20 minutes of walking. Perfect. 

Back to walking to WW today, noticing new things in Russian Hill like window boxes, tile and brick work, and amusing store windows (Polk Street museums). Got inspired to cap off WW with a Granny Smith apple and found a beautiful one for $1.17 at REAL FOODS.  Figured I would’ve happily paid $5 for a donut 6 weeks ago, so it’s all good! Talked fall foods (like apples) at WW and celebrated being down 21.2!

Stopped in Tiburon to tame our wild beast, who had a meltdown at the 7th inning stretch of the Pacifics game, necessitaing our premature departure. He finally fell asleep as we drove into the town of Tiburon, allowing us to take some walks.

My first 20-minute stretch was straight uphill to see some of the views and houses, and houses and views. Caught site of an entire deer family, as well as some righteous spider webs “in media res”. The views of the Bay and Angel Island weren’t so bad either!

The second 30-minute stretch was into town along the stunning waterfront walk!

 

 

 

At Weight Watchers on Saturday, I’d written down a goal of walking on Tuesday and Thursday of this week, when I didn’t have to teach.  So before going in for observations, I did a 20-minute walk along the Marina. Even though the weather was gloomy, the air felt good, and I was happy to see my goal through, if only for a short stretch.

James started school today and I didn’t have to teach, so focusing on my goal of improving my health this year, I went on follow-up visits to both doctors, since I saw them both on my birthday.  Just enough time after those appointments to hit Baker Beach and let my feet get a nice exfoliation as I ventured to these crazy pocky rocks!  My body is definitely feeling the burn of walking in sand…burn, baby, burn…and take a few pounds with you!