I went to the doctor today to have him sign some papers so I can file for FMLA from my flu last month. While there I told him I'm going to Rome in September and is there anything I need to do, medically, before I go (shots, etc). Said he doesn't believe so, but check with the CDC to find out for sure. He then told me I'll be doing a lot of walking and I said I'm aware of that. He then asked if I've been walking or exercising and I said no, but I have plans to start tonight. He gave me a suggested walking schedule. I then mentioned I'm trying to lose weight before going and that my dream is to be below 200 lbs and when he asked how many that would be he said its not going to happen, (I knew that) and that I'm just setting myself up for failure-. I then continued that I am planning on losing as much as possible. He says in 8 months, maybe 20 lbs. Way to be encouraging there!
He did suggest Weight Watchers. I've done WW several times, but right now I am trying to save money so I don't want to spend the money on WW. He said another patient has done WW online for $48 for 3 months. I think I'll look into that. Going to meetings is something like $15 a week or if you sign up for the monthly plan, its cheaper but you have to pay about $34 a month. If he is correct about it being $48 for 3 months, it would be $4 a week! The only difference is no weekly meetings. I'll let you know what comes of this
Later: I checked into WW online and he either was wrong or I misunderstood. This is directly off their website: Standard monthly plan is $48.90 for the first month and $18.95 each additional month. Or the 3 month plan is: $56.85 for the first 3 months and $18.95 for each additional month. I'm currently doing My Fitness Pal on-line and it's free. I think I'll stay with MFP.
Later still: My state refund check was deposited today! WooHoo! I just e-filed it 4 days ago! Now the federal and then I can book my flight!
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