10-Pound Challenge, First Check Point

The 10-pound challenge hosted by Erika from Newlywed's on a Budget is in full swing, week 4 of 12.  So how am I doing, well two steps forward and one and a half steps back.  I have lost 7.8 pounds but had planned to be further along.  As Flylady.com always says, baby steps...

Weekly Weigh In, 02/18/12

Total weight loss goal: 60lbs

Weeks weight difference: +2.6lbs

Total weight loss thus far: -12.4lbs

Total weight loss to go: 47.6.0lbs

Goal achievement to date: 21%

Yep, that is a big fat plus sign in front of this week’s weight difference. I guess it was too good to be true. It’s interesting from a Weight Watcher’s perspective in regards to daily point target values this is where I always hit a wall and struggle.  I am hitting an obstacle, some internal challenge that I am not acknowledging or ready to accept.  Since I have no job time, I have wallowed thought deeply about the reality.  These are my current obstacles (and I am sure I am not alone):

·         Portion control – The size of my meals/portions needs to shrink

·         Food quality – The quality of my food needs to greatly improve.

·         Consistent movement - A sedentary life (some my own doing, but other areas are just part of the computer technology age), that needs to change even when I can’t control the areas.  I need to be conscious of counteracting.

On food quality, I was shocked to find out how poor my food quality really was.  I mean I know it wasn’t the best but sheesh it certainly wasn’t that bad, right?  With weight watchers you are given daily points to meet and as well to meet your 5 fruits and veggies a day, please.  However the online app, while good doesn’t give you everything you need.  I came across an app for my iphone called, calorie counter.  I joined cos it was free, which then made me think about another app I read online (from Newlywed's on a Budget blog) so I joined my fitness pal as well.  I am hooked and will use these in addition to the WW app.  They all have similar themes; myfitnespal looks to be more tailored than calorie counter but I really loved the graphical nature of the calorie counter.  Either way, wow I was in shock how many nutrients I am really missing out on.  My only wish is that it offered all the nutrients we need in a day, but hey this is still pretty cool and hits the big ticket items.  In the last week, I have yet to meet the nutrient levels recommended, and I wonder why I am low on iron, duh? My ultimate take away is this; I had always bought the blanket concept that we live in the US of A and that it’s very EASY to meet the minimum recommended dietary allowance (which is apparently now called reference daily intake).  Well for me, it’s not true.  Check the apps out and see how well you fare?  I should warn you, calorie counter does send a daily email, but maybe I forgot to un-check a box?

How can you expect your body to run at optimum level if you feed crap or even just half way decent food?

Weekly Weigh In, 02/11/12

Total weight loss goal: 60lbs

Weeks weight difference: -3.2lbs

Total weight loss thus far: -15.0lbs

Total weight loss to go: 45.0lbs

Goal achievement to date: 25%

Yeah! I weighed in earlier than normal but I am so excited I reached my 15 pound goal!!! I hope it stays true to next week when I weigh in, in the evening.  Please, please, please fingers crossed.

Newlyweds on a Budget's - 10lb Challenge

I normally don’t join internet challenges but I couldn’t resist this one, hosted by Erika from Newlyweds on a Budget.  It’s such a cute site, cute family and a fabulous inspiration when it comes to saving money and paying down debt.  Okay, the fact that they’re from my home town of LA helps too!  A little piece of home I miss so much…

So are you up for joining?

I joined the 10-pound Challenge, hosted by Newlyweds on a Budget. Lose 10 pounds in 12 weeks, win $$$. Are you in?