Weight Watchers Challenge: The Food

With 4 weeks into Weight Watchers, I've lost 9 lbs. At the 3rd week, I had a slight set back with a .9 lb gain, but I attribute that to Labor Day feasting.

On my journey to my ideal weight, I've played around with different food combinations and have gotten some good ideas from family and friends.

Here are some meal and snack ideas that are all under 5 pts:

• Plain instant oatmeal mixed with Dannon Light & Fit yogurt: 3 pts
• 1/3 cup cooked Lima beans and 1/3 cup chick peas spritzed with "I can't believe it's not butter" spray: 3 pts
• 4 oz low salt turkey, lettuce, Raspberry Bliss salad dressing spray, and a mini Baby Bell Light cheese melted on an Arnold Sandwich Thin: 4 pts
• Tyson Chicken Breasts(Hormone free!) cooked in a skillet with a mixture of a chicken bouillon packet and red pepper in water: 2 pts
  

Weight Watchers Challenge: The Weigh In

Another 3 lbs down today! That's 8 lbs in 2 weeks!

Personal Tip: My weigh-in is on the same day when Maddy, Rob and I get ice cream next door to his office (Gil & Bert's in Cranbury). I weigh myself in the morning and treat myself in the afternoon. It's a small treat, but worth the wait/weight! (Of course, I eat the LF or FF/SF option and get the kiddie size which is generally a serving size)

My Weight Loss Challenge

For 2 weeks now, I've been cutting calories and upping the strength and workout training. I probably should have weighed myself before starting because yesterday I did and it says I only lost 2 pounds in 2 months. Not good. Granted, I've been doing more strength training so maybe my muscle has developed faster than the fat has dropped, but it is still discouraging.

With that said, I decided to try Weight Watchers online, again. I have a pretty hefty goal to lose 33 lbs ( I lost almost 30 before my wedding mostly due to happy stress). The last time I tried WW, I was never able to eat my points. On a daily basis, I barely hit 20 points and I had to eat about 25. I could easily build my points by eating nuts, but unfortunately I have a slight allergy to them. I have to eat 23 points a day. So far, I have eaten 4.

My biggest obstacle right now is my positive willpower and attitude. I'd love to hear from anyone who had success with WW or WW online. Share your daily menu, snack ideas, etc.

Wish me luck!

Challenge yourself to a new body

Discovery Health is bringing their National Body Challenge Contest to New Jersey this coming weekend at the Short Hills Mall. Here are the details:

With the holidays behind us, recovery mode - and reality - is finally setting in. If you and your fellow Jerseyites are looking for some non-alcohol-related activities to keep you busy, Discovery Health is kicking off National Body Challenge 2008 with an event at the Short Hills Mall this weekend, Jan. 5 & 6.

Serious resolution-makers will have the opportunity for a weigh-in, size measurement, and body-fat analysis (scary, I know, but knowledge is the first step, right?). Participants can also talk with a nutritionist, have a milk mustache photo taken, and score some free swag.
You can get more info and register here: http://health.discovery.com/national-body-challenge/promo/events.html

The National Body Challenge is Discovery Health's way to help people finally follow through with the New Years resolutions they've been making and breaking for years. There are lots of online components, including meal plans, a progress tracker, expert tips and advice, games and quizzes, and a discussion forum. Registration is absolutely free, and includes an 8-week trial membership to Bally Total Fitness.

Check it all out here: http://health.discovery.com/national-body-challenge/