Cuz it is a first step

[Jack Ryan- Rebel Recruit]

I am going for a life style change. As a bachelor i was doing pretty good.but after 5 years of marriage I am going the wrong way. I have set a mini goal to get in on the nov 2nd 6 week challenge.

[LeftRadical]

Good on you man, I'm a first time challenger myself

[Jack Ryan- Rebel Recruit]

Cross Post: IHC a local insurace provider offeers a free 'weight watchers' program- Weigh to Health. I posted this in that group to think out loud and get some direction. It fit here as it give background and context for where I whant to go with NF.

 

 

 

I am just starting Weigh to Health- And frankly I am overwhelmed. Mostly my the behavior side.

 

I got back from and LDs mission and lost 50 Pounds working in a bakery eating what we made. I again lost 30 pounds watching portions and Swimming 3-6 times a week- It was easy to make changes.

 

Since getting married (5 years ago) and 2 kids I feel like I am not getting traction.

 

Over the past 2 week I have identified a few things that are sabotaging my progress:

1) I have mild social anxiety and my wife is usually 'the first to arrive then last to leave' an event- to stay busy I eat.

2) When we eat as a family I am 'done' before my 3 year old takes his first bite- I end up having another portion while I help him eat or while we talk about the day. If I eat and leave the table I do well - but am 'avoiding the family'

3) Recipes online are 'horrible'- My wife made a casserole like one my mom used to make. My mom made it with white sauce (milk and flour) The recipe was Cream cheese, sour cream and whipping cream- WAY more fat AKA calories per 3 oz serving.

4) Tracking- I may have made great headway today! Weigh to Health wants tracking throughout the program. I have used MyFitnessPal in the past. How ever I would get very discouraged as I ran out of calories but was still hungry.

4.1) The Dietitian assigned to our orientation has been a huge help! She explained the 'MyPlate' and Exchange Method in extra detail and answered questions.

4.2) I had a hard time finding a way to track AND plan.

4.2.1) For me 'My plate' is really hard to track with but is the best way for managing food when preparing and during a meal.

4.2.2) The Exchange Method is hard to track but Very helpful when at the grocery store

4.3) I think i settled on what to do:

4.3.1) Track with my fitness pal and update the macro nutrient goals with feed back from the dietitian.

4.3.2) Plan and make dinner based on where I am at with Macro nutrients.

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4.3.3) Reference the Exchange booklet (and food labels) while shopping to gain an understanding of how a food fits on 'My Plate' and will impact My Fitness pal