I’ve been averaging 2 pounds per week, since beginning the George Foreman Knock out the Fat Weight Loss Challenge. This week? I only lost a single pound. That could have something to do with the fact that my poor George Foreman grill went out on me, and I’m waiting on a replacement. It truly drains an amazing amount of meat from our meals! As for the rest of my nutrition, I had a pretty decent week.
I’m continuing to use the nutrition plan Alysa mapped out at the beginning of the challenge. It’s helpful that it follows a format my family is used to. I’ve always kind of balanced carbs, proteins and vegetables for dinner—I just didn’t know the right portions to keep it healthy. We eat together every evening, so I don’t want my meal to be different from theirs. With this plan, I just work our favorites into the meal plan each evening.
There were a few ice cream treats this week, but I made appropriate changes to the day’s menu to balance it out. I also made smarter choices than I usually do—smaller sizes, for one. Hello, portion control! Nice to finally get to know you. My hope for the rest of this challenge is to really make portion control my friend—I think that’s what will help maintain my weight, once I finally reach my goal.
My fitness levels were pretty spotty this week, with some lazy days and some decent days. But, no real good days. I started to tackle the 30 Day Shred DVD but forgot to take it with me when we made a spur of the moment trip to my parents’ house. I did swim some laps at my Mom’s pool, rather than just spending our lazy day lounging around it. But, I only ran twice the whole week.
I squeezed in a mile on Saturday, which just felt pretty awful. When I saw my time, I realized I’d been pushing myself harder than I usually do. It was my 2nd fastest pace so far, which made me feel a little better about it. Last night, I began the Couch to 5K program with my teen—we set out together on the Day 1 workout.
Sometimes, we’ll go together. Others, we may each take a run on our own. I think this is going to be a good thing for a lot of reasons. Not only will we be working towards running a full 5K, but we have the chance for some bonding time. With the hubby running, too, it’s becoming a real family affair. It’s nice to have something active to do with my family, other than taking turns at the Wii Fit now & then.
Plus, I’ve officially decided on the Wine at the Line 5K—and this time, I want to run the whole thing!
Starting Weigh-In: 195 pounds
Today’s Weigh-In: 179 pounds
This Week’s Weight Loss: 1 pound
Total Mamavation Weight Loss: 16 pounds
Total Knockout The Fat Weight Loss: 9 pounds
BMI: 25.6
Sistahood Question: How often do you and your family eat meals together and get active together?
This post is sponsored by Together Counts and I’m writing this to be entered into a Qlip Any-where Pedometer giveaway hosted by Mamavation.
Disclosure: The George Foreman Knock out the Fat Weight Loss Challenge is a compensated program. As an ambassador for George Foreman, I received a George Foreman grill and will be paid for my time at the end of the 90 day challenge. All opinions are, as always, 100% mine!
Sorry to hear about your grill. Hope your replacement comes soon. I think it was awesome that you were able to make adjustments to your food intake during the day. I’m not sure I have gotten that skill down yet. Congrats on a great week, 1lb is still great!
Congratulations on the pound lost. It’s all moving in the right direction. Yay you.
Nice job Heather! That is pretty funny to think that you killed your grill with making it drain away so much fat. I am glad you haven’t had to change up too much of your routine in this challenge. Portion control seems to be the achilles heal for many of us.
I hope your replacement grill arrives soon. Too funny that you killed it. Curious, how many meals a day were you using it for? I assumed lunch & dinner? Or all three?
Sounds like despite the fun and days off you still did a good job. Definitely more calories used than taken in. So, good job! Have a great week.
I was using it for dinner, daily. Occasionally lunch. It died when I tried to make it do breakfast one morning! I guess it finally cried uncle – I seriously used it every single day of the first 4 weeks. Can’t wait until the replacement arrives!