It's Just Money

Announcing... LA Money Guy's New Blog!

I mentioned it in my Goals for 2007: lose the gut.  As I mentioned there, public accountability for my money seems to have been a force for good.  Perhaps reporting my weight on a monthly or weekly basis will make me more cognizant of the "extra" brownie (aren't they all extra?) or the last slice of pizza.  Maybe both of my goals will work in concert.  As in, "No, I wouldn't like another Red Hook.  Thank you."  Look at that.  Just saved about four bucks plus tax and tip, and about 170 calories!

So, check it out... LMG's Weight Loss Blog.

It's still pretty raw, but I have a couple of posts up.

My Weight Loss Challenge

How many different budget books, spreadsheets, money management software programs have you used?  I have used Quicken, MS Money, numerous Excel spreadsheets, paper notepads and a palm based system.  In the end, I have found that I'm just not a good budgeter.  I follow the "pay yourself first" rule, and create an occasional spending log to analyze my spending for any leaks or areas where cuts can be made.  In the end, I have done a good job of saving money, but could probably do better.

Likewise with my waistline.  I have tried Atkins, calorie counting and the Hollywood 48 Hour Miracle Diet.  I have not tried Weight Watchers, South Beach or Jenny Craig.  I didn't like the idea of "being on a program" and the ongoing costs that seem to be associated.