Hello people,

Sorry I didnot update the blog last week. I have been sick with the damn flu for days now.. But finaly starting to feel better today.

Anyhow last week I didnot weigh in because I was in bed almost all weekend.

This week I weighed in yesterday, and I am attending a WW meeting this morning @ 11:30. So I will update what the meeting was about ok.

This past week I had a gain of 1.0.. But that's ok.. I will continue my new week now..

I know Spring is just around the corner!!!

We did get 3 nights of walking , this past week.. We had some COLD nights were we both said "Screw that".. haaa Plus I was fighting this flu..

Anyhow I hope you all have a great week!!!! KEEP TRYING, KEEP TRYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, I hope everyone had a good week! My week was a little stressful, so I only lost .4 lbs. But that's okay. This week will be better. We only have 20 days left of February, then it's March. Before you know it, summer will be here. So let's keep trying! It's all a matter of getting it in our heads that we really want it!!! Good luck this week everyone. Let's have a record breaking week!
I wasn't able to stay at the WW meeting this morning, so I don't have any tips to give you about the meeting. The only tip I have right now is: WATER....WATER.....WATER.....WATER.....WATER..... It usually works for me.

Weekly update

Hello everyone,

Sorry I slacked off this past week. It was a long stressful week, with having to put our dog Jake down. I was off track all week, but still managed to loose .2lbs. We still continued our walks, but my eating was awful. It was hard for me to get my 3 mealsd in.. But Im still happy with my little loss.

At WW this past week, the instructor talked about filling foods, satisfying foods. I am going to look in my book and add a list on the blog this week.

I hope you all had a good week. I am going to go look at my emails now and update our Blog...And I hope you all have a GREAT week this week..

Lets think Spring!!!!

My week

This week I stayed the same. I really wanted a weight loss, but considering I've been sick for about 1 1/2 weeks, I guess I can't complain. I know I really need to exercise, but this past week, I just couldn't do it. I've been on penicillin and even trying to walk would have thrown me into a coughing spell. But I am finally starting to feel better, so I plan on having a better week. I know I can lose the weight, but I also know, I can't do it without the exercise. I have exactly 3 months before my trip to Cuba, so I would really love to see 10 - 15 lbs off before then. So, this week, I'm out on a mission. Good luck to everyone. Let's have a great week!

Weekly update

Hello everyone,
Wow time is just flying by. Can you believe it is already Jan 17th today?? Only 9 More weeks till Spring!!!!!
Went to WW this morning. Another great meeting. The instructor is so damn funny and wonderful. Anyhow I lost another .6 this week. I tried to add my water in more. I did do my 3.2 mile walks (Evan in the cold) I need to work on JOURNALING.. That will help with better weight loss #s
Anyhow I'll take .6 / Better then a gain
Here are a few things the instructor mentioned today

1: Success is not always at the scale
2:Go with the "POSITIVE"
3:Good things come to those who wait
4: You can do everything you want with this new program!
5: FAT FREE doesn't mean CALORIE FREE
6:FLIP your Labels/ know your food label

I WANT TO SHARE THIS PICTURE WITH YOU BELOW. THIS LADY IS 70 YEARS OLD. LOOK AT THE BODY ON HER. SHE WORKS OUT & DOES WW. I CANNOT BELIEVE WHAT SHE LOOKS LIKE... THAT CAN BE ALL OF US....

WELCOME...

HAVE YOU ALL HAD THE CHANCE TO GO TO THE RIGHT OF THIS PAGE & READ "THE GREAT RECIPE" THAT I POSTED? I JUST GOT THAT THIS WEEK FROM A FRIEND & WANTED TO SHARE IT...

WELCOME

SUE, LIZ & CLAIR & JEFF

EVERYONE NEEDS TO SEND THERE WEIGH IN'S BY SATURDAY OKAY..

HAVE A GREAT WEEK

WELCOME BACK KIM

OK,

WELCOME TO KIM AGAIN. SHE EMAILED ME & ASKED ME TO PUT HER ON BOARD.

NICE TO HAVE YOU BACK MISS KIMMY GIRL..

WHEN DO YOU GO TO GLOBAL GYM & WHAT TIME?? YOU MENTIONED DOING CLASSES? WHAT KIND OF CLASSES????

Look how good this looks.. And very low in points/ calories... Just fruit & whipped cream. Use the no fat & you have a very low snack..

Weekly Weight Loss Update

Well First of all,

Thank you to the Ladies that have decided to join again & try this one more time.

I have changed the Weight Loss Ticker page a little. I added the Losses & Gains to the right of that page.

If you would still like to join the rest of us, just email me with your current weight, your target weight and I will add you onto our ticker page! Simple as that.

You do what program you would like to do.

Ok so this week at WW. i really learned alot again!

OIL, OIL, OIL.... Very Very important to add 2 tsp of oil a day to your weight loss program.

Some add it into there oatmeal, salad, or while cooking for themselfs.

Smart Balance butter now has Conola. Check it out..

Also if you want to continue walking in bad weather, they sell these things that go under your shoes or boots , called Yack Tracks.. I guess they work unbelievable.. You can find them at Dicks, any Sporting good, Walmart etc

The NEW MOMENTUM WEIGHT WATCHERS PROGRAM IS AWESOME!!! I love the little book you get now.. Everything in one little book..

I had a not bad bad week, but could have done much better. I did my full groceries today, got rid of snack bars in the cupboards that are full of sugar. Added Oatmeals & WW bars.

Bought more Veggies & Fruits, and plan on having a better week..

We are still WALKING & I am going to be adding some Leslie in Home weight programs...

Hope you all have a great week.

Congrats to Shirley for a GREAT weight loss this past week. You can do it... Just set your goal for your trip to Cuba...

And to the rest, Keep it up & have a great week...

HOLIDAY POUNDS

Holiday Pounds, Banished and Vanished! Don't dwell on your indiscretion if you ate and drank too much over the holidays. With a few simple changes, you can lose those holiday pounds in no time.
Feeling blue about overeating on a few occasions the past few weeks? It's time to jump back on the horse and gallop toward a new you! We've got some great ideas that will help you get back on track with your weight-loss plan.

1:Shovel, rake, or mow your way to a slimmer youNo matter what season it is, there's always some yard work to be done. Take advantage of a snowfall and tackle your driveway or sidewalk several times that day. In the spring and summer, grab a manual lawn mower and trim your lawn. In autumn, rake the leaves in your front yard. Remember to use your arms and legs as much as possible and not your lower back so you don't injure yourself.

2:Get rid of the holiday goodiesWe all stock up on extra sweets and goodies over the holidays for guests. But get rid of them as soon as the holidays are over so they don't tempt you! If you don't want to throw them out, drop them off at your local food bank, or take them to work to share them around. How about a nice new year gift basket of sweets for your children's teachers or caretakers? (Obviously, only untouched, unopened packages apply.)

3:Map out your mealsSpend a few minutes each morning planning out your meals and snacks for the day. The key is to prepare for when hunger strikes. This way, you won't default for the chips, but will grab the crudités instead.

4:Turn the music upWhen you're ready to clean up the holiday mess, turn on music and move your body! Add a few dance steps to your kitchen sweep or while vacuuming the carpets. When cleaning the bathroom, alternate among the bath/shower, sink and toilet, to make it more interesting and to keep yourself moving. Add some toning to your dance routine with lunges and squats.

5:Finish with fresh fruitInstead of the sweetness of chocolate, or a heavy, high-calorie dessert, finish off your meal with fresh fruit. It's just as sweet, and guaranteed to satisfy.

6:Play outdoors as much as possible Any time of year lends itself to outdoor activity, and not just the ordinary kind. Grab your kids and go inline skating. Take advantage of a snowfall and go sledding on the biggest hill in town. Or pick up a softball bat and some mits and start a game. Soon enough you'll be running around like a kid, having a great time while burning calories.

7:Skip the wine when you dineInstead of having a glass of wine with dinner, opt instead for mineral water with a splash of cranberry juice or grape juice for some sweetness. If you really enjoy a glass of wine in the evening, trying having one every other night, or treating yourself once or twice a week.

8:Work your water intakeEncourage yourself to drink your 6 to 8 glasses of water a day by buying yourself a refillable water bottle and keep it filled while at work or on the go. In no time, this will become second nature, and you'll feel fuller more often.

9:Fill up on fiberTry adding more fiber-rich foods to your diet, like whole grains and leafy vegetables. Foods full of fiber tend to have fewer calories and keep you fuller longer. This is another easy way to get your recommended 4 to 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. You'll probably even discover some fiber-rich foods you love!

10:Join the gym sensationThroughout the year, gyms everywhere are offering promotions for memberships. Take a walk-through of your local gym and see if what they have interests you. You may like the classes they are offering, or you may feel inspired by all those working out around you. Remember, if you decide to join a gym, you can start off slowly and work your way up!

5 Steps to a Workable New Years resolution!

5 Steps to a Workable New Year's Resolution

Who hasn't spent a New Year's Eve resolving to be svelte by spring? Then by mid-February, you've sold your rowing machine and bought a new couch. Make this year your most successful yet.
If your wishes and plans for the new year are just a fuzzy memories by February, perhaps you need a more robust resolution process. Follow these five steps to make keeping your resolution easier and more rewarding.
For many people, a new year's resolution is a highly personal goal that, if fulfilled, becomes a "private victory." But whether you keep things quiet by accident or by design, you are giving yourself an out: You can fall off track, and no one will be the wiser.
On the other hand, you are more likely to follow through with your resolutions if you share them with the significant people in your life.

Which brings us to our five-step resolution-reaching plan.
1. Make your resolutions publicShare them with one or more people so they can help you stay on track. If you let your friends and family in on your dream, you can use their support to help you make it a reality.
2. Write down your resolution But don't stop there: Also include the steps you will take to keep it. According to Laura Hess, a Nevada-based personal and business coach, having a clearly articulated goal and a plan of action is vital for success.
3. Keep things simple.Break a big goal into a series of smaller goals. Want to lose 50 pounds? Shoot for losing 5 percent of your body weight first, or set five 10-pound incremental weight-loss goals.
4. Mark your achievementsEach time you make a small lifestyle change aimed at reaching your goal — adding five minutes to your daily walk, for instance — put a star on your calendar so you can see your progress.
5. Make small changes If weight loss or a healthier lifestyle is your goal, put a bowl of fruit or vegetable pieces front and center in the fridge, and hide the cookie jar behind the oatmeal. Each week, try a new low-fat cereal or an exotic fruit or a vegetable you haven't tasted before. Stash away your car keys for a weekend and challenge yourself to walk wherever you need to go. Lose the deep-fat fryer, too, and steam, bake or microwave your food.

Hi everyone, same as everyone else i did gain about 5 lbs during the holidays and believe me i feel it. but this morning i'm back on track and want to stay on track.
As for Laurie well he gained about 12 lbs during the holidays but did not miss one day of workouts even on Christmas morning he got up and worked out and as of Saturday he's down the 12lbs and more from before the holidays... i wish i would be as disaplined as he is but that will come at least that's what he keeps telling me.

Anyway i will not give up and hopefully will fit into a bikini by this summer...
Have a great week and i will also be updating my ticker in the next few days
Paulette

Hello And Happy New Year!!!

Well First off
I want to wish all of you a Very Happy & Healthy New Year... And of course a THINNER one we are going to be.....
I haven't written on the blog in a quite a while I see... Been busy & just undecided of what program to do & to stay on...
Well most of you know I was doing Jenny Craig & was doing pretty well with it. My one problem was the price.. It can get very costly.. I can continue to pick foods up that I like & not do the full program as long as I renew my membership in Sept o9. So that's what I decided to do. There is a snack that I love & a Chowe mein entree that I love...
My plan for this year is WEIGHT WATCHERS AGAIN! I re joined on Saturday.
For those that are not aware , Weight Watchers has a whole new program called" THE NEW MOMENTUM... No more Flex & Core.. And the new little gold/ silverish book you get now ar start off is AWESOME!!!!!
Anyhow I will say: I ate lots of cookies through the Holidays.. I have a cookie swap that gives me 9 to 10 dozen of cookies... So I ate & ate..
But since the end of November I did gain a few pounds, but only 5 lbs..
We have continued our WALKING along... Evan in the SNOW & COLD.. So I had lost close to 12 inches also.. And evan on a SCALE GAIN, I don't feel like I put weight on... I think the walking SAVED me.. haaaa
We continue to walk 4 to 5 days a week- 3.2 miles. Sometimes we also walk on weekends in the trails when we can and that can be up to 5 miles.. Both Danny & I love walking!!!
So ladies, for those of you that are interested again & want to stay on the weight loss blog.. Please let me know..
I am doing WEIGHT WATCHERS.. It does not matter what you choose to do? That will be up to you.
Lets make this New Year a HEALTHY ONE TOGETHER.....
We will continue to write on the blog & just send your weigh ins once a week, by Sunday ok...
I am going to update my ticker...

Good Luck Ladies...

November 14th Weight loss update

Hi Ladies

I haven't checked in for 2 weeks now. Here is the scoop.. :)

I gained 1 lb last week & this week I stayed the same.. So right now Im at a stand still.

We are still walking 5 to 6 nights a week 3.2 miles. I have lost more inches

So this week I decided to take a break from Jenny Craig. I had planned not to stay on it to to long, because #1 it is costly & #2 there food all contains Soy & I had been concerned about the pros & cons of Soy & breast Cancer, so I had asked my Doctor & she told me, it's fine to do the Jenny Craig, but try not to stay on it to to long..

So today I went to Weight Watchers again & decided to do some weight watchers & some Jenny Craig :).. There are some foods that I really like from Jenny Craig.

Anyhow, Now im shooting for a 3 lb loss.. Maybe not in one week, but hopefully 2 :)

Over all Im still doing well & feel good...

Keep it up ladies...