A Little Motivation...

It's been way too long since I've blogged, but my life has been a roller-coaster ride with a few events that have taken place recently.  Things haven't been easy, but I think I'm ready to shift my focus and put myself back on the map by getting healthy again.  I've been back on Weight Watchers for the last two weeks and am so ready to drop the 35-40 pounds I've been trying to drop since last year.  

In order to motivate myself to stay focused on the program, I have decided to invest in the ever so popular Pandora bracelets and apply the keychain method Weight Watchers (WW) often uses as a way to motivate members to stick to their program.  For those of you who aren't familiar with the keychain method,  when you sign up with the program and start losing, WW adds an extra incentive by motivating its members with charms per every number of pounds lost on program.  So for example, if you lose the first 10% of your body weight, you get a ring for a keychain.  As you continue to lose and reach specific percentage points with weight loss, you get charms to add to your ring as a way to track your progress while following the program.  I think it's a great method for tracking weight loss and, more importantly, keeping you focused on reaching your goal.  

With that said, I've decided to personalize my journey on Weight Watchers by investing in something I've always wanted, but earning it by keeping on track with program.  I'm going to start my new venture by purchasing a Pandora bracelet and motivating myself with weight loss by purchasing a charm with every 5 pounds I lose while on program.  I think this is a fantastic way to get back on board with program and motivate myself by investing in something pretty to help me along the way.  

Jennifer Hudson to Release New Book

Seems like Jennifer Hudson is cashing in on her weight loss success with her latest project: a personal and inspirational memoir focused on her amazing weight loss transformation after losing more than eighty pounds.  Jennifer's memoir delves into Jennifer's rise to fame from American Idol to Dreamgirls to her amazing weight loss success after joining forces with Weight Watchers and embracing a healthy lifestyle.  Her new book offers hope and inspiration to those who are struggling with their own weight issues and could use a bit of motivation to get started on their own journey towards health. 


Here's a clip of her promo-video for the new book: 

Janet Jackson Nutrisystem Commercial

I don't know what to say with this one...Janet Jackson and Nutrisystem?  Seems like an odd combination if you ask me, but hey kudos to Nutrisystem for getting Janet on board with their program-that's huge.  I've never personally been a big fan of the program due to how expensive it is and the fact the program promotes use of pre-packaged foods which spells DANGER with all the additives and preservatives contained within the foods, but hey to each their own.


For those of you who haven't seen the latest commercial, check it out below:

Documentary: Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead

Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead is a MUST watch documentary and one I'm hoping to get my hands on and watch over the holiday season. The documentary chronicles the journey of Joe Cross who pretty much reaches the end of his rope and is in search of regaining his health.  At 310 pounds, he's 100 pounds overweight, suffering from a debilitating autoimmune disease, and is loaded up on a bunch of steroids to control his illness.  On a mission to regain his health, Joe completely gives up his junk food and goes on a 60 day juice fat where he vows to only drink fresh fruit and vegetables in hopes of achieving one goal: to completely get off his pills and achieve a balanced lifestyle.  

Check out the clip below for the full documentary trailer:

Holiday Eating Tips

My aunt sent this to me as a forward through e-mail and I found it quite humorous that I just had to share.  If you're anything like me around this time of the year, I've had my moments where I've been a bit preoccupied with how I'm ever going to keep within my weight loss goals  with all of the holiday invitations we've accepted over the next couple of weeks.  Then again, I figured that this time of the year only comes once and as long as I'm consistent without going too over-board, I should be alright.

HOLIDAY EATING TIPS 

1.  Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Holiday spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls. 


2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. It's rare.. You cannot find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into an eggnog-alcoholic or something. It's a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It's later than you think. It's Christmas! 


3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat. 


4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission. 


5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Holiday party is to eat other people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello? 


6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog. 


7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you're never going to see them again. 


8. Same for pies. Apple, Pumpkin, Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day? 


9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards. 


10. One final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention. Re-read tips; start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner. Remember this motto to live by: 


"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate and wine in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!" 

Source: unknown

Charles Barkley Loses with Weight Watchers

"I thought vegetables were all nasty! Weight Watchers has me eating cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and asparagus, and I really, really like it." 


Charles Barkley is the latest celebrity to sign on with Weight Watchers and has successfully lost a total of 27 Ibs after spending 10 weeks on the program.  


Weight Watchers announced a new campaign targeted towards men called, "Lose Like a Man" and is using Barkley as its new celebrity spokesperson to endorse its new program.  


After weeding out the junk and opting for more healthier alternatives such as yogurt and oatmeal, Barkley claims he has more energy and no longer feels as tired and sluggish as he did prior to losing weight.


"My body is starting to look like a person again! I've been fat for a long time." 


Article-source: www.people.com
Photo-source: Facebook-Weight Watchers page, www.time.com

I Love This Quote:

People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but they really should be worried about what they eat between the New Year and Christmas. 


~Author Unknown