4 Tips to Help You Keep Your Resolution

As I blogged yesterday, my New Year’s Resolution is to lose weight – again.  The thing about making weight loss a resolution is that so many people do it (especially after all those holiday pounds!), but many fail to follow through. What can you do to keep your resolution?  There are a few hints from psychologist John Norcross on how to keep those resolutions: Believe it can be done. That’s right – don’t let the haters keep you down, saying “You can’t do that.”  Believe in yourself that you can succeed. Be realistic. I am never going to weigh 120 … Continue reading

Weight Watchers Magazine for One Whole Year

We are all looking for ways to get in shape or stay in shape especially since this is bathing suit, short and strappy top season. Weight Watchers is a great magazine to pick up all of the latest news and helpful hints to get us there. You will lose weight and inches by following the advice that Weight Watchers magazine has to offer. There are some really great low-cal recipes, some that are quick and easy, which is perfect for summer. Since we are all so busy with other activities at this time of the year who wants to spend … Continue reading

On Having a Weight Loss Buddy

I haven’t mentioned this before, but I have a weight loss buddy. Although I have other weight loss buddies who are online and who I check in with from time to time to see how they’re doing, this particular weight loss buddy actually lives with me! That’s right, my darling hubby is being supportive and joining in the Weight Watchers eating plan right alongside me. First of all on this I should clarify that he’s not just doing this purely out of selfless motivation – I know he loves me and would do anything he could to support me anyway … Continue reading

Want to Lose Weight? Try These Three Steps

You want to lose weight, but you don’t know where to begin. Should you take weight loss supplements? Is online support the way to go? Which diet plan really works? Weight Watcher’s, Jenny Craig, whose system should you choose? Take a look at these three steps to help you conquer information overload. Step One: Things to Consider 1. What is your personal weight loss goal? How many pounds do you want to lose 5, 15, 50, 100, or more? 2. Why do you want to lose weight? Is it for yourself, a loved one, or for your health? 3. How … Continue reading

Momma’s on a Diet: Weight Watchers Points System

I’m following the Weight Watchers points system in my weight loss journey. Despite the fact that I’ve followed this path in the past without much success, I’m actually enjoying it this time. I’m not sure why – it’s the same program! With the Weight Watchers points system all food is allocated a “points” value. This is calculated using some formula that uses both the amount of calories and saturated fat in the item. Each person following the program is allocated a specific number of “points” per day which is calculated depending upon your current weight, and how active your lifestyle … Continue reading