We all need a break once in a while, right? Even Weight Watchers gives its members a weekly weigh in “pass” to use when they don’t feel like stepping on the scale. It was definitely one of those weekends for me. Here’s why I chose not to weigh in: I haven’t been eating great. That doesn’t mean I’ve been eating bad on purpose…just that with the hectic holiday season, I haven’t made the time to think about the healthiness of what I’ve been buying, making, and eating. I needed the emotional break from worrying about my weight. Obsessing over the scale can only lead to further eating disorders…and yes, overeating IS an eating disorder. More about that some other time. I was sick.... [Read more]

As I look out my window and see snow falling upon piles of snow, I lose all my motivation to exercise. I am not a warm-weather runner (or a runner at all!) but I do need the sun to feel perky. I realize however that not everyone is like me, and some of you would rather be out enjoying the winter weather rather than bumming it on the couch in front of the fire with a book. I can’t be the only couch potato in this world, can I? For those of you who do enjoy being out in the winter snow, congratulations! You’re burning lots of calories by moving your body. Here are a few popular winter activities, and the calories you can burn by participating in them. Keep in mind these are estimated for a 30-year-old woman of about 180 pounds (yes,... [Read more]

I’m not currently on the Weight Watchers (WW) program, but am interested in how many of my readers are. I have been on WW a few times in the past, most recently last year, for about a month. I was working full-time (out of the home) and gave up after losing 10 pounds. Why’d I give up? Time — lack of it, really. No time to count my points, no time to cook healthy meals or plan ahead for lunch at work. I know that WW has a new Core program, which allows you to eat healthy without counting points — as long as you stay with a specific list of food. I have been a little skeptical of the Core program, for me at least, knowing that making the right food choices and using moderation are two of my biggest hurdles. Well…as... [Read more]

This has not been a great week for me, I’ll admit. Not just with my weight, but with life in general. I find that the more stress I’m experiencing, the less I pay attention to what I am eating. Frankly, the less I could care. I tend to think that is true of most people who have weight issues. Am I wrong? Drop me a line in the comments and let me know how you deal with stress when this happens to you. Well, I definitely let stress get to me this week. If I go into any further detail, you’ll learn way more about me then you probably bargained for, so let’s just leave it at that today. My favorite stress reduction technique is writing, but the kind of writing I need to do right now is the kind that belongs in a three-ring... [Read more]

I can’t take the credit for this. Liz over at Healthbolt has a DVD and Book giveaway for moms who want to get their body back into shape after having a baby. Hurry, the Be-Fit Mom gift pack contest ends December 19th!   [Read more]