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 …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 …read more

I have a confession. I accomplished nothing on my list of goals for this week.
It’s hard to admit when we slip, isn’t it? I don’t feel guilty though. No, I am going easy on myself, and you should too if you fall off the wagon. The proverbial “wagon” is easy to hop back on — easier than you think.
This week’s progress:
Starting Weight: 182
Current Weight: 182
This week’s slips:
Besides not accomplishing my goals to start on Slim-Fast and exercise more, I also had not one, not two, but three chocolate candy bars. Ack! I can’t believe I just admitted that. Yes, I …read more

Did your weight loss progress survive Thanksgiving dinner? I was worried about gaining back a significant portion of my 10-pound loss, but was surprised when I hopped on the scale this morning.
This week’s progress:
Two pounds gained, which didn’t surprise me one bit. I ate mostly healthy stuff, didn’t snack and didn’t drink (too much).
Starting Weight: 180
Current Weight: 182
This week’s slips:
Let’s see: pumpkin pie, whipped cream, cranberry sauce, lots of carbs and a good dose of gravy. Enough said.
This week’s successes:
I think getting through Thanksgiving with only a 2-pound gain is a success. My goal was to make it through with …read more

I’m so sorry I’m a few days late with my weekly update!
I’ve been away from the computer for a few days, packing and driving my kids to my parents for some housesitting. I don’t know about you, but times that are busy and stressful like now (around the holidays) are always spent worrying about my weight.
The good news is that nothing has changed on the scale — but that’s also the bad news.

This week’s progress:
No pounds gained, but no pounds lost. I suppose I can live with that.
Starting Weight: 180
Current Weight: 180
This week’s slips:
Is it my fault if my husband …read more

In my last post, I promised you details on how I lost the weight I had gained during a hormone imbalance.
After finding a more positive mind-set and reaffirming my self-worth, I lost all the weight and got in shape by doing the following:
I purchased a one-month supply of Herbalife products.
This included meal replacement powder, vitamins, and other supplements. While I don’t think meal replacements and supplements are necessary for weight loss, they were for me. I needed the help to jump-start the loss. Once I lost 20 pounds, I had regained control of my appetite. I was so motivated …read more

Last week in Weight Gain and Hormones, Part Two, I talked about the fact that while hormone imbalances may contribute to weight gain, it is up to us to work to get that fat back off our bodies.
Today, I have something extra special for you. I had so much to share with you that I have multiple posts for you. I felt this information was too important to wait another week. I’m going to explain why your mind-set is important to your weight loss, explain how I lost the weight I had gained, and then tomorrow I’ll discuss a little …read more

About a month ago I realized I needed to once again get my weight in check.
The pounds were creeping up, slowly, but still uncomfortably. Since having my youngest daughter 5 years ago, I have mostly stayed within a few pounds of 175, which is about 20lbs. overweight for me. Well, after losing a job in April, I consoled myself with food…until October rolled around and the scale read 190. I did not like that number, not one bit, and that’s how my current weight loss journey began.
This week’s progress:
Today I’m happy to report I hit the 10lbs. lost mark!
Starting …read more

Last week in Weight Gain and Hormones, Part One, I discussed my personal experience with hormone imbalance and weight gain. I offered some insight as to why gaining weight is not always about eating less and moving more.
Today I get a little more controversial as I explain why this weight gain shouldn’t be 100% blamed on the disorder that caused the imbalance.
Continued from last week…
The doctor explained that the hormones were at least partially at fault for my weight gain, even if just by making me so hungry that my self-control could not function. There was a catch though…hormones alone …read more

You have likely read that weight gain and loss is as simple as calories in versus calories out. You have also probably read that your weight gain was purely a consequence of your lack of self-control, and that you have access to as much self-control as everyone else. I’ve had doctors say there’s no way medications can cause weight gain, though studies have shown they have. I’ve also heard people say that whether you’re fat or not is determined from the day you’re born — you have either the fat gene or the skinny gene.No wonder overweight people …read more