Thrifty Mommy » weight-loss http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy Time and Money Saving Tips from Thrifty Mommy Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:50:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Product Review – Weight Watchers Pecan Crowns http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/weight-watchers-pecan-crowns/ http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/weight-watchers-pecan-crowns/#comments Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:37:46 +0000 kellys http://www.thriftymommy.com/?p=3613 Post from: Thrifty Mommy

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Recently I was sent a bag of Weight Watcher’s newest desert, Pecan Crowns.  They are 1 point and absolutely delicious.  I usually don’t like deserts, just ask Karen, but these are really good.  They are like those wonderful pecan turtles minus the guilt.  The chocolate melts in your mouth and I would wholeheartedly recommend eating them for a guilt free desert.

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]]> I’m sure some of you have been giving it a lot of thought.  Should I?  Well, I’ll wait till next week.  Um, how ’bout I join after Valentine’s Day?  Let me just finish up this chocolate I have in the house first.  The list of excuses could go on and on.

lemon cookiesNow is the time to sign up for Weight Watchers.  They’re running a special right now of free registration.

Even if you don’t want to join, you can still sign up for their free newsletter and you can check out their site for low fat recipe ideas, a Fast Food Survival Guide, and more.

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]]> http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/free-registration-at-weight-watchers/feed/ 3 Top 10 Reasons I Want to Lose Weight http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/top-10-reasons-i-want-to-lose-weight/ http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/top-10-reasons-i-want-to-lose-weight/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2007 21:43:29 +0000 Karen Weideman http://www.thriftymommy.com/top-10-reasons-i-want-to-lose-weight/ Post from: Thrifty Mommy

]]> Last night I wrote a list of reasons that I want to lose weight.  Here’s my list so far:

1.  To have more energy and feel better.
2.  To live a longer life.
3.  To not be embarrassed about how I look.
4.  To shop in the skinny people clothes section. lol
5.  To fight off diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, etc.
6.  To set a good example for my children.
7.  To look better for me.
8.  To look better for my husband.
9.  To be healthier and save on healthcare expenses.
10. To get a cheaper rate on my life insurance policy.

Do you have any reasons that you’d like to add to this list?

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]]> http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/top-10-reasons-i-want-to-lose-weight/feed/ 6 Chicken Soup for the Dieter’s Soul publishes one of our own! http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/chicken-soup-for-the-dieters-soul-publishes-one-of-our-own/ http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/chicken-soup-for-the-dieters-soul-publishes-one-of-our-own/#comments Mon, 01 Jan 2007 20:28:42 +0000 kellys http://www.thriftymommy.com/chicken-soup-for-the-dieters-soul-publishes-one-of-our-own/ Post from: Thrifty Mommy

]]> Everyone wants to lose a few pounds this time of year.  I could stand to loose about 20 lbs but I don’t think That will never happen now.  Kate over at Babylune talks about losing weight and gives you her favorite book, Chicken Soup for the Dieter’s Soul.  Read carefully and you will find that Kate is actually published in the book itself.  Check it out.  We are in the presence of greatness, folks!

Chicken Soup for the Dieter's Soul: Inspiration and Humor to Help You Over the Hump (Chicken Soup for the Soul)

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]]> http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/chicken-soup-for-the-dieters-soul-publishes-one-of-our-own/feed/ 2 Have a Happy and Thrifty 2007 http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/have-a-happy-and-thrifty-2007/ http://www.blisstree.com/thriftymommy/have-a-happy-and-thrifty-2007/#comments Mon, 01 Jan 2007 15:41:12 +0000 Karen Weideman http://www.thriftymommy.com/have-a-happy-and-thrifty-2007/ Post from: Thrifty Mommy

]]> happy new yearHappy New Year from us at Thrifty Mommy.  We pray that you will have a blessed and prosperous year.

There’s something about a new year that causes us to make resolutions.  I think it causes us to take a look at our lives and see things that should be different.  A new year seems to be a fresh start.

Resolutions about weight loss, debt reduction, and spending habits seem to be the most popular.  The problem with our resolutions is that they are resolutions and not solutions that will help us reach our goals. 

Instead of saying that you want to lose weight this year, try making it more specific.  For instance, you say that you will lose 20 pounds this year.  To reach your goal you are going to join the YMCA, commit to working out 4 times a week, and limit yourself to one small splurge a day, etc.  If you have a method of reaching your goals, then they won’t seem so far out of sight and then you won’t give up so quickly.

Here are some example of resolutions vs real solutions from Marybeth Whalen:

Resolution: I am not going to charge on credit cards this year.
Real solution: I am going to cut up my credit cards and cancel my accounts so I cannot make charges.

Resolution: I am going to be a better steward of my money.
Real solution: I am going to be accountable to someone and pray before spending.

Resolution: I am not going to make impulse purchases.
Real solution: I am going to wait at least three days to make all purchases. If I still want the item after that time, I will go back.

A real solution is characterized by having measurable parameters paired with an intentional attitude.

Click here for more on this article by Marybeth.

We hope that you will have a thrifty year.  We hope that you will continue to visit our site for more thrifty tips to help save you time and money.  Happy New Year!!!!

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]]> Wow!  Can you believe that 2006 is almost gone?  No matter how old I get I ask myself this kind of question every year.

Kelly and I have throughly enjoyed writing for Thrifty Mommy this past year.  Below are highlights from our top posts.  Here is our top 10 for 2006:

Top 25 Ways I Save Money – Obviously, this is a list of 25 ways I save money.  LOL

25 MORE Ways to Save Money – I decided the 1st list of 25 was too easy to write.  I decided to pick my brain for more.

Top 10 Ways to Exercise for Free – Kelly has suggested 10 ways that we can exercise without it costing us anything.  Free is a great word!

Top 10 Ways to Take Care of Your Clothes – Kelly gives us ways to take care of our clothes so that they will last a long time.

Top 10 Uses for Duct Tape – This was intended as a silly post and it received more attention than I thought it would.  Thanks, people.  ;)

The Top 10 List to Beat All Top 10 Lists – This is a blog carnival featuring Top 10 lists from other blogs.

Oriental Ramen Noodle Salad – This post has a recipe for a great salad made with ramen noodles.

Kevin Federline Returns to Thrifty Lifestyle – Since the break up of Britney and Kevin, Kevin has returned to watching his spending habits.

Need A Thrifty Way to Make An Air Freshener? Ask Heloise. – This post features Heloise and the air fresheners that she makes.

Another benefit to vinegar . . . weight loss? – Vinegar has many medical and cleaning benefits.  Does it also aid in weight loss too?

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]]> Every female I know, and some males for that fact, wants to change something about their bodies.  Most of the people I know want to loose weight.  But have you seen the prices of some of those diet plans?  Yes.  I realize that exercise and watching what I eat would do the trick.  But most of America is overweight along with me.  Here is in interesting article on weight loss and vinegar.  Yes, I said vinegar…

Note …  I am not advocating this or any other diet.  Just wanted to throw it out there for you to ponder.

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