My Weigh In on the Weight Battle...

If you are a person who forgets to eat, wears a 00 petite, or has been prescribed Ensure to put on a few pounds, then please hit your "x" now and check back in in a few days because this post is not for you!

At work, we have "The Biggest Loser" contest going on, so I grabbed a partner and joined in. Who doesn't love a little friendly workplace rivalry? Especially when there is 400 bucks on the line.

For anyone who knows me even a little, it won't be a surprise when I say my weight has been a never ending battle. For the past 5 years or so, it's been a winning battle. The last 6 months or so has been a struggle. I am not sure if it's stress, snacking, appetite, or just getting older but as my jeans have grown tighter my spirits have fallen little by little. It's amazing what ten pounds either way can do for the self esteem!

So, time to get back in control.

Anyone else out there a stress eater? A joy eater? A bored eater? A social eater?

Well, my imaginary hand just raised four times.

But, I have had a great week. My hubby is on board with this too, which helps.

What are your weight control secrets?? Please share!

Thank You Glamour

For anyone who knows me even a little, you know that my weight is the bane of my existence. For my entire life, it's been a struggle. Up, down, up again, down, up more... shall I go on? I have been relatively stable for a while with my weight, but still feel out of control a lot of the time.
So, when the Internet was abuzz about the plus sized model featured nude in Glamour Magazine as a part of a "Feel Comfortable in your Own Skin" piece, of course I had to see what all the fuss was about. While I would still die to look like this, I love that this is real.

Thank You Real Simple

Since becoming a mom, I have become a more avid magazine reader, for a couple reasons. One, it's much easier to read a quick article and process it, and two, a magazine won't keep me up all night compulsively reading, like books always have.
So, I purchased Real Simple, the August 2009 issue. It's a favorite for me... and I just had to blog this one (pardon my plagiarism, I did some modifications)!
I have been trying, trying, trying to eat healthier and ditch the junk that I have loved... so this will certainly be posted on my fridge.
So, here's a synopsis of the article "How to Snack Smarter"
Mastering the Mini Meal... this is great for me, a person who eats small portions, but LOVES to snack!! The benefits of incorporating appropriate snacks between means are as follows:
- keeps metabolism efficient
- prevents overeating
- improves nutrition
- boosts mood
- stops cravings
Here are some of their suggestions that sound fantastic!
- one inch cube hard cheese with 4-6 dried apricot halves
- air popped or 94% fat free popcorn topped with some dark chocolate shavings
- Melba toast with cream cheese and berries
- apple slices dipped in almond butter (I like natural peanut butter)
- handful almonds and dried cherries/blueberries
- small bowl tomato soup with a dollop of sour cream
- 2-4 tablespoons hummus with veggies
- cucumbers with Laughing Cow cheese or Baby Belle cheese
- greek yogurt with honey and chopped walnuts (yum!!)
- whole wheat enhlish muffin with peanut butter

Now doesn't that sound better than a bowl of chips? I am going to exert a little more effort and try some of these yummy sounding ideas. You too?

The 30-Day Shred

I'm doing it, I'm doing it, I'm doing it (Lord help me!!)