Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Something to Work Toward...

I've decided that I need something to work toward... a reason to lose weight (besides getting more healthy - like that isn't enough, right?!). One of my sons will probably - most likely - be getting married sometime this year. You know, wedding pictures are something that you really need to be ready for - something that you can't "redo" when you look better. I desperately want to look good for those pictures. I DO NOT want to be immortalized in pictures looking the way I do. So, yesterday, I went "shopping" online for my mother-of-the-groom dress. I know... he's not even engaged yet - I don't know the colors - yada, yada, yada. But, remember the "something to work for" part? So, I found a dress I want to wear. It's black (can't go wrong with black). It's beautiful. I'll look GREAT in it - maybe not as great as the model who is wearing it, but... Here's the picture:

Isn't it beautiful?! (And, I'm not telling any of you where I found it - you'll just try to steal the idea from me, I know!!! Because, really, doesn't every woman want to wear this dress?!)

Now... the price - that's a bit of a problem. Losing the weight to fit into this dress is probably the easy part - paying for it will be hard! But, I need a nice, black, dress for going to formal parties. (Don't remind me - I know that Rick and I have never, in 24 years, been to a formal party - but, I'm trying to justify buying this!).

I just printed this picture with the words "GOAL - FIT INTO THIS!" written at the bottom. I'm thinking of putting in on the mirror in my bathroom! Wish me luck!
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Weight Watchers - The ABCs of Weight Loss

I read this in the Weight Watcher magazine July/August 2008, and thought there were some great suggestions here. These were all contributed by successful WW members)...

A - Ask questions (when dining out, don't be afraid to ask your server how a dish is prepared - and request it without sauce or oil).

B - Budget for snacks - you don't have to give up all of your favorite treats, just plan ahead.

C - Cancel the pity party - when you're down about your weight, remind yourself that everyone struggles.

D - Distract yourself - If you're hungry, call a friend, go for a walk, write a letter or email, etc. You'll notice that the hunger usually passes in a matter of minutes.

E - Eat slowly - put the fork down between bites, be more aware of how much you're putting in your mouth.

F - Focus on the presentation - arrange your food creatively, use a larger plate and spread your portions more artfully, it will help you feel more satisfied.

G - Give the new habits time - make a commitment to stick to your new regimen for at least 6 months, it often takes that long for revamped eating or exercise habits to feel natural.

H - Hang out with optimists - The can-do spirit is contagious.

I - Inspire yourself - brainstorm a list of activities you've been putting off because of your weight - it will provide a built-in incentive to slim down.

J - Join up - exercise with others - this often provides a sense of accountibility.

K - Keep your focus - as you lose weight, notice what you're gaining - a healthier diet, slimmer profile, or a new love of exercise.

L - Lighten up your favorite - Use cookbooks that can show you low-fat, healthier versions of your favorite dishes.

M - Make over your kitchen - get rid of trigger foods (those you often overeat) and restock your kitchen with healthy items.

N - Navigate out of your comfort zone - try a new exercise once a week.

O - Opt for the 10-minute rule - Even if you don't feel like it, get moving for at least 10 minutes.

P - Push yourself to try at least one new fruit or vegetable each week - expand your culinary repertoire in a healthy, low-calorie way.

Q - Quit the clean-plate club - stop eating once you're satisfied, and you won't eat tons of extra calories.

R - Reward yourself - if you are looking for a snack after dinner, give yourself a manicure or pedicure instead!

S - Stand up to food pushers - if a host pressures you to eat something you'd rather avoid, tell her you'll try something else on the table - compliment her, and she'll be distracted.

T - Treat your body like a temple - exercise and take care of yourself as if you were an athlete.

U - Use your lunch break wisely - spend half of your lunch break walking.

V - View sweet treats wisely - if you want to shed pounds, you can't eat sweets whenever you like. Find a low - calorie substitute that you can have every day, or limit rich desserts to once a week.

W - Write a gratitude list - each day, jot down 3 to 5 things in your life that you're grateful for.

X - Xerox your exercise moves - find exercise routines you'd like to try in books and magazines, and make copies, then refer to these when you need new moves.

Y - Yearn to accept where you are now - when you fell discouraged by your rate of progress, try to accept and appreciate yourself at your current weight. This might help you hang in there until you start losing weight again.

Z - Zero in on your body - Don't wear big baggy clothes - wearing clothes that fit well to remind yourself of your diet and fitness goals - and the slimmer body your are striving for.

GOOD LUCK!