Friday, December 29, 2006

So how did YOU do?

So it's the end of 2006. How did you do with your weight loss/management goals?

1. Met them
2. Exceeded them
3. Didn't even come close
4. I was supposed to have weight goals?

I hate goals. I think they're STUPID - remember that concept from the Yes, You're Fat audio program.

But during 2006 I had a word; one simple word that guided my life. That word was TODAY. What can I do TODAY? What did I do TODAY? One simple word that guided my personal and professional life. TODAY. What actions TODAY would make my life better?

In 2005 my word was FUN. If any process did not have some element of fun, I would change that - including my weight.

I've got my word for 2007. But I guess I am asking you to think about how the word concept rather than the goal concept might change your thoughts about weight, weight loss and weight maintenance.

90+% of goals are not achieved. But TODAY I can do something positive for me.

What's your word for 2007? Hit the comments button and let us all know.

Happy New year!

Wednesday, December 27, 2006

18 years ago today

18 years ago today was a very historical date. It was the third time I joined Weight Watchers. And as they say, "third time's a charm."

It was the end of 32 lbs. But more importantly it was the time when I finally figured out that I was always making dieting harder than it had to be. You really can have your cake and eat it too. Of course, you need to eat some vegetables and fruits also.

It was also two days after Christmas. Who the hell goes on a diet two day safter Christmas? Most people are waiting until the first of the year. Their New Year's Resolution will once again be to lose weight.

Or you can say the heck with resolutions and just take small steps every day towards better health and a skinny butt. What do you say? No matter what approach you intend to take for your weight loss, will you join me and make December 27th "our" anniversary date?

Sunday, December 24, 2006

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas my friends!

I'll be back in a few days - hopefully not fatter.

What about you?

Friday, December 22, 2006

Sometimes you DO get what you ask for

Last night I had dinner with two colleagues; the annual holiday dinner gift exchange thingy.

Nancy was given a pan of this awesome chocolate/coconut/peanut butter/graham cracker dessert that Juliette makes this time of year. I was given none.

So kiddingly, I said to Juliette "where the hell is mine?"

Her response: "You told me you didn't want any sweets this year."

Yes, that is what I told her. And she listened. She really listened.

Yes, people will listen to your wishes.

If you tell them.

And they know you're serious.

Do all the people in your life know that you're serious about your health and weight?

Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Lose Weight By Snorting Drugs!!!!

How insane is this!!!

http://news.yahoo.com/photo/061219/ids_photos_ts/r3739968269.jpg

Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Scale Time is Here Before You Know It

And for all of my WW friends out there.....................

TUESDAY EVENING- (after meeting)
That piece of cake I saved is near;
One big slice, I have no fear,
Besides no pound will even show
I've got seven days to go.
WEDNESDAY
A day of shopping to the mall we go
For a burger special, it's cheaper you know!
I'll walk it off I have no fear,
Six days to go, no weigh-in near!
THURSDAY
I think I'll skip my tuna lunch
A ham sandwich is what I'll munch.
Tuna's getting expensive you know,
Besides, I've got five days to go!
FRIDAY
Boy this week is really rough,
Restaurant menus are really tough!
I'll work this steak off, have no fear
In just four days it'll all be clear.
SATURDAY
Breakfast--I'll just have coffee today
Maybe I'll lose more that way!
Supper--a little extra I'll eat
Three days before those scales I'll meet!
SUNDAY
For breakfast--one egg, toast and juice,
Kids left their pancakes! Oh what's the use;
With inflation, to waste is a sin'
Besides it's two days 'til weigh in!
MONDAY
Now my nerves are really a wreck
Might as well eat, what the heck!
I'll take two Ex-Lax late tonight
One day to go--it'll be alright!
TUESDAY
I can't afford to eat--NO WAY !!
Six trips to the john might save my day!
I gained two pounds, wouldn't you know,
Guess I didn't have seven days to go!!!!!!!!!!!

Author Unknown


P.S. It was coffee, fruit and a biscotti.
P.P.S. Have you ordered your Yes, You're Fat Audio Program. It's an awesome gift for the dieter in your life. It's shipped via Priority Mail; which means you'll have it in plenty of time for Christmas!

Monday, December 18, 2006

What Should I Do For Breakfast?

What should I do about breakfast?

Except this time I am not really talking about food.

I have a meeting to attend this morning with a couple of colleagues. We will be meeting at a Starbucks. I could eat breakfast at home, but the reality is I will eat something there as well. I just know I will.

So maybe I'll skip breakfast at home or just eat a piece of fruit.

See how easy that was.

Don't be afraid to participate in the next Bagel or Donut Day at the office. Just think through a strategy that will keep you in control and not feel left out. Make sense? Easy enough?

So what will it be for me?

Stay tuned tomorrow. Same Bat Time. Same Bat Channel.

Sunday, December 17, 2006

Death to the Kiosk!

I just got back from my "favorite" place in the whole wide world - the mall.

So how many of you are old enough to remember when there were only stores at the mall. Then someone had this bright idea to allow those kiosks to appear. I mean let's face it, the mall property management needed to make even more money.

Well I remember a time when the kiosks just sold stuff - and most of it useless stuff that we would only buy during this time of year. Now they sell food. I just navigated my way through chocolate, hard candy, cheese, gum, more candy, beef stick and cookies. And each of those items was on a separate kiosk cart.

Oh how I remember the simpler days when dieters just had to avoid the food court. I'm finishing my shopping online! It's dangerous out there.

Death to the kiosk!!!!

Friday, December 15, 2006

It's The Festival Of Lights!

Happy Hanukah!

Hanukah - The Festival of Lights begins tonight.

It is not the Festival of Potato Latkes. It is not the Festival of Candy. It is the Festival of Lights.

Although, it is also known as the Feast of Dedication. But let’s forget about that one for now.

What do you do on a daily basis to take the emphasis off the food?

It is also spelled Hanukkah and Chanukah. Notice how I am trying to take the focus off the food.

So Happy Hanukkah my friends; whether you’re Jewish or not! Get out those driedels and let the fun begin!

A Driedel? What’s a driedel? Go Google it. Stop being lazy.

Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Some Holiday Humor

A little Holiday humor for you this morning from Bob Rivers. I hope you know which tune to sing it to.

It's The Most Fattening Time of the Year

It’s the most fattening time of the year
With that pumpkin pie filling
and everyone swilling down eggnog and beer
It’s the most fattening time of the year

It’s the lip smackingest season of all
while your shopping you’re cheating
impulsively eating that junk at the mall
It’s the heav-heaviest season of all

There’ll be turkeys for bastingand stuffing for tasting
and giblets and gravy will flow
there’ll be cookies that mom baked
and leftover fruit cake from a christmas a long time ago

it’s the scale flattening time of the year
while your diet you’re blowing
there’s calories going straight down to your rear
it’s the scale flattening time of the year

there’ll be after meal dosing
and arteries closing
cholesterol levels will grow
it’s too cold to go jogging
to brisk for tobogganing
so pass me a hot buttered roll

It’s the most fattening time of the year
All those gingerbread shingles
and chocolate Chris Kringle’s will tremble in fear
It’s the most fattening time, it’s the belt loosening time, it’s the most fattening time of the year.


P.S. Don't forget, just a few more days left to help the CT Food Bank and yourself. I am giving 20% of the proceeds from my audio program to the CT Food Bank; but you've got to purchase it by December 15th.

Monday, December 11, 2006

Liza, Jenny and Sara

Last night I had the opportunity to see Liza Minelli in concert. I'll never turn down free tickets to a show - even when that show stars someone I'm not a great fan of.

Well Liza is looking good these days - lost a ton of weight. She thanked her friend Jenny. Jenny Craig that is.

But then she did a tribute to an old friend of hers - Sara. She sang all about Sara - her pies and cakes and pastries and danishes. Yes, she sang about her old friend Sara Lee. It was very funny.

Looking back, the day I released a man named Roy Rogers from my life was one of the best decisions I made.

So my question for you is who are some of the old friends you need to finally ditch?

And for those of you who bought the Yes, You're Fat Audio program, you might want to go revisit my whole piece on those famous names.

Friday, December 08, 2006

Dogs

Just a quick quote this morning:

"If your dog is fat, you aren't getting enough exercise."
-Unknown

"If you're fat, you aren't getting enough exercise."
- Rich DiGirolamo

Get a dog and get off your butt!

Thursday, December 07, 2006

Free Food 24/7

There's free food here available at the Renaissance Hotel. Free breakfast. Free Candy. Free Hors Doeuvres and free dessert!! It's free. Any time of day I can go to the 11th floor Club Lounge and get free food.

I can also go to the 2nd Floor fitness center and work out for free. Any time of day. It is open 24 hours.

Or maybe I can walk from the second floor to the 11th floor to work off some of that free food? Any time of day. The stairs are also open 24 hours.

Or maybe I should get back to work and stop thinking about food all of the time.

Free food is far from free. It can control you. It can consume you. It can also make you fat(ter). Think about that on your next free food opportunity.

Tuesday, December 05, 2006

Is there a better choice?

Is there a better choice? Of course there is. There is always a better choice. But do you want to make the better choice? I think that is the bigger question.

Let's be real. There are times you want to make the better choice and times you do not. There are times when salad won't cut it and that burger seems like the alternative.

But then the inner struggle begins. "I know the salad is better for me; but the burger...............well the burger."

Hey, is there soup? A sandwich? Something that is not a salad and removes the turmoil of the burger. I'll bet there is.

And that my friend is how I would approach this holiday season. Make the 2nd or 3rd best choice. I bet you'll feel good and won't overdue it more often than not.

Happy Holidays!

Sunday, December 03, 2006

She Was So Fat That When She Sat Around The Table.........

She Was So Fat That When She Sat Around The Table.........

She really sat around the table.

How many of you remember that one?

Well I saw her last night. Actually I saw her and three of her friends. And I am telling you the truth. They sat around the table. One was bigger than the other. I would say the table weight was easily 1,300 lbs for the four people. I'm telling you the truth.

But the sad part is when she went up to the salad bar and loaded enough rolls on the plate to feed half of Rhode Island! They were for her.

Our waiter came back to offer dessert. I passed - and it looked wonderful.

Just another case where the actions of others scare you, get you thinking and remind you your efforts really do pay off. Do you look for them? You should!

Friday, December 01, 2006

Did you eat the apple?

Did you eat the apple yet today? Why not? You better or you're going to get sick! You're going to need to visit the doctor.

But all kidding aside, let me ask you a question....................

What is more important; getting to your ideal weight or a doctor's visit that results in the word "normal" being used; instead of high or severe or critical or some other concerning word.

So when I received an email from someone telling me that the doctor used the word normal for the first time in a long time and I can sense the excitement in the tone of that email, I think that is a pretty cool measure of success. Don't you?

So if and when the weight is not coming off at the rate you would like, make it a point to find a reason to be happy - perhaps a healthy reason?

Now go eat the freakin' apple.