Weight Loss Success Story: Ella Odum

Success Story Ella after running her third 5k

Today’s success story is a young lady named Ella. At her highest she weighed over 247 pounds. Even weighing almost 250 pounds, I think she was really pretty, don’t you!?!? She had joined Weight Watchers MANY times in the past but decided two years ago to give it one more shot.  She reached goal and [...]

December 2012 Goals {Updated}

December 2012- Don't wait until January to start eating right. Start today!

How in the world is it December 1 already?  Just yesterday I was writing out my November goals. Isn’t that how life works?  It goes by so, so fast. This past month was the election.  When Obama was re-elected, I remembered back to the time when he was inaugurated for his first term.  I was teaching fourth [...]

Weight Loss Success Story: Angela Gardiner

Angela after losing weight

This week’s weight loss success story is an amazing 30 year old lady named Angela.  This picture was taken when she weighed her  heaviest at 230 pounds: She has two small boys and wanted to look good and feel better about herself!  She was also sick and tired of being sick and tired (and sweating [...]

Managing Holiday Treats – Weekly Weigh In

Weight Watchers Weigh in for December 17 at 190 pounds

You want the good news or the bad news? Most people want the bad news first so here it goes… The bad news is I gained 1.8 pounds.  UGGGGHHHHHHHH!  Where has this year gone?  I have steadily gained weight all year long and I have got to get it under control.  I am going to [...]

Weight Loss Success Story: Libby Dillard

It Sux To Be Fat Success Story Libby after she lost the weight

Today’s Sunday Success Story is a lady named Libby.  She decided to join Weight Watchers when a random stranger approached her at a restaurant and slid her a card saying, “You might want to use this!”  It was a trail gym membership. That encounter was not an accident.  She walked into Weight Watchers the following [...]

Pack a Snack – Weekly Weigh In

December 3 Weight Watchers Weigh In at 189.2

How in the world is it Friday already?!? This week flew by and I missed it. Well, I didn’t really miss it but I was so busy with life that I forgot all about you. Well, not really – I couldn’t ever forget about you. However, Season 2 of the show, 24, had me enthralled [...]

What is Your Hall of Fame?

To finish you must start. To arrive you must start. To succeed you must start.

On my drive to work yesterday, this song came on the radio: PLEASE watch the video and listen to the words.  My words will make a lot more sense if you do!  I promise it is worth it! Here are the lyrics from my favorite part of the song: You can throw your hands up [...]

Thanksgiving Week Gain – Weekly Weigh In

Weight Watchers Weigh In at 189

So, Thanksgiving came and went.  It was a great holiday. I enjoyed my week off of work.  I spent much needed time with my sister and her kids.  We had WAY too much fun shopping in Target! This is my nephew Hampton trying on masks!  Yes, we ended up buying this one! I got a [...]

Weight Loss Success Story: Marilyn Davis

It Sux To Be Fat Success Story Marilyn After Photo with Weight Watchers leader Jacynta

I have decided to start a new series on the blog called Weight Loss Success Stories.  Each week I will feature a new person who has lost weight and lives a healthier life! Today’s Sunday Success Story is a friend of mine from high school, Marilyn.  She is a mom of three beautiful girls and [...]

The Missing Link – Weekly Weigh In

November 12 weigh in at 186.6

This week, at my weekly Weight Watchers meeting, we talked about something new.  Well, it isn’t new to WW but it is new for those of us living in Georgia. We were introduced to the ActiveLink. Before I tell you about this little gem, or missing link, as my WW leader calls it, I NEED [...]