Sometimes I can't believe how blessed I am to get to do the things I do.
Great crowd at the show - good time.
Will probably do it again - where next?
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
SUPER BOWL PARTY SURVIVAL TIPS
Pregame prep
Before entering your buddies' house, give yourself a mental pep talk and then "stick with your plan," advises Jay Fleming, a Weight Watchers leader who's maintained a 65-pound loss for four years.* "Ask yourself why you are at the game. Is it to eat or is it to watch the game?"
New game plan
You can still enjoy some football fare: a chicken wing or two, some chips and dip, a slice of pizza and a cold one. Just don't overindulge — eat and drink reasonably, keep track of what you chow down on, and save your weekly POINTS® Allowance for game day.
"If you're working at getting rid of your beer belly, remember that, 'If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always got,'" Fleming says. "So if you pig out at that tailgate party or during the game, you'll get that beer belly just like in the past."
Know your opponent
Forget the game for a sec. At the party, your foe is all that grub on the counter. It most likely isn’t low calorie or fat free, either.
Keep in mind, a plain hot dog on a roll can pack 8 POINTS values.
Two medium slices of thin crust pepperoni pizza have about 12 POINTS values.
A serving of nacho chips and mystery cheese can be laden with around 9 POINTS values and more fat grams than points both teams will score.
If you're still jonesing for football food, try minimizing the damage. Eating the dog minus the bun will save about 3 POINTS values. Have only 1 slice of pizza and you’ll cut 6 POINTS values.
Good substitutions
"Make better food choices," says Neil Anderson, a master personal trainer. To make that easier, prepare and bring healthier items such as:
grilled chicken sandwiches
fruit cups
a veggie tray
shrimp with cocktail sauce,
baked chips
light beer
fat-free pretzels
turkey brats
bags of low-fat microwavable popcorn.
Not all to be eaten at the same time, of course.
Walk it off
Consider parking a few blocks from the party or heading outside for a walk instead of watching for the next wardrobe malfunction at halftime (that’s what DVRs are for anyway).
Improve your bench
Try fitting in a few exercises – push-ups or Pilates – whenever possible, Anderson suggests. Drop and do 20 push-ups or a few Pilates hundreds during commercial breaks. Or put a couple of bucks in a pot for the winner of a game-long challenge with your friends. You can also make friendly competitive wagers using crunches instead of money. Every time your team scores, fans on the opposite side have to hit the deck for 20 and vice versa.
Stay in motion
During breaks in the action, get off your seat – but not to visit the food table.
"Try to do anything that can make you active. The activity counts just as much as eating right," Anderson says. "If you get active during a football game, you'll eat less."
Try staying on your feet for an entire series, and switch between doing push-ups, stretches, crunches or squats during breaks. Do "secret squats" by pushing yourself out of a low-rider chair over and over. Here's a good stretch for your back and legs: sit up straight against a couch, extend your legs and hold as long as you can.
You could even practice different TD celebration dances.
This, of course, is best done alone – unless you have no shame or don't embarrass easily.
Before entering your buddies' house, give yourself a mental pep talk and then "stick with your plan," advises Jay Fleming, a Weight Watchers leader who's maintained a 65-pound loss for four years.* "Ask yourself why you are at the game. Is it to eat or is it to watch the game?"
New game plan
You can still enjoy some football fare: a chicken wing or two, some chips and dip, a slice of pizza and a cold one. Just don't overindulge — eat and drink reasonably, keep track of what you chow down on, and save your weekly POINTS® Allowance for game day.
"If you're working at getting rid of your beer belly, remember that, 'If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always got,'" Fleming says. "So if you pig out at that tailgate party or during the game, you'll get that beer belly just like in the past."
Know your opponent
Forget the game for a sec. At the party, your foe is all that grub on the counter. It most likely isn’t low calorie or fat free, either.
Keep in mind, a plain hot dog on a roll can pack 8 POINTS values.
Two medium slices of thin crust pepperoni pizza have about 12 POINTS values.
A serving of nacho chips and mystery cheese can be laden with around 9 POINTS values and more fat grams than points both teams will score.
If you're still jonesing for football food, try minimizing the damage. Eating the dog minus the bun will save about 3 POINTS values. Have only 1 slice of pizza and you’ll cut 6 POINTS values.
Good substitutions
"Make better food choices," says Neil Anderson, a master personal trainer. To make that easier, prepare and bring healthier items such as:
grilled chicken sandwiches
fruit cups
a veggie tray
shrimp with cocktail sauce,
baked chips
light beer
fat-free pretzels
turkey brats
bags of low-fat microwavable popcorn.
Not all to be eaten at the same time, of course.
Walk it off
Consider parking a few blocks from the party or heading outside for a walk instead of watching for the next wardrobe malfunction at halftime (that’s what DVRs are for anyway).
Improve your bench
Try fitting in a few exercises – push-ups or Pilates – whenever possible, Anderson suggests. Drop and do 20 push-ups or a few Pilates hundreds during commercial breaks. Or put a couple of bucks in a pot for the winner of a game-long challenge with your friends. You can also make friendly competitive wagers using crunches instead of money. Every time your team scores, fans on the opposite side have to hit the deck for 20 and vice versa.
Stay in motion
During breaks in the action, get off your seat – but not to visit the food table.
"Try to do anything that can make you active. The activity counts just as much as eating right," Anderson says. "If you get active during a football game, you'll eat less."
Try staying on your feet for an entire series, and switch between doing push-ups, stretches, crunches or squats during breaks. Do "secret squats" by pushing yourself out of a low-rider chair over and over. Here's a good stretch for your back and legs: sit up straight against a couch, extend your legs and hold as long as you can.
You could even practice different TD celebration dances.
This, of course, is best done alone – unless you have no shame or don't embarrass easily.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
THE FAT GUY COMETH
Looking forward to launching Where's The Fat Guy? on Thursday evening at Regal Cinemas, Portion Road, Ronkonkoma. Hope you'll join me at 7.30 and then email me and let me know what needs changing up the next time I do it.
Monday, January 26, 2009
ALMOST FORGOT THIS
So, a study just out reveals that when more mature people lose weight, their memory improves. They reckon that regular exercise helps with that too.
From my personal experience, I am forced to one of two conclusions -
1. I am still too young, so don't come within the range of those who benefit.
2. This is a load of nonsense.
I prefer option #1!
From my personal experience, I am forced to one of two conclusions -
1. I am still too young, so don't come within the range of those who benefit.
2. This is a load of nonsense.
I prefer option #1!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
GOOD DAY
We had helped 128 WW members by 9 o' clock this morning!
I guess a lot of our folks like the opportunity for an early start presented by our new meeting times, especially the fact that we now open the doors at 7.oo.
It was a good morning, topping the 300 mark for the second week in a row and spent with some great people.
I guess a lot of our folks like the opportunity for an early start presented by our new meeting times, especially the fact that we now open the doors at 7.oo.
It was a good morning, topping the 300 mark for the second week in a row and spent with some great people.
Friday, January 23, 2009
SALAD PIZZA
I got a welcome phone call in the office late this morning. It was one of those calls that brings a smile to your face, brightens your day and just makes you feel good.
Above all it was totally unexpected.
Charlotte had gone out to do a couple of things and called to say she was bringing back salad pizza for lunch. I love pizza - and to my great surprise have come to be very partial to the salad version over the past couple of years.
Sure, I love pepperoni pizza - and for that matter sausage, meatball, white pies, sicilian pies, chicken parm pizza, baked ziti pizza and even anchovy pizza. Plain old cheese pie is pretty good too.
But when wanting to get the most value for my WW points, it's salad pizza for me. Six great points in one eighth of a large pie - of course I had 12 points worth today. But what I love about the WW lifestyle is, I can eat two slices and still be on program.
Today's pie was very good, but if you want totally outstanding, you have to go to Alfie's on Rte 25 in Ridge. The absolute best!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
SEVEN DAYS TO GO!
There's a lot more buzz about my first one-man-show next Thursday than I ever expected. Sounds like people are coming from all over the place. There will be Weight Watchers members, WW staff colleagues, church folks and who knows who else - we're getting regular emails and calls for information and tickets.The good news is you can pay at the door.
It's going to be fun, informative and motivating, but let me make it clear, it isn't a comedy show - I'm just not that funny. A friend said she was looking forward to my comedy show, so I had to set her straight. We'll laugh a lot - that's the way I am, but there will be a lot of solid advice and a whole load of encouragement too.
I'm already being asked when and where the next show will be.
I'm checking availability of Madison Square Garden!!!!
Watch this space.
Monday, January 19, 2009
MORE IS LESS
If there's one major thought I have difficulty getting across to people about weight loss, it is that if you don't eat enough you won't get the results.
There's this idea that if you starve yourself the pounds will disappear, but the truth is that if you deprive yourself, you'll either give up, get sick or of course die if you do it to some insane degree.
I'm not a doctor, I'm a pastor, but I've learned a few things along the way. For instance, if the body is to function it needs fuel and if it is going to burn fat it needs calories to help it burn calories.
So if you're reading this as a Weight Watcher - eat your points!
Don't just chomp on your daily allowance, eat your weekly allowance of 35 flexible points too.
Don't believe me? Try it!
You have nothing to lose but weight and who knows, I just might be right.
I am!
There's this idea that if you starve yourself the pounds will disappear, but the truth is that if you deprive yourself, you'll either give up, get sick or of course die if you do it to some insane degree.
I'm not a doctor, I'm a pastor, but I've learned a few things along the way. For instance, if the body is to function it needs fuel and if it is going to burn fat it needs calories to help it burn calories.
So if you're reading this as a Weight Watcher - eat your points!
Don't just chomp on your daily allowance, eat your weekly allowance of 35 flexible points too.
Don't believe me? Try it!
You have nothing to lose but weight and who knows, I just might be right.
I am!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
NO COMMENT
I closed the comments section on the other blog I write (more church related) several years ago, because I didn't want to spend time debating or defending things that I have written. Nor did I want to provide writing space for looneys.
When I started doing this one, closing that never occurred to me and since I didn't expect to get comments anyway, it was left open - until today.
That was when I noticed there were a couple of comments posted about my upcoming one-man-show Where's The Fat Guy?, taking cheap shots at the venture and doing precious little but showing the ignorance and cowardice of the anonymous poster.
So whoever you are - I'll answer your snide posts right here and then you can leave me alone.
Have I fallen out with my Weight Watchers team?
Stupid question. I have the privilege of working alongside some of the best people I have ever known. Good, honest, kind, caring and 100% professional too. I am not doing the show because I am parting company with Weight Watchers, in fact I hope it will encourage a lot of people to pursue a healthier future by joining the program.
Will Weight Watchers profit from this money-making venture?
If it wasn't for the fact that your judgement is already suspect, I'd welcome the idea that the one-man-show will actually make money. Do you have any idea what it costs to rent the largest theater in a multi-plex for a whole evening?
Here's the deal - if this thing makes money, it will go to our church's projects to feed the poor. If it makes a loss, I'll eat it personally.
And for the one genuine questioner in the comments section - Yes you can pay at the door on the night - Thursday January 29th, 7.30pm.
When I started doing this one, closing that never occurred to me and since I didn't expect to get comments anyway, it was left open - until today.
That was when I noticed there were a couple of comments posted about my upcoming one-man-show Where's The Fat Guy?, taking cheap shots at the venture and doing precious little but showing the ignorance and cowardice of the anonymous poster.
So whoever you are - I'll answer your snide posts right here and then you can leave me alone.
Have I fallen out with my Weight Watchers team?
Stupid question. I have the privilege of working alongside some of the best people I have ever known. Good, honest, kind, caring and 100% professional too. I am not doing the show because I am parting company with Weight Watchers, in fact I hope it will encourage a lot of people to pursue a healthier future by joining the program.
Will Weight Watchers profit from this money-making venture?
If it wasn't for the fact that your judgement is already suspect, I'd welcome the idea that the one-man-show will actually make money. Do you have any idea what it costs to rent the largest theater in a multi-plex for a whole evening?
Here's the deal - if this thing makes money, it will go to our church's projects to feed the poor. If it makes a loss, I'll eat it personally.
And for the one genuine questioner in the comments section - Yes you can pay at the door on the night - Thursday January 29th, 7.30pm.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
WRITING IT DOWN WORKS
I often refer to it, so I dug up this report from the London Daily Telegraph, dated July 8, 2008.
Scientists believe the simple act of writing down everything they eat can encourage people to become stricter about their calorie control.
The study, one of the largest of its kind, involved more than 1,700 volunteers over six months.
Those who wrote a diary of what they ate seven days a week dropped an average of almost 18 pounds over the course of the experiment.
By contrast, those who kept no detailed record of their eating habits had an average weight loss of almost 9 pounds, the study bv researchers at the Kaiser Permanente's Center for Health Research, in Oregon, shows.
Dr Jack Hollis, who led the study, said: "The more food records people kept, the more weight they lost.
"Those who kept daily food records lost twice as much weight as those who kept no records. It seems that the simple act of writing down what you eat encourages people to consume fewer calories."
"These findings provide additional evidence that these standard behavioral strategies are key for successful weight loss," he added.
The participants were asked to keep a food diary and hand them in at weekly support group meetings.
They were also encouraged to a low fat diet rich in fruits and vegetables which has been designed to help heart patients and to exercise moderately for at least 30 minutes every day.
After six months, the average weight loss among the nearly 1,700 participants was approximately 13 pounds, the findings, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, show.
More than two-thirds of the participants, 69 per cent, lost at least nine pounds, enough to reduce their health risks and qualify for the second phase of the study, which lasted 30 months and tested strategies for maintaining the weight loss.
Dr Victor Stevens, who co-authored the study, said that losing just nine pounds could substantially reduce many people's chance of developing diseases like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
Dr Stevens has previously proven that losing as little as five pounds in weight can cut the risk of developing high blood pressure by one fifth.
A spokesman for the British Dietetic Association, said that food diaries were "useful" and that they would recommend them to many people hoping to become slimmer.
"We have certainly found that they have been successful at helping people to lose weight," he said.
Scientists believe the simple act of writing down everything they eat can encourage people to become stricter about their calorie control.
The study, one of the largest of its kind, involved more than 1,700 volunteers over six months.
Those who wrote a diary of what they ate seven days a week dropped an average of almost 18 pounds over the course of the experiment.
By contrast, those who kept no detailed record of their eating habits had an average weight loss of almost 9 pounds, the study bv researchers at the Kaiser Permanente's Center for Health Research, in Oregon, shows.
Dr Jack Hollis, who led the study, said: "The more food records people kept, the more weight they lost.
"Those who kept daily food records lost twice as much weight as those who kept no records. It seems that the simple act of writing down what you eat encourages people to consume fewer calories."
"These findings provide additional evidence that these standard behavioral strategies are key for successful weight loss," he added.
The participants were asked to keep a food diary and hand them in at weekly support group meetings.
They were also encouraged to a low fat diet rich in fruits and vegetables which has been designed to help heart patients and to exercise moderately for at least 30 minutes every day.
After six months, the average weight loss among the nearly 1,700 participants was approximately 13 pounds, the findings, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, show.
More than two-thirds of the participants, 69 per cent, lost at least nine pounds, enough to reduce their health risks and qualify for the second phase of the study, which lasted 30 months and tested strategies for maintaining the weight loss.
Dr Victor Stevens, who co-authored the study, said that losing just nine pounds could substantially reduce many people's chance of developing diseases like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
Dr Stevens has previously proven that losing as little as five pounds in weight can cut the risk of developing high blood pressure by one fifth.
A spokesman for the British Dietetic Association, said that food diaries were "useful" and that they would recommend them to many people hoping to become slimmer.
"We have certainly found that they have been successful at helping people to lose weight," he said.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
SESAME CHICKEN
Straight from the WW website - for your gastronomic pleasure!
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp sesame seeds, raw
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp dry sherry
1 tsp ginger root, fresh, minced
1/2 tsp five-spice powder
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tsp peanut oil
2 tbsp sesame seeds, raw
1 tbsp water
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp dry sherry
1 tsp ginger root, fresh, minced
1/2 tsp five-spice powder
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tsp peanut oil
METHOD
Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame seeds and cook until lightly toasted, shaking the pan frequently, about 2 to 3 minutes; transfer seeds to a shallow dish and set aside.
Whisk water, soy sauce, maple syrup, sherry, ginger and five-spice powder together in a small bowl; set aside.
Combine flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish; add chicken and turn to coat. Shake chicken pieces to remove excess flour.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add soy sauce mixture to chicken and cook until sauce thickens and is almost evaporated, about 2 to 3 minutes more.
Dip chicken pieces in toasted sesame seeds and serve, drizzled with any additional soy sauce mixture. Yields about 4 strips per serving.
Whisk water, soy sauce, maple syrup, sherry, ginger and five-spice powder together in a small bowl; set aside.
Combine flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish; add chicken and turn to coat. Shake chicken pieces to remove excess flour.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add soy sauce mixture to chicken and cook until sauce thickens and is almost evaporated, about 2 to 3 minutes more.
Dip chicken pieces in toasted sesame seeds and serve, drizzled with any additional soy sauce mixture. Yields about 4 strips per serving.
Serves 4
4 POINTS per serving
Monday, January 12, 2009
PRE-WARNED
In our WW groups last week we were talking about the importance of knowing the POINTS value of foods before we eat them and I must admit I generally try to go all the way back to when I'm buying my groceries in the supermarket. That's the best time to work out whether or not we really want an item.
Of course, we can all be wise in a perfect world, but then along comes a slight glitch.
I hit one of those today whilst out with my wife. She suggested we stop for lunch at TGI Friday's, which I had no problem with, except I had to do a bit of guessing about the POINTS.
Soup and a half turkey club sandwich didn't appear too dire and in my head I gave the cup of delicious brocolli and cheese soup 4 POINTS. But when I got home I referrred to my Dining Out Companion and discovered that the soup alone was a whopping 7 POINTS.
That didn't knock me - I have plenty of POINTS to use in a day - but it underlined the fact that wherever possible, knowing ahead of time can save you from a nasty shock after the event.
Of course, we can all be wise in a perfect world, but then along comes a slight glitch.
I hit one of those today whilst out with my wife. She suggested we stop for lunch at TGI Friday's, which I had no problem with, except I had to do a bit of guessing about the POINTS.
Soup and a half turkey club sandwich didn't appear too dire and in my head I gave the cup of delicious brocolli and cheese soup 4 POINTS. But when I got home I referrred to my Dining Out Companion and discovered that the soup alone was a whopping 7 POINTS.
That didn't knock me - I have plenty of POINTS to use in a day - but it underlined the fact that wherever possible, knowing ahead of time can save you from a nasty shock after the event.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
WHY NOT?
Some see things the way they are and ask, Why? - Others see things the way they could be and ask, Why not?
ROBERT KENNEDY
Saturday, January 10, 2009
WHERE'S THE FAT GUY?
I love doing my Weight Watchers groups on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings, because I believe in the program and know how it helped me turn my life around.
Sitting here tonight weighing less than I have in more than 40 years, I am grateful for the changes in health, attitude and overall sense of well-being.
One of the limitations I am aware of as I lead meetings each week is that to a great degree I am preaching to the choir. So later this month I am taking things a stage further by putting on an event that is geared towards those who are not yet committed to a healthier lifestyle.
So I hope you'll join me for the premier of my one-man show Where's The Fat Guy? at Regal Cinemas, Portion Road, Ronkonkoma on Thursday January 29th at 7.30pm. Use this event as a way to introduce your friends to the subject of weight loss, to myself and of course to Weight Watchers.
Tickets are $5, to cover the costs of the night and are available by emailing me at revrog@optonline.net or at the door on the night.
It will be good and it will be fun.
Spread the word - I have posters and flyers if you can use them.
Sitting here tonight weighing less than I have in more than 40 years, I am grateful for the changes in health, attitude and overall sense of well-being.
One of the limitations I am aware of as I lead meetings each week is that to a great degree I am preaching to the choir. So later this month I am taking things a stage further by putting on an event that is geared towards those who are not yet committed to a healthier lifestyle.
So I hope you'll join me for the premier of my one-man show Where's The Fat Guy? at Regal Cinemas, Portion Road, Ronkonkoma on Thursday January 29th at 7.30pm. Use this event as a way to introduce your friends to the subject of weight loss, to myself and of course to Weight Watchers.
Tickets are $5, to cover the costs of the night and are available by emailing me at revrog@optonline.net or at the door on the night.
It will be good and it will be fun.
Spread the word - I have posters and flyers if you can use them.
Friday, January 9, 2009
Thursday, January 8, 2009
TOMATO EGGPLANT CASSEROLE
Ingredients
2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 medium eggplant in one inch cubes
1 medium yellow onion sliced
1 medium green pepper chopped
1 cup of sliced mushrooms
3 cloves of garlic, crushed or minced
1 14.5oz can no-salt tomato sauce
1/2 cup capers
1 cup chopped Italian parsley
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Method
Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium heat, add eggplant, cook until softened (10 - 12 minutes),
stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Remove from heat, add all ingredients excpt cheese.
Transfer mixture to a shallow casserole dish, sprinkle cheese over top and bake for 45 minutes, uncovered until bubbly and brown.
Serve and enjoy!
Serves 8
2 POINTS per serving
Thanks for the recipe Loretta!
2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 medium eggplant in one inch cubes
1 medium yellow onion sliced
1 medium green pepper chopped
1 cup of sliced mushrooms
3 cloves of garlic, crushed or minced
1 14.5oz can no-salt tomato sauce
1/2 cup capers
1 cup chopped Italian parsley
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Method
Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium heat, add eggplant, cook until softened (10 - 12 minutes),
stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Remove from heat, add all ingredients excpt cheese.
Transfer mixture to a shallow casserole dish, sprinkle cheese over top and bake for 45 minutes, uncovered until bubbly and brown.
Serve and enjoy!
Serves 8
2 POINTS per serving
Thanks for the recipe Loretta!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
SHOW HUNGRY WHO'S BOSS
I hear it rumored that the little fuzzy, orange character Hungry on the new WW television commercials is causing such a stir that the company is planning to mass produce him as a soft toy.
I want one!
Then I can throw him across the room, punch him on the nose or twist his head off whenever I'm sitting watching TV and the though of food comes into my mind.
Here he is, in case you haven't seen him yet -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKtIHyExqCc
I want one!
Then I can throw him across the room, punch him on the nose or twist his head off whenever I'm sitting watching TV and the though of food comes into my mind.
Here he is, in case you haven't seen him yet -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKtIHyExqCc
Monday, January 5, 2009
'TWAS THE MONTH AFTER CHRISTMAS
‘Twas the month after Christmas,
And all through the house
Nothing would fit me,
Not even a blouse.
The cookies I'd nibble, the eggnog I'd taste
All the holiday parties had gone to my waist.
When I got on the scales, there arose such a number!
When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber).
I'd remember the marvelous meals I'd prepared;
The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared...
The wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese
And the way I'd never said, "No thank you, please."
As I dressed myself in my husband's old shirt
And prepared once again to battle the dirt...
I said to myself, as I only can
"You can't spend a winter dressed like a man!"
So...away with the last of the sour cream dip,
Get rid of the fruit cake, every cracker and chip.
Every last bit of food that I like must be banished
'Till all the additional ounces have vanished.
I won't have a cookie, not even a lick,
I'll want only to chew on a long celery stick.
I won't have hot biscuits, or cornbread, or pie,
I'll munch on a carrot and quietly cry.
I'm hungry, I'm lonesome, and life is a bore...
But isn't that what January is for????
Unable to giggle, no longer a riot
Happy New Years to All and to All a Good Diet
Here's my disclaimer - while the first part may be true, you don't have to be miserable to enjoy getting back in shape - or eat carrotts and celery, thank God!
And all through the house
Nothing would fit me,
Not even a blouse.
The cookies I'd nibble, the eggnog I'd taste
All the holiday parties had gone to my waist.
When I got on the scales, there arose such a number!
When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber).
I'd remember the marvelous meals I'd prepared;
The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared...
The wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese
And the way I'd never said, "No thank you, please."
As I dressed myself in my husband's old shirt
And prepared once again to battle the dirt...
I said to myself, as I only can
"You can't spend a winter dressed like a man!"
So...away with the last of the sour cream dip,
Get rid of the fruit cake, every cracker and chip.
Every last bit of food that I like must be banished
'Till all the additional ounces have vanished.
I won't have a cookie, not even a lick,
I'll want only to chew on a long celery stick.
I won't have hot biscuits, or cornbread, or pie,
I'll munch on a carrot and quietly cry.
I'm hungry, I'm lonesome, and life is a bore...
But isn't that what January is for????
Unable to giggle, no longer a riot
Happy New Years to All and to All a Good Diet
Here's my disclaimer - while the first part may be true, you don't have to be miserable to enjoy getting back in shape - or eat carrotts and celery, thank God!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
OVERCOMING PROBLEMS
Our new Saturday schedule at WW got under way yesterday, despite a number of glitches. No need to go into the problems here, sufficient to say that my team did an excellent job and worked like dogs all morning, maintaining a great attitude.
My apologies to members who did not have the experience we want them to because of slow service and long lines.
I had serious doubts whether anyone at all was going to show for the new group at 7.30am, but the trickle of members started as soon as we opened the door at 7.00am. It started off as a totally viable group with around 25 people, which I expect to increase substantially next Saturday.
Our overall numbers were up 50% on the previous week and I anticipate that we'll be 25% to 50% up on that when the numbers are in next weekend.
It will be a lot smoother processing everyone then - again I apologize to all who were affected yesterday.
My apologies to members who did not have the experience we want them to because of slow service and long lines.
I had serious doubts whether anyone at all was going to show for the new group at 7.30am, but the trickle of members started as soon as we opened the door at 7.00am. It started off as a totally viable group with around 25 people, which I expect to increase substantially next Saturday.
Our overall numbers were up 50% on the previous week and I anticipate that we'll be 25% to 50% up on that when the numbers are in next weekend.
It will be a lot smoother processing everyone then - again I apologize to all who were affected yesterday.
Friday, January 2, 2009
NEW LOOK
If you're part of one of our Saturday morning WW groups, remember we've got a new look to the schedule starting tomorrow.
Meetings will be at -
7.30, 8.30, 9.45, 11.00 & 12.15
Doors Open 7.00am!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
LET'S GO
IT'S A NEW YEAR ...IT'S A NEW START ...
IT'S A WHOLE CLEAN PAGE ...
... WRITE A GREAT STORY ON IT THIS YEAR - A HEALTHY STORY!
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