No More Hot Dogs!

My sons like hot dogs. So do I.

My sons can control how many hot dogs they eat. Unfortunately, that is an area where I am lacking (so far).

My sons were in town this week. So was I. My sons bought hot dogs and left them in the refrigerator when they went home.

This can be a scary combination once we take a look at the formula:

So, you know what I did?

Exercise, Fitness, and Workout Lessons from the (not so) Dark Place

Last week, I posted about my experience with my new trainer. Obviously, in light of the video and photo on the post I posted, it was done tongue-in-cheek, but it did hit some concerns that I think many of us in the "non fitness circles" have about activity.

What have I learned in my lengthy (12 days) career of working out with a trainer?

No More Late Night Eating

I don’t believe black and white statements, such as the title of this post, are ever helpful. I also believe they are rarely accurate. However, I bet — if you’re like me and seem to go crazy right before bed time  — a title such as that got your attention and I think this post will be of use to you. So, what better way to bring you in?

I’ve said consistently that if I went to bed five minutes earlier, I be 50 pounds thinner.  Just last week, I fell asleep on the couch (something I rarely do) and when I woke up to go to bed, made a quick 400 calorie pit stop in the kitchen. I mean, what’s that all about?

So, anyway, at our last WW meeting, we’re discussing visualization (which WW likes to call "Mental Rehearsing"). One of the members in the meeting, who’s doing very well these days, had just received an award for losing 35 or 40 p0unds. As I’m prone to do, I asked her, "So, what’s changed for you?"

She said, "I’m controlling my late night eating."

"How?" I asked; after all it’s my duty to spread the knowledge. "Please share."

An Interview on Weight Loss

I know, I know – it’s been "forever" since I posted. I can’t believe how busy I’ve been! I guess that’s a good thing but you know how it is, you slide for a day or two and before you know it — BAM! You’re off. Works that way with writing too.

Anyway, I’m back. And part of what happened during the "dark days" was I was recently contacted by a weight loss site that’s dedicated to motivational support for those of us facing the battle. It’s called "Weight Loss Tips" and you can find it at www.wltips.com

They asked me if I would be interviewed. Who am I to deprive them of my knowledge at the game of weight loss? I agreed. (Actually, I’m very flattered by the request.) So, if you’re interested in a brief interview, read on.