Motivation From My Buddy

I have to say, motivation is very important when trying to lose weight, of course, it's very easy to lose motivation when there's nothing to really motivate you. Have I confused you yet? Well, my mom and I are doing the buddy system along with the Weight Watcher Flex Points with our new way of life. My mom came up with the idea that as long as we both lose weight, as a reward, we will make each other a super meal that is no more than 12 points and it will be a surprise. Tonight was the night we did this, since we both lost weight this week. I made my mom some Macaroni & Cheese, A Slice of Ham Steak & A Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake. She said it was all very delicious for 12 points, and filling! Well she did better for me, she cooked a Cornish Hen, Green Salad, Sliced Grapefruit & A Small Baked Potato. It was all so yummy and I was stuffed! She also bought me a house plant for my table. I didn't take pictures because I wasn't thinking, but, next week I will! We're going to do it a little different thoug, I'm going to make my mom her meal, she's going to make me my meal (if we both lose weight that is), on Saturday (10/24), and my dad will bring the food to my door of what she makes and I will be giving him my food I make to give to her so it'll be 100% surprise! I need to come up with something a little more creative like what she did for me this week with the flowers...hmmm, any idea's I'll take them:)

So what do you think about this! I'm already jotting down some ideas of what to make for my mom next week!!!

Finding Motivation - April 24, 2009

Today's motivation suggestion from The WW Chick Blog is:

Have you used your 35 Weekly Allowance Points yet? How could they help you get through today?

Finding Motivation - April 23, 2009

Today's motivation suggestion from The WW Chick Blog is:

Find something interesting and helpful at www. weightwatchers.com

Finding Motivation - April 22, 2009

Today's motivation suggestion from The WW Chick Blog is:

Do 15 minutes of resistance activity today.

Finding Motivation - April 21, 2009

Today's motivation suggestion from The WW Chick Blog is:

Try a new recipe today. Pick one that is quick to fix and tempting to eat.

Finding Motivation - April 20, 2009

Today's motivation suggestion from The WW Chick Blog is:

Be kind to yourself today. Give yourself a break if the weekend didn’t go well. Begin again

Finding Motivation - April 16, 2009

Today's motivation suggestion from The WW Chick Blog is:

“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” Ursula LeGuin

Finding Motivation - April 15, 2009

Today's motivation suggestion from The WW Chick Blog is:

Need a chocolate fix? Try a chocolate Smoothie or a 1 or 2 point bar.

Finding Motivation - April 14, 2009

Today's motivation suggestion from The WW Chick Blog is:

Check your comfort level. Are you staying in the Comfort Zone throughout the day?

Finding Motivation - April 13, 2009

Today's motivation suggestion from The WW Chick Blog is:

Increase the intensity of your activity today. Try doing more for a longer length of time.

Finding Motivation - April 12, 2009

Today's motivation suggestion from The WW Chick Blog is:

Take time today to plan for the week ahead. When will you exercise? What healthy meals will you prepare?

Finding Motivation - April 11, 2009

Today's motivation suggestion from The WW Chick Blog is:

How much water have you had today? Try a flavored variety if you think that will help you consume more.

Finding Motivation - April 10, 2009

Today's motivation suggestion from The WW Chick Blog is:

You won’t give up, will you? Learn from unsuccessful attempts and change what doesn’t work.me whole grains today. Try whole wheat pasta or couscous

Finding Motivation - April 9, 2009

Today's motivation suggestion from The WW Chick Blog is:

Do you own a pedometer? Would you walk more if you did? You are worth the investment!

Finding Motivation - April 8, 2009

Today's motivation suggestion from The WW Chick Blog is:

Find someone who inspires you - a role model who eats healthy and is active. Follow their good example.

Finding Motivation - April 7, 2009

Today's motivation suggestion from The WW Chick Blog is:

Enjoy some whole grains today. Try whole wheat pasta or couscous


I didn't have the chance to eat any whole grains today.

Finding Motivation - April 6, 2009

Today's motivation suggestion from The WW Chick Blog is:


Look at your daily schedule in search of a Movement Moment, a time when you could change inactivity to activity.

Finding Motivation - April 5, 2009

Today's motivation suggestion from The WW Chick Blog is:




Eat one meal every day this week that you are proud of.

Finding Motivation - April 4, 2009

Today's motivation suggestion from The WW Chick Blog is:




Want Activity POINTS? Clean up! Wash windows, mop and scrub the tub to burn calories and spruce up your home.



I found this online, so if I do my housework I can calculate it.

Activity points for light intensity = [your weight] x [minutes] x 0.00023
Activity points for moderate intensity = [your weight] x [minutes] x 0.00033
Activity points for high intensity = [your weight] x [minutes] x 0.00081

Finding Motivation - April 3, 2009

Today's motivation suggestion from The WW Chick Blog is:


Don’t OVERestimate what you can achieve today. Don’t UNDERestimate what you can achieve this month.