Naked in Times Square. That is exactly how I am going to feel after sharing this number with you, but I’ve got to. I am horrible about keeping myself accountable so I am putting this big old number out there for all of you to see, and I am going to continue to do it each Monday until I am totally on track to where I want to be. So, here we go….
That, my friends, is what my lovely scale told me I weighed this morning. 180.9. Why am I sharing this with you? Because, at 5’9″, I don’t quite weigh enough to be on The Biggest Loser, but I think that putting this terrifying number out to the World Wide Web each week will give me the same kind of motivation and accountability as those brave folks who step on the scale each week on national television. I am that desperate… I need to make some progress and I need to get my rear in gear.
I’ve joined a group of bloggers who will be participating in a healthy living initiative called Eat. Live. Be. Each Monday, we will be sharing with our readers how we’ve come on our goals, plus discuss a different healthy living topic that has been assigned to us. Does this mean that Dine & Dish is turning into a healthy living, diet food blog? Heck no! I know myself well enough to know that diets, in the most traditional of terms, do not work for me. I will be following Weight Watchers, which I’ve been successful with in the past, and really focusing on making / eating the same food but not gorging on it. Portion Control is going to be key for me in order to see that number move down.
I also need to force myself to become more active on a daily basis. Walking, using our elliptical, Wii Just Dance 2 and Wii Zumba… those are all things that I enjoy doing. I just need to make it a priority to carve out the time.
So, in short… my long term goal is to lose 25 pounds, taking me down to 155 and to move for at least 30 minutes each day. I will do this by sharing my progress with you all weekly, keeping a food diary, and following the Weight Watchers Points system.
If you are interested in learning more about Eat. Live. Be and joining in on the initiative, head over to their Facebook page and check it out. You can also check out the other bloggers participating below.
- Sarah – Sarah’s Cucina Bella
- Cate – Sweetnicks
- Maris – In Good Taste
- Chris – Mele Cotte
- Faith – Blog Appetit
- Kristen – Dine & Dish
- Emily – Three Boys and a Little Lady
- Jenna – FireMom
- Joanne – Eats Well With Others
- Casey – The Starnes Family
- Tri-Fit Mom -Trying to be Fit Mom
- Claire – Cooking is Medicine
- Allison - Sweet Flours
- Jen - NJ Epicurean
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Proud of you stay! Think I will join you on your journey! Good luck! Stay positive!
Oooo…. brave soul!!! For one, I wish I was 180.9… Then my goal weight would be that much closer… But seriously though, this is a great idea! I’m confident you will get where you need to be and we will all be here cheering you on!
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Good for you! We’ll all be cheering for you and watching your progress!
Happy, Healthy New Year!
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This is awesome, Kristen! I’ll be following along and hopefully picking up some great tips from you!
bridget {bake at 350}´s last [type] ..Pucker Up- Buttercup New Years Eve Cookies
Bravo Kristen!!!
Congratulations are in order!! You are taking positive steps to improve your health and that is the best present you can give yourself and your family in 2011!
I think I am going to join the “Eat, Live, Be” initiative too!!
Good for you! I’d wish you luck but you don’t need it. You’re going to kick butt and take names, without a doubt. Cheers!
Steve @ HPD´s last [type] ..Three Bay Leaf Jambalaya
Go Kristen! I, too, am on the Weight Watchers train. It’s really about portion control for me too. It’s hard not to go back for seconds. I don’t have time to join the initiative, but I will be watching, learning and cheering you on!
By the way, they changed the points so that a bag of 100 calorie popcorn is 3 points instead of 1. Boo!
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Wow, I have even more adoration than I did before for you! You are one amazing not to mention BEAUTIFUL lady inside as well as out! But I know how it feels to not be satisfied with your body! I too am hitting the gym for a better me (only I don’t own a scale and even if I did, probably wouldn’t have the chutzpa to share …YOU GO GIRL!
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Good Luck!
Good luck with your goal! Didn’t know there’s Zumba for Wii… can’t wait to check it out.
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Good luck with your goal! I am hoping to lose some weight this year too, so far watching calories (not to strictly yet) and exercising on the Wii Fit and Just Dance 2 games, with a goal of 30 minutes of exercise daily and losing 24 pounds in the long run. We can do it!
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Kristen, I am so proud of you. You are very brave to put this goal out to the www as it is usually a goal we all keep to ourselves. I will be cheering you on!! I know you can do it.
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I can’t wait to see your progress! I’ll be here cheering you on the whole way, Kristen.
Shaina´s last [type] ..And a Happy New Year!
You are a brave woman, but you’re right. Now that it’s out there, you’ll work harder and I know you’ll achieve you goal. You go girl.
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make dream come truth!lets be happy and meaningful,your family must be proud of you
i believe you can finish your goal!a balanced diet helps to keep fit and good for health!
I did something similar, though I wasn’t quite brave enough to share The Number. I did commit very publicly to lose 20 pounds by March 31. I’m sharing my journey on my website, http://www.susanmallery.com, and my Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/susanmallery. So far, I have been tortured by a perky male personal trainer who thinks it’s funny to make me balance like Superman on an enormous pink ball.
Yay! Good for you
I’m looking forward to seeing your progress 
Great idea Kristen! I think that no matter the number – we could all use a bit of motivation to do things to help make ourselves healthier. I go to the Dr tomorrow- their scale is always about 10 lbs heavier than what my home one is- which is always depressing. Maybe that is why I avoid going. But I guess I have to face reality sometime – right?! I’m here cheering you on & taking my own steps to make that scale go in the other direction. (spent 2 hrs shoveling the driveway yesterday- that was my exercise for the day)
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Oh, good for you! I know how hard losing weight can be, but you’ve got a great support system behind you! I just came from Patsy’s blog and had seen you signed up for Eat. Live. Be. too. As I told her, my best to all you ladies. I support you all in each of your efforts.
I wanted to add that while I support you in your endeavors to lose weight, I also think you are beautiful just the way you are. 25 lbs heavier or lighter makes no difference to me—I just want you to be happy when you step on that scale.
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I like your honesty. I had a holy-shit moment today, when I jumped on our scale. 5’3″ … I should not be pushing 155 but am. Lenny and I have started a healthier initiative as well; in fact he is really letting it all hang out on our site right now, that is brave of him!
I am going to check out the support group you are working with on this goal and sign up! Good luck!!! I am cheering you on!
I admire you for posting your scale number. You go girl! I am counting my calories and really just eating WW meals etc. It’s hard but one day at a time. Good luck.
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I am so proud of you for posting the #. Like you, I am 5’9. Interestingly, I wish I weighted 180….but, as I join you on this challenge….hopefully I will get there…then pass it!
Look forward to doing this with you!
by the way … weight, like age, is just a number. it’s all about how you live from today on, not what you did yesterday. cheers!
Steve @ HPD´s last [type] ..The State of Dessert
Good for you. I give you a lot of credit for sharing this with all of us. But we’re all cheering you on. Good luck
And Happy New Year!
Good for you, Kristen! You took the brave first step to admit that there is something you’re not happy with about yourself and your body that you want to change. And you did it publicly! I have faith that you’ll be able to stay focused and lose the weight to get you to a number you’re proud to show off to the Internet world.
Good luck!
Michelle @ Taste As You Go´s last [type] ..Brunch at Il Bastardo
Kristen-
Being honest with yourself is a tough decision, but ultimately the best decision. Stay focused, but don’t deprive yourself of the things you love. Keep cooking, baking and eating all of those good eats, but just do it all with a little moderation. Just think…you will most likely find a few new recipes along the way:) Best to you!
God Bless you sweet lady for putting that number out there! You are an inspiration
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I’ve always heard that the best way to accomplish a goal is to have someone you are accountable to and also write it down, even better if it’s somewhere you’ll often see – and you definitely did that! Kudos to you Kristen! You can count on my support.
Katie | GoodLife Eats´s last [type] ..Kitchen Tip- Perfect Easy Peel Hard Boiled Eggs
Go Kristen! There’s no way I’m announcing my weight – but then again, I’m gaining every day right now instead of losing! Maybe after I have this baby I will jump on the wagon!
Good luck! I look forward to following your progress. While my goal in 2011 is not to lose weight, I’ll be focusing on the fitness piece as a way to stay fit. Yoga is in my stars!
I’d also love to send you a copy of my new cookbook (No Whine with Dinner). It’s not a diet book but rather, a book filled with nutritious (portion controlled) recipes that work for families every day of the week. I’ll be in touch about that.
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You’ve got guts, girl! Wow, that’s definitely a big way to make yourself accountable. I wish you all the best!!
Brenda @ a farmgirl’s dabbles´s last [type] ..Chicken with Clementine Salsa
Kristen – you are so brave. Hell, If I weighed in at 115 I’d still freak out about putting it online! Good for YOU! I know you’ll do great on this challenge – you seem like such a tough cookie. Okay, forget I said cookie.
I’ll be following along, probably gaining every pound you lose. Keep up the Wii Dancing! And thanks so much for sharing!
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I am so excited to have found you through Joanne’s blog! We have so much in common! I joined the Eat Live Be initiative as well and am a food blogger with a small child and I’m on weight watchers as well! I can’t wait to read more of your blog and I applaud you putting it all out there girl. We are all here to support eachother!
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