I had a chance to talk to Rulon Gardner, a former Olympic Gold Medalist and he is part of the cast. I asked him how training on the Biggest Loser ranch compares to what he did for the Olympics, he brought up that he has a connection to Cincinnati and a lot more. Listen by clicking here. Continue reading

The new People "Half their Size" issue is out on newsstands now. I look forward to and love this issue. So inspirational and just great stories of people changing their lives in such dramatic fashion. I remember three years ago being in a grocery store and weighing 340 pounds, picking up the new "half their size" issue and telling my little girl. I was going to lose weight like these people in the magazine and she smiled and told me "Daddy you can do it!" Well three years later I didn't lose half my body weight but I did lose 130 pounds and life has never been better. I did it with Weight Watchers and a lot of hard work and encouragement as well as support from so many people. Maybe you are reading this and thinking you can't lose weight or that you are hopeless? Just know that you can lose the weight and you will! Believe in yourself, find others that are positive about change and think like they do, Oh and you might wanna grab the new issue of People magazine. Good Luck and Happy New Year! Continue reading

I hope you had a VERY Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. I have not stepped on a scale for the past seven days :-) I have enjoyed the 3 F's :Family, Friends and Food. I allowed myself a few days this past week to enjoy some things I don't normally eat. I have not been a poster child for Weight Watchers this week but I am a happy and thankful human being. Continue reading

I am a really positive person by nature...but this post is not so positive. If you are new to my weight loss blog, here is the short version: Over the past three years I have lost 130 pounds and became a weight watcher's lifetime member. I am a FAN of the weight watchers system. Continue reading

Doing my Saturday morning ritual. I'm at the rec center beating myself up on the treadmill for the past week. I always think i can do better. Headed to Weight Watchers meeting / weigh in at 830 this morning. Continue reading

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I was concerned about heading to my Weight Watchers meeting this morning. It was the first week on the new plan and I just wasn't sure what I thought about the changes. When I stepped up to the counter at the Weight Watchers center the really nice lady behind the counter asked "How do you like the new plan so far?" I replied we will see in just a moment when I step on the scale, which was looming at my feet. I stepped on and she grinned and said "I think you are really going to like it." I had lost 1.8 this week for a total of 16.2 in the past four weeks. I think the hardest part of the new program for me is all ...mental. Continue reading

Lots of questions in my head this morning mostly concerning weight loss and weight watchers. I am concerned about my weight loss or lack of weight loss this week on the new plan. I ate more fruits and vegetables this... Continue reading

US Magazine is out with a story today that Jillian Michaels is leaving The BIggest Loser after the upcoming season. I HATE to hear this. Here is part of US Magazine story: The tough-talking trainer and fitness guru announced that she is leaving the NBC reality competition that made her famous. "Season 11 of Biggest Loser will be my last :) have to finish out my contract," Michaels, 36, Tweeted earlier this week. Continue reading

I LOVED the Biggest Loser episode last night, it was the marathon episode. The transformations have been unbelievable and I cant wait until the finale next week! Frado and Patrick are for sure in the finale and now America gets to vote the third finalist in. Click here to vote for either Ada or Elizabeth. Personally I am pulling for Ada. I continued to be inspired weekly by The Biggest Loser. To me it is incredible that at the beginning of the season the contestants could barely compete a mile and now can complete 26.2 miles!!!! I also like that the past few episodes, we have seen less game play Continue reading

I went to my WW meeting a day earlier than normal because I was anxious to see what the new plan was all about. I was a little anxious about going a day early...Well the verdict is in and I lost 3.6 pounds this week. I was really happy with the number, did I eat perfect all week? No but I ate within my points and worked out 6 days. I also enjoyed what I wanted on Thanksgiving day. Going to the meeting answered a lot of my questions about the new plan and I am committed to the new plan. My big question about the unlimited fruit for zero points and zero points for most vegetables was answered. YES you can eat all the fruits and most veggies for zero points however the leader said "But you have to you use common sense." For those of us who have been doing WW for a while, I don't think we would have gone crazy eating too many fruits and veggies and gaining. However I do worry about people just now starting the program. I'm not so sure that a point value shouldn't be a assigned to all foods. When I first started I would have found it easier to know exactly what I could and couldn't do on a daily basis. I love the fact that WW is encouraging us to make better choices and having us eat less empty calories. I have done well with food this weekend. I had a busy weekend with work and pay but I ate clean and did my cardio all weekend. Continue reading

"We are only afraid of what we don't know" and for whatever reason, I am confused by the new WW plan. I am going to a meeting this morning instead of tomorrow because I need to get a better understanding... Continue reading

I love interviewing the contestants from The Biggest Loser. I talked with Lisa today and we discussed a lot and she challenged me about the way I work out :-) She made a great point and I am going to try to change something I do everyday in my workouts. She started the show weighing 288 and has lost 89 pounds so far! She has done great things and is really looking forward to the finale next month! Continue reading

Ok so I still don't completely feel like I totally understand the new points plus system but I went and bought the new calculator this morning. The difference is, instead of inputing fiber and fat now you also input carbs and protein. You do not plug calories in on this one. btw it was only $5.95. I also picked up the dining out companion with point values for a lot of restaurants and the complete food companion. I know their new evil plan is working lol I am buying the new products. I just want to be better educated and fully informed going into the new plan. Continue reading

When Jessica started on the Biggest Loser ranch she weighed 282 pounds as of last week when I did this interview she had lost 82 pounds!! I asked her about sleeping at the ranch and a lot more. Click here to listen our conversation. Continue reading

I am a big fan of Weight Watchers, I lost 130 pounds with the program over the last three years. I was excited (an still am) about checking out the NEW Points Plus plan. At first glance it is a lot to absorb. I am hoping when I go to my meeting this Saturday morning that the leader will be able to help me comprehend the new plan a little better. Continue reading

The weightwatchers.com website says "See the new changes tomorrow" What I have heard about the new WW plan excites me and scares me . I am excited about the new plan emphasizing the quality of foods. I am a little scared of change because I have had great success with the current plan. Continue reading

Cosmetic Surgery/Procedures on the rise with men. Click here to check out the article from the Plastic Surgery Group that I am quoted in. I will be attending a free open house free open house this Thursday December 2nd between 6-8p at their Red Bank Road location to talk about my weight loss surgery and the decision to have a tummy tuck with The Plastic Surgery Group. To make your free reservation call 513 791 4440. Btw everyone in attendance will be offered a great deal. Buy two fillers and get the third one free. Continue reading

No alcohol yesterday but I have a massive hangover today :-) it's a "Food Hangover" I really enjoyed Thanksgiving with the family yesterday. It goes against everything weight watchers teaches us BUT I let myself enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas day.... Continue reading

I LOVE The Biggest Loser on NBC and tonight’s makeover episode has had me in tears. I get such joy and inspiration seeing their loved ones meeting them for the first time in nearly ten weeks after some amazing transformations. Continue reading

It's Monday but not one that I am dreading. I'm on treadmill typing on on my ipad right now getting ready for a full day. Music meeting at work at 9a. Hosting Q102 listener lunch at 1230 with Neon Trees... Continue reading

Yesterday was my second weigh in at weight watchers, since recommitting. Last week at my first weigh in I lost 9.6 pounds. I was hoping to follow that up this week with 3-4 pounds BUT I made a mistake that cost me. I had a very busy week with a lot of afterwork social events that all in some way involved food or alcohol. Well I did GREAT with my food this week , I ate letter perfect and worked really hard in the gym. Where I made a colossal mistake was with alcohol. I didn't go overboard but then again I am not a big drinker so it was more than the norm for me. Continue reading

Last week on The Biggest Loser we lost two of my FAV contestants, Aaron and Jesse :-( I had a chance to talk to them about the game playing this season, new foods that they now love after being on the BL ranch, who was tougher to work out with and what their friends and families thought of their amazing transformations? Continue reading

I re-committed myself a week ago to what I have learned over the past three years with Weight Watchers. I feel great and Saturday morning went back to my second WW meeting since May and I lost 9.6 pounds :-) Continue reading