What do you think of the new issue? I was especially glad to see some new recipes. Not so sure how glad DH will be, though, lol. Actually, he'll be fine, if I don't mention where I got them.

Anybody going to do the 3-day Jump Start? There's a Flex version, and also a Core version.

There is a well written walking plan for beginners through advanced in this issue.

On page 143, scrapbooking is mentioned. I'm doing that, too! So far I've got my before and during pictures, my Top Ten reasons to lose, the Serenity prayer, a monthly loss chart, and my mission statement.

How about you? What do you like about this issue?

I just got the magazine, have skimmed it, and will read it this afternoon. I'm curious about the Jump Start. I go for the Success Stories and the recipes first

I did read the walking program and it sounded very doable!

I'm going to look for the mag when I go out shopping tonight, I need to get a mixer. My hand and stand mixer were both casualties of christmas baking Sounds interesting.

Have not got mine yet, but cannot wait for it...I wish that they would come out every month instead of every two...

Anne-Marie Kennedy wrote the article on page 153, about the top Ten List, which she says are stragegies straight from the experts you can't lose without. To paraphrase them, they are:

1) Get an attitude adjustment. Gotta believe in yourself, right? Have a mental picture of yourself at goal weight. Keep thinking about that when you want to overeat. Keep your loss goals manageable. I personally don't like to think of having 100 total pounds to lose, but I'm certain I can lose 5 pounds 20 times.

2) Renovate your kitchen. Meaning get the junk out, or at least out of vision. Write the points per serving of packaged foods on the package. Have plenty of healthy foods at hand.

3) Make friends - hey, we're doing that right here, no?

4) Move more - try and find an exercise that you like to do and schedule it. Try to work exercise into the routine of your life, such as squats while folding laundry. (like doing laundry isn't bad enough without making it a workout, too, lol)

5) Get Cooking - swap recipes with others who are focusing on health. Flip through cookbooks at the library, watch healthy cooking shows on TV. (no Paula Deen, lol)

6) Be straight with yourself - write down every bite that crosses your lips. Use the scales to weigh yourself, and your food portions. Measure yourself with a tape measure. You'll be glad you did on weeks when the scales don't budge, but the inches are coming off.

7) Drink like a fish - water, that is. Add a few slices of veggies or fruit to make it more enjoyable, if you like.

8) Become a creature of habit - plan ahead, prebag snacks, be consistant.

9) Make a fitness committment - (hey, I thought we did that in # 4??) have shoes, etc. ready for when you are ready. Add up the total minutes each week.

10) Roll with it - if you backslide, immediately get back on the wagon. Not tomorrow, or next Monday, NOW. Don't get caught up in guilt, but move on instead.

What do you think? Are these helpful?

Definitely helpful! Thanks for summarizing. The mag. is great. DH even looked at the guy's page.

Thanks for mentioning this months' issue, I don't know if I would have looked for it. It's another tool to help in the weight loss challenge.