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Coach and The Pink Card for Breast Cancer

The Coach store at the Tanger Outlet in Barstow never let me down.   Today we got up early this morning and headed down the 15 freeway to the popular Coach store.  Let me rewind a little.  The Coach store has been a staple at the Tanger Outlet for many years, but in recent months it has been moved to another location at the outlet and received a major facelift and additional square footage.  When we arrived things were in full swing.  Women with husbands in tow were grabbing at purses and holding them for ransom, whether they were going to purchase them or not.  Oops, I did that too.  Any who, the deals were unbelieveable.  The idea is to provide shoppers with a 25% discount on any one item within participating stores.  We shoppers paid $1.00 for the pink card and it could be used at any of several participating stores.  As you see in the video, I was hording the purses, but in reality, I only bought one and it was regulary $309.00, marked down all the way to $119.00.  I received an additional 50% off, so I got a great purse at what I would call a steal. 

Weight Loss Challenge Results Delay

Guys, I am so sorry about the delay, but I am having technical difficulty.  I completed the video, but was unable to render it for the web.  I'm checking into it and I will have a video out on Saturday with results and all.  I am going to change the results date from Saturday to Saturday because that is my off day and I can feel more relaxed and available to handle any difficulties that may arise.  That said, I hope that your results are steady and consistent.  I'll have my results on Saturday on video as promised.  I truly apologize for the delay.  Until Saturday, check out the video.  This guy shows that there is no such thing as mission impossible. 

Weight Loss Challenge

Good morning all, I hope our weight loss is going well.  I will be on video this evening because this morning I have to teach.  I will see you in the eve.  I hope that everyone has great results and you're following your chosen plan of action.  If this week wasn't what you wanted, there's always next week. I support all of your goals and together we'll break that scale for good.  That's it for me because I have to hit the road.  Au Revoire till this evening.

Weight Loss Challenge

OMG, I am so sorry about the lack of a personal video for the challenge; There was some serious technical difficulty moving from one platform (MAC) to another (Windows).   At the moment, I don't want to be a MAC or a PC: too much trouble with both.  Anyway, we won't let that steal our thunder.  I will give you the weight loss results and hope that you can feel my positive energy.  To begin with, I lost another pound.  I have been exercising religiously, but the food situation remains changed only slightly, which probably accounts for the one pound.   I have a net loss of 3 pounds, but I have to really kick it up a notch, so I can go to edress.com and pick out my New Years dress.  I hope that all of you are doing well and reaching your goals.  Remember that each day presents an opportunity for positive change.    Don't let anyone say you can't, because today you can.  Again, I am very sorry that there was no personal video from me to accompany this report, but it was out of my control.  I am sure that you will enjoy the video from Diet.com and get some good exercise moves as well. That's it for now, but please leave me comments and let me know how you're doing.    Also, thank you for the subscription love and let me know how we're doing at Beeline2Beauty.

Janet's Weight Loss

I checked into the Janet Jackson rapid weight loss story and it turns out that her nutritionist David Allen designed a weight loss plan for her.   I looked at a sample menu and the diet looks very familiar to the Atkins program.  I think it may allow you a few more carbohydrates, but sugar, flour, sodas and alcohol are all off limits.  Boo, hoo, hoo all you weekend drinkers.  If you want to follow this diet, you will have to put down the sauce.  Janet's calorie intake was between 1150 to 1450, which is nothing.  The lack of carbs and low calories put her metabolism into overdrive, which allowed her to lose 60 pounds in 4 months.  Although I think this diet is a little strict, it does work.  That said, I will not be doing it because I don't think it will hold up for the long haul.  Janet says its a way of life, but I believe that moderation, limiting carbs and exercise are the key.  David Allen has a website and Janet is posted all over it to toot his horn.  You can check out his website at http://www.davidallennutrition.com.  Janet looks fabulously gorgeous! 

Maximum Calorie Burn

To help me reach my goals in our Weight Loss Challenge, I have enlisted my trusty elliptical. The elliptical is a fantastic piece of exercise equipment because you can burn a lot of calories, without a huge time investment. This morning, I worked out for 17 minute and my net calories burned were 168. That is over 9 calories per minute, which is a large amount of calories to burn. And remember, calories will continue to burn once you have worked out, so that number goes up even higher. If you don't have the luxury of an elliptical at home, use the one at your gym. If you have no access to the elliptical machine, utilize what you have and make the best of it. Walking is still an appropriate form of exercise and burns off calories, so if all else fails, walk it out. I am really excited about our challenge and can't wait to see all of you at the finish line. If you have any ideas, suggestions or comments, please leave them. I love to hear from you.

New Years Weight Loss Challenge

Okay ladies, we have talked and agreed that we would have a weight loss challenge. The goal of course is not to be stick thin, but to be within our prescribed weight range and BMI (body mass index). Body mass index is a number which is calculated from your weight, as well as your height. If your BMI is 30 or greater, you are considered obese. If your BMI is above 40, you are considered morbidly obese, which predisposes you to different health concerns, such as; heart disease, certain cancers and other health risks. I am a very social eater and love having lunch, dinner, etc. with family and friends. However, food choices during such outings could be healthier and probably cut in half. That said, it's time to break the scale and move closer to my prescribed weight and a healthier lifestyle with better nutrition decisions and more exercise. I'm not using the word diet, because I truly want it to be a lifestyle change and not a temporary fix. I will be posting here letting you know my progress each Tuesday and I hope that you will let me know yours as well. I will also give some great sites to help you with your food choices, because an informed decision will help us make better choices. For those of you that would like to know your BMI, you may go to the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/index.htm. As the title suggests, this will go on until New Year's Day. Wouldn't it be great if we could start the New Year with one less resolution. LET'S DO THIS!