I'm up to my eyeballs in suitcases, sunscreen, and folding laundry to pack away. However, I wanted to take a minute to post the giveaway I told you about!In the spirit of a sizzlin' summer vacation, complete with hula girls, fruity drinks on the beach, sand, sun, surf, etc.....I want to kick off this giveaway with the wise words of The Go-Gos.....
Vacation
All I ever wanted
Vacation
Had to get away
Vacation
Meant to be spent alone
A week without you
Thought I'd forget
Two weeks without you and I
Still haven't gotten over you yet
And here's what I'm giving away for this fabulous summer event:
- 1 Weight Watchers Sizzle It cookbook
- 1 Measure Rite spoon set (perfect portion control for baked beans & potato salad!)
- 4 MSG free seasoning packets from Amazing Taste
- 12 fabulous summer recipes by Amazing Taste!
Entering to win is easy. Just leave me ONE comment on this blost post with the following information:- your first name
- your email address (so I can contact you when you win)
- let me know how summer affects your weight loss or maintenance (it's actually easier for me in the summer because of all the great fruit and veggie options...as long as I take it easy with those s'mores!)
Sorry, no email entries / submissions. You do NOT need to have your own blog to participate. I'll pick the winning comment sometime during the day July 24th by using random.org.
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121 comments so far, and there's room for more!:
Hi there...
Summer is SO much easier for me and weight loss, not just because of the fresh food choices, but because I'm off from work!! Lots of time to plan menus and work out!
Thanks for all you do!
Beth -- bethiej1027@gmail.com
What a great giveaway! Please enter me in your drawing.
Name: Melissa
Email: socalstitcher /at/ gmail /dot/ com
Summer Weight Loss: Like you, I seem to do much better in the summer. I'm in southern California, so I can get nice produce year round, but I definitely tend to eat more fruits & veggies in the summer because it's too hot to cook. LOL
Summer can be just as hard as winter, those sangrias & margaritas are full of empty calories!
Amanda
zegamacik @ yahoo.com
Wow Heather! Your before & after photos are not only amazing, but inspiring! :-) I'm proud of you!
Hey...not sure if I'm included in your sweepstakes or not since I live in Kansas, but this is Janelle Eden. janelle_eden@hotmail.com
Summer affects my weight loss cause it's nice enough weather for me to take our dog on long walks at the park trails. I also get to go swimming and just be more active, as opposed to hiding in the house cause it's too cold inside!
Debby
kidsrme@hotmail.com
It's harder for me in the summer as we work summers at our local Italian restaurant. Gooooooood food. Lots of it...oh, did I mention FREE????
Have fun on your vacation!
My name is Melanie & my email address is zappazoe@bellsouth.net. Summer affects my weight loss efforts by making me more conscious because I am getting into a bathing suit every weekend. It keeps me on my toes with counting my points. It's a little harder sometimes because I like to drink alcoholic beverages more often in the summer months, so I have to really watch that my points don't go overboard.
Name: Kylee
Email: kbezio@gmail.com
I would actually say that it is harder for me in the summer. All the BBQ's and vacations and no "schedule" screws me all up.
It is easier for me to exercise & eat right in the summer except for when it comes to vacations and summer parties. Thanks for having a giveaway!
mandyblogs(at)live(dot)com
Hey! I love your blog-I literally read it every day haha! Your prizes sound great!
Thanks for all the great ideas and advice!
Taylor Kaderabek
tkad22@gmail.com
I find weight loss a little harder during summer since I'm not going to school and don't have a routine so I tend to do a lot of snacking :/.
Marie
marieallen@cox.net
In AZ, there's pros and cons to summer. You don't really want to be outside ever unless it's in the pool, (so not as much walking/park time). However, the early morning runs are producing an a-mazing calorie burn! (Or so the bodybugg tells me)
And since it's so hot, I avoid the oven like the plague, so it's not as tempting to make baked goods.
Janet
neatnickk@yahoo.com
Summer is much harder for me because of travel. Lots of great restaurants and too many drinks!!
Have a great vacation!
Ooo what fun!
Randi
justrandi@comcast.net
Summer is easier for me because the weather is better and I can get outside and move more!
thanks!
Summer is harder for me *some* times. There's just a lot more BBQs and it's also the time where my mom, dad and sister all celebrate their birthdays, so there's usually some dining out to deal with each month.
Nothing too crazy though. Just more temptation, it seems. And I have to agree that it feels easier when there's all sorts of in-season produce on sale. Pleasing to my checkbook and my taste buds!
Tamara: tamara.mccollough at gmail dot com.
I love summer!! All the fresh fruit, the great veggies and my appetite seems to go down :) Not to mention the bbq!!
Suzanne
spunkysuzi.blogspot.com
Hi,
Name: Candy
Email: sweetcd@aol.com
I love your blog! I attend WW meetings in Fairfield, CT and have lost 84 lbs. so far. Summer is an easier time to lose weight because of the fresh fruits and veggies that are available and because it's so much easier to go outside and get some exercise. When the weather is nice and I am out a lot, I don't think as much about food and eating.
Annemarie
amow3@yahoo.com
Summer is usually easier, for the same reasons you listed!
Summer is great for my water drinking & I do get more walking in too. Some days tho, it's so hot I just hang out indoors with a box fan & lots of ice water ;)
Karmatick at gmail dot com
Nicole
Summer is, well, this is my first summer on WW and so far it's prving to be pretty good(except last week when I gained, I know that 100 calorie chocolate bars are ok, just not ok to eat the whole box eeek). Anyways, I like all the east options with fruit and BBQing, but I don't find it very much different than the other seasons, except I love melon!
Melissa
snofairy@gmail.com
Jo
3dognight @ midco dot net
Summer affects my weight loss:
Well, I think it's easier. Lots of grilling chicken, super lean burgers, etc. Lots more outdoor activity: going to the lake, swimming, walking the dogs more often.
I'm more apt to eat "cool" foods in the summer: salads, fruit, etc.
I dohave recipes that I make more frequently in the winter: warm, feel-good foods. Summer it just all seems lighter.
Summer affects my weight loss in that I'm in a better mood. It's warm and sunny-no snow, no sub-zero temps, no cabin fever.
Enjoy your vacation!
Mark
mdmiddleton@gmail.com
I am just starting out on my journey, by following weight watchers. I have ordered an at home kit, and know that I have a lot of work ahead of me. My goal is to lose over 100lbs. I know that it isn't going to happen overnight, and I want to start in the summer while I am able to be outside and active, doing things I want to do instead of being at a gym.
wendy
winnypooh@yahoo.com
im a heat-wimp, so feeling like I am "trapped" i the air conditioned house, i tend to snack more. Even if I eat fruits and veggies, i still feel like i eat more of them.
Summer is SO much harder for me to lose! Birthdays, celebrations, barbies, vacations, day trips, cocktails, spur-of-the-moment parties. It's easier to be active outdoors and fresh veggies/fruit abound BUT the days are way longer! (Which means more eating/drinking) I've gone over my points nearly everyday for the past 3 weeks!! Thankfully, I haven't gained.
Have a great time!
Kellianne
fannieandsprout @aol. com
Terri
terri at hanenkamp dot com
I love the summers! It's easy to exercise because there are lots of fun activities to keep us busy, and the fruits and veggies are delicious! When I was still teaching, summer was when I made the most progress on my journey by far.
Awesome giveaway, Heather!
Summer is a little tougher in the weight loss dept. only because my normal routine gets out of whack with the kids being home. There's lots more snacking/goodies around and more parties and bbq's!
Hope your have a great vacay:)
Marisa -margizz@comcast.net
Aimee
aimeethompson@bellsouth.net
Summer is easier for me to maintain my weight because I have to see myself in my bikini.That actually drives me to lose weight and workout harder as well!
Aimee
Summer...roller coaster for the weight loss journey. On the positive side: fruits and veggies, some right out of our garden, grilled food, lighter fare, more outdoor activities. On the negative: more "get together" activities with friends that involved food and somewhat more alocohol!
Terri
funstampin@yahoo.com
I love your blog!
I lost 80+ on WW and have kept it off for 8 years. It's never easy, but I find summer easier since I can get out and get more exercise. I also love the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. Great giveaway!
fbruehl at charter dot net
Summer is harder for me on my weight loss journey because of vacations and camping trips. Only so many things you can cook over a fire and it seems I have to snack alot while on the trips. :-(
Angela
Gotaluvang@yahoo.com
Name: Morgan
Email: morganmelim(at)yahoo(dot)com
This will be my first summer on WW, and Im going in a week on vacation back home in WA. Since Im staying with my mom we already made plans for me to get a week long pass at her gym so we can workout and do water aerobics. Shes also excited for us to go grocery shopping so i can show her my go to items on WW.
My name is Sue. I would love to win this giveaway. Summer is a little easier for me because of all the fresh fruits and veggies. My email is suepado@gmail.com. Thanks for all your inspiration.
Allison
alliboo8@gmail.com
I think it maybe be a tad easier to lose durning the summer for these reasons 1)tons of outdoor activities to keep you moving. 2) tasty fruits and veggies. 3) when its too hot I think you tend to eat less or maybe just lighter foods 4)you tend to wear less clothing which is more skin showing which makes you eat less because you don't have a big sweater like you do in the winter covering up all your imperfections.
Lisa
Lisabelo@yahoo.com
Hi! Love your blog!
I think its harder to lose weight because I go to more parties and Picnics and weddings....the list goes on!
Jessi
shrinkydinkymail@gmail.com
Oddly, I tend to have a harder time in the summer with travel and picnics and summer drinks! In the winter we don't have as many places to go!
Hi, I'm Robin (reagen25@comcast.net). Summer has it's ups and downs for me. There's all the fresh produce, but also all the fairs and carnivals.
Name: Amy Carpenter
Email: amycarpenter24@hotmail.com
During the summer weightloss can be both easier and harder for me. It's easier in the sense that I LOVE fresh fruits and veggies. So I do a lot of salads with protein, I grill fish and veggies, and love fresh fruit for dessert. It is bad in the sense that there are a LOT of cookouts and parties to attend, which means lots of potato salad (which is hard for me to turn down), tons of sugary drinks, and it's easy to make a bad choice when you aren't controlling what's prepared. I would say for the most part though summer is a much easier time of year for me to lose.
Hi Heather!
I love summer because I can GET OUTSIDE. Cleveland winters are terrible so I always try to make the most of summer. Plus I am taking my 5 year old with me every day on my 1+ mile walks, so he and I not only get a chance to talk, but he is learning to incorporate exercise every day as a part of his life.
Julie
julieannmead@gmail.com
It's easier for me because my boys' (I have three sons) schedules slow down a bit. This gives me more breathing room in MY schedule. I can exercise more and all that watermelon is so delish!
Carla
cjbrown@scana.com
Summer can be a double-edged sword for me - lots of beautiful fruits and veggies to eat, and nice weather to enjoy to help with my weight loss goals, but also lots of cookouts, reunions, family gatherings, etc that have been known to sabotage my weight loss goals.
This will be my first summer on WW. I'm hoping it will be a little easier, not only because of more opportunities for outside of activies and loads of fresh fruit and garden veggies, but because all our birthdays and majoreating holidays are in the fall and winter.
Carla
cking32@woh.rr.com
Kristen
kristenetsirk@sbcglobal.net
I can see you now in your pink tutu water skiing and singing...dont worry I'll be your back up singer!!
Summer is sooooo hard for me. I feel totally off schedule with there being no school for my child and so many activites and trips. I'm having a very hard time staying on track...I need routine!! I like routine!!! I have gained 7 pounds since summer started...I'm back to tracking and on plan now though.
Have a great vacation!!!
Jenn
jenn_wil@hotmail.com
Summer is easier because I crave grilled veggies and salads. In the winter I crave comfort food. I do love my frozen treats though, which is why I'm so glad for the WW giant fudge bars. They're so huge and only 1 point.
summer seems to be harder for me. the nice thing about summer is that you can excercise outside. Journaling has to be what will keep my on track in summer.
nursewendys@yahoo.com
Wendy
Nicole
nicole.pittard@gmail.com
I'm finding all the fresh produce to be a serious plus of the season. I wish I could say I like to get outside more but it's 97 degrees outside so I'm working out in the AC. :)
Hi! Thanks for your posts - I find them really great.
My name is Mara and my email address is marble518@sbcglobal.net
And I do agree that it is easier to make healthy food choices in the summer because of all the good fruit and veggies in season - I just love nectarines! It's really helped me get closer to my goal!
BTW, the blueberry muffins were great!
DaMora
morapiggy@hotmail.com
Summer is both easy and challenging for me. Easy b/c there is so many fresh fruits that I love available in the summer, but challenging because I am constantly on the go. I don't spend a lot of time at home preparing my own food and that's always a challenge.
Amy
abvernon@sbcglobal.net
Losing weight in the summer for me is easier for several reasons:
1) I get up early in the morning to work out.
2) I eat tons of fruit and veggies that are in season.
3) My husband and I can go for walks in the evening.
4) I make our own ice cream.
The only downside is that a drumstick is so much tastier than a scoop of ice cream at my Baskin Robbins.
Hi Heather, thanks for this great giveaway.
Bella
bellasboldbrilliantblog@gmail.com
I usually end up losing more weight in the summer because I am able to be more active by doing things outside - riding my bike, swimming, and going for long walks. Also, like you, I enjoy all the fruits and veggies available in the summertime.
Summer is a little easier for weight loss... more fresh fruits & veggies and I'm more active. Downside is all the BBQ's and festivals!! nikkijoanis@gmail.com
Thanks for all of your hard work!! nikki
Hi, Summer is easier for me because of the fresh fruit and veggies. I also get more activity in during the summer months.
Lisa~lisaevan2002@yahoo.com
Jennifer
dusnjen @ gmail.com
Summer seems to be an easier time for me to lose. Fresh produce out of our garden and lean meats on the grill mean easy dinners to prepare. Have a great vacation!
I just joined WW last weekend, thanks in large part to your blog that I've been following for a few months now. While I was signing up I was asking them about WW measuring spoons and was told they don't carry them anymore, so I would be super-excited to win. And even if I don't, thanks being such a good motivator. I've got my activity log taped to my bathroom mirror to remind me to MOVE!
Tina
TMinusTPlus (at) gmail (dot) com
I generally find it easier to watch what I am eating in the summer b/c of the wide variety of produce available and b/c it is so hot outside that I don't want to eat heavy food. Unless, the A/C is turned down so low that I am freezing. Then I want comfort food. Also, it's easier to workout b/c the days are longer, but harder to workout outside b/c it's too hot here in Texas. So, I guess really it's a toss-up for me.
Heather- I am finding that with all the fruits and veggies in season--I really don't have an excuse! I also LOVE to grill- and it just seems FUN to have some yummy meat and veggies on the grill-plus I am not near as hungry when it is hot! :)
ajlivingit!yahoo.com
Jennifer
Hey my name is Jess, my email is jess@fadingeuphoria.com.
I love summer because everything tastes good on the grill!! Veggies, bbq chicken, and even fruit!
Summer is a lot easier for me because of all the fruits and veggies that are in season (They're the yummiest too!). Plus, the weather is beautiful and it's more easier to get outside to get some exercise in.
Alissa
Bloggergirl23@aol.com
Name: Lisa
e-mail: mal_777@msn.com
Summer is easier for me because I enjoy drinking water and eating cold fruits when the weather is warm. :)
Sandy
digestnh@yahoo.com
While GC are at swim lessons (45min) I walk the hills. Then swim team practice follows (1 1/2 hrs) I continue to walk the hills. The pool is nestled in a neighborhood of hills ... lots of them. So for me summer is easier.
Summer is so much better for my weight loss! So many fresh fruits and veggies, they are practically all I want to eat, and it's so, so, SO much easier to get outside and stay outside here in otherwise rainy Seattle!
-Sarah
Email:warmanimal@gmail.com
Summer is easier for me because usually it is so hot - I don't want to eat much....makes me feel nauseated to be too full in the heat in humidity! :)
Heather
hrkitty26@hotmail.com
Whoo hoo! I've been wanting that spoon set for a while, but didn't want to pay for it just yet. This looks great!
Summer time seems to be a little easier for me purely in the sense that I don't have the urge to bake (like I do all winter long). That means I'm not making cookies, brownies, fattening muffins, etc. every day. And, I too love all the fresh seasonal produce. Yum!
snbjork@yahoo.com
I find it easier to get out and be more active in the summer.
Janet
jwindy66@hotmail.com
Candice
phyrebal@earthlink.net
I find summer the easiest time of year to lose weight for several reasons. One, my middle schooler is out. As anyone with children knows the older they get the more homework they have. That consumes my time during the school year. Also, the food selections for summer are so much more appealing..... Fresh slice of watermelon anyone?
What a great giveaway! Enjoy your vacation:)
Summer is always easier for me due to the fresh fruit as well! Also, I'm a teacher and when I'm home all day, I have an easier time. It's when I'm at school that I want to snack all the time. Go figure!
Thank,
Ashley
ashleyhenwood24@gmail.com
Trish is my name and I do find it easier in summer becasue here in Maine it is hard tog et outdoors and be active in the winter for me. I also LOVE the variety of fresh fruits and veggies so readily available during these months.
Trish@IamSucceeding.com
Meghan
nuttmeghan@gmail.com
I love summer because I am too busy to dwell on eating!
Lorie
laiadams@tds.net
Summer is easy and hard for me. It's easy if I stay home and don't go anywhere because of all the fresh veggies and fruit, but harder because there are so many events to go to that revolve around food.
Great prizes!
Summer is a lot harder than I thought it would be to stay on plan...I'm still new at it, so that probably doesn't help either :) But I'm doing better with each BBQ, and by next summer I will have it under control!
I love your blog - very motivational!! You look great!! Thanks for sharing!
aeterry10 @ gmail .com
Hi Heather!
Summer weight loss is by far easier - longer days, great produce from the farmers market...plus less clothes!
Brenna Hornbaker
smilincaligirl@gmail.com
For me it is a mixed bag. Easier with the wide variety of fruits and veggies in season and greater opportunities for outdoor activities. Not so easy from the relaxed days that make it hard to keep to an exercise schedule !
Diane-flidaisairmid@comcast.net
Summer is a hard time for me to lose weight. I live in Las Vegas and it gets up to 115' at times, making it hard to exercise. because it's never cool enough. I do workout in the pool, though, even though it's only 4' deep. We have access to great fruits & veggies year round.
Carolyn
giveme03@aol.com
Heather, I'm a follower of your blog. Really ejoy it, altho I don't usually leave a post. Summer is a fun time and I try and make it easy to stay OP by making good choices and portions.
Have a GREAT OP summer.
I love summertime because there are so many amazing veggies and fruits available for me to eat instead of junk.
Pat
ladyred1956@cox.net
I love summer it gives me so many great fruit and veggie choices to eat as opposed to junk food.
Pat
ladyred1956@cox.net
Hope you are having a FANTASTIC vacation! Can't wait for mine to start - 29 days and counting
Summer has always been so much easier to lose the weight because of 1) great fruits and veggies (and Jersey tomatoes)
2) with the summer heat so much more water is consumed so those 8 glasses a day are almost always doubled
3) swimming and walking and sports - sometimes just sunbathing (with the protective creams) seems to melt the calories/fat away.
Except for this year (at least so far) since Jersey has been having the coolest, wettest summer in recent memory.
Kat
Kathie1126(at)gmail(dot)com
HI! Thanks for this great contest!
Name: Andrea
Email: andrea.menary@gmail.com
Summer is easiest for me...it's too hot to eat anything but grilled chicken, salad and fruit and I guzzle my water. It's when the winter rains start that I feel in need of comfort food :P
HI! Thanks for this great contest!
Name: Andrea
Email: andrea.menary@gmail.com
Summer is easiest for me...it's too hot to eat anything but grilled chicken, salad and fruit and I guzzle my water. It's when the winter rains start that I feel in need of comfort food :P
Summer affects my weight loss because it inspired me to join Weight Watchers last night. I do love all the fresh veggies that are so delicious during the summer months too.
jewey74 @ yahoo. com
Heather, This is my first summer on WW. It has been really hard. There are so many birthdays, get-together, parties, etc. In the past I just ate whatever was on the tables, no thought involved. Now I have to really try to control myself and put alot more thought into what I am filling my plate with.
Joni
jmledington@yahoo.com
great giveaway; love all of the summer fruits; makes me not want to cook hot foods.
Robyn
jrj0656@gmail.com
Kathy
kuhlhiggins@aol.com
Summer is easier for me. Since the days are longer I am more in the mood to exercise and tend to eat more fruit and veggies in the summer.
Summer is easier for me, I'm less hungry with the heat!
Heather
pinguinlvr@roadrunner.com
Summer is usually easier because it's lighter out later so I can get my exercise in and not feel like I'm doing it so late at night. =)
Brandi Bowen
brandi220160@yahoo.com
Summer is hopefully going to be easier for me this year since I just joined WW. We are having a hard time concieving due to some weight issues so hopefully this works!
My name is Marla... my email is:
marlajoy@hotmail.com
Summer is a little easier because the hot weather tends to dampen my appetite some... there's lots of great veggies and fresh fruit... but I have to put in a lot more hours at work, which leaves less time to stay prepared!
1. Erika
2. RunDogMpls@gmail.com
3. I'm not trying to lose weight, but I feel like in summer, my teammates and I always do! Summer is when our training ramps up, and that, coupled with a busy work schedule and a dog with endless energy, and there's just no time to go overboard! too many opportunities to be active!
sounds like a great giveaway!
Jocelyn
jocelynmarie@jocelyneatsfresh.com
Most of the time for me, summer doesn't really affect my weight, if anything it goes down and I get more muscle because I am ALWAYS on the go and eating on a more *normal/healthy* time schedule :)
Sabrina
brematt1@comcast.net
The first really hot days of summer I retain, but I noticed latley I'm loving the heat now that I have most of my "insulation" gone the heat makes me feel good! I have even been known to drive home in 105 degree weather with the A/C off and the windows down!!
I think summer usually is easier for me because of the longer days and Ifeel more motivated when I get home from work to be active. I am determined to use all the zucchini and squash from my garden this year in healthy dishes! Although my work days continue to be very long, I am trying to pack everyday all I will need to eat and am getting in a 30 minute walk most days at lunch. Thanks for the contest! WWAW wasn't the same without you! Miss seeing you!
I'm sorry to say that this summer has been harder for me! I'm always tempted by the summer time treats and grabbing things quick. I really have been feeling a lot more motivated since I found your blog though :)
Tiff Brady
tiffj.brady@yahoo.com
Eileen
sophiedesertdog@cox.net
This is my first summer as a Lifetime member and on maintenance after having lost 118 pounds.
Reasons for voting "harder":
1-Too hot to exercise outside past early morning; 2-frozen yogurt portions seem to grow as the temperature rises; 3-My job is actually pretty crazy in the summer, so my schedule isn't as predictable.
Reasons for voting "easier":
1-we are wearing shorts and tank tops and bathing suits-need I say more?; 2-fruits and vegies abound; 3-we tend to cook things that don't require the oven, so grilled meats and summer salads are more the norm.
I love your blog a lot! You are a VERY cool gal, and reading it has helped me to think that I might be able to keep this weight off after all! Cheers!
Sherry
campbellcowgirls@yahoo.com
I am just getting started, but I think it is easier in the summer because of the grill also!
Name: Holley
Email: swingincherrygirl@gmail.com
How summer affects my weight loss: Summer for me can be hard and it can be easy for weight loss. I live in So Cali and the weather here has been in the high 90's and low 100's lately, so exercise is a huge challenge for me. I feel so tired and bleh when its this hot, so I don't get my exercise in. However, when its time for our annual HI trip, I get in TONS of exercise (surfing, walking, kayaking, biking, horseback riding, etc). Plus, they have tons of fruit and fish to nosh on =]
nicole
brookengraves@hotmail.com
what a great giveaway! so hoping that summer would be easier to stick with my goals, but seems like i've been so busy! web searching today for some new recipes that are weight friendly, maybe that will give me a boost!!!
(so hoping to win....)
Name: Melanie
Email: melaniefromtheblock@gmail.com
It's all hard, the temptations just change. I'm just starting WW online, hope it helps!
My first name is Julie
my email is ifiwasabutterfly@gmail.com
AND, Summer has its pros and cons. I find so much of my favorite foods in the fall are healthier, like soups and stews, but at least in summer I can choose salads and stuff!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Bobi
bobilyn123@yahoo.com
I just found your blog and love it! Thanks
This summer has been tricky for the weight loss, so far. Family gatherings are my weakness, so much yummy food.
Michelle
mommypayne@hotmail.com
This is my first summer on WW and it has been so hard for me! I am a teacher, so I am home all day now and that has really wreaked havoc on my eating routines. I am actually looking forward to work beginning again so I have no choice but to be disciplined with my eating.
My name is Christine, email ckennemer3qts@gmail.com
I have a harder time in the summer because I am home! I am a teacher and during the school year I tend to eat less because I am so busy.
annie
simkina@gmail.com
hi there! summer typically makes me want to lose weight because i am wanting to wear "skimpier" clothing than i do in colder months (especially here in ohio!). it's a vicious cycle though, because summer is also the time of year with the yummiest picnic food! it's quite the battle :o).
proctorfamily4@speednet.com
I love all the fresh veggies/fruit; however, I find summertime parties so difficult with the pasta salads, hot dogs, etc! The other good part of summer: the outdoors and more exercise!
I have been following your post for a week and recently tried the s'mores recipe. I hope you don't mind, but I put the link on my website.
Carol
clross1221@yahoo.com
www.dailyfoodfix.blogspot.com
I find following Weight Watchers and losing weight is easier in the summer because we can make smoothies and soups with all the fresh veggies from my garden.
Summertime seems more relaxing and less stressful...hence lesst "emotional" eating. That combined wth the fresh fruits and veggies goes a long way in helping me stay motivated.
Kim
kimberlyedwards6@yahoo.com
It is actually harder for me in the summertime because my kids are home all day and I want to eat what they eat! I am so excited that I found your blog...thanks for all you do! Have fun on your vacation!
~Renae
rneely876@yahoo.com
I would love this! Summer is more of a help since there are so many fruits and veggies in season and the warm weather to go out and get active!
chariprice@tds.net
Jon
JHeil10K@gmail.com
Summer has been harder - that is for sure. Although easier to workout, the cookouts and eating out in general has been a killer.
Renata
intropedi@gmail.com
My goal during summer is to keep my current weight. I also have hard time with all the BBQ, picnics and holidays celebrations! However I try to eat as much fruit as I can. Sometimes is too hot for exercises, however picking fruit at my local farm is a good idea! It is so cheap and great turn over :)
Summer is so much easier to loose weight. The weather is nice so you can get outside and move. Fresh produce is available at a reasonable rate.
I just started Weight Watchers last week and have lost 2 pounds. I am well on my way.
mandy_ms2000@yahoo.com
Summer actually helps me - All of the fruits and veggies are just fabulous and inexpensive this time of year so I can go nuts! I also move a lot more - gardening, taking walks, etc.
Erin
erinroush27@gmail.com
Summer for me is easier since I can get outside and walk and I have less of an appetite in the heat.
Debie
dnapoleons1018@comcast.net
Kelly kturner@gmail.com
I'm a teacher, so summer is easier in the fact that I can try new recipes and try to find a variety of things that are low pts and that I enjoy!
I love using my outdoor grill in the summertime. Everything tastes great and is healthy!
kate
katemalone1214@yahoo.com
I think its easier for me to lose in the summer because there is more to do outside, you are not holed up in the house like in the winter.. and you are right about all the fresh fruits and vegies that make it so easy! Thanks for the chance to win!
Jennifer
Jennmominva@aol.com
Hi! I just found your lblog and I love it. I'm new to WW.
My name is Jayme.
Email gardenhoe1962@sbcglobal.net
Summer is so full of activities, the heat seems to reduce my appetite, and I do feel that I could live on melons! Winter is a time to be snuggled up under blankets and watching tv. Seems like a perfect fat breeding ground. :-)
Summer *should* be easier to keep my weight off, but with a running injury this year it's been very difficult.
Caralyn
tshantz_2@sympatico.ca
I'm the complete opposite, I loose more in the winter months. Summer months are harder for me, I love ice cream and ice cream and did I say ice cream. lol oh and BBQ, lake parties just lots of socializing. If I can maintain my weight Im happy. So far so good! :)
~Kellie
kelliejduffy@yahoo.com
I think summer months are harder to loose weight. Too many parties and social gatherings... oh and ice cream! lol As long as I maintain Im ok and so far Im ok.
Kellie~ kelliejduffy@yahoo.com
This is my first summer as a weight watcher (I started Jan. 5) and I don't think the summer months are any easier or harder, there are just new obstacles to overcome.
Thanks to summer, I've started incorporating more fruits and veggies I've never tried and preparing them in ways I never considered, like grilled pineapple and even watermelon! The hard part is when I'm trying to make better choices at the series of bbq's, birthday parties and gatherings that have filled my summer agenda. I have no problem opting for grilled chicken and fruits and veggies, but I haven't quite conquered the saying no to the other fixin's. Even if I limit myself to one deviled egg or one scoop of baked beans, I don't limit myself from having ALL the ones I want. But even though that's been a challenge, I still enjoy it and ask myself," Did I do better than I would have done before joining WW?" And I find that usually I have. And that's really the point of this program anyway. To be able to enjoy life while making better choices, even if they aren't always the best.
This is my first summer as a weight watcher (I started Jan. 5) and I don't think the summer months are any easier or harder, there are just new obstacles to overcome.
Thanks to summer, I've started incorporating more fruits and veggies I've never tried and preparing them in ways I never considered, like grilled pineapple and even watermelon! The hard part is when I'm trying to make better choices at the series of bbq's, birthday parties and gatherings that have filled my summer agenda. I have no problem opting for grilled chicken and fruits and veggies, but I haven't quite conquered the saying no to the other fixin's. Even if I limit myself to one deviled egg or one scoop of baked beans, I don't limit myself from having ALL the ones I want. But even though that's been a challenge, I still enjoy it and ask myself," Did I do better than I would have done before joining WW?" And I find that usually I have. And that's really the point of this program anyway. To be able to enjoy life while making better choices, even if they aren't always the best.
Oops, I forgot to add. Please enter me in your contest:
Jessica
jessica.hartley@gmail.com
Alison
brammerfamily at gmail.com
Hi,
I found your blog today and LOVE IT! Summer affects my weight loss by being able to MOVE MORE! Walking in the mornings, swimming, and yard work!
Hooray for Summer! :D
Summer affects my weight loss more positively than winter - I'm more active and there are more delicious fresh fruits and veggies readily available.
Laura
mrsldavis @ gmail.com
Even though I look forward to summer and the possibilities it offers me to lose weight (outdoor activity, fruit, etc), it is typically harder for me to lose. I have countless activities going on that I just want to kick back and enjoy...food and all. By the end of the summer I've either maintained my weight or lost a few and I'm ok with that.
April
parrish.april@gmail.com
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