Things I know

Right now a gym membership and a professional weight loss program are not in the budget. I used to use that as an excuse. Then, I realized that I didn't really need either of those.

Things I know that I do not want to pay someone $40 a month to tell me:

Two cookies have fewer calories than seven.

Hydrating is important. (# of pounds /2= the number of oz. you should drink daily.)

To be healthy and look great I need to eat less and move more.

I can eat as many fruits and vegetables as I want.

Whole foods are better than processed ones.

Chemicals are bad for me. Toxins get stored in fat.

Stress makes me hold onto weight.

Chew slow and you will feel full faster.

Sugar should be used for celebrations. It makes a lousy lifestyle. Holidays, weddings and birthdays, are great reasons to indulge. Finishing my dinner is not quite as good a reason.

For more free tips, info and motivation I consistently turn to "French Women Don't Get Fat." (I know that is supposed to be underlined, but I don't know how to do that yet. Cntrl "u" doesn't do it.) It is a healthy, witty take on getting slim and in this bloggers humble opinion, it is the best weight loss book ever written.

I am also getting lots of motivation and ideas from friends. All this help is free! I can do free.