Paula Deen's Weight Loss Success

Ahh... comfort food and Paula Deen. They seem to go hand in hand, so what would prompt this famous Southern lady to lose weight? Her diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes last year was shocking enough to push her into creating a healthier lifestyle for herself and her family.

Source: Woman's Day

The Food Network star has eventually over the last year or so shed an amazing 40lbs. Paula's trimmer figure has also helped her encompass a new attitude towards food and effect the lively hood of her family and friends.

"If you make a few small changes, they can add up to big results." - PEOPLE Magazine quote -

Source: Woman's Day Online

This week's issue of PEOPLE Magazine described what happened when the 66-year-old Food Network star invited PEOPLE Magazine into her Savannah home. Not only did Paula lose weight, but her success trickled down to her family members.

While in Paula's house, Paula shared food and health strategies that her family has adopted with PEOPLE. Paula's family lost an amazing 178lbs. total.

• Deen's husband, Michael Groover, lost 60 lbs.
• Her oldest son Jamie shed 45 lbs.
• Her youngest son Bobby maintained his 33-lb. loss.

Source: POP Sugar

How did they do it?

1. they figured out a diet/meal plan that works for them
2. they based their diet plan on their schedule and lifestyle needs
3. she cut down on carbs
4. cut back on portions sizes
5. doubled up on greens and veggies

Jennifer Lopez Bikini Beautiful - JLO BEAUTY That Star Filter Life

Jennifer Lopez, 43 years old, on a yacht, surrounded by men and tone, couldn't we all hope for that?

The 42-year-old ex-American Idol host rocking a smashing yellow two-piece bikini, Jennifer Lopez suns herself on a yacht beside Casper Smart in Rio, March 2012.

Per US Weekly:
"The 42-year-old American Idol host rocked a yellow two-piece during a visit to Rio in March 2012, where she sunned on a yacht besides beau Casper Smart."

Image courtesy of USWeekly

That's all fine and dandy but how does she do it?  She even has self-doubt, She explained all of her worst fears to Access Hollywood about taking off her clothes in front of the movie crew.

"I was terrified. My heart was beating out of my chest. You take a long time to prepare for something [like that], mentally as well as physically."

Below:
Jennifer Lopez caught by US Magazine in her bikini showing off her modest bikini and toned body. Enjoying a day of Florida sun, family, and friends on Jan. 20 aboard the Superyacht Utopia III in Miami Beach.

Image courtesy of: Jennifer Lopez Strips Down to Underwear in Movie Trailer

Being pregnant at 40 is no easy task!
Having twins at 40 not only stresses our body but also chanllenges a woman to either move foward with health after pregnancy or allow her body to decline. 

US Weekly reports in an article about JLO and her adorable twins after they were first concieved, "I thought it was gonna drop off easily because I had been in shape my whole life," the actress has said. "But it wasn't. The first 30 dropped off like that, and I was like, 'Ha, this is gonna be so easy.' That last 20 -- that took a while." Jennifer Lopez gained 50 pounds of pregnancy weight with her twins, which really isn't that much when when we think about it. (Original artilce, excerpt 2021 US Weekly)

Gabrielle Bernstein Talks About Body Image

Gabrielle Bernstein, the inspirational speaker helps many in need of a spiritual encounter with the essence of LA attitude. She is very active online, through social media, and VLog's (like a blog but in a video format). Where she reaches out to help those that are stuck in an everyday rut spiritually and otherwise.

Image courtesy of: Gabbybernstein.com

The following Vlog is part of her series covering her newest book, May Cause Miracles in which she talks about body image. A relative subject for the Think Thin Today blog.

She shares how bodies can be perceived as much more than a physical entity on this planet but a vehicle for spiritual growth and healing. In Gabrielle's video, she interprets how we can all begin to become more conscious of our thoughts and perception while finding new ways to respect our bodies in a whole new way. Watch this video and check out her website. 

Video: Gabrielle Bernstein's VBlog

Here are some freebies that I have found on Gabrielle Bernstein's website:

• Free Online Anxiety Workshop (as I write this we are still living in the time of COVID-19, 2020 has just passed. This has been very helpful to me. Thank you, Gabrielle Bernstein!
• I love this one "10 Simple and Beautiful Ways to Connect with Your Spirit Guides" Brilliant!
• Free new book preview, "In my book Super Attractor, I open up about spirit guides in a way I never had before." - Gabrielle Bernstein, get the free preview here.
• Free meditations: Gabbybernstein.com/freemeditations
• Free Training And Resources
• Just in case you are in that place in your life, I am not, but I would have loved this when I was, get your Free pregnancy birthing affirmations

Take a Vacation & Loose Weight! Part 1

5 Parts to: How to take a vacation and loose weight or maintain weight (Part 1)

The weight loss epidemic has prompted many thoughts, products and weight loss tips. Really weight loss is a choice, and a choice that needs to be reflected in everyday activities. Including travel. Travel and holidays give way to weight gain and an emotional struggle that can last for months after the actual holiday or vacation.

Image courtesy of Inspire Fit Resorts

I recall a good friend of mine feeling great angst after returning from a cruise, where she mentioned there wasn't much to do but eat. Unfortunately she gained an additional 7 pounds that she had been struggling with for some\time to keep off. Keep in mind it took her another 2-3 months to loose the weight she gained in just a week.

Leaving us with a few questions (before I address the travel aspect):

1. If you are "struggling" with weight loss, why?
2. Are there unresolved issues that have not been dealt with, causing a constant struggle and an emotional drain?
3. Is your life not set up to encourage a healthy lifestyle?
4. Are you using eating as an emotional crutch to avoid present day problems?

After years of struggling and observing feelings associated with weight and weight loss, the conclusion? Overeating, anorexia, bulimia and pill popping are associated with an emotional and spiritual imbalance.

Using weight loss pills or going on a diet just addresses the surface problems and leaves you with the feeling of always being one step away from gaining weight. All of this is not your fault and you are not a victim. In simple terms, the only way to change your weight situation is to change your mind! Change the way you see things and the way you think.

Additionally change your life to meet your healthy needs, including good food and exercise. Do it for yourself, because you are tired of feeling awful and embarrassed and wearing clothes to cover yourself up. That's it, I will now write about travel and acceptable forms that encourage your healthy weight loss or just travel to help you maintain your weight. Stay tuned for Part 2 of Take a Vacation & Loose Weight!