Jennifer Hudson

Oprah's interview with singer and actress, Jennifer Hudson, was inspiring to me.  She lost 80 lbs. and looks amazing.  What was even more amazing was that she got tons of family members to join the Weight Watchers program and they lost a ton of weight combined.  Jennifer was hesitant to divulge the actual number of pounds she lost on Weight Watchers because it's not about the pounds.  It's about feeling good in your body and being healthy.  Like Oprah I was naturally curious to know the number of pounds.  Some individuals carry their weight better than others though and even a five pound weight loss looks different on people. 

Jennifer talked about how her mind still hasn't caught up with how her body looks.  I can relate to that feeling.  I went through a period from about third grade to eighth where I was very heavy.  I lost twenty pounds and went from a size 12/14 to a size 6.  Even though your body looks different, you still picture yourself as being fat.  Oprah also interviewed several supermodels this week who have perfect bodily proportions and they still find fault with themselves. 

The show didn't really delve deep into how she lost the weight.  She followed Weight Watchers program and started exercising and moving more.  I guess the point is that each individuals weight loss journey is different.   You have to be willing to do the work.  An eating plan that works for one person may not be realistic for another.  The real test will be whether if she can keep the weight off.  It has to be a lifestyle choice.  If she enjoys eating the Weight Watchers way 80% of the time then I'm sure she will.  I've been wanting to shed a few pounds, but haven't been too motivated lately. I've been cocooning most of this winter due to snowstorms.  I feel like this week there have been several signs for me to start making some changes.  First my friend told me about the Belly Fat Cure diet she's been doing.  Then she invited me to see The Hungry Girl speak at a fundraiser and then the Jennifer Hudson interview.  Call it coincidence, but I think it's a sign I better start eating better so I feel good in my clothes this summer.