Weight Watchers

I’m sure you’re familiar with Weight Watchers, right? That wonderful diet and exercise program that has transformed the bodies of celebrities such as Jennifer Hudson and Jessica Simpson; even getting men on board by helping Sir Charles (Barkley) lose weight. It has been around for decades, but oh the difference a celebrity endorsement can make. While I’ve never used the program, it seems to me that its success lies in the fact that participants don’t have to starve themselves, just watch what they eat. By using a points system, they are able to eat “regular food” with portion control. Sounds good, right? It’s also obvious that it works.

So, why don’t we apply the same method to our lives? Nothing is wrong with activities such as watching television, listening to music, searching the internet, shopping, running or countless other stuff. But what happens when we don’t use “portion control?” That’s right, the “weight” comes back on, in the form of laziness, needless spending, mischief and time away from loved ones. (Personally, I must admit that since I’ve been home for the past month, I’ve watched way too much television. I do it more for company than the entertainment, but maybe I’ll actually pick up a book today, before my brain turns to slime.)

We know that all things should be done in moderation. Yet it’s always easier to apply that concept for something we must do, rather than activities we enjoy doing. In order for our lives to be better rounded and fulfilling, let’s try weight watching for all of our activities. Point control not only helps with food and body weight control, but also activities that assist it mental, emotional, physical and spiritual control.

I’m signing off now to pick up a book. What are you going to do?