A-List Diet & Fitness

Smile Even Though Your Scale is Breaking!

                                                  Hey There!

I guess 4 months away is not anyone's idea of true A- List diet and fitness.  However, I am human and have been excruciatingly busy.  So why am I back? well for one I believe int his 'lil project and second, I have once again taken on the challenge of returning to LEAN! As of now my body is pretty average looking and excuse me but I have slightly loftier goals than being average in figure.

Okay, so for all of the wonderful chronicles I have shared since I began A-List Diet &Fitness in 2006, I  Blogger Tia Walker have fallen off the wagon.  Hours, and hours of pouring over my computer have done me in.  Let's talk inspiration, well before I employed my initial nutritionist, I was used odd things for inspiration.  For a long time I thought only of one particularly hot guy and was certain that if I kept him in mind as my goal I would totally never fail, my Prince Charming prize would keep me on track...WELL.  Okay, that used to work, it REALLY did but after never quite getting to Prince Charming, I just fell into a comma like state.

The inspiration of staying lean after losing 22 lbs in 2006/2007 due to my nutritional counseling, change in diet and exercising was how AMAZING I looked and felt.  That and the fact that I got signed to a modeling agency shortly after it all.  Somehow though the high didn't last, I never got any actual modeling assignments, and still no Prince Charming.  Don't get me wrong though, AMAZING, WONDERFUL blessings came my way.  In fact, I am more well known, t0day then ever and I am getting to where I need to be in life soon enough...well it could always be quicker but I am managing. I guess my point in all of this is to say...try NOT to ever give up, I am trying. I started the Master Cleanse fast this morning, I hope it works!  I am actually feeling weak and a little down.  I am hoping this will lead me back to the road to LEAN, but this time I am not going to concentrate on counting the good things that happen to me or hope for Prince Charming.

I am going to buy a mirror for my room to continue to look at myself. No, not just physically but mentally as well and most importantly I am going to sit in front of it and SMILE as often as I can.  Even when I am sad, and things are not going the way they should, a smile is worth a LOT. So is a prayer.

Right now I am praying that I remember to buy the mirror and when I do, I KNOW I will remember to keep smiling...everything else will flow from there.

Wish me luck!

Going on a Little Break

Hi Everyone!

I know the year only just began but A-List Diet Fit is going a little bit of a break, be back soon with new posts!!!

Ciao for now!

Happy New Year! No really....

Hi!

I know that we are well into February, but I simply had to say Happy New Year!  There will be LOTS of making up for lost time and yes, there is much to catch up on.  Happily there are so many AMAZING things to share from celebs to culinary extravaganzas to the latest diet and beauty pill.  There's so much to share...so again apologies for any delays and LET'S GET BUSY!!!

Happy Holidays &....Don't Eat That!

Hello! 

It's been a while and I 've been braving the thought of the upcoming holidays by surrounding myself with notes on what to do in regards to surviving over-eating at holiday parties.  At first I laughed, then I thought seriously and realized that I should be concerned.  So I decided to post what appears to be a perfectly sensible set of rules courtesy of Diet.com for anyone who needs a little inspiration...enjoy!

THIS WEEK’S NUTRITION TIP- Holiday Party Strategies

Studies show that people gain on average about a pound during the holidays (as opposed to 5-7). Good news right? Well, the problem lies in not taking it off after the holidays are over, leading to weight gain over the years. But don’t let the holiday season slow you down – you can stay on track and experience the season’s festivities! Follow these 5 simple tips to help you survive holiday party weight gain.

1) Eat regular meals! Skipping meals to “save” up for later is likely to backfire leading you to overeat. Focus on getting your fruits and veggies in during the beginning of day by planning colorful meals.

2) Map out potential social engagements ahead of time and decide upon must-attends. Splurging at one or two parties won’t necessarily make or break your progress but several in a row can slow things down

3) Grab for color first such as fresh fruits and veggies and keep higher fat items such as cheese, dips and fried items to a minimum (think of them as a condiment vs. the main attraction).

4) Start off the day with exercise to boost your confidence and keep you on schedule. When we exercise, we usually choose healthier foods! Starting off the day on a positive note may just help you end on a positive note.

5) Skip fancy holiday beverages such as egg nog or sweetened cocktails – they usually come with a lot of extra calories. Stick to water, tea, diet soda or sparkling water instead. Or, choose lower calorie alcoholic beverages such as wine, light beer and vodka and diet tonic.

...The Richer You'll get!

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My, my, my!

This dieting sometimes has the uncanny ability to make me feel elated but also to make me ponder about my future.  What will my new found leaness really yield me? what can it possibly do for me that is say tangible? Well according to a recent article I found entitled The Leaner you are the Richer you'll get, I think I've found my answer. As per the aritcle the healthier one is the richer they will be...I'm all for that.

Is this really true? Dunno, but I've decided to surf around and look for more celebs to inspire me.  It goes without saying they are all...uh richer than me...but I'm working on that!

;)

Hey! Who sent the Slim Fast?

Hi!

Wow!  it has been a few days since my last update and I am trying to stay focused on my new slimmed down look.  I received a huge package on Thursday of Slimfast products...WHAT?… exactly I was shocked! a huge carton showed up in my busin ess mailbox that contained the following:
Slimfast Optima bars (mint chocolate crisp), Slimfast Optima Meal On the Go (rich chocolate brownie), Slimfast Chewy Granola (peanut butter), 2 packs of Meal on the Go Liquid Shakes (French Vanilla, Chocolate Royale)

Alright, actually the package didn't just arrive out of nowhere, my generous contacts at Ogilvy PR sent them for me to try.  Although   I'm not exactly sure how to proceed...  as Nic B. has put me on a very strict plan this could be tricky... but I'm sure I’ll think of something!
;)
 

The Dress Test

Blogger Tia Walker wearing Mademoiselle Parasuco

Hey!

It's been a few days since I've written but I am not off track just a bit tied up.  I am actually living out some serious fantasies that I've had for quite awhile that basically have been made sweeter by weight loss.   One fantasy is to attend an event in a killer couture outfit...this may not seem like big deal but there are several variations on this and one is for yours truly to be wearing a sophisticated, haute couture designer piece similar to some of the heavy hitters on the New York social circuit.

My reward of wearing a sophisticated couture like piece has come around!  In my world of cocktail receptions, product launches and  frequent late night after parties it is essential to look KILLER!  After nearly 2 weeks on my diet plan and a few phone calls to obtain a couture piece for a Vanity Fair cocktail reception***...I have struck gold!  Above is a shot of my slowly slimming self wearing Ora a two piece silk couture look in a very sophisticated champagne hue courtesy of Mademoiselle Parasuco.

The best part?  my waist has gotten so tiny I had room to spare!

***-Vanity Fair's recent cocktail reception (at least the one I was invited to) was at the Dooney & Bourke Boutique entitled conversations with Editor Elizabeth Merrick on her recent book This is Not Chick lit.  Tres chic...no?

Mission Accomplished!

Hello There!

Well...mission accomplished...I have secured my trainer (details forthcoming)...everything is a GO!  So I guess this means H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K ahead...luckily my lil barter plan worked, and I will be training twice a week for the next 6 weeks beginning Sunday, November 5th.

I have been so busy running around today that I have really only had 1 meal...not good.  According to Nic B's client journal, I should be eating six small meals a day.  So the photo above is what I'd  prefer to be eating, but the photo below is what I'll end up eating...

HA!...till next time......

The Celeb Body Goal

Hi!

Oh well,  after last night's rude awakening I am fast at work at trying to obtain a trainer.  I am flat broke with my nutritional expenses taking up a lot of my funds.  However,  I am thinking if I want to reach perfection I am going to have to get someone to "train" my ass and hard. Tommorrow...Thursday, I will see if I can rustle up a quailty trainer from my gym on a barter or something...yes barter...I did indicate that I was broke right?

Moving on I have been thinking a lot about the type of HOT body I'd like to have once this is complete and the images are coming straight tome.  For now I've found this lean, body shot of supermodel Gisele Bundchen ...with a large piece of fruit no less...how healthy!

A Little Evaluation

Hey!

Wow! so perhaps I should have shared that I am paying a whopping amount to be counseled by Nic B, so much so that I simply cannot afford a trainer to whip myself into shape.  Funny, I  had a trainer once, years ago (1 month), also at a time when I wanted to really get back into the swing of things and get HOT.

Anyways, as luck would have it a trainer approached me last week and set me up for a long overdue evaluation called a fit test--Equifit at my gym chain. I agreed because I know how valuable these lil tests can be.  As of this evening I found out that my body fat is 18.5 percent, I am considered 6 ft. tall not really 5"11 1/2, and for me personally I must have a heart rate between 140-165 roughly to burn calories.

After the test I was shown about a half hour of optimal exercises I should do for my goals of toning, getting my lats smaller (a major concern for me), and tightening the lil area under my armpits which seems to have a bit of flab.  Yes, this was bit brutal to see, but if I want to be HOT... the HOTTEST I can be; I need to be honest...after all I am not paying $$$$ to Nic for 6 weeks for nothing.  Apparently I have a lot of working out to do; currently 5 times a week has not gotten me the results I need.

It's serious target toning and shaping time, and I am now going to have to find a way to implement the things I learned today at my Equifit evaluation, or I else will not be HOT at the end of this whole deal.

I see some TOUGH TIMES ahead....stay tuned!