Monthly Archives: August 2014

I Hate Counting Weight Watchers Points

Points or PointsPlus® – whatever you call ’em, I don’t like ’em. I actually hate Weight Watchers points. I hate counting them and I hate even thinking about them. I hate them because I hate limits and I hate precision. There! So now it’s out. Jackie Conn, general manager of Weight Watchers of Maine hates points. And, no, […]

Does Obesity Research Offer New Excuses to Keep Us Fat?

As the general manager of a science-based commercial weight management service ( as opposed to a gimmicky marketing-based diet company) I am kept up-to-date on the latest scientific research that helps to solve the puzzle that is how to achieve sustainable weight management.  I shared some of that research in my blogs, 5 Things That […]

Are Fat People Stupid Too?

When I was fat I felt stupid. I chalked it up to fatty haters who jumped to conclusions about my intellect based on my body weight. It seemed as though when I opened my mouth to speak I got the kind of expression that said, “Nobody wants to hear your stupid, fat opinion. You’re dumb […]

Is it Okay to Judge a Person by His Weight?

This is for anybody who thinks minding my weight or anybody’s besides their own is their business. I won’t mince words here. I’m saying exactly what I think. My weight is my business; your weight is your business. Neither of us have the right to make anybody else’s weight our business. Okay, one exception: if […]

Take the Quiz: Are You Too Fat?

It’s hard to know what’s too fat and what’s okay. We get so many mixed messages from the media.  It’s not just a simple numbers formula as some health experts would have you think. It’s not a matter of whether or not you have a hot beach body either. Everybody seems to have an opinion, but […]

In Search of the Safe, Effective Diet Pill!

I am neither a doctor nor a scientist, but I do consider myself a qualified expert in weight management. I have more than 40 years of personal weight management history and have worked for the leading commercial weight management company for more than 20 years. In this time, I’ve learned a lot about what works, […]

The Truth About Carbs and Belly Fat

Before you read this blog, test yourself on your carb knowledge. How Evil are Carbs? Surprised? If you thought that carbs made you fat, you’re right and you’re wrong. Calories you don’t need for energy as fuel for body processes in the amounts that you consume them make you fat. If all of your calories come […]

I Hate the Diet Industry!

I hate the diet industry! I hate the diet industry and I know that some of you are reading this and saying, “then why are you the general manager of a diet company?” The company I manage is not a diet company. It’s a commercial weight loss service. And I think some may say, “what’s the difference? […]