How creativity can help you achieve weight loss success

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Here is your sketch for today!

So excited and nervous at the same time.  Tonight, I'll be live-streaming on Spreecast from 8-9:30 pm.  Scrapbooking in real-time.  I hope that you are planning to join me.  If you are, here is what you will need:

• The sketch seen below is what I'll be using for inspiration.

• A page kit with 3 matching cardstocks, 3 4x6 photos, 3 coordinating patterned papers, 2 ribbons, as well as several embellies to accent your page. 

• You'll need to sign up for Spreecast here NOW.

• Log in and join the fun at 8pm est TONIGHT.

I hope to see you there!

Don't miss any of our crafty fun!  Sign up for the newsletter NOW and claim your FREE sketch ebook.

Are you crafting with me today?

Be cute. Be crafty.

Scrapbook with Me...LIVE!

Hello Beautiful,

National Scrapbook Day is quickly approaching and I thought it would be fun to scrapbook live with my crafty peeps in celebration!

So won't you join me for a wonderful scrappy event?

On Friday, May 3, I'll post a sketch on the blog.  You grab the sketch and some scrappy supplies, log on to Spreecast HERE and scrapbook along with me or just watch!

I'll be live-streaming, Friday, May 3, from 8-9:30pm est.  We'll make a layout and a card or two.  You'll get to watch my creative process and have fun chatting LIVE.

Won't you join me?  You will need to create a Spreecast account here to join the fun!

Sign up NOW and RSVP to let me know you're coming!


Hope to see you there.

Mark Your Calendar! Join me LIVE!

Hello Beautiful!

Join me live HERE on Spreecast!

I'll be live streaming, sharing my weekly weigh in results, talking about my "Aha" moment that sent me on my journey to losing over 120 lbs, as well as chatting with you.  

You will need to create an account and sign into Spreecast to participate. 

Sign up NOW and RSVP to let me know you will be there!

Believe - Weight Watchers' 2012

January is almost over but it's not too late to get started on your healthy lifestyle goals for 2012.  If you have been procrastinating or if you find that your resolve is already starting to wane, then this is for you.  It's time to take a deep breath and BELIEVE!  Clear your mind, clean up your thinking and begin anew!

Are you ready?  Do you believe?  I believe!!!

Let's get started!  I've got your back!

I BELIEVE IN YOU AND ME!

Me and Jennifer Hudson: I GOT THIS!!!

Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting the lady, Jennifer Hudson and getting an autographed copy of her book, "I Got This."  She was signing her book at the new Weight Watchers' Center in Kennesaw, GA.

I must admit, when I see Jennifer in the Weight Watchers' commercials she makes me think of myself...we have quite a bit in common: both born and raised in Chicago, significant, successful weight loss, we both like and use Weight Watchers' as our program of choice, she seems quite happy and truly enjoying her slimmer self and she ROCKS those little short dresses and y'all know I can't live without my short dresses!  LOL!

She is smaller in person than I expected, friendly and full of smiles! She is quite an inspiration and I am glad to see her story growing and going in such a positive, uplifting direction, after such a rough start.  She is doing the doggone thang and I am proud to see her "represent!"

Anyway, here are a few photos from the day.

This one is me waiting to me J. Hud!

Next...just before our handshake, she is happy to learn that I too am from Chicago.  (Notice my before photo on the table in front of her.)

Jennifer Hudson's reaction when she sees my before photo...that she is holding in her hand!  FUN!

My neighbor and WW buddy(and one of my biggest cheerleaders), Yolonda enjoyed the day and meeting J Hud too!

It was a fun day and a JOY to meet J. Hud!

FLOURISH!

BOGO SALE at iClassygirl.com!

Well it's time to get serious about your 2012 Resolutions, Goals, Intentions, Promises, Hopes, Dreams etc and I want to help you get started and keep it going throughout 2012!

What better way to provide you additional support than with a BOGO Sale!  Woohoo!  That's right for a limited time only, I am offering several FABULOUS books Buy ONE Get ONE FREE!  

When you BUY 100lbs Down: 8 Simple Steps to Successful Weight Loss (How I lost over 100 lbs and kept it off!)(only $5) You'll receive the Are You Ready to Lose Weight Guide FREE!  Woohoo!
Click HERE to purchase!

Also to get your scrappy juices flowing when you BUY The 52 Week Sketch Challenge (only $6.99), you'll receive Sketch Inspired Layouts FREE!  Wow!
ORDER YOUR COPY NOW!

...and be sure to stayed tuned for my weekly weight loss and scrapbook inspired posts for more support and inspiration!

Have a Happy, Healthy 2012!
FLOURISH!

Weight Watchers - Holiday Survival Tips

Hello All,


I've weighed in for the week!  Want to know the results?  Watch the video and get some great tips for tips for making it through the holiday without a gain or just check out the tips below!

Tips for surviving the Thanksgiving Holiday withOUT a gain!

• Set your goal.  Decide what you want to do: gain, lose or stay the same.  Write it down!
• Plan your work. Work your plan.
• Know what is being served for dinner.  Get the points plus values for the items you plan to have.  See below for a few of the traditional Thanksgiving Feast Foods.
• Save your extra points for Thanksgiving Day.
• Remember it is just another day, another meal.  You don't have to eat the WHOLE thing.
• Get up and take a walk. Go for a jog.  Exercise to gain some activity points.
• Focus on friends and family and the time you have together, NOT the food.
• Get busy..dance(my favorite), play, laugh, share.
• Have fun!

To help you get started here are a few of Points Plus Values for some of the traditional Thanksgiving Feast Foods:

• 1/2 cup of stuffing- 5 points plus
• 4 ounces of turkey – 4 points plus
• 1/4 cup gravy – 3 points plus
• 1/2 cup mashed potatoes – 3 points plus
• 1/2 cup sweet potato souffle – 5 points plus
• 1 cup Green Bean Casserole – 6 points plus
• 1/8 slice of Pumpkin Pie – 8 points plus
• 1/8 slice of Apple Pie – 11 points plus
• 1/8 slice of Pecan Pie – 14 points plus

Whoa!  Lucky for me...I don't like most of these.  I bolded the items I would have...really not a fan of the others.  I like my veggies as veggies..no casseroles or gravies.  If this was the menu served at my dinner I'd only use 18-22 points...and seeing that I LOVE smoothies for breakfast...I could quite possibly make it through the day staying within my 29 points range!  And yes, my points would include either a 1/2 slice or a whole slice of pumpkin pie!

Anyway, what fun tips and tricks do you use for getting through "eating" during the holidays? Share.

Next, leave a comment. Share with a friend.

So Excited and Nervous! Today is the Day!

So excited and nervous! I'll be doing my first public appearance, specifically regarding weight loss. I'll be speaking to a group of over 100 people about my weight loss journey and I'll be introducing my guide, "100 lbs Down!  8 Simple Steps to Successful Weight Loss."

A personal trainer who knows my story, read the book and invited me to come and speak at the "Why Can't I Lose Weight" Seminar tonight at Life Time Fitness, Mountain Brook at 7pm!

If you are in the area (Woodstock, GA) and would like attend, let me know.

Anyway, wish me luck!  And while you are here be sure to answer our poll question, at right!

Have a happy, HEALTHY, day!

My new look and my new book!!!

I am so excited to reveal my new look, web site address and my very first WEIGHT LOSS BOOK!  Woohoo!   If you have visited my site before then you'll notice the new look and address.  I LOVE it and hope you do to!

iClassygirl.com was created to be a place of love, inspiration and creativity!  A place where I can share the goodness of LIFE with you!  I hope you'll mark iClassygirl.com as one of your favorites and visit often.

Not only do I have a new look but my new weight loss book is soon to be on your shelf!!!  100+ lbs Down: 8 Simple Steps to Successful Weight Loss, by Tiare Smith is a must have for anyone who is ready to make the journey to health and well being!  It is filled with useful information, tips, ideas and resources!  Preorder your copy today and SAVE!!!

And while you are here be sure to LIKE US on FACEBOOK and become a FOLLOWER of the blog! I'll be giving away some great gifts soon including:

• a FREE gas card.
• a FREE iTunes gift card.
• a FREE Walmart gift card.

...just to name a few!  But hurry these giveaways will be for iClassygirl.com Facebook Fans and Blog Followers only!

And please tell your friends!!!

Another Yay Moment!!!

SO EXCITED!!!  Today I was asked by a local station here if I would share my weight loss story on camera!!! Filming starts in May! Woohoo!

How cool is that?  I'll keep you posted.

Yay!

Happy, Healthy Holidays!

From our house to yours...

Tiare Smith/ScrapnFIT Featured in Today's Newspaper!!!

Wow!  I'm so very excited and honored to be featured in today's Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC), in the Living Section, pg D5 under Better Health.  If you are in the Atlanta area be sure to pick up a copy and check out the article.

Not into paper news, then you can check out the article here.

I am simply thrilled to continue to spread the word of health and happiness.  To inspire people everywhere to reach their healthy, lifestyle goals.

If can do it, you can do it too!

Get Ready for the 90 Day Weight Loss Challenge!

It's almost here!  Are you in it to win it?  Let's do this!



So who ya with?

Learn more here.

Or get the additional support you need in the ScrapnFIT forum here.

My Weight Loss Journey - Photo Video!!!

Hi Everyone,

I've been spending a bit of quality with my Mac trying to make a weight loss video.  Here is my second attempt.  Short, sweet, inspiring and to the point.

If you'd like to "hear" me talk about and see more details about my journey feel free to check out my first weight loss video here.

Enjoy,

My 1st Weight Loss Video!

This is my first attempt at a weight loss video.  I enjoyed making this and hope you enjoy it too. So pull up a chair and check it out!



Too long for you?  You can check out the short and sweet...photo story here!

Enjoy!