Yesterday I went on Good Things Utah. I love that the show is LIVE and I never know what I will end up talking about. It's very much a "home" to me. I have been a crafting guest for more years than I can count now. Often, I get to meet other cool guests when I am at the TV studio. Today I met Jackson Carter from this past season of The Biggest Loser.
Hey, if you know anything about me... I don't have time to watch TV, but I have a few shows that I love and record. Yes, The Biggest Loser is one of my all time FAVORITE shows! It inspires me to see the contestants CHANGE, EVOLVE and FIND themselves in this journey.
I had got done with my segment when I walked off the set. I noticed Jackson and instantly "knew" I knew him. Of course, I went over and started talking to him. I was a HUGE cheerleader and fan of Jackson. Oops I accidentially called him Jared and felt so bad. Oh my...I knew his name... one of those moments.
I will tell you he was so geniune and nice. I am now a bigger fan. So as we talked I wanted to know the "behind the scenes" with the show and him. Jackson has lost MORE weight since the show ended- finale- a couple of weeks ago. He now works out 1 hour each day and eats 2,000 calories a day. He mentioned that on the ranch they would work out every day 4-5 hours a day.
He talked about his "mancation" with Jeff during the season. I was worried he would slip with Jeff. He laughed and said HE loved it. He loved the break from the house and being with the same people all the time. That so makes sense!
Jackson said he LOVED Bob and Dolvett. He just had a great experience on the show. I asked him if there was a secret to his success. We had discussed eating and what to eat and not to eat,etc. He said he learned...." There is no secret, it's simply your diet and excercise and MODERATION." He is adding more carbs and food back into his diet. I was so impressed and found myself giving his cute young self "business advice." I bet he thought I was CRAZY. I just felt so strongly that he has a gift for helping others and I know he will be doing this. He is very busy doing appearances, helping organizations and speaking to groups. He is determined to keep the weight off.
So I had to ask him a really odd question. When I work out I love MUSIC. It keeps me going, engaged and upbeat. I noticed there is NEVER music when they work out. WHY???? He said they can't when the cameras are there... it's in the contract as a no no. He mentioned he does work out to music and they could if no cameras were around. Okay... I know silly question right?
I wish him the VERY best in this journey. He really was so nice and I am so inspired. I am doing a 5 week health program again because I believe in it and my metabolism is being wacky right now. I lost 2 lbs last week of the 10 that I gained back. Yes, lost 32 and then gained 10 back. That is my reality. I can look at food and gain weight. Actually, the dietician that I am working with is trying to help me with my MEGASLOW metabolism. I am eating every 2.5 hours and there is NO calorie counting. I simply am not eating any carbs or sugar. I need to remember how great I feel when I eat so "clean." I feel fabulous and the weight gain has not really "mentally" got to me like in years past it would. I choose to love myself today...faults and all. I am so happy and I think true happiness comes from being surrounded by love within my family.
I am on my way to the airport now- I am teaching at the GRAND OPENING celebration of Creative Card & Crafts. I will be flying to Chicago. The store is in Villa Park, IL and before I teach tonight I will be there for a meet & greet and ice cream social. Call the store for details. We would love to see you. I am so honored to be asked to come and be the first GUEST designer to teach. All the workshops sold out so fast and I am looking forward to seeing new and older friends. I so appreciate all the crafters who signed up and are coming.
Today I wanted to show you a few of the pages from this fabulous travel memories mini book that Julie Jacob designed.
Julie mixed a few collections to do this really cool album. I really love her style and how she really does document and tell the story through her crafting.
*love the HE SAID stitched garland on the cover.
I really love that Julie loves and uses her typewriter mixed with her handwriting in her projects. She loves to stitch and often uses her own "humor" in her projects. I love this! She is a super sweet girl and I always laugh reading her blog. You can see many MORE beautiful pages- on the TC Design team blog today. http://teresacollinsdesignteam.blogspot.com or on Julie's blog- http://juliejac.typepad.com/crazy_little_thing_called
Here is the video from my appearance yesterday on Good Things Utah. I showcased the brand new SUMMER STORIES and how to use those cute enamel dots. The collection should be coming to a store near you SOON! Make sure you ask for it.
I am now OFF to the airport. Hope you have a great weekend!
