Have you realized that summer is gone,
winter is soon arriving and those dreaded 10 lbs that we gain over the holidays
are on there way. Then New Years……and resolutions to lose the weight. I was one of those people that every year I
would try to start fresh and by the third day I had given up only to start
again right before summer and then give up and try again later fall…..sound
familiar? 1 out of 3 people are on a cycle like this. Well all those “fad
diets” didn’t make me skinny and nothing seemed to work until now. I started on my journey and lost over 30” off
my body in a 1 ½ months….10% body fat gone lowering my health risks significantly.
I have been on the Chose to Lose weightloss program (check out the video below). My journey is
far from ending as I have a lot of inches to go but I am living proof anyone
can do this. I take the attitude NO EXCUSES… I have 4 kids all under 5 and a
successful home business. I have plenty of excuses if I really wanted to but I
will no longer allow them in my vocabulary.
So what do you have holding you back? Time? Money? Emotions? Fear? Age?
Health? For some of us we must recognize
that this is life or death. I would love to have you join me on this journey. I have had several people express interest
and I tell them the biggest step is knowing your commitment.
Evaluate yourself below.
WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT, BUT ARE YOU READY????
Read through this and evaluate your
readiness to lose weight, if you ARE READY than email me at goin.places@yahoo.com with the
subject line "I'm Ready"
and LETS DO THIS!!! WE are here to provide support, accountability,
programs, and nutrition advice.
Before you plunge into a weight-loss program,
see if you're truly ready. And see what steps to take if you aren't ready yet.
By
Mayo Clinic staff
Your weight-loss success depends in large
part on your readiness to take on the challenge. If you jump in before you're
ready, your weight-loss plan may buckle under the first challenge. Use these
questions to assess your weight-loss readiness.
1. Are you motivated to
make long-term lifestyle changes?
Successful weight loss depends on permanent
lifestyle changes, such as eating healthy foods and exercising more. That could
represent a significant departure from your current lifestyle. Be honest.
Knowing that you need to make changes in your life and actually doing it are
two different things. You may have to overhaul your diet so that you're eating
more whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products, for example.
You'll also need to find time to exercise for at least 30 minutes nearly every
day of the week. Exercise is especially important to prevent regaining your
lost weight.
Your
motivation for undertaking these changes may be better health, improved
appearance or just feeling better about yourself in general. As long as your
motivation is a healthy one, it doesn't really matter what it is. Find your
motivation and focus on it. ARE YOU WILLING TO DO THIS?
2. Have you addressed the big distractions
in your life?
If
you're dealing with major life events, such as marital problems, job stress,
illness or financial worries, you may not want to add the challenge of
overhauling your eating and exercise habits. Instead, consider giving your life
a chance to calm down before you launch a full scale weight-loss program.
Exercise is a great stress reliever, but starting a whole new life would be
tough. Start small like taking walks after dinner or on your lunch break to
feel better but not get in over your head.
3.
Do you have a realistic picture of how much weight you'll lose and how quickly?
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is
a lifelong process. Over the long term, it's best to aim for losing 1 to 2
pounds (0.5 to 1 kilogram) a week. To lose 1 to 2 pounds a week, you need to
burn 500 to 1,000 calories more than you consume each day. You can do that
through a lower (sometimes higher if you are currently under eating) calorie
diet and regular physical activity or exercise.
4.
Have you resolved any emotional issues connected to your weight?
Emotions and food are often intertwined.
Anger, stress, grief and boredom can trigger emotional eating. And if you have
a history of an eating disorder, weight loss can be even trickier. Start by
identifying your emotional issues related to food so that you're prepared for
the challenges. If we know you are a binge eater or a stress eater etc we'll
know what to look for going in, versus being blind-sided by it later and
feeling like it failed.
5.
Do you have support and accountability?
Any
weight-loss program can be difficult. You may face moments of temptation or
become disheartened. Having someone in your corner to offer encouragement can
help. If you don't have friends or family you can rely on for positive help,
consider joining a weight-loss support group.
If
you want to keep your weight-loss efforts private, be prepared to be
accountable to yourself with regular weigh-ins and a log of your diet and
activity. You might also want to consider joining an online program (i.e. www.cinchwellness.com) or using a health coach.
6. Have you embraced the weight-loss
challenge?
If
you don't have a positive attitude about losing weight, you may not be ready.
If you dread what lies ahead, you may be more likely to find excuses to veer
off course. Try to embrace the vision of your new lifestyle and remain
positive. Focus on how good you'll feel when you're more active or when you
weigh less. Picture yourself celebrating every little success along the way,
whether it's opting for a low-fat cottage cheese snack instead of chips or
going for a walk.
You're
ready for weight loss: Now what?
Here is a video on the Chose to Lose weightloss program.....
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If
you answered yes to all or most of these questions, you're probably ready to
make the lifestyle changes necessary to work toward permanent weight loss. You
may be able to forge ahead on your own, creating your own lifestyle program for
healthy eating and exercising. Or you may feel you need help, which is where I
come in!
Educating yourself about the process of
successful weight loss and maintenance is a start. For example, learn more
about the dietary changes necessary for losing weight. Enroll in a
behavior-based weight program that can help you change the habits that can
interfere with weight loss, such as eating when you're stressed or bored.
Creating habits usually take about 90 days...thus the challenge
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What if you're not ready?
If
you answered no to more than one of these questions, you may not be ready to
embark on a weight-loss program right now. And that's OK. Explore what's
holding you back and face those obstacles. In some cases it may simply be a
matter of timing. For instance, you may need to resolve other stressors in your
life first. In other cases, you may need to work on related issues, such as
your feelings toward weight loss or your willingness to commit to permanent
lifestyle changes. If you aren't sure let's talk, I'd love to help you figure
it out!
Consider seeking help from your doctor or
another professional, such as a certified wellness coach, to help you work
through these issues. Try to address the obstacles as soon as possible and then
re-evaluate your readiness for weight loss so that you can quickly get started
on a healthier lifestyle. Don't let the chaos of life become a permanent
excuse, however. There will never be an absolutely perfect time!!!
Still unsure?
You
may have found that you couldn't answer all of the questions with a simple yes
or no. If you feel generally positive about most of your answers and you're
upbeat about a weight-loss program, consider starting now. You may never have
definitive answers in life. Don't let that rob you of a chance to achieve your
weight-loss goals, TOGETHER we can make it happen, I believe in YOU!!
Here is a video on the Chose to Lose weightloss program.....
Email me at goin.places@yahoo.com to get ALL IN......
