People often ask me what the road to transformation looks like. They have imagined this vision of a yellow brick road leading off into the sunset.
In reality, they should be picturing a route full of twists and turns, hills and valleys, detours, and changes in speed (or pounds lost) that may even cause them to have to make a u-turn or two as they navigate the road to their weight loss goals.
As with any journey, if you start with an honest desire, create a plan and are prepared, you'll be able to overcome obstacles, stay on course, and successfully reach your destination.
Before you embark of this journey, it is important to take a self-inventory of why you desire to do this. Remember, you never HAVE to lose the weight, so don't kid yourself by saying that it is something that you need to do. Losing weight is something that you WANT to do. Never forget that. When you are on your 29th minute on the treadmill and your body wants to stop, remind yourself how much you want to be there! Think about the outcome and how bad you desire it.
Once you have committed to the journey, it is important to create a plan and have realistic expectations of the obstacles ahead. The obstacles are our triggers: the people and events that elicit a strong emotional reaction within us. They can range from something as simple as sitting on the couch and watching your favorite TV show, to stress at work, to an argument with your mother-in-law.
When we encounter triggers, emotions come flooding in and we are driven to turn to our addictions. However, we can use powerful tactics to navigate around the triggers and stay on course! Put these effective tactics in your arsenal of tools to navigate your way to success.
Emotional triggers
Random food cravings
Hitting the drive-thru
Eating out successfully (when you must!)
Make the workplace work
Avoid a social gathering sabotage
Eating late at night
Our season premiere will be kicking off this week! In the very first episode you'll meet Tony, who, during his journey, lost both his home and his son during our year together. However, he was determined not to allow his situation and the painful emotions of his loss affect his destiny. He never forgot how much he desired to be healthy and fit. Although he encountered some of the most traumatic events in life, Tony found the courage and strength to navigate through the storm. He persevered and created a whole new life for himself and for his loved ones.
One of the keys to Tony's transformation was learning and applying the tools and techniques above to his situations. Just like Tony, you can reach your goals and enjoy a more fulfilling life with a plan.
Tony is one of the most inspirational people I have ever had the opportunity to know and work with. I can't wait for you to meet him and watch how he navigates his way to an amazing transformation!
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Kathy Freston: 3 Reasons Your Diet Isn't Working
Eat more red meat and fish.
Limit fruit to berries.
Unlimited green leafy veggies.
Eat 3 eggs a day, including the yolk.
Substitute cookies and chips and snack with nuts (particularly raw almonds), full-fat cheese, and 90% dark chocolate.
It works for everybody.
No thanks...I'll stick with what works for ME, and I suggest that you stop assuming that what works for you works for everyone.
diet and the exercise, the weight starts to fall off. Eating the correct foods is just as important to weight loss as is exercising.
I don't need to be on any "Weight Loss Journey". I can make my own decisions on what, when, if I do something, thank you very much. Living so far to 53, I must be doing something right on my own.
I just ate two bowls of Coco Puffs. It's almost 3am. Who cares if that's not approved of. I don't need some article suggesting when I eat my Coco Puffs for example. I don't need an article say okay do your animal art instead of eating those Coco Puffs. You must curb your craving for Coco Puffs because this article says so.
If I feel like thinking of food all day, no article is going to tell me now here's what you need to get your mind off food. I don't need any article to tell me what to do every minute with food.
The main culprit seems to be carbs and refined sugar (and perhaps excess protein). It's very difficult to gain weight on fruits and green vegetables.
But why the inner drive that craves carbs and sugar?
There seems to be a correlation between those who are not breast fed and obesity. That may be the big underlying cause of all eating problems - a lack of one full year of breast feeding.
Also these problems:
The lack of sleep and obesity connection. There is more pain in those who are obese connection. And there seems to be a connection between when you eat and obesity.
I seldom see those comments made. The studies for all of these are pretty strong.
Three things that may help (after the unconscious breast feeding trauma is solved - and again that is the big unconscious drive for all eating problems)
1. Pull back on the amount of carbs you eat.
2. Never eat after dark - give your digestion system enough to digest and switch over to sleep mode.
3. Get enough sleep.
Vegetables? No argument there.