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How to Lose Weight Naturally
Weight loss is an attainable goal for anyone who has the desire
to improve their quality of life. You can have a slim physique regardless of
age, gender or size.
If you're tired of be overweight and exhausted all the
time then now is the time to take your health & happiness into your own
hands.
It all begins with the desire for change. To take the first step
on your weight loss journey you must dig deep and answer the question "Why?"
Why do you want to live a healthier life? Do you want to lose
weight for you or is someone else pushing you to lose a few pounds? If you're
trying to lose weight because someone is pressuring you to, it will be next to
impossible.
You may lose weight, but you will most likely gain it all back
plus a few more pounds once the pressure to lose weight is eased. You have to
do it for You!
BELIEVE
IN YOUR ABILITY TO SUCCEED
The first step to successful weight loss is to truly believe
that you well deserve to have a healthy strong body. You must acknowledge this
and realize that you are incredible just as you are now. You have to believe in
you to attain your goals with less effort, and that you are praiseworthy of
achieving great success.
You need to set goals that reflect your own personal desires ~
not your parent's, spouse or friends. You need to discover your own truth and
beauty that you were born with. Change comes from within.
By having loving thoughts of yourself, rather than negative, you
will begin to reclaim your power and you will find your inner strength to have
the willpower to create the body of your dreams.
We all have our ups and downs, I do too. When I'm really
fatigued I can easily fall into a self pity party mentality and can mindlessly
let my "eating clean" guard down.
It's not a fun road to be on that's for sure, but when I do get
off track and fall off the wagon I realize it, then regroup my thoughts and
emotions, and get right back on track that will enable me to accomplish my
fitness goals and dreams.
EMOTIONAL
CHECK LIST
Emotions are very powerful in many ways. You can either make or
break your fitness diet plan with just your emotions and attitude alone. It's
important not to brush your feelings under the rug, take note of how you feel
and deal with them.
If you have jealousy, resentment, anger, fear or frustrations
towards yourself or anyone else, these emotions will block your energy fields
which will make you feel tired, stressed and depressed. Let those feelings go!
Having negative feelings only harms you not the person you are mad at.
Instead of having yucky feelings all the time for something that
happened in the past, see those whom you perceived to have hurt you in one way
or another as a gift in your life to teach you what you don't want.
See the good in them, then forgive & forget. Choose to allow
the memories that upset you to subside. As you practice this daily you will
find that your spirit will be lifted, you'll have tons more energy and you will
be friendlier to those you come in contact with.
Your energies will shift from a low, negative frequency to a
high, vibrant full of life frequency, which creates feelings of love, joy &
gratitude.
YOU need to consciously choose to be happy and to have thoughts
of creation and gratitude for your body as it is now. By being thankful and
positive about yourself you will have a firm foundation to reach your goals. It
truly all begins from within.
A
WEIGHT LOSS SUCCESS STORY
I have a dear friend who recently contacted me explaining that
she and her sweet husband took my LivFit Lifestyle to heart and decided to eat
healthier foods and to exercise daily.
They improved their lives in remarkable ways. Their decision to
lose weight and eat healthy foods has improved their health and personal
happiness immensely. Here is what she had to say...
Hey cutie, I had to tell you that Rick has now lost a total of
60 pounds!!! I have lost 30, and now exercise every day. I do weights and
cardio. I am following your eating plan, and working to overcome my food
addiction :) Whenever I feel a little discouraged, I look at your picture, say
a prayer, and trust that I too can improve my quality of life. I thank God that
he allowed our paths to cross! As we both know, the greatest teacher is
example. That is what Christ did while here on the earth. He lived his beliefs,
and here we are today, following his example. One day this summer I will bring
Shakiya out to visit you and Xander :) Love ~ Shane.. 6/5/11
I'm so proud of Shane & Rick! They are on a golden path of
longevity and happiness that they can embrace throughout their life. They're
not living on a diet; they're living my LivFit Lifestyle!
It's an awesome feeling to set fitness and weight loss goals and
then achieve them slowly, one by one. Always remember it's not about the
destination but the journey and the
beautiful life lessons learned along the way.
BABY
STEPS
If losing weight seems too overwhelming then begin with baby
steps. You don't have to jump in with both feet, just take one step at a time.
Start with your food choices and portion
size. Eat frequently, aim for 5 to 6 small meals a day. Eat every 3 hours to
jump-start and keep your metabolism burning optimally.
A portion size for protein & complex carbs (not simple carbs) is about the
size of the palm of your hand. Try to have lean protein such as whey protein
powder, chicken, tuna, fish, lean red meats or egg (whites) with each meal.
Stay away from sugars, sodium and processed foods. Read the labels, many foods
have hidden sugars and sodium; always, always make it a habit to read
nutritional labels. By eliminating these foods alone you'll lose weight
quickly, even without exercise.
Sugar will not only spikes your insulin level but it can damage
your heart and creates belly fat as well. It also causes your body to crash
soon after leaving you feeling tired and lethargic, which ultimately will cause
a viscous cycle of wanting more sugar for energy.
Watch for hidden sugars in fruit juices, sauces, condiments, soups and in
cereals to name a few. Always read nutritional labels, if it has more than 5
grams of sugar per serving, don't eat it!
Be more active and try to move more. You don't have to do cardio and lift
weights right off the bat, you can move more in your everyday life. Park
farther away from your destination and take the stairs when you can. Moving
more will increase your metabolism and you'll feel better too.
BEGIN TODAY!
Begin today to believe in you! Believe that you are worthy to attain
your goals. Believe that you can do it! Then set 3 small short-term goals each
week, make a game plan and follow through.
If you fall off the "healthy eating" wagon, that's okay, just brush
yourself off and reassure yourself that you ate poorly for only one meal! Don't give up, just regroup
and move forward keeping your mind laser focused on your goals.
Before you know it you will be much closer to reaching your
weight loss & fitness goals, then at last you will be victorious!
Embrace Your Journey to Success!
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