Guest guest Posted October 14, 2003 Report Share Posted October 14, 2003 > > Subject: Fwd: Slipping off that saddle? > > > > > Slipping off that saddle? > > > > You know how it goes: You decided to get healthy, put on muscle and > > lose a few pounds of fat... and it was really exciting at the > > beginning, as you munched on chicken breasts and pictured the fit, > > healthy body that the new regimen would bring. And now, the rest of > > the story: You stuck to that program for, oh, three weeks... at which > > point the excitement started to wane, you realized it was going to > > take some time to develop that body, and you started poking around > > the Doritos aisle again. Before you knew it, you had returned to your > > old ways. You're not alone! Implement the following steps and begin > > losing like a champ: > > > > 1. Rethink Your Weight Goal - Losing 20 pounds in a month just isn't > > realistic. If you want to maintain fat-loss long term, you need to > > set realistic goals. That way, you won't set yorself up for failure. > > More than 2 pounds a week is water weight--and muscle mass--in > > addition to fat. > > > > 2. Make Sure You Really Are Eating Right - If you're hungry all the > > time, your chance of long-term success is virtually nil. > > You should never start a food program that you don't want to maintain > > for the rest of your life. People who skimp at breakfast are the ones > > who end up craving chips & cookies at the end of the day. If you find > > you're getting physically hungry a lot, it's time to raise the volume > > of food you're eating with filling but low-calorie foods such as > > veggies, fruit, soups & salads. > > > > 3. Make Things Easier on Yourself - If you plan ahead, you can make > > healthful eating just as quick and easy as the drive-thru. > > Start in the supermarket. Make sure you have fruit, veggies, fat-free > > milk, wheat pasta and tomato sauce. Slice the produce when you get > > home to make it easier to grab. Keep nutrition bars in the car. > > Freeze left-overs. > > > > 4. Don't Be a Perfectionist - When the inevitable Krispy Creme attack > > hits, don't sucker yourself into thinking you've already lost the > > battle and snack all day on fatty things. One of the key things to > > watch out for is holding perfectionist standards - you're either > > perfect or you've failed. It simply isn't true. It's normal to slip > > up a little - a balanced plan can include a few treats. > > > > 5. Get Support - If you're having trouble doing things by yourself, > > get someone else involved. Set up an appointment with a personal > > trainer, a nutritionist, on-line support group, a hotline to someone > > you know who is willing to be there when you need it. > > > > 6. Reward Yourself - When you turn to junk food, your body is telling > > you it's unhappy. But you can reward yourself with healthier foods. > > Grill a lean steak and some vegetables with olive-oil. Go to > > restaurant that serves broiled halibut and steamed veggies. Buy a new > > CD or running shoes. Make low-fat cookies and give them (except a few > > for you) to a neighbor, relative or co-worker. Rewards are what makes > > weight loss fun! > > > > 7. Get Back on That Horse - Once you realize your plan is slipping, > > it's time to take action again. First, try to figure out what went > > wrong. Having a lapse is normal--rather than say " I've blown it, " > > look at what happened: What led you to eating junk food again? Then > > use that knowledge to get you back on track. > > It's important that you don't wait to get started again. The more > > time passes, the more likely it is that the idea of picking up where > > you left off will seem exhausting or impossible. So start right now > > with something simple and easy--decide that you'll have one really > > healthy meal each day. You can build to eating well at every meal. > > > > You're working toward a healthful eating plan and a firmer, fitter > > body that will last the rest of your life. You don't have to do it > > perfectly--just indefinately! " > > > > - Ben Kallen > > > > > > > > ---------- > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2003 Report Share Posted November 17, 2003 > Subject: Slipping off that saddle? > > > > Slipping off that saddle? > > > > You know how it goes: You decided to get healthy, put on muscle and > > lose a few pounds of fat... and it was really exciting at the > > beginning, as you munched on chicken breasts and pictured the fit, > > healthy body that the new regimen would bring. And now, the rest of > > the story: You stuck to that program for, oh, three weeks... at which > > point the excitement started to wane, you realized it was going to > > take some time to develop that body, and you started poking around > > the Doritos aisle again. Before you knew it, you had returned to your > > old ways. You're not alone! Implement the following steps and begin > > losing like a champ: > > > > 1. Rethink Your Weight Goal - Losing 20 pounds in a month just isn't > > realistic. If you want to maintain fat-loss long term, you need to > > set realistic goals. That way, you won't set yorself up for failure. > > More than 2 pounds a week is water weight--and muscle mass--in > > addition to fat. > > > > 2. Make Sure You Really Are Eating Right - If you're hungry all the > > time, your chance of long-term success is virtually nil. > > You should never start a food program that you don't want to maintain > > for the rest of your life. People who skimp at breakfast are the ones > > who end up craving chips & cookies at the end of the day. If you find > > you're getting physically hungry a lot, it's time to raise the volume > > of food you're eating with filling but low-calorie foods such as > > veggies, fruit, soups & salads. > > > > 3. Make Things Easier on Yourself - If you plan ahead, you can make > > healthful eating just as quick and easy as the drive-thru. > > Start in the supermarket. Make sure you have fruit, veggies, fat-free > > milk, wheat pasta and tomato sauce. Slice the produce when you get > > home to make it easier to grab. Keep nutrition bars in the car. > > Freeze left-overs. > > > > 4. Don't Be a Perfectionist - When the inevitable Krispy Creme attack > > hits, don't sucker yourself into thinking you've already lost the > > battle and snack all day on fatty things. One of the key things to > > watch out for is holding perfectionist standards - you're either > > perfect or you've failed. It simply isn't true. It's normal to slip > > up a little - a balanced plan can include a few treats. > > > > 5. Get Support - If you're having trouble doing things by yourself, > > get someone else involved. Set up an appointment with a personal > > trainer, a nutritionist, on-line support group, a hotline to someone > > you know who is willing to be there when you need it. > > > > 6. Reward Yourself - When you turn to junk food, your body is telling > > you it's unhappy. But you can reward yourself with healthier foods. > > Grill a lean steak and some vegetables with olive-oil. Go to > > restaurant that serves broiled halibut and steamed veggies. Buy a new > > CD or running shoes. Make low-fat cookies and give them (except a few > > for you) to a neighbor, relative or co-worker. Rewards are what makes > > weight loss fun! > > > > 7. Get Back on That Horse - Once you realize your plan is slipping, > > it's time to take action again. First, try to figure out what went > > wrong. Having a lapse is normal--rather than say " I've blown it, " > > look at what happened: What led you to eating junk food again? Then > > use that knowledge to get you back on track. > > It's important that you don't wait to get started again. The more > > time passes, the more likely it is that the idea of picking up where > > you left off will seem exhausting or impossible. So start right now > > with something simple and easy--decide that you'll have one really > > healthy meal each day. You can build to eating well at every meal. > > > > You're working toward a healthful eating plan and a firmer, fitter > > body that will last the rest of your life. You don't have to do it > > perfectly--just indefinately! " > > > > - Ben Kallen > > > > > > > > ---------- > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 > > > Slipping off that saddle? > > > > You know how it goes: You decided to get healthy, put on muscle and > > lose a few pounds of fat... and it was really exciting at the > > beginning, as you munched on chicken breasts and pictured the fit, > > healthy body that the new regimen would bring. And now, the rest of > > the story: You stuck to that program for, oh, three weeks... at which > > point the excitement started to wane, you realized it was going to > > take some time to develop that body, and you started poking around > > the Doritos aisle again. Before you knew it, you had returned to your > > old ways. You're not alone! Implement the following steps and begin > > losing like a champ: > > > > 1. Rethink Your Weight Goal - Losing 20 pounds in a month just isn't > > realistic. If you want to maintain fat-loss long term, you need to > > set realistic goals. That way, you won't set yorself up for failure. > > More than 2 pounds a week is water weight--and muscle mass--in > > addition to fat. > > > > 2. Make Sure You Really Are Eating Right - If you're hungry all the > > time, your chance of long-term success is virtually nil. > > You should never start a food program that you don't want to maintain > > for the rest of your life. People who skimp at breakfast are the ones > > who end up craving chips & cookies at the end of the day. If you find > > you're getting physically hungry a lot, it's time to raise the volume > > of food you're eating with filling but low-calorie foods such as > > veggies, fruit, soups & salads. > > > > 3. Make Things Easier on Yourself - If you plan ahead, you can make > > healthful eating just as quick and easy as the drive-thru. > > Start in the supermarket. Make sure you have fruit, veggies, fat-free > > milk, wheat pasta and tomato sauce. Slice the produce when you get > > home to make it easier to grab. Keep nutrition bars in the car. > > Freeze left-overs. > > > > 4. Don't Be a Perfectionist - When the inevitable Krispy Creme attack > > hits, don't sucker yourself into thinking you've already lost the > > battle and snack all day on fatty things. One of the key things to > > watch out for is holding perfectionist standards - you're either > > perfect or you've failed. It simply isn't true. It's normal to slip > > up a little - a balanced plan can include a few treats. > > > > 5. Get Support - If you're having trouble doing things by yourself, > > get someone else involved. Set up an appointment with a personal > > trainer, a nutritionist, on-line support group, a hotline to someone > > you know who is willing to be there when you need it. > > > > 6. Reward Yourself - When you turn to junk food, your body is telling > > you it's unhappy. But you can reward yourself with healthier foods. > > Grill a lean steak and some vegetables with olive-oil. Go to > > restaurant that serves broiled halibut and steamed veggies. Buy a new > > CD or running shoes. Make low-fat cookies and give them (except a few > > for you) to a neighbor, relative or co-worker. Rewards are what makes > > weight loss fun! > > > > 7. Get Back on That Horse - Once you realize your plan is slipping, > > it's time to take action again. First, try to figure out what went > > wrong. Having a lapse is normal--rather than say " I've blown it, " > > look at what happened: What led you to eating junk food again? Then > > use that knowledge to get you back on track. > > It's important that you don't wait to get started again. The more > > time passes, the more likely it is that the idea of picking up where > > you left off will seem exhausting or impossible. So start right now > > with something simple and easy--decide that you'll have one really > > healthy meal each day. You can build to eating well at every meal. > > > > You're working toward a healthful eating plan and a firmer, fitter > > body that will last the rest of your life. You don't have to do it > > perfectly--just indefinately! " > > > > - Ben Kallen > > > > > > > > ---------- > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2004 Report Share Posted January 2, 2004 > > > > Slipping off that saddle? > > > > You know how it goes: You decided to get healthy, put on muscle and > > lose a few pounds of fat... and it was really exciting at the > > beginning, as you munched on chicken breasts and pictured the fit, > > healthy body that the new regimen would bring. And now, the rest of > > the story: You stuck to that program for, oh, three weeks... at which > > point the excitement started to wane, you realized it was going to > > take some time to develop that body, and you started poking around > > the Doritos aisle again. Before you knew it, you had returned to your > > old ways. You're not alone! Implement the following steps and begin > > losing like a champ: > > > > 1. Rethink Your Weight Goal - Losing 20 pounds in a month just isn't > > realistic. If you want to maintain fat-loss long term, you need to > > set realistic goals. That way, you won't set yorself up for failure. > > More than 2 pounds a week is water weight--and muscle mass--in > > addition to fat. > > > > 2. Make Sure You Really Are Eating Right - If you're hungry all the > > time, your chance of long-term success is virtually nil. > > You should never start a food program that you don't want to maintain > > for the rest of your life. People who skimp at breakfast are the ones > > who end up craving chips & cookies at the end of the day. If you find > > you're getting physically hungry a lot, it's time to raise the volume > > of food you're eating with filling but low-calorie foods such as > > veggies, fruit, soups & salads. > > > > 3. Make Things Easier on Yourself - If you plan ahead, you can make > > healthful eating just as quick and easy as the drive-thru. > > Start in the supermarket. Make sure you have fruit, veggies, fat-free > > milk, wheat pasta and tomato sauce. Slice the produce when you get > > home to make it easier to grab. Keep nutrition bars in the car. > > Freeze left-overs. > > > > 4. Don't Be a Perfectionist - When the inevitable Krispy Creme attack > > hits, don't sucker yourself into thinking you've already lost the > > battle and snack all day on fatty things. One of the key things to > > watch out for is holding perfectionist standards - you're either > > perfect or you've failed. It simply isn't true. It's normal to slip > > up a little - a balanced plan can include a few treats. > > > > 5. Get Support - If you're having trouble doing things by yourself, > > get someone else involved. Set up an appointment with a personal > > trainer, a nutritionist, on-line support group, a hotline to someone > > you know who is willing to be there when you need it. > > > > 6. Reward Yourself - When you turn to junk food, your body is telling > > you it's unhappy. But you can reward yourself with healthier foods. > > Grill a lean steak and some vegetables with olive-oil. Go to > > restaurant that serves broiled halibut and steamed veggies. Buy a new > > CD or running shoes. Make low-fat cookies and give them (except a few > > for you) to a neighbor, relative or co-worker. Rewards are what makes > > weight loss fun! > > > > 7. Get Back on That Horse - Once you realize your plan is slipping, > > it's time to take action again. First, try to figure out what went > > wrong. Having a lapse is normal--rather than say " I've blown it, " > > look at what happened: What led you to eating junk food again? Then > > use that knowledge to get you back on track. > > It's important that you don't wait to get started again. The more > > time passes, the more likely it is that the idea of picking up where > > you left off will seem exhausting or impossible. So start right now > > with something simple and easy--decide that you'll have one really > > healthy meal each day. You can build to eating well at every meal. > > > > You're working toward a healthful eating plan and a firmer, fitter > > body that will last the rest of your life. You don't have to do it > > perfectly--just indefinately! " > > > > - Ben Kallen > > > > > > > > ---------- > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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