| Dieting and weight loss are the #1 topics of | | | | period. |
| conversation any time two or more people are in a | | | | Find a comfortable chair (recliners are perfect...just be |
| room together. It doesn't matter whether the group is | | | | sure you don't fall asleep) and sit back and take 3 |
| male or female, dieting and chatter about food is the | | | | long...slow...deep breaths and release them very very |
| conversation of choice. The #2 topic most often is the | | | | slowly. Repeat that exercise 3 times and continue to |
| latest super-fast way to get rid of extra pounds. We | | | | relax with your eyes closed. |
| live in a world where fast solutions are a necessity. | | | | Next you'll want to use your mind's eye to see |
| The good news is there are ways to quickly drop | | | | yourself at your chosen size and weight engaged in |
| extra pounds in as little as 5 -10 days. Even better | | | | something you do every day. Just use your imagination |
| news is this can be done safely. Because I've been a | | | | to observe yourself and your surroundings including the |
| hypnotist and personal development coach for many | | | | sights and sounds that would be normal and natural for |
| years I've been able to work in a lab, so to speak, to | | | | the time and place you choose to visit during this |
| observe hundreds of people with different body types | | | | exercise. |
| and diets and behavioral habits. | | | | Create a nice fantasy spot for your exercises. Maui is |
| This has allowed me to match results across the | | | | great, especially if you've never been there before. It's |
| years and create enhancements that have helped | | | | your fantasy so create a great place and have fun |
| scores of dieters. Having done this for more than 15 | | | | with it. |
| years I've documented some interesting and useful | | | | Be sure to set your cell phone timer for 10-15 minutes, |
| findings. | | | | otherwise you'll lose track of time and miss your |
| According to the World Health Organization, nearly | | | | appointments. Remember to repeat this exercise at |
| 85% of the population is caught up in what is referred | | | | least 2 or 3 times a day. In the morning before starting |
| to as an epidemic. Its name is obesity. All this means is | | | | your day and at night just before bedtime work best. |
| we eat more than we burn and the excess food is | | | | 5. You've got the exercise part in hand, now for the |
| stored as fat. | | | | diet. For the first 5 days, eliminate bread and bread |
| Now that's out of the way lets look at some of the | | | | products. This may take more time to figure out than |
| simple ways you can fast-track your dieting goals and | | | | you would imagine. |
| find success with losing fat and excess weight. | | | | What this means is, everyone knows how to |
| It doesn't have to hurt and best of all these methods | | | | recognize a slice of bread or a hamburger bun. It gets |
| produce lasting results. By lasting I mean, my clients | | | | a little tricky to detect when bread has been slipped |
| experience a 89% success rate which basically | | | | into your diet in other forms. |
| relates to 8 of every 10 keeping their weigh off | | | | You may want to read the labels on some items, |
| without ever dialing my number again. Let's look at part | | | | however, most of the time it's simply a matter of |
| of the lessons they have learned and applied. | | | | scrapping the coatings off of things like fish sticks, |
| 1. Set a goal for the weight you want to carry around | | | | corndogs, and other bread and batter dipped goodies. |
| on your bones. Don't spend any time worrying or | | | | That's it for the first dieting item. Eliminate bread for the |
| thinking about the fact you've never stayed with it | | | | first 5 days and you'll notice a drop of approximately 2 |
| before. The same thing could happen this time but it | | | | to 5 pounds every 7 or so days from this single |
| doesn't matter at this point. Set a goal for what you | | | | adjustment. |
| want to weigh and write it down in big letters in the | | | | It's always suggested to drink more water, however, |
| center of an 8 X 11 sheet of white paper and draw a | | | | you should check with your doctor about dieting |
| circle around it. | | | | before getting started. She is always your best |
| 2. Now you're ready to set a goal for what size | | | | pre-diet check point. |
| clothes you want to wear. Add the colors and styles | | | | BTW...I mention eliminating bread for the first 5 days as |
| too and cut out a few pictures of clothes you'd like to | | | | a jump-starting process to start the fat-melt going. You |
| wear. You may want to get a scrap book and paste | | | | may want to make this permanent once you see the |
| or staple these items into the book. However, you can | | | | results. |
| also just use file folders. Keeping it simple is perfectly | | | | 6. I add this next tip and believe it is the most |
| OK. Just do the work and keep it handy so you know | | | | compelling secret to success. Make yourself a |
| how to find your written goals. | | | | commitment about your weight loss goals. This step |
| 3. This is a No-Guilt-Allowed program. If you have ever | | | | relates to more than just your chosen weight and size |
| started a diet or any type of weight loss program | | | | goal. Your commitment is to how you want to live your |
| you've probably dropped it at one time or another. Until | | | | life going forward. |
| the desired behaviors are imprinted they are not | | | | I talk with my clients about the importance of living |
| automatic so it's easy to just stop the program. | | | | thinner. It works like this: Most of us know, or have |
| The important thing is not to beat yourself up with | | | | heard of a person who seems to eat everything they |
| self-talk or self criticism. Guilt and negative self-talk are | | | | want and yet never seem to gain a pound. They are |
| part of the problem. They are in no way what-so-ever | | | | not particularly athletic or overly active, however, they |
| a part of the solution. Drop guilt and self-talk | | | | always seem to effortlessly maintain a balanced look |
| immediately. When you catch yourself doing it again | | | | in regard to their weight and size. |
| stop it immediately. | | | | My comment is not an endorsement of this persons' |
| After a week or so you'll notice a reduction in the | | | | lifestyle. I intend it to illustrate a point of focus for your |
| episodes. Stay vigilant and respect yourself and don't | | | | consideration as you think about your commitment to |
| let guilt and self talk back in. They are goal killers and | | | | yourself. Your quality of life depends on living thinner. |
| have no place in your new lifestyle. | | | | This is not a recommendation to become fixed on |
| 4. Now for the exercise portion of your new | | | | cutting calories or exercising to the maximum or any |
| super-fast weight loss program. Before you start | | | | such outlandish ideas. |
| dusting off weight plates and washing your gym | | | | Living thinner means putting more focus on balance in |
| shorts, I'm not talking about that kind of exercise. We're | | | | your life across the board. We tend to be wasteful |
| talkin' visualization exercises. | | | | when it comes to many things in the lifestyles we |
| Take it from me, your mind is a lot stronger than your | | | | enjoy. Our current challenge with global obesity is just |
| body right now....in fact at all times. We're going to do | | | | one observation of the outcome of a lifestyle that is |
| mental exercises to begin and extend the fat melting | | | | outwardly, rather than inwardly focused. |
| process. Here's how it works: | | | | Living thinner means doing what you enjoy with every |
| Designate at least 2 ten to fifteen minute periods and | | | | ounce of focus and energy to truly enjoy the moment, |
| use this time at least 2 to 3 times a week. You'll be | | | | but not to excess. It is the excess that drives us over |
| performing some silent exercises that you'll repeat | | | | the edge so to speak. |
| following these simple steps. Be sure you turn your | | | | Living thinner is about being in balance. It's about |
| phone ringers off and let your assistant/family member | | | | focusing on a healthier lifestyle. One that serves your |
| partner, etc. know you'll need to be left alone for this | | | | higher good. |
