Okay, we have launched another year. As with past years, my on-going resolution is that I am going to get fit and lose weight this year. I am sure I am not alone in this mindset.
For those of you who have been following my blog since I stated the Metabolism Miracle program on November 9th, 2009 here is an update.
December is a month of celebration for me. My two daughters and four of my five grandchildren have birthdays in December. Not to mention Christmas dinner parties, New Year’s Eve and all the epicurean delights along the way.
I usually come out of the holidays gaining at least 10 pounds. However, this year I tried to stay on my Metabolism Miracle eating program as closely as possible, and today weighed in only gaining 3 pounds. I was relieved to say the least. So even with the stress, and bad food choices, I am still 12 pounds less than I was on November 9th.
As a result of diverting from the program more than once or twice, I have chosen to start from day one, thus repeating Step One. I am excited about the continued progress and look forward to reaching my goal weight.
I can honestly say that while on the Metabolism Miracle program I do not feel deprived or hungry in the least. I do have the following suggestions for anyone starting this or any other weight loss program:
- Check with your doctor first. Get your lab work done so you will have a starting point for all of your criteria. It is truly an encouragement to see the improvement from one time to another.
- Make sure your kitchen and food pantry are totally ready for your success. If you cannot resist opening a package of cookies or other foods not allowed on your program….get rid of them. Don’t set yourself up to fail before you even begin.
- On a similar note, make a list of foods that you can have. Stock your cupboards and refrigerator with these items. That way you will not be tempted to eat things that will defeat your purpose.
- The Metabolism Miracle has some great recipes. One is for delectable muffins. I look forward at the end of the day to sitting down with a cup of coffee and a chocolate brownie muffin. Hard to believe this is an allowed food.
- Plan ahead. If you have not planned out your day’s menus you could possibly find yourself resorting to eating more than you are allowed, or something that you should not be eating at all.
- Remember eating healthy is not any more difficult than eating poorly and look at all you have to gain (really lose!) from making the right choices.
- It helps to have a “buddy” you can check in with and share your progress. I have a friend who has just started the same program I am doing and we will continue to encourage each other along the way. It definitely helps to be accountable to someone else.
Be sure to fit exercising into your day. I know how you feel. I used to think, “And just when am I supposed to do that?” I am using the Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds program and it takes thirty minutes to walk two miles and do the stretchy bands for toning. This includes your stretching, beginning and ending. Just think about it. Isn’t your health worth 30 minutes? You will feel so much better.
If you have a day, or two, that you stray from the weight loss program you are on, the most important thing to remember is …. DO NOT GIVE UP!! Start right back on the program. The longer you wait to do this the harder it will be to get back to basics.
My “Aha” moment was in thinking that I needed to lose weight and get healthy. I want to be around to enjoy my grandchildren, watch them grow and have families of their own, and most definitely enjoy my daughters and their spouses. I do not want to be a burden in my “golden” years. It all boils down to my making the right choices.
Remember … nothing tastes as good as thin!!
Blessings and success with your weight loss program,
Judy Conway
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