Refuse to Diet

You are absolutely right--that is why one of my te...

2009-11-06T10:48:10.220-07:00

You are absolutely right--that is why one of my tenets is there are no forbidden foods. As long as you have foods "off limits" the kid inside will rebel and ultimately binge. By allowing yourself treats (and even a binge now and then)you set yourself up for weight loss success!

It is great that you are still enjoying your favor...

2009-11-01T20:17:25.149-07:00

It is great that you are still enjoying your favorite treats while losing weight. People who follow 100% strict diet tend to surrender and binge after awhile, and all the weight comes back to haunt them.

I never follow a diet when I am out with my friends to have fun!

Awesome Anne! I had to get new bras, too. Amazin...

2009-10-21T15:06:50.392-06:00

Awesome Anne!

I had to get new bras, too. Amazing how much better we look (and feel) when we are wearing clothes that actually fit! Too often we think we look thinner if we are in clothes that are too big, but it isn't true.

Congrats on your weight loss success!

Oh My Goodness! I totally related to this article....

2009-10-21T10:24:54.132-06:00

Oh My Goodness! I totally related to this article. I struggled with my baggy clothes -- we're talking bras too, by the way, that were really not my size anymore. I think I didn't dare to buy a smaller size. Now, I feel so much better with a few key things that really fit me well! I threw away anything that made me look like a hobo and donated some things that were just too big.

Kai, It isn't just about burning calories or needi...

2009-10-13T18:21:59.461-06:00

Kai,
It isn't just about burning calories or needing intense workouts. It is also (mostly) about your mindset and being conscious about our eating behaviors.
Laurie

It depends on the intensity of each yoga session. ...

2009-10-13T17:08:04.195-06:00

It depends on the intensity of each yoga session. It's all about burning calories whether it is jogging, yoga, swimming, etc.

Certainly we can't eat ice cream and cookies all d...

2009-10-13T10:35:53.242-06:00

Certainly we can't eat ice cream and cookies all day and expect to have a healthy body (slender or not!) however, what is going on in our mind also plays a "vital role"...in my experience a more vital role in our achieving our weight loss goals...than the specific foods & liquids we consume.

Exercise is important for a healthy body also...but too many people think they have to workout for an hour (or more) every day to achieve health...and that is just not true. Does the body consume calories and burn fat if we exercise--sure, but by itself that is not enough. You have to exercise a lot to burn off a single candy bar.

The food and liquid that our body takes play a vit...

2009-10-12T21:21:07.887-06:00

The food and liquid that our body takes play a vital role in gaining body fat. One efficient way to burn it is to work out the whole body during the whole week. This way, the more energy consumed the most likely to shed off the body fat.
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Fat Loss Facts

Hi Anonymous-- I was surprised to read that the re...

2009-10-09T07:56:39.107-06:00

Hi Anonymous--
I was surprised to read that the results of this study that show having a high BMI is a good predicter of destroying cartilage. The people in the study did not have autoimmune disease. Only common denominator was the high BMI.

Perhaps poor body mechanics are related to the high BMI as it is a challenge to have excellent body mechanics when you carry a lot of excess weight...what do you think?

Losing weight will certainly lessen the forces imp...

2009-10-08T12:51:14.786-06:00

Losing weight will certainly lessen the forces imposed on your joints during walking and other activities, but unless you have an autoimmune disease that attacks cartilage, poor body mechanics are what contribute to the destruction of cartilage. Even people of a normal weight can have bad knees.

Thanks for the question Kai...short answer--I'm ve...

2009-09-23T16:20:02.858-06:00

Thanks for the question Kai...short answer--I'm very happy being healthy.
Check tomorrow's post for the long answer ;-)

I like your approach on weight loss. Are you tryin...

2009-09-22T15:11:49.205-06:00

I like your approach on weight loss. Are you trying to lose anymore or are you satisfied with just being healthy?

Belief is definitely a key! And believing helps us...

2009-09-05T09:18:07.619-06:00

Belief is definitely a key! And believing helps us keep that commitment. We can have success at weight loss...and anything else we want.

Believing in yourself is believing in what you're ...

2009-09-03T23:22:51.254-06:00

Believing in yourself is believing in what you're doing. If you can commit to weight loss then you will totally succeed. Great tip there.

It is definitely more fun to believe that we CAN! ...

2009-09-03T08:24:08.493-06:00

It is definitely more fun to believe that we CAN!

Thanks for spreading the word!

You are SO right! Everything in our lives starts w...

2009-09-03T08:11:20.470-06:00

You are SO right! Everything in our lives starts with our own belief.

Like gravity, you don't have to believe this for it to work (or not work) for you. If you believe you can do something, you can. If you believe you can't... you're right again.

So, why not believe that you can do anything? (It's a lot more fun!)

With belief in you,

Gail
http://InspireMeToday.com

Thanks! Keep up your good work! I know you can do ...

2009-08-20T23:22:28.372-06:00

Thanks! Keep up your good work! I know you can do it!

Excellent blog post. I'm sure we all forget at ti...

2009-08-20T09:29:10.350-06:00

Excellent blog post.

I'm sure we all forget at times what we're greatful for, and improved health (and appearance) is just one of those things.

Feels good, I bet - way to go!

Donna-- You keep up your great work, too! Sometim...

2009-08-10T10:10:31.944-06:00

Donna--

You keep up your great work, too! Sometimes the pause is all it takes. And it is easier to pause when we are doing things we enjoy!

Great thoughts, Laurie! (I would love for this phe...

2009-08-08T09:10:18.403-06:00

Great thoughts, Laurie! (I would love for this phenomenon to happen to me more often, I must admit.)

I think one of the gems here is to give it a little time to sink in -- I did experience that just yesterday and it's a good thing to be aware of. Wait 20 minutes after eating and you'll probably find that more isn't necessary.

Keep up the great work -- and savor those compliments!

My best, Donna

Great insights, Laurie! Yes, I agree, it's a huge ...

2009-07-23T08:21:04.697-06:00

Great insights, Laurie! Yes, I agree, it's a huge first step to notice what we're telling ourselves -- awareness is key!

Lana-- Glad you liked the video and thank you for ...

2009-07-17T08:47:38.626-06:00

Lana--
Glad you liked the video and thank you for your kind words.

Looking at Abraham-Hicks site, it looks like their next stop in Denver is not until June 2010. You can see their schedule at: http://www.abraham-hicks.com/lawofattractionsource/workshops.php

You keep your good work too!
Laurie

Laurie, I listened to abraham-hicks video and love...

2009-07-16T17:53:37.738-06:00

Laurie,
I listened to abraham-hicks video and loved it! Does she ever speak in denver? I love your words of encouragement. you are an inspiration to all. keep up the good work.
lana

Don’t be fooled by foods that are labeled as nonfa...

2009-07-09T05:14:24.570-06:00

Don’t be fooled by foods that are labeled as nonfat. Some are loaded with calories and can have hydrogenated vegetable oils and/or high fructose corn syrup, neither of which are healthy

If you're comfortable with it and you have the ext...

2009-06-28T20:47:34.004-06:00

If you're comfortable with it and you have the extra money, then by all means go for it. You'll get access to the exercise equipment you need to boost your weight loss. Also, its an opportunity for you to meet new people and socialize.
Thanks for posting this!