2012 Spring Weight Loss Challenge
Week One!
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Getting Started! Welcome to Week One of the 2012 Spring Weight Loss Challenge. This week, we will go over what is expected during the next 12 weeks. By the way, please bookmark this site for your convenience since you might be a frequent guest.
First, contestants will be measured 4 times throughout the contest: March 19th, April 16th, May 14th and June 11th. These tools will be included to measure and monitor your progress: a Journal, Daily Food Diary, Daily Calorie Fast Finder, Fitness Diary, a Weight-Loss Plan, BMI Chart, and Weight Tracking Sheet.
During the twelve weeks, we will follow The Full Plate Diet Weight Loss Program. A free ebook/audio book can be downloaded here. The site you are on now will be used as the center of communication for the 2012 Spring Weight Loss Challenge. The Blog is for any questions, concerns, or comments you may have, so be sure to visit it often. Every Tuesday evening between 8:30 - 9:00pm, I will log onto the site to begin a live chat. We will discuss specifics about The Full Plate Diet and how it relates to your life.
First, contestants will be measured 4 times throughout the contest: March 19th, April 16th, May 14th and June 11th. These tools will be included to measure and monitor your progress: a Journal, Daily Food Diary, Daily Calorie Fast Finder, Fitness Diary, a Weight-Loss Plan, BMI Chart, and Weight Tracking Sheet.
During the twelve weeks, we will follow The Full Plate Diet Weight Loss Program. A free ebook/audio book can be downloaded here. The site you are on now will be used as the center of communication for the 2012 Spring Weight Loss Challenge. The Blog is for any questions, concerns, or comments you may have, so be sure to visit it often. Every Tuesday evening between 8:30 - 9:00pm, I will log onto the site to begin a live chat. We will discuss specifics about The Full Plate Diet and how it relates to your life.
Welcome to Week Two!
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Behavior Modification
Are you aware of those things that you do that consistently detract from your health and wellness goals? Most of us aren't always aware of what those things are. Over the next few weeks, we will do some soul searching together to pinpoint those obstacles and find ways to alter our behavior.
In your 2012 Spring Weight Loss Challenge launch kit, you received a composition notebook and a pen. I invite you to use the notebook and pen to journal your day-to-day experiences during the challenge. Jot down what it's like to monitor your caloric intake, how it feels to struggle with needing to exercise and not wanting to do it. You may find correlations between what is going on in your personal life and how that effects the dietary decisions you make on a given day. This piece of information can broaden your perspective on the obstacles that truly lie before you.
Behavior modification begins with a process of exploration. Delve as deep as you need to, in order to get the answers that you are looking for. Why do I wake up in the middle of the night to have a snack? Why do I eat until I feel stuffed and sleepy? Are there cultural reasons that keep me from losing weight? Armed with the answers to your own questions, we can begin to clear a path on the road to change. Take a look at this article from the National Institutes of Health: http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/issue/Jan2012/Feature1.
Here's a look at what we will be focusing on Weeks 3-6:
Week 3 Selecting a Behavior to Change Week 4 Establishing Rewards and Punishments
Week 5 Evaluating Our Progress Week 6 Acquiring a New Behavior
Are you aware of those things that you do that consistently detract from your health and wellness goals? Most of us aren't always aware of what those things are. Over the next few weeks, we will do some soul searching together to pinpoint those obstacles and find ways to alter our behavior.
In your 2012 Spring Weight Loss Challenge launch kit, you received a composition notebook and a pen. I invite you to use the notebook and pen to journal your day-to-day experiences during the challenge. Jot down what it's like to monitor your caloric intake, how it feels to struggle with needing to exercise and not wanting to do it. You may find correlations between what is going on in your personal life and how that effects the dietary decisions you make on a given day. This piece of information can broaden your perspective on the obstacles that truly lie before you.
Behavior modification begins with a process of exploration. Delve as deep as you need to, in order to get the answers that you are looking for. Why do I wake up in the middle of the night to have a snack? Why do I eat until I feel stuffed and sleepy? Are there cultural reasons that keep me from losing weight? Armed with the answers to your own questions, we can begin to clear a path on the road to change. Take a look at this article from the National Institutes of Health: http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/issue/Jan2012/Feature1.
Here's a look at what we will be focusing on Weeks 3-6:
Week 3 Selecting a Behavior to Change Week 4 Establishing Rewards and Punishments
Week 5 Evaluating Our Progress Week 6 Acquiring a New Behavior
Week Three!
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Facing your Demons
This week we will be looking at Selecting a Behavior to Change. As we advance through the 2012 Spring Weight Loss Challenge, journaling your daily experiences becomes a valuable tool. This will enable participants to become more mindful of those things that stand in their way as they move toward a more healthy lifestyle. As shown in the picture on the left, reclining and having a junk fest is definitely a behavior to eradicate.
What demons are you facing? One common challenge is sugar consumption. Most of us don't realize how much sugar we consume on a daily basis. Sugar is used to preserve most processed foods and it is found in fruits, juices and sodas among other things. Decreasing your sugar intake can make a drastic difference in reaching your weight loss goals. In this instance, elimination of soda, juice, cakes and candy might be the behavior you choose to change over the next 10 weeks.
Jorge Cruuise, the author of The Belly Fat Cure, says something similar. He even says not to struggle with working out, I disagree with this. There are obvious health benefits to exercise that I wouldn't trade for the world. Here is a look at his system which is primarily about how to go about eliminating sugary foods from your diet: http://www.thebellyfatcure.com/fe/21250-home. He has a wealth of information on the web through his website, vlog and books. You can learn a lot from him. Enjoy!!!
This week we will be looking at Selecting a Behavior to Change. As we advance through the 2012 Spring Weight Loss Challenge, journaling your daily experiences becomes a valuable tool. This will enable participants to become more mindful of those things that stand in their way as they move toward a more healthy lifestyle. As shown in the picture on the left, reclining and having a junk fest is definitely a behavior to eradicate.
What demons are you facing? One common challenge is sugar consumption. Most of us don't realize how much sugar we consume on a daily basis. Sugar is used to preserve most processed foods and it is found in fruits, juices and sodas among other things. Decreasing your sugar intake can make a drastic difference in reaching your weight loss goals. In this instance, elimination of soda, juice, cakes and candy might be the behavior you choose to change over the next 10 weeks.
Jorge Cruuise, the author of The Belly Fat Cure, says something similar. He even says not to struggle with working out, I disagree with this. There are obvious health benefits to exercise that I wouldn't trade for the world. Here is a look at his system which is primarily about how to go about eliminating sugary foods from your diet: http://www.thebellyfatcure.com/fe/21250-home. He has a wealth of information on the web through his website, vlog and books. You can learn a lot from him. Enjoy!!!
Week Four!
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Establishing Rewards and Punishments
Eating can be a very pleasurable experience. Often food is associated with friends and family as well as special occasions. Our relationship with food varies from person to person. Some of us use food as a way to reward ourselves for a difficult day or a recent accomplishment.
While dieting the idea of rewards and punishment can be a scary thought. Most people see dieting as a punishment unto itself. For this reason, I usually don't use the term "dieting" because of it's negative connotations. Changing your relationship to food is how I prefer to see it. Ultimately, the new relationship should inspire you to make new and better dietary choices. Although, while in transition behavior tends to fluctuate, using effective tools to stay on your new path is imperative.
Creating a reward system for pounds or inches lost is a great way to motivate you during the 2012 Spring Weight Loss Challenge. After losing five pounds, you may want to go out to dinner at your favorite Sushi Bar, Vegetarian Restaurant or Seafood Spot. Dress Up!!! This is a Celebration!!! It's time to test your new relationship to food when you're not in your comfort zone, during a festive occasion. You know what to do. Enjoy the food, have treats in moderation (share your desert with a couple of friends). If you weren't able to maintain control, you may want to eliminate any treats from your diet for the following week. Most people opt to increase their time in the gym. I find this to be a vicious cycle because you are no longer focused on changing your behavior with food but on exercising.
Take a look at this article: http://www.alphanutrition.com/eatingdisorders/Reward-Punishment.htm. This website has a lot of valuable information.
Eating can be a very pleasurable experience. Often food is associated with friends and family as well as special occasions. Our relationship with food varies from person to person. Some of us use food as a way to reward ourselves for a difficult day or a recent accomplishment.
While dieting the idea of rewards and punishment can be a scary thought. Most people see dieting as a punishment unto itself. For this reason, I usually don't use the term "dieting" because of it's negative connotations. Changing your relationship to food is how I prefer to see it. Ultimately, the new relationship should inspire you to make new and better dietary choices. Although, while in transition behavior tends to fluctuate, using effective tools to stay on your new path is imperative.
Creating a reward system for pounds or inches lost is a great way to motivate you during the 2012 Spring Weight Loss Challenge. After losing five pounds, you may want to go out to dinner at your favorite Sushi Bar, Vegetarian Restaurant or Seafood Spot. Dress Up!!! This is a Celebration!!! It's time to test your new relationship to food when you're not in your comfort zone, during a festive occasion. You know what to do. Enjoy the food, have treats in moderation (share your desert with a couple of friends). If you weren't able to maintain control, you may want to eliminate any treats from your diet for the following week. Most people opt to increase their time in the gym. I find this to be a vicious cycle because you are no longer focused on changing your behavior with food but on exercising.
Take a look at this article: http://www.alphanutrition.com/eatingdisorders/Reward-Punishment.htm. This website has a lot of valuable information.
Week Five!
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Evaluating your Progress
Life is not a static event. No one's life has stopped during the past four weeks of the 2012 Spring Weight Loss Challenge. Just last week many of us were celebrating holidays, went on vacations and continued taking responsibility for those things that we are responsible for. How then do we continue on the path of successful behavior modification?
The first thing we must do is continue living our lives and as we do this, be mindful of the things we are doing. As we seek to change our relationship to food, holidays and other special occasions will continue to come. Take note of how well you maintain your new relationship during these special times. What are the foods or situations that give you the most temptation to fall back into your old relationship? Is it your mother's "Arroz con Pollo" or that sad song heard on the radio that reminds you of an old friend? Write it all down. I provided you with a notebook to do just that.
As we begin week 5 of the 2012 SWL Challenge, we will be evaluating our progress by getting on the scale (Monday, April 16, 2012) . Although the scale is a great measure of one's progress during the challenge, it doesn't account for all the cognitive, emotional and physical work that goes into losing weight. We are all at different points in establishing our new relationship to food. Some questions to consider are: How well have I established what my diet will be over the course of the challenge?, Have I created the appropriate grocery list and purchased those new items?, How well have I eliminated problem foods during the challenge?, Should I eliminate them from my diet all together or until I reach my weight loss goals?, Do I deal with emotional eating? If so, what are my triggers and what do I binge on? and Have I been keeping to my workout schedule? Armed with the answers to these questions, you can achieve greater precision in obtaining your weight loss goals.
Life is not a static event. No one's life has stopped during the past four weeks of the 2012 Spring Weight Loss Challenge. Just last week many of us were celebrating holidays, went on vacations and continued taking responsibility for those things that we are responsible for. How then do we continue on the path of successful behavior modification?
The first thing we must do is continue living our lives and as we do this, be mindful of the things we are doing. As we seek to change our relationship to food, holidays and other special occasions will continue to come. Take note of how well you maintain your new relationship during these special times. What are the foods or situations that give you the most temptation to fall back into your old relationship? Is it your mother's "Arroz con Pollo" or that sad song heard on the radio that reminds you of an old friend? Write it all down. I provided you with a notebook to do just that.
As we begin week 5 of the 2012 SWL Challenge, we will be evaluating our progress by getting on the scale (Monday, April 16, 2012) . Although the scale is a great measure of one's progress during the challenge, it doesn't account for all the cognitive, emotional and physical work that goes into losing weight. We are all at different points in establishing our new relationship to food. Some questions to consider are: How well have I established what my diet will be over the course of the challenge?, Have I created the appropriate grocery list and purchased those new items?, How well have I eliminated problem foods during the challenge?, Should I eliminate them from my diet all together or until I reach my weight loss goals?, Do I deal with emotional eating? If so, what are my triggers and what do I binge on? and Have I been keeping to my workout schedule? Armed with the answers to these questions, you can achieve greater precision in obtaining your weight loss goals.
Week Six!
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Acquiring a New Behavior
Over the past few weeks, we've discussed how to work on modifying your behavior in order to create a healthier lifestyle. The two behaviors of most concern are how you eat and if/how much you exercise. We actually can't live without eating, but we can live a marginal life without exercise. Exercise is something that we don't seem to have time for in our busy lives. Yet, studies show that diet and exercise when modified together can be instrumental in preventing many unwanted health conditions.
At week six, you should have established your exercise/s of choice during the 2012 SWL Challenge. How can you utilize your newly acquired behavior to achieve your weight loss goals? It's time to strategize. If you have designated one hour three times a week for physical activity, what are the results you have gotten so far? If you are on target, great. If not, you may need to make some minor adjustments to your workout routine. For the first four weeks, I have utilized the stair master, the treadmill and a yoga class. Going forward I am looking to incorporate zumba, spin, and upper-body strength training. What modifications will you make to your exercise regimen?
The links below provide you with information that will help you modify your behavior toward diet and exercise. This information can be instrumental in your success.
Behavior Modification Ideas for Weight Management
Behavior Modification Techniques for Exercise
Over the past few weeks, we've discussed how to work on modifying your behavior in order to create a healthier lifestyle. The two behaviors of most concern are how you eat and if/how much you exercise. We actually can't live without eating, but we can live a marginal life without exercise. Exercise is something that we don't seem to have time for in our busy lives. Yet, studies show that diet and exercise when modified together can be instrumental in preventing many unwanted health conditions.
At week six, you should have established your exercise/s of choice during the 2012 SWL Challenge. How can you utilize your newly acquired behavior to achieve your weight loss goals? It's time to strategize. If you have designated one hour three times a week for physical activity, what are the results you have gotten so far? If you are on target, great. If not, you may need to make some minor adjustments to your workout routine. For the first four weeks, I have utilized the stair master, the treadmill and a yoga class. Going forward I am looking to incorporate zumba, spin, and upper-body strength training. What modifications will you make to your exercise regimen?
The links below provide you with information that will help you modify your behavior toward diet and exercise. This information can be instrumental in your success.
Behavior Modification Ideas for Weight Management
Behavior Modification Techniques for Exercise
Welcome to Week Seven!
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The Competition is Getting Hot!!!
We've seen some good results on the second weigh-in. What will we see on May 14th? That's only two weeks away. As you solidify your approach toward a healthier lifestyle, you will see the results of your efforts. The group as a whole has lost 54 pounds. Can we keep up this momentum? We shall see.
Behavior Modification
What are the new behaviors that you've acquired? Some of us have increased our fiber intake (courtesy of The Full Plate Diet). Others have increased their level of activity by going to the gym or walking and running outdoors. Still some of us have been able to incorporate both these changes over the last six weeks. Modifications to be mindful of are decreasing sugar intake, increasing water intake, eating small frequent meals (boosting the metabolism), getting between 6-7 hours of sleep per night, exercising for 1 hour at least 3-5 times per week, and monitoring your caloric intake. These behaviors are a recipe for success. Play with them and see what you get. Diet and exercise is not a one size fits all situation. Some people can consume more calories because they have a faster metabolism. There is another group, based on their muscular body type, they can spend a minimal time in the gym and get fast results. Find out what combination works for you.
The Next Four Weeks
Over the next four weeks we will look into the following topics:
Week 8 Family Involvement Week 9 Stress Reduction
Week 10 Benefits of Sleep Week 11 Choosing a New Lifestyle
We've seen some good results on the second weigh-in. What will we see on May 14th? That's only two weeks away. As you solidify your approach toward a healthier lifestyle, you will see the results of your efforts. The group as a whole has lost 54 pounds. Can we keep up this momentum? We shall see.
Behavior Modification
What are the new behaviors that you've acquired? Some of us have increased our fiber intake (courtesy of The Full Plate Diet). Others have increased their level of activity by going to the gym or walking and running outdoors. Still some of us have been able to incorporate both these changes over the last six weeks. Modifications to be mindful of are decreasing sugar intake, increasing water intake, eating small frequent meals (boosting the metabolism), getting between 6-7 hours of sleep per night, exercising for 1 hour at least 3-5 times per week, and monitoring your caloric intake. These behaviors are a recipe for success. Play with them and see what you get. Diet and exercise is not a one size fits all situation. Some people can consume more calories because they have a faster metabolism. There is another group, based on their muscular body type, they can spend a minimal time in the gym and get fast results. Find out what combination works for you.
The Next Four Weeks
Over the next four weeks we will look into the following topics:
Week 8 Family Involvement Week 9 Stress Reduction
Week 10 Benefits of Sleep Week 11 Choosing a New Lifestyle
Welcome to Week Eight!
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Family Involvement
That's going to be me and my family this summer riding to our health. Including a friend, a spouse or your children on your journey to a healthier lifestyle can be crucial to the longevity of your mission. Although finding your way through the plethora of diet and exercise information out there can be a daunting task, doing it with a reliable partner can make all the difference in the world. Studies show that just as negative behaviors can be strengthened by group support, so can positive behaviors.
How are you including your family in your journey toward better health? One of the first ways to do this is by changing the foods that are brought into your home. Changing your grocery list is the first step toward creating your new and improved menu. Experiment with spices and herbs. This can be a way to make some common foods seem new and exciting. For those of you with children, expose them to everything green. Find out what they like and go for it. Let greens , vegetables and fruits (in that order) become a staple in their diet.
Don't forget physical activity. Play together! Pick a sport that you can do regardless of age and physical abilities. Some sports to consider are soccer, volley ball, one on one basketball, and plain old catch. Taking a walk after dinner can be a way to catch up on the day's events while burning off some extra calories. Pick somethings that fits your current lifestyle. You will be more likely to do it if it fits in with your schedule. Be adventurous, try something new ie, roller skating/roller blading, skateboarding or surfing. Find numerous ways to stay active throughout your day.
That's going to be me and my family this summer riding to our health. Including a friend, a spouse or your children on your journey to a healthier lifestyle can be crucial to the longevity of your mission. Although finding your way through the plethora of diet and exercise information out there can be a daunting task, doing it with a reliable partner can make all the difference in the world. Studies show that just as negative behaviors can be strengthened by group support, so can positive behaviors.
How are you including your family in your journey toward better health? One of the first ways to do this is by changing the foods that are brought into your home. Changing your grocery list is the first step toward creating your new and improved menu. Experiment with spices and herbs. This can be a way to make some common foods seem new and exciting. For those of you with children, expose them to everything green. Find out what they like and go for it. Let greens , vegetables and fruits (in that order) become a staple in their diet.
Don't forget physical activity. Play together! Pick a sport that you can do regardless of age and physical abilities. Some sports to consider are soccer, volley ball, one on one basketball, and plain old catch. Taking a walk after dinner can be a way to catch up on the day's events while burning off some extra calories. Pick somethings that fits your current lifestyle. You will be more likely to do it if it fits in with your schedule. Be adventurous, try something new ie, roller skating/roller blading, skateboarding or surfing. Find numerous ways to stay active throughout your day.
Welcome to Week Nine!
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Stress Reduction
Stress and anxiety are very toxic to our body's internal environment. Finding ways to relieve ourselves of these toxic agents become a matter of maintaining our health. We've talked about diet and exercise as being ways to create a healthier you, but stress reduction can create that needed boost so that you stay on track. Lots of times, stressful situations take you off focus and you might over indulge or eat somethings that are down right wrong. Stress zaps your energy and it may cause you not to stay committed to your workout regimen. Incorporating stress reduction techniques into your healthy lifestyle can take many forms. Here are some ideas to take into consideration:
Stress and anxiety are very toxic to our body's internal environment. Finding ways to relieve ourselves of these toxic agents become a matter of maintaining our health. We've talked about diet and exercise as being ways to create a healthier you, but stress reduction can create that needed boost so that you stay on track. Lots of times, stressful situations take you off focus and you might over indulge or eat somethings that are down right wrong. Stress zaps your energy and it may cause you not to stay committed to your workout regimen. Incorporating stress reduction techniques into your healthy lifestyle can take many forms. Here are some ideas to take into consideration:
- Massage Therapy
- Acupuncture
- Reflexology
- Aromatherapy
- Herbal Teas
- Meditation
Welcome to Week Ten!
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Benefits of Sleep
As we seek to achieve balance in our daily lives, making sure to consistently obtain adequate amounts of sleep becomes very important. Sleep rejuvenates you and gives you that needed energy for everything you do. Lack of sleep can prevent you from being able to maintain that necessary workout routine or cause you to over eat in order to reach appropriate energy levels. The average adult should receive 7.5-9 hours per night. I aim to get close to seven hours daily and I must do better. I try to pay off my sleep debt on the weekends, but I am not always successful. Here are some benefits to adequate sleep:
Some researchers suggest that you maintain a sleep diary, just as you would for diet and exercise. Keep track of how much sleep you achieve daily and document what you experience both physically and mentally. Do this at least for one week with your normal sleep pattern, then work toward reaching the average of 7.5 - 9 hours a night and document what happens during that time. Record both experiences. Some adults can function optimally on 6-7 hours. Find out what is best for you. For more information on sleep take a look at this website, http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/matters.
As we seek to achieve balance in our daily lives, making sure to consistently obtain adequate amounts of sleep becomes very important. Sleep rejuvenates you and gives you that needed energy for everything you do. Lack of sleep can prevent you from being able to maintain that necessary workout routine or cause you to over eat in order to reach appropriate energy levels. The average adult should receive 7.5-9 hours per night. I aim to get close to seven hours daily and I must do better. I try to pay off my sleep debt on the weekends, but I am not always successful. Here are some benefits to adequate sleep:
- Builds cognitive function
- Creates an energy reserve
- Maintains proper immune response
- Helps to maintain proper appetite
- Stabalizes mood
Some researchers suggest that you maintain a sleep diary, just as you would for diet and exercise. Keep track of how much sleep you achieve daily and document what you experience both physically and mentally. Do this at least for one week with your normal sleep pattern, then work toward reaching the average of 7.5 - 9 hours a night and document what happens during that time. Record both experiences. Some adults can function optimally on 6-7 hours. Find out what is best for you. For more information on sleep take a look at this website, http://healthysleep.med.harvard.edu/healthy/matters.
Welcome to Week Eleven!
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Choosing a New Lifestyle
Over the past ten weeks, we've discussed ways to change our behaviors for the better. Creating a new and improved lifestyle is not something that will happen over night. We have habits that we have acquired over the years and for different reasons, they have been reinforced based on the satisfaction we obtain from them. It is time to go over all the different things that you've tried over the past few weeks and choose the behaviors that work best for you.
There are so many diet and exercise plans out there. Making even the smallest modifications in this area can create significant positive changes in your health and well being. In regards to The Full Plate Diet, making a conscience effort to increase your fiber and water intakes will make your digestive system operate more efficiently and aid in obtaining a healthy weight. Moderate increases in your daily physical activity can help to improve your cardiovascular health, while improving your energy level. Ultimately, creating a lifestyle that can help you maintain normal blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and normal BMI is what you aim to achieve. Keeping a close watch on these important health indicators can help you tailor a healthy lifestyle geared toward your particular biological needs.
The World Health Organization (WHO) sees obesity as a global epidemic affecting so many in the western hemisphere. It poses an alarming danger to our children. Children are developing diseases that were only seen in adult populations. Educating ourselves and implementing the appropriate behavioral changes can make a difference. Take a look at this WHO newsletter, Obesity and Overweight, the facts can be alarming.
Over the past ten weeks, we've discussed ways to change our behaviors for the better. Creating a new and improved lifestyle is not something that will happen over night. We have habits that we have acquired over the years and for different reasons, they have been reinforced based on the satisfaction we obtain from them. It is time to go over all the different things that you've tried over the past few weeks and choose the behaviors that work best for you.
There are so many diet and exercise plans out there. Making even the smallest modifications in this area can create significant positive changes in your health and well being. In regards to The Full Plate Diet, making a conscience effort to increase your fiber and water intakes will make your digestive system operate more efficiently and aid in obtaining a healthy weight. Moderate increases in your daily physical activity can help to improve your cardiovascular health, while improving your energy level. Ultimately, creating a lifestyle that can help you maintain normal blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and normal BMI is what you aim to achieve. Keeping a close watch on these important health indicators can help you tailor a healthy lifestyle geared toward your particular biological needs.
The World Health Organization (WHO) sees obesity as a global epidemic affecting so many in the western hemisphere. It poses an alarming danger to our children. Children are developing diseases that were only seen in adult populations. Educating ourselves and implementing the appropriate behavioral changes can make a difference. Take a look at this WHO newsletter, Obesity and Overweight, the facts can be alarming.
Week Twelve...Congratulations!
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We've Made It!
As we prepare to embrace the change of another season, let us take inventory of the changes we've undergone in this one. I hope this has been a fun experience for all who have participated. It has been so wonderful to see the changes in you. Taking time to focus on your health and well being can bring about great results. Behavior modification techniques can be used to improve various areas of your life. Realizing that the task of behavior modification is not an easy one, having a group of people to support you through these changes is essential. I leave you with this information, to empower you toward making healthier decisions as you continue to live life to the fullest. I encourage you to periodically Target Behaviors that you want to change, establish a system of Rewards and Punishment to reinforce wanted behaviors, Measure Your Progress, and Acquire that New Behavior. As for the 2012 Spring Weight Loss Challenge, the final weigh-in will be Monday, June 11, 2012. The winner will be announced on June 18th. As we approach the finish line, reach for what you want!!!
As we prepare to embrace the change of another season, let us take inventory of the changes we've undergone in this one. I hope this has been a fun experience for all who have participated. It has been so wonderful to see the changes in you. Taking time to focus on your health and well being can bring about great results. Behavior modification techniques can be used to improve various areas of your life. Realizing that the task of behavior modification is not an easy one, having a group of people to support you through these changes is essential. I leave you with this information, to empower you toward making healthier decisions as you continue to live life to the fullest. I encourage you to periodically Target Behaviors that you want to change, establish a system of Rewards and Punishment to reinforce wanted behaviors, Measure Your Progress, and Acquire that New Behavior. As for the 2012 Spring Weight Loss Challenge, the final weigh-in will be Monday, June 11, 2012. The winner will be announced on June 18th. As we approach the finish line, reach for what you want!!!