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What you MUST do first if you want to lose weight!

Michelle Green — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:35:03 +0000

There is one thing you MUST do if you’re ever going to succeed at losing weight. This thing has nothing to do with buying the right exercise equipment, or joining a gym or even writing out your eating plans. In fact, it has nothing to do with the actual process of losing weight at all!

Ok, I bet you’re wondering what this “thing” is, right?

Well… it’s quite a simple “thing”!

What you must do if you’re ever going to succeed at losing weight, is to work out WHY you want to lose weight!

If your reasoning is “because my doctor said I needed to”, or “because I feel fat”, then it’s unlikely you’ll lose the weight and keep it off for very long. In fact, you may eventually put on more weight than when you started!

Ok, so what if you could come up with a better reason to lose weight? Would that make a difference?

You bet it will!

Often what happens is that you start off feeling all motivated, you join the gym and you train religiously. Until something else comes along to distract you. Next you’re making excuses as to why you can’t go to the gym tonight, then this week, then this month, and eventually you’re not going at all.

The reason why this happens is because once the initial motivation dies off, there’s nothing left to inspire you to keep going. You’re not working towards achieving something you’re passionate about.

Let me give you some examples of inspirational reasons to lose weight

-You have a lifelong dream of competing in a triathlon, so in order to achieve this goal, you need to train regularly and eat properly – this of course will move you towards your weight loss goal too.

- You have young children and it is your number one priority to see them grow up and raise their own children. You want to be there for all of that, and you want to be the best grandparent ever. If you’re overweight now, your chances of being around when they come along are reduced, and it’s not like you’ll be able to get around as much and spend quality time with your grandchildren anyway because of your weight.

- You have a friend or family member who died or is seriously ill or disabled due to their obesity. You want to lose weight in their honour.

- You have seen what happens to somebody who is seriously overweight and you NEVER want to be in that situation – EVER.

- You have a goal to inspire young people and you want to live by example where your health is concerned.

These are just some of the many reasons why somebody would want to lose weight, and notice that none of them are because “somebody told me I should lose weight”. They’re reasons that come from your heart.

Basically it comes down to this: You need to believe that losing weight is going to bring you a LOT more benefits than staying as you are or gaining weight. You also need to believe that staying as you are or gaining weight will be the worst of the worst outcomes!

So here’s an exercise for you:

Grab a notebook (or even post it in the comments here!), and write down as many reasons as you possibly can as to why losing weight and getting fit is going to be the best thing ever! Remember your reasons as to “why” you want to lose weight and include them here!

Now, write down all of the reasons why staying as you are or gaining weight is going to be the worst thing ever!

Try to make your “good” list longer if you can!

Now, the next time you’re lacking motivation or inspiration, look at your lists and feel the difference inside you!

The Best Way to Lose Weight – And of course keep it off!

Michelle Green — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:19:20 +0000

Do you want to know what the best way to lose weight is? It would not be surprising if you are totally confused about what is the most effective way to lose weight. With so many so-called weight loss solutions out there, it is no wonder you’re confused!

So what is the best way to pick a weight loss program that will get you results?

In the following paragraphs, you’re going to learn the best way to lose weight, and you will be pleasantly surprised at how simple it can be.

The first thing you need to look at is your current diet. Sadly, if you currently have an unhealthy diet, then you are going to need to make some changes!

So have a good look at what you eat each day, and ensure that you are eating healthy, fresh, whole foods. Be sure to include foods that are rich in protein, such as lean meat, chicken and fish, and fruits and vegetables should also play a major part in your overall diet. Avoid processed or fatty foods as much as possible.

If you’ve been in the habit of eating unhealthy foods for a while, it’s going to be a little bit difficult to make changes to your diet. He might want to make changes on a gradual basis.

While what you eat plays a big part in weight loss, how often you eat is also important. Your most important meal of the day is breakfast. This meal should form part of up to 7 meals you eat each day, in order to keep your metabolism running at an optimum level. Of course, now that you are eating more often, you should reduce the size of each meal.

There is another aspect to weight loss, and that’s an exercise. You must exercise. If you truly want to lose weight and keep it off, then you must incorporate exercise into your weight loss program in order to achieve success.

What you must understand too, is that the older you get, the slower your metabolism. So in order to maintain your weight, you need to remain active, and you may need to reduce your carry intake over time. Just be careful not to reduce your calorie intake too far, because this can sabotage your efforts. So get out there and exercise!

Even though you’re probably dreading having to exercise, the good news is that you will not need to spend hours upon hours exercising each day.

Really, as long as you fit in around 30 minutes a day, three times per week, then you will achieve some pretty impressive results.

There is such a thing as too much exercise too, because your body and muscles need time to recover you have worked them. So if you follow a respected program that has provided good results, then commit to follow that program until you get the results you want.

Adopting a healthy lifestyle for the rest of your life however, is the key to keeping the weight off.

The best way to lose weight is to combine a healthy diet and sensible exercise program, as you can see. There are no overnight fixes. Yes, you will actually have to work to lose weight! But as long as you make the commitment to follow sensible program, you will very soon begin to see some fantastic results!

To get the fastest results if you want to lose weight and keep it off forever you’re best to follow a weight loss program that offers actual results. Visit http://overweightandunhappy.com/fym.html for such a program.

My Fit Yummy Mummy progress

Michelle Green — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:39:26 +0000

I’m nearing the end of week 5 and I have to say that things are very different now compared to what they were like 5 weeks ago before I started the Fit Yummy Mummy program!

I have so much more energy for starters – no longer is it an effort go get up at 5am! Who would’ve thought?

I am definitely fitter and what used to tire me out no longer does. Even squats are enjoyable! Not only are they enjoyable, but they no longer hurt nearly as much as they used to, and I am so much better at them!

At the gym I am lifting heavier weights when I do the dumbell bench press. I used to lift 5kg and now I’m up to 6kg. I didn’t think much of it until my husband said “That’s a 20% increase in strength!”. Impressive huh?

As for my size, well I definitely weigh less, although that does fluctuate on a daily basis, so I try to avoid the scales where possible.

My body also looks more defined than it did, and one bad thing has happened – my boobs are shrinking!!! ARGH!!!

Ok, that’s not the end of the world (that’s what push-up bras are for), and personally I’d rather feel fantastic than have nice boobs, so unfortunately the boobs will just have to take second place!

Looking at the positives, it means I am definitely losing fat from my body! Woo hooo!

Check out the Fit Yummy Mummy program at http://overweightandunhappy.com/fym.html. This program is by far the best I have EVER seen, and I recommend it to any woman who wants to lose weight.

Metabolic Rate Calculator

Michelle Green — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:35:25 +0000

I often come across people wanting to know how many calories they should be consuming each day, and I previously posted the formula which I am sure was very helpful to many people.

But wouldn’t it be better to have a calculator that does the math for me? Of course it would!

If you sign up for the free newsletter at http://overweightandunhappy.com/flatabs.html, you will get a free fat loss report, a free exercise game and of course a free metabolic rate counter. You just type your weight, your height, your age and your activity level and voila! You have the calorie range you need to consume to maintain, gain or lose weight!

The calculator has a section for both men and women, because of course we are somewhat different!

So go to http://overweightandunhappy.com/flatabs.html now to get your free basal metabolic rate counter!

How to lose tummy fat

Michelle Green — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:29:27 +0000

Do you have a horrible, wobbly tummy? Do you feel self conscious about your tummy?

How would it make you feel if you were told that you can start to lose tummy fat starting today? What if you were told that it wasn’t hard hard to lose your tummy fat either?

Imagine how you will feel next summer while you parade around in your bikini with no tummy fat to be seen! You will be able to wear whatever you want, you will finally feel comfortable in your own skin and you will look fabulous!

I’ve been researching weight loss programs for a while now and I have finally found two great programs that not only help you to lose belly fat, but they will help you to lose weight all over. You will look toned and fit and you will feel great! I am four weeks into one of them and I feel fantastic! Not only that but I’ve lost over 4 pounds!

Both programs work on the same principles:

1. You must eat regularly to keep your metabolism up. Breakfast is a MUST!

2. You need to include protein, fruits, vegetables and complex carbs in your diet.

3. Exercising no longer involves hours at the gym, several times a week! In fact, you should only be exercising for 15-30 minutes at a time, max!

4. You should start seeing results pretty quickly (if you stick to the program).

5. “Bad” food is allowed on occasion (yay!).

For us women who really suck at staying motivated, online support is available via a weight loss “club”.

Want to know more?

If you’re a woman who wants to lose weight, visit http://overweightandunhappy.com/fym.html

If you’re a guy who wants six pack abs, visit http://overweightandunhappy.com/flatabs.html

For those taking a look at the Fit Yummy Mummy program, yes it is aimed at women who have had a baby, however there are plenty of happy non-mothers who are extremely happy with the program, so please don’t let this deter you.

The second program (called The Truth About Abs) is more aimed at men, however it is suitable for women too. As I said, the two programs are almost identicle, and the main difference is in some of the information and wording. There are a few other small differences, but they do rely on the same principles.

I have watched many women try and fail to lose weight so many times over many years, and I have worked with women with self confidence problems which is compounded by their weight.

The problem with many women is that life kind of “gets in the way” with work and family etc when it comes to losing weight, but I believe that women really need to know that by not looking after themselves, they’re letting everyone else down.

So if you’re struggling with your weight or you want to lose tummy fat, then check out the Fit Yummy Mummy or the Truth About Abs program today, because these are by far the most sensible and inexpensive programs I have seen.

More Exercises To Lose Weight

Michelle Green — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 03:17:49 +0000

We’re always looking for new and better ways to lose weight, right? If you’re anything like me, you probably want exercise to be fun and exciting and not boring and horrible.

I’ve talked about the weight loss exercise game once before, but I wanted to mention it again, because it is a great little game, and so effective for anyone who wants to lose weight! Not only will you be kickstarting your metabolism, but you’ll be having fun too!

If you sign up for the free Fat Loss Report offered by the Truth About Abs weight loss program, you will get a couple of free downloads including the exercise game and a basal metabolic rate calculator. Both are essential to help you lose weight! The Fat Loss Report alone is worth a read for anyone who has tried everything.

So if you’re after a new and fun way to lose weight, check out the Truth About Abs program, download your free report and of course the free exercise game!

Week 5 of the Fit Yummy Mummy Program

Michelle Green — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:12:08 +0000

Wow! I’m in week 5 already! It is so hard to believe! I feel great, I have lost some weight and I am starting to look different.

Today I was really looking forward to my resistance training because it meant that I was going to start another 4 weeks of new exercises and they were great!

I particularly loved the exercises that used my arms. My arms have always been really skinny and shapeless. But now, after completing only 4 weeks, the “bat wings” that were beginning to form are almost gone, and they are starting to get a really nice shape. I am absolutely thrilled!!!

The food situation is still going great. In fact, I feel like I’ve not really had to change much at all (probably because I haven’t!). The only difference now is that I am making a conscious effort to eat every 3 hours or so. The actual food that I eat isn’t much different, although smoothies and breakfast burritos (YUM) have taken a regular place in my diet routine.

I still struggle on occasion through the week to get my exercises in, but on the weekend I make sure I get them done! I think I need to buy a skipping rope too – while it’s doing the job jumping around “pretending” I have the rope, I don’t think it’s as fun!

I am really enjoying the program and would recommend it to ANYONE who wants to lose weight quickly (or even slowly, but who wants to do that??).

How to Lose Tummy Fat

Michelle Green — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:35:30 +0000

Do you have a horrible, wobbly tummy? Do you feel self conscious about your tummy?

How would it make you feel if you were told that you can start to lose tummy fat starting today? What if you were told that it wasn’t hard hard to lose your tummy fat either?

Both programs work on the same principles:

1. You must eat regularly to keep your metabolism up. Breakfast is a MUST!

2. You need to include protein, fruits, vegetables and complex carbs in your diet.

3. Exercising no longer involves hours at the gym, several times a week! In fact, you should only be exercising for 15-30 minutes at a time, max!

4. You should start seeing results pretty quickly (if you stick to the program).

5. “Bad” food is allowed on occasion (yay!).

For us women who really suck at staying motivated, online support is available via a weight loss “club”.

Want to know more?

If you’re a woman who wants to lose weight, visit http://yummy.overweightandunhappy.com

If you’re a man who wants to lose weight, visit http://loseweight.overweightandunhappy.com

You can meet some of these women in the online community once you have signed up for the Fit Yummy Mummy free newsletter.

I have watched many women try and fail to lose weight so many times over many years, and I have worked with women with self confidence problems which is compounded by their weight.

I have lost 4.4 pounds!

Michelle Green — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:22:37 +0000

Amazing! And it only took 3 weeks!

It’s funny though, because I only weighed myself the other day and my weight hadn’t changed much at all. I wasn’t worried because I know I’m building muscle too – and I’m not overweight to start with!

So I hopped on the scales and couldn’t believe what I saw. I had to hop off then on again three times to be sure!

How do I feel these days? GREAT! It’s a public holiday here in Australia and I am itching to get to the gym! I absolutely love exercising these days and I am loving the new foods I am eating – things I wouldn’t have thought to eat before. I have so much energy and a great sense of wellbeing. Life is wonderful!

Apple Pie Smoothie

Michelle Green — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:03:50 +0000

This one sounds yummy too!

1 frozen banana

1/2 peeled chopped apple

1 cup apple juice

1/2 tsp cinnamon

Pinch of nutmeg

Blend in a blender. Control how thick this is by varying the amount of apple, so add it gradually.