Wed, Apr-07-04, 09:10
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Posts: 51
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Plan: Atkins, the YMCA & praying like the dickens!
Stats: 240/228.5/125
BF:God Only Knows!
Progress: 10%
Location: Seattle, WA
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Hi Beth
Hi Beth, I'm up north of Seattle, glad to meet ya!
I love Dr. Phil, I know a lot of people are put off by him, but have always admired direct people, I'm too impatient for otherwise. He makes sense, he's upfront and he has a lot of good information in his book about the issues that lead us to become obese to begin with. Anyone can go on a diet, but when you're dealing with emotional issues with food (as most of us are), you need to, in addition to eating better and exercising, also deal with the emotional part of it.
It took me almost a year to "get ready" to lose weight. I read, had counseling, started weaning myself off carbs, started working out more, so when I made the change to this WOE, I was not likely to cheat and had the determination to do what is necessary to lose the weight. I haven't cheated yet and I can't say I never will, but I have a great attitude that I know it won't be an overnight process, and that exercise has to become a daily part of my schedule, period.
When I read all the posts of all the people falling constantly off the wagon, I think they'd benefit from Dr. Phil's book, because if you're not ready emotionally and physically, losing weight will be a constant battle. I also see the constant posts of people frustrated they're not losing 50lbs in a month, and this too is sad, because it means that many have been brainwashed into every gimmic and scam stating that you can lose weight by sleeping, taking a pill, etc. In Dr. Phils' book, he is right, you need to constantly monitor what you eat, reduce portion sizes whether you low-carb or low-cal or low-fat, you need to exercise and simply expend more energy than you put in to lose weight.
Weight doesn't appear overnight, it isn't coming off overnight, and patience is the key, when we hit a plateau, we need to switch gears, try a new exercise, change eating habits, etc., it's different for each person and it's trial & error to determine what works for each individual.
C
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