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Brower Family Biggest Loser Newsletter
Getting motivated!
First of all, you gotta want it. And if you want it, you can get it! Have you ever seen the T Shirt that says “I may be fat, but you are ugly, and I can lose weight!” It is true. Being overweight IS fixable. We are lucky to be losing weight as a team, because we will be there to cheer each other on, and offer an occasional kick in the butt. I have added some pointers to help keep you motivated.
Set Some Goals
Are you on a journey with no destination? Do you know where you are going, and why? It is time to set some goals. I suggest putting them on paper, and posting them somewhere you will see them. The fridge or bathroom mirror are great places. A long term goal is important. Short term goals are great too. You might choose a goal such as “15 lbs lost by the Finn reunion” or “10 lbs by the 4th of July”.
Besides weight goals, exercise goals really help too. It has been said that it takes 21 days to form a habit. I challenge you to set a goal to exercise for 21 days, and form a healthy habit.
Positive Reinforcement
We are all kids at heart, and we need rewards for good behavior, dang it! Make a list on NON FOOD rewards that you would like to have. When you meet with a goal, reward yourself. You deserve it!
Some non food suggestions are:
o New Clothes
o Makeup, perfume, hair things
o Movies, CD’s, IPOD
o Exercise stuff
o Fishing Gear
o Scrapbooking supplies
o Home décor
o Car stuff
o Hobby related stuff
o Date with your sweetie
Write them down. Window shop. Get a good idea what you want, and get earning! A lot of people I know reward themselves every 10 lbs, and I do, too.
“I can’t wait until…”
What are you waiting for? Here is a list of “I can’t waits” from other dieters.
I can’t wait until:
o I can keep up with my kids.
o I can jog without being in pain.
o I can kiss the plus size clothing good bye.
o People notice my efforts.
o I am in the 100’s on the scale
o I feel good all of the time.
o I can buy clothes from any store in the mall.
o My doctor says that I am in great shape.
What Do the Trainers say?
Jillian Micheals, trainer from Biggest Loser, lists these key points to weight loss on her web site:
• Find your true shape. Want to look like a movie star? Forget it. Even movie stars don't look like themselves after they've been styled and airbrushed. Jillian help you discover your true body type and what you can and can’t expect from it.
• Establish healthy habits. Emotions often trigger the bad behaviors, like overeating. The key is to identify the things that are making you feel pressured, sad, angry, or anxious. Once you have identified your emotional triggers, you can break the cycle and start getting back in control of when, why, and how you eat.
• Change attitude and change your life. A key element of changing your attitude is changing your negative self-talk. It’s this kind of useless negativity that is holding you back, keeping you from being the best you that you can be. Now is the time to turn it around once and for all.
• Set up the support systems you need to succeed.
Making a game plan
How are you going to do it?
Now that you have set your goals, thought about your rewards and wants, you need to decide how you are going to do this. There are many schools of thought on how best to lose weight, but the underlying principle is very simple. You must burn more calories per day than you consume. If you use the internet, this is very simple. Go to
www.fitday.com. Set up a free account, and you can record your food choices all day. The calories, along with with carbs, fat, and protein, will be recorded for you. Another great source for calories is
www.calorieking.com. In general, women should consume somewhere between 1200-1400 calories per day. Men should consume between 1500-1800 calories per day. There should be a good balance between carbs and protein. I have read that most people should consume at least 100 grams of lean protein per day. Lastly, water is VERY important for weight loss. Lots and lots of water. Drink at least 64 oz of water daily.
What are some healthy ways to snack this summer?
Here are some suggestions:
o Sugar free popsicles or fudgesicles
o Cut up melons with a tablespoon of fat free creamer drizzled over the top
o Strawberries with fat free Cool Whip
o Celery with peanut butter
o Apple slices with Laughing Cow Light cheese
o Frozen grapes or cherries
o Rice cakes
o Sugar free snow cones
o Lowfat, low sugar yogurt
o Lowfat string cheese
o Lowfat cottage cheese with fruit
o Baby carrots with fat free or low fat dip
Have a great week everybody! We can do this!!!!
