Hi,all!
Remember that old TV show, "You Asked For It?" The sponsor was Skippy peanut butter, and I think that's where I got hooked on "putty."
Anyway, here's the skinny on the program you asked about...
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If you are presently unhappy with your weight, health, and appearance, I am going to make an assumption: You lack a plan. The Business Plan for the Body is the first book to apply the concepts of a business plan to a successful weight loss strategy. The first chapters of the book are the research and development phase of the plan. Business plans traditionally start out with a Mission Statement, so that is Chapter 1. Companies research "the competition" in their industry; I did that for you in Chapter 2. In Chapter 3, "Going Public," I urge you to be open, honest and publicize -- something few people do -- your intention to go into the weight-loss business. (up to now, we've been in the weight-gain business). Chapter 4, "The Management Team," discusses the importance of educating and including those around you in the development and administration of your plan. "The Financials," Chapter 5, presents the reality of weight loss by the numbers.
Following the R&D phase, you enter the actual execution of the plan. You implement a proper combination of eating and exercise, Chapter 6, "Revenue Allocation," and Chapter 7, "Preservation of Capital," to facilitate weight loss. Chapter 8, "Establishing Realistic Investment Goals," encourages you to set weight-loss goals that can be attained. With your plan in action, you move to Chapter 9, "It's Starting to Work: Taking It on the Road: Keeping it Going" which explores changing environments and introduces the concept of "progression." The plan concludes with Chapter 10, "I did it! I did it!" which prepares you to live with your success, both physically and emotionally.
Sorry the post is so long, I wanted you to get a good overview. Jim Karas has a website at
http://www.businessplanforthebody.com
The book is on sale at Barnes & Noble; I bought mine and couldn't put it down. For exercise, he recommends bands and tubes; I use the Tonin' Uptown and Downtown by Richard Simmons until I get stronger, then will change to something else. He also stresses changing your exercise program every three months so your body doesn't plateau. The exercise is gentle, non-sweaty, and feels like it's working.
Thanks for asking! If you want to do the program, we could maybe have a thread someplace. You are very welcome to any knowledge I have of the program.