Hello Everyone,
A recent online discussion about losing weight, asked the question, "How important is weightloss?"
My answer is: it is important.
Being overweight, or obese takes a toll on the body. The person ends up paying for that toll, in a myriad of different ways. This has been proven time and again. So no question there. I am personally working on losing weight.
If a person chooses to not lose weight, that is their choice. However, I do not believe that discussing weight loss (and the associated goals) should be the first step for a health coach. This is based on my own personal experiences with my weight issues.
Having someone say, this is how you do it. (ie, decide to lose weight, set a goal, and lose the weight). This doesn't work either. Well, maybe for a small percentage of people.
The whole discussion got me to thinking about what I had to do first in my life.
So the question I have for you, "How important is being your mental health?"
Being personally overweight / borderline obese, (and slowly losing weight), I believe the first big leap, comes from being comfortable and happy, with yourself. You know, who one is with one's self.
You must make peace with yourself, on the subconscious level and the conscious level, prior to making any significant progress with the rest of your life.
You need to make the choice, then the commitment, and the follow on actions.
There is no one else that can do it for you.
There are lots of methods out there, for changing one's own mind. For me, I had to start small. Real small.
Take the time to do this, and the rest will follow. Just don't forget what your goal is.
Until the next post,
Dan W.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Getting Started...
Hello Everyone,
I know it has been awhile since I have posted. I apologize for that.
I have been having an interesting discussion about losing weight online. The owner of the discussion is very passionate about health coaching and helping people to lose weight. During the discussion, I realized that I may not have put my steps in an order for some one to follow.
The discussion can be viewed here:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Weight-Away-1658867?home=&gid=1658867&trk=anet_ug_hm
under the question:
As for my process:
1. Start your breathing exercises, to start with 2 to 3 times a day, moving up to several times a day, over a few week period. You may get a little dizzy when starting / moving up in numbers, if this happens stay at the level your at until you no longer get dizzy.
2. Check you sleep habits, there is a lot of material about the correct amount of sleep, make sure you know what it is for your situation.
3. Drink water, I strive for 50% of my liquid intake to be water (still working on this).
4. Find out what your caloric intake is for you. Eat this for at least a week or so, then reduce it about 15%, until you plateau on your weight. Break it up into at least 3 meals, (up to 5). Then take away another 10 to 15% or so, and repeat as necessary.
5. Check you signs, if you are never hungry, you will not lose weight. If you starve your body, you will not lose weight. You need to find the balance for you. Someone else coined the term, "comfortably hungry" is what you should be about a 1/2 hour to 45 minutes before your next meal.
Write me back, let me know how you are doing.
Good luck,
Until the next post,
Dan W.
I know it has been awhile since I have posted. I apologize for that.
I have been having an interesting discussion about losing weight online. The owner of the discussion is very passionate about health coaching and helping people to lose weight. During the discussion, I realized that I may not have put my steps in an order for some one to follow.
The discussion can be viewed here:
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Weight-Away-1658867?home=&gid=1658867&trk=anet_ug_hm
under the question:
What are the first steps you take with someone wanting to lose weight?
I encourage all to read, and to consider the value of the different opinions that are offered. Currently, the discussion is well managed, and pretty civil. As always, make an informed decision when it comes to life changes such as dieting, the different programs that are out there.As for my process:
1. Start your breathing exercises, to start with 2 to 3 times a day, moving up to several times a day, over a few week period. You may get a little dizzy when starting / moving up in numbers, if this happens stay at the level your at until you no longer get dizzy.
2. Check you sleep habits, there is a lot of material about the correct amount of sleep, make sure you know what it is for your situation.
3. Drink water, I strive for 50% of my liquid intake to be water (still working on this).
4. Find out what your caloric intake is for you. Eat this for at least a week or so, then reduce it about 15%, until you plateau on your weight. Break it up into at least 3 meals, (up to 5). Then take away another 10 to 15% or so, and repeat as necessary.
5. Check you signs, if you are never hungry, you will not lose weight. If you starve your body, you will not lose weight. You need to find the balance for you. Someone else coined the term, "comfortably hungry" is what you should be about a 1/2 hour to 45 minutes before your next meal.
Write me back, let me know how you are doing.
Good luck,
Until the next post,
Dan W.
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Moving Forward...
Hello Everyone,
I have done some light reading of late on the Internet (yeah don't believe everything out there).
It seems there is an awful lot of focus on what (and how much) you eat and exercise. These are critical to a person's success with their personal weight loss goals, and where indicated needs to be properly managed by those in the know.
Please note, my system does not specify what you should eat. It says that you need to manage it. I have tried to provide an easy system to help those manage their intake by providing you with indicators to use.
I also have discussed some physical habits that most adult learn, and need to change, such as the breathing.
Another topic I address is your frame of mind. If your psyche is not in it, you will not win it. You need to change your overall attitude, and make the commitment for yourself.
I recently read an article about training your brain, and maintaining focus, and not to let your mind wander where it may. This is some good advice. Searches on the Internet will provide you with many insights into this, find one that works and do it.
Until the next post,
Dan W.
I have done some light reading of late on the Internet (yeah don't believe everything out there).
It seems there is an awful lot of focus on what (and how much) you eat and exercise. These are critical to a person's success with their personal weight loss goals, and where indicated needs to be properly managed by those in the know.
Please note, my system does not specify what you should eat. It says that you need to manage it. I have tried to provide an easy system to help those manage their intake by providing you with indicators to use.
I also have discussed some physical habits that most adult learn, and need to change, such as the breathing.
Another topic I address is your frame of mind. If your psyche is not in it, you will not win it. You need to change your overall attitude, and make the commitment for yourself.
I recently read an article about training your brain, and maintaining focus, and not to let your mind wander where it may. This is some good advice. Searches on the Internet will provide you with many insights into this, find one that works and do it.
Until the next post,
Dan W.
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