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.
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