Weight Loss Journal

 
Week of September 16, 2001
Weight:  196.75
Total Loss:  133.75

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2001.09.16 10 Secrets to looking and feeling absolutely awesone
    
    by Jyl Steinbeck
    
    1. VISUALIZE - What Do You Want

    Get a dream.
    Get a vision.
    Focus on a picture.
    Write it down.
    SEE IT AND BELIEVE IT!
    Let the Universe take care of the rest!

    2. PASSION - Do What You Love

    Write down 3 of these activities.
    GET EXCITED!
    Get SOMEONE ELSE EXCITED!
    Passion and Enthusiasm are contagious.

    3. ACCEPT AND LOVE YOURSELF UNCONDITIONALLY

    Say an affirmation 2 times a day. (ie: I love myself just the way I 
    am!)
    Find 3 great things about you write them down and read them 2 times a 
    day.
    Find the positive (Find the 90% thatıs great about life and
    yourself!)
    Every human being does the best that they can do at that given time 
    in their life.

    4. TACKLE YOUR FEARS

    Be nervous, be scared, but channel your energies and DO IT ANYWAY!
    Be a leader, be bold, take a risk.
    Try something new.
    CHANGE - CHANGE IS POSITIVE - CHANGE OFTEN
    Take Action!

    5. DEVELOP A HEALTHY ATTITUDE

    Approach life with a positive attitude.
    Find your anger and let it go.
    Forgive yourself and others.
    Change your words - change your attitude.

    6. EXERCISE

    Exercise everyday - do something for your body and mind.
    Minimum 20 minutes a day.
    Do aerobic exercise 3 times a week. 
      a. Non stop exercise using the large muscles. 
      b. Always be able to carry on a conversation - Not breathless. 
      c. NEVER PAINFUL.
    Do anaerobic exercise 3 times a week. 
      a. Means "without oxygen".
      b. Weight training and band resistance. 
      c. Build yourself up to 3 or 4 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions. \
      d. NO PAIN - NO GAIN ( You should feel those last sets. and last repetitions)
    Stretching 
      a. Everyday first thing in the morning and after you exercise. 
      b. Reduces muscle tension, promotes circulation, loosens your body and mind. 
      c. Prevents injury. d. Stretch slowly and hold each stretch 30 to 50 seconds.
         (NO BOUNCING)

    7. NUTRITION

    Eat less fat (20% of calorie intake per food item)
    Eat less sugar.
    Eat more fiber (more fruits and vegetables)
    Eat a balanced varied diet.
    Read labels.
    Drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day.

    8. MEDITATION

    Minimum of 5 minutes every day.
    Be thankful for everything you have in your life - appreciate life.
    Rejuvenate your energies.
    Breathe in slow and relax completely as you exhale. (in through the 
    nose and out through the mouth)
    Make YOURSELF # 1.

    9. REWARD YOURSELF

    Make a daily goal - reward yourself.
    Make a weekly goal - reward yourself.
    Make a monthly goal - reward yourself.
    Make a 3 month goal - 6 month goal - and a year goal - reward 
    yourself.
    Go for the long term - make a 5 year goal and reward yourself "BIG 
    TIME"!

    10. COMMITMENT

    Commit to your program of healthy living, commit to yourself.
    Set realistic goals.
    Listen to your body (ITıS ALWAYS RIGHT)
    It takes 21 days to make a habit and 30 days to become a lifestyle.
    START TODAY!
         

 

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