- The growth of the consumer society where everyone expects instant results and easy off the shelf solutions that minimise the effort and input needed by the individual. People want to pop a pill to lose weight or have an operation - instead of looking at the problem and making effort and taking responsibility for resolving underlying issues that caused the problem in the first place.
This is why I particularly like the Back to Life project - because it makes the members take a long hard look at their PERSONAL reasons for wanting to lose weight and it focuses on THEM doing the work to make changes and get the results. One of the key things you are encouraged to do on the programme is to decide on, practise and create new "Healthy Habits" to replace your old unhealthy habits.
It takes on average 28 days to embed a new habit if it is practised religiously.
I chose to plan and shop healthily first - to ensure that all my meals and the ingredients and what was available to eat matched the healthy eating plan. It has proved beneficial as I can't cheat if the bad food is not available at home and also I have everything to make some delicious recipes. To eat I have to cook.
It has meant that I have found that I have stuck to the diet most of the time ( I am only human!). If you keep adding healthy habits eventually your life is colonised with embedded healthy habits and the bad habits are nudged out.
So what are the results - I have lost 5lb in a month but I have also lost inches all over my body as a result of the exercise plan. Fat is being burnt off and is being replaced by muscle.
You may think that 5lb does not seem much but actually the recommendations are that you lose steady small amounts over a long period to succeed on any diet. Those that lose huge amounts in a short time are usually doomed to failure as they have usually starved their bodies and followed unrealistic and unsustainable short term diet plans that reverse once they are over. The pounds quickly pile back on.
Also, as our instructor says, we all focus too much on the scales and weight Per Se but this is the wrong focus. There are many other important factors we should focus on. I have therefore also been looking at my health Per Se - my body fat % is dropping rapidly, including the visceral fat around organs ( the dangerous fat that can cause or trigger more serious health issues). My Blood Pressure is reducing, my BMI is reducing to a healthier level. Cumulatively this all adds up to a longer, happier and healthier life for me and my family which is a great result. I am using a set of health tools to chart my progress and outcomes over time. I can see my Diabetes risk and Heart Health improve and my Weight and exercise stats. If you want to try them out follow this link to register:
http://yourdoc.frogboxmarketing.com/
Finally not all the things you measure relate medically or scientifically to your health but are also great indicators of your well being :
- My energy levels are increasing and I am getting more active all round. as I re discovering the energy to do other sports and activities. I am even looking at starting to dance again ( I have not done this for years)
- I am feeling more motivated
- I am sleeping a lot better - as this was a factor that triggered my weight gain. I needed a sleep plan and I am activating it.
- My skin and hair looks better
- My family are all eating better and are getting more active as well - which I love.
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