Keepin’ It Real by PractiKAL - Seg.5

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How is it going?

There is a difference between eating GOOD and eating BAD.  You can=t always fill up on bad stuff day in and day out and expect results - weight going DOWN not UP.  My theory is when you do good for so long, you deserve a little bad.  Meaning treat yourself one day out of a week (still in moderation).

In my previous segment(s) I mentioned telling you about #OperationPeelTheCoat. - I am finally going to tell you. 

When I made the commitment to lose weight (my New Year=s Resolution) many years ago,  I followed my own advise  to you in Seg. 1 and Seg. 2.  I took the challenge.  I wanted to control my destiny.

So I did what I asked you to do - I Envisioned how I would look six months from the time I started; I Envisioned the reactions I would get from people once I lost weight; I Envisioned people asking about my secrets of my success. 

Five months after I started - I went from a size 16 to a size 8.  Yes I did.  I stuck with it.

What made it even sweeter for me was the fact that all winter long my weight was hidden under my coat.  But when the warm weather really settled in, when it was time for us toAPeel Off Our  Coats@ I was a size 8.  When my train buddies, etc. saw me, they were amazed at the new me.  I got responses like AOMG you lost weight@; AYou are so skinny@; ALook at you - what did you do?@; and some people even asked Aare you sick@. 

Remember, during the winter, the only people who see really see you without a winter coat on are the people you live with or people work with.  So for me, when I walked in a place that I frequented during the winter with my coat on and when back with no coat, people bombarded me with questions about my weight loss success.

Do you know how that made me feel?  ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!  That is why I call it #OperationPeelTheCoat.

If I pack on a few pounds during the winter, I automatically know what I have to do before I peel my coat off the following year.  I think this is a clever way to stay on top of your game.  So during #OperationPeelTheCoat 2014 - I started challenging myself again (even though I do not need to), but I always want to prove to myself that I control my destiny.  Actually I am a size 6 now.

So for you, all you have to do is be determined as I was and handle your business.

In the next segment, I will tell you about my moderate exercise routine for those of you who claim not to have time.  You know that is a bunch of BS don=t you.  Another excuse !

Until then - - keep it real

KAL

Any Questions E-Mail Me: karen.holmes.8723@icloud.com

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Keepin’ It Real by PractiKAL - Seg.4

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STAY TUNED TO YOUR PROGRESS

Are you staying motivated?  Are you keeping the promise you made to yourself? 

I hope you have made better choices as to what you eat.

I hope you have been drinking more water - at least 8 ounces every couple of hours.

I hope you have been eating fruit as a snack instead of that Kit Kat bar.

I hope you tell yourself that you EAT TO LIVE and not LIVE TO EAT and definitely not LOVE TO EAT because that is why you are not at our idea weight. I=m Just Keepin= It Real.

Let me ask you a few questions:

Q:         Do you know what it feels like to be hungry?

A:         Uh, not really because I=m always eating something.

Q:         Do you know what it feels like to be full (stuffed)?

A:         Yep - When I have to unfasten my pants and sit back with the remote and then eventually

 doze off to La La Land.

Q:         Do you know what it feels like when you are satisfied?

A:         Nope, I guess not because when I eat - I always say ABoy, I shouldn=t have eaten that

 much - now I feel miserable".  (This is the norm for a lot of folks).

If any of the above describes you - don=t be ashamed - get serious and do something about it.  REPEAT these phrases : I eat to live and not  LIVE TO EAT.  I=m Just Keepin= It Real for you.

Here are a few tips: 

Try using mustard instead of mayo on sandwiches;

Wheat not white bread;

Do not add salt to food once on your plate;

If you must have some chips, eat only a few to satisfy your taste-bud;

Protein shake with fruit as meal replacement

I told you about the oatmeal

NOTE:   Just say all of the sudden you had a taste for some BBQ chips.  It is better to eat SOME rather than none.  You don=t want to start feeling deprived.  If you do, you will over-indulge and quit.  So go ahead, satisfy your taste-bud this time.  Actually this is exactly what happened to me - I ate a few chips and felt guilty afterwards.  I hope you feel the same way. Hopefully you satisfied your craving and felt bad doing it.  GOOD because you are becoming committed to your promise to yourself.

Stay motivated and do not let any sabotage your goals.  Keep on envisioning the New Smaller, Better You.  I still can=t wait to tell you about #OperationPeelTheCoat.

KAL     

Any Questions E-Mail Me: karen.holmes.8723@icloud.com

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Keepin’ It Real by PractiKAL - Seg. 3

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If you made an attempt at following the challenge in Seg. 2, you are on your way to doing something good to your body.  Whether it has been 1, 2 or 3 days so far, you are cleansing your system of all the foods that take forever to break down and pass through - it is almost like weaning yourself off of something.  

Now, lets get back to “Keeping It Real”.  I want to share with you how it was for me when I first started my challenge over 10 years ago.  I challenged myself just like I challenged you resist going to FAST FOOD JOINTS like McDonald’s, etc.  After my first week I felt like I was being starved BUT I SURVIVED.  I could notice my clothes were fitting a little looser. 

WHY was I feeling like I was being starved: Because when I eliminated the junk food, I found I was not eating anything healthy so I did not eat.

WHY didn't I eat: Because my ENTIRE diet consisted of junk food.

NOTE:  Not only did I stop fast food I also gave up POP, chips, cookies and all candy. I really pushed myself by giving up all of the above at once, but you know what, I did it and I saw results.

I didn't want to be that extreme with you guys by saying “just give up everything” because giving up everything all at once like I did can cause you to throw in the towel and give up.

IMPORTANCE:   I did start eating plenty of fruit, salads and drank lots of water.  Instead of McDonald’s pancake breakfast with an extra syrup and ketchup for hash brown, I ate Instant Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal with one slice of wheat toast instead.  I never liked oatmeal nor the sight of it,  but when I saw a TV commercial that oatmeal helped reduce high cholesterol (and mine was off the chart) - I incorporated it in my diet.  I figured “well since in a on a role with doing good for my body, why not try it. 

So right now I am just checking in with you and want you to STAY  MOTIVATED and do not give up.   Stay focused on what I told you to envision in Seg. 1.  You are on your way.  I can’t wait to tell you about #OperationPeelTheCoat

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KAL

Any Questions E-Mail Me: karen.holmes.8723@icloud.com

Keepin' It Real by PractiKAL - Seg. 2

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Okay Listen Up:

You know darn well you want to look your absolute best  -trim and fit, both in and out of your clothes -  right? Come on now - lets keep it real - yes you do. You want to feel good about your physical appearance.

• You want to be energized for more than a few hours. 

• Don’t you know you can.

•  Realize you control your destiny whether it be on a job, in a relationship and your dress or pants size.

• You also control the way you feel.                               

So when you walk in McDonald’s and order a Quarter Pounder with Cheese, medium fries and large Coke (then you super size your entire order) - go back and read “First” above.  Guess what - you just controlled your destiny with regard to your dress/pants size. You are not taking this serious. The scale and your waist size will not go down if you keep these eating habits.  You must first break your junk food habits or at least minimize them.

So for Segment 2 your challenge is to determine if you have the WILL POWER to resist going to FAST FOOD JOINTS like McDonald’s, etc .  If you can’t have fast food, lets see what you will substitute the junk food with. Also, during this first week, make sure you consume more water than normal and incorporate a variety of fresh fruits through the day as your snack.  Please refrain from snacking on sweets, chips and dips, because you know once you start, you can’t stop and then the next thing you know, you are looking for a garbage to throw the empty bag into.  You know you do this, so stop now.

Doing the above will give your system of well deserved break from the abuse you have put it through by eating poorly.  Also, if you think you have to eat meat with every meal - you are sadly mistaken.  So challenge yourself for a week and in the next segment I will tell you what you just accomplished.

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KAL

Any Questions E-Mail Me: karen.holmes.8723@icloud.com

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Keepin’ It Real by PractiKAL - Seg. 1

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Did you make a New Year’s Resolution to lose weight?    Did you last year?  The year before that?  Did you succeed?  If your answer is NO then you really need to hear this.

DO NOT be a procrastinator.  Get started today, right now. - - A year lasts twelve months.  What, are you going to have an excuse month after month for not starting today? Please do not do that.  Before you know it November will roll around and all the tempting foods and desserts will be the excuse; next December rolls around and again, more excuses; then the New Year arrives and guess what, YOU literally roll in because you gained more weight than you lost.  I’m just keepin’ it real.

It’s a New Year but the same old you. You have to stick to what you say you are going to do and follow through this time.  Do not let anyone steer you away from what you are trying to accomplish.  Oh trust me, people will try, especially if what you are doing is positive.   People are  selfish like that.

So here is what I want you to do TODAY.... Envision yourself six months from now after you have lost weight.  You should be smiling.   Envision yourself making it through Thanksgiving and Christmas this year with self-control and no excuses.   Envision the reactions you get from people as to how much you have changed;  Envision people asking you for the secrets of your success.  This can become reality.

The next time we talk, I will give you ideas on how to get started.  It’s so simple you won’t believe it.  So in the meantime put on your game face and take your goals serious this time.

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KAL
Any Questions E-Mail Me: karen.holmes.8723@icloud.com