Weight Loss Alert - You Are Eating for More than One
By Daniel Wychor
Most people are more motivated to achieve success when the cause is greater than them. Be it caring for loved ones, work, or a group/cause you are part of, success often means appreciation by others for a job well done and that brings great satisfaction to you.
One of the keys to achieving lasting weight loss is realizing losing weight isn't just about you. Your ability to achieve lasting weight loss can have a domino effect not only on your immediate family, but also on
thousands of people you don't even know and thousands (or more) not yet born.
Let me explain.
Whether you realize it or not, you have people that look up to you for a specific reason(s). Maybe it's your intelligence, looks, personality, ability to do something, kindness, etc. Some of these people are relatives, many are not. These people include people you know and complete strangers.
Who could these people be?
Some are your friends, neighbors or their kids. Others could be a store clerk you regularly see, fellow church member, coworker, etc. The list goes on and on, the point is you have a positive effect on more people than you realize. Don't believe me? Let's do a little exercise.
Think back to when you were a child. Remember a time when you saw someone do something that you admired them for, but didn't let them know. They had no idea the impact they had on you, but it was real. The same has happened to you, someone admires you for something you do, and you have no idea.
The second group is those not yet born, say what? How many times have you heard someone say, (maybe even yourself), "I'm just like my _______,"(Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt, Uncle etc.) Studies have show not only physical traits but also character traits and habits, be they good or bad, are past down to future generations. When people study family lines they tend to find successful people tend to have successful ancestors and those that struggle in life often have ancestors that did the same.
So what does all this have to do with lasting weight loss? Weight loss is not just about you, that is a fact. No matter what age you are, you have a chance to have a big impact on those around you and future generations. I'm not just talking about your descendents; I'm also talking about the descendents of others who may be inspired by your success.
Now that you understand the impact you have, are you starting to feel more motivated to lose weight and keep it off? Does that extra piece of pie or second helping sound as good knowing you are eating for thousands? What if you approach every meal or snack thinking about how your eating habits will affect countless others? If your family has a history of obesity, what impact could you have on the health of future generations by making a change?
The choice is yours.
God bless.
Christian Weight Loss - You Cannot Out Run Overeating
By: Daniel Wychor
The media is constantly telling you that you need to exercise to lose weight. Join this health club, buy this exercise equipment, workout program etc. Exercise is good for you (I enjoy doing it regularly) but unless you get a handle on your eating habits, any weight loss you experience will likely be short lived.
Recent studies have shown weight loss is 80% eating right and 20% exercise.
I know this to be true from personal experience. I used to do intense workouts, some days cardio, other days weight training (lasting on averaging one hour to one and one half hours per day) a minimum of 4 days per week, usually 5 or 6 days a week. While I was gaining some muscle it was also obvious I was gaining fat. Why? I could not control my overeating and binging on junk food. That's why I like to say "You cannot out run overeating." There is no way you can workout enough to compensate for overeating. You can only experience the benefits of exercise when it comes to weight loss if you get your eating under control.
Think eat right first – exercise second
Since weight loss is 80% eating right, you must get it into your head that the key to weight loss is eating right. The only way to eat right is to eliminate the problem of overeating. The only way to eliminate overeating is to master the art of resisting temptation.
Master the art of resisting temptation. The only way to lose weight and keep it off is to master the art of resisting temptation. Without being able to resist temptation on a consistent basis any weight loss is short term.
So how do you master the art of resisting temptation? I have found only one way, by becoming aware of the everyday presence of God. The only way to do that is to make God a part of your everyday life. You do that by spending a few minutes focused on God at key points in your day. Once you have done this for a while you'll find yourself automatically thinking about him more and more throughout your day. Your ability to resist temptation will begin grow, and because you are not eating as much your weight will begin to go down.
How do I know this works? It worked for me. I did not diet; I ate the same foods (including junk food) and lost over 20 pounds of fat. I even exercised less. By focusing on God a few minutes a day, I eliminated my problem of overeating and binging on junk food. Let me say that again, by focusing on God a few minutes a day, I eliminated my problem of overeating. The feeling that brings is indescribable.
So think eat right first and let God into your everyday life. When you do that you can master the art of resisting temptation and give yourself a chance at lasting weight loss.
Then you'll really get to see the benefits of exercise.
Copyright 2009 by Daniel Wychor All World Wide Rights Reserved
About the Author
Since 2007, Daniel Wychor has been helping thousands of Christians worldwide achieve greater success at resisting temptation through his book "Stop the Devil from Laughing When You Diet", journal, articles and videos. More information can be found at www.dannywy.com
Vegetable Stir Fry with Lemon Butter Sauce
SERVES: 4
ACTIVE TIME: 15 MINS
TOTAL TIME: 15 MINS
Vegetables: 1 cup(s)
Calories: 100
Nutrition Info: Each serving
Ingredients
1 pkg (16 oz) Food You Feel Good About Cleaned & Cut Stir-Fry Vegetables
1 medium sweet red pepper, cored, seeded, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp Wegmans Vegetable Oil
1/4 cup Wegmans Lemon Butter Sauce (Prepared Foods)
1 tsp JFC White Roasted Sesame Seeds (International Foods)
Directions
1. Blanch stir-fry veggies and peppers 20 seconds in large pot of boiling salted water; drain and set aside.
2. Drizzle oil around sides of large skillet or stir-fry pan; tilt pan to distribute evenly. Heat oil in pan on HIGH until oil faintly smokes. (If oil smokes too much, pan is too hot.)
3. Add vegetables; stir fry 2-3 min. Add lemon butter sauce; stir fry until heated through, about 1 min. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Easy Ten-Minute Exercises*
Whether on the go or in slow-mo, try these quick calorie burners
Although most experts recommend that we get thirty minutes of exercise most days of the week, many people have difficulty finding a half an hour of time for physical activity. Fortunately, three 10-minute sessions of physical activity are just as effective as one 30-minute session. So it's easy for busy folks with tight schedules to get the same, healthy benefits from exercise.
So what kinds of exercises can you do in ten minutes? Try one of these:
Walking/jogging: Strap on your sneakers and head outside. Power walk or jog for five minutes in one direction, then turn around and return home. You'll have just completed a ten-minute cardio blast!
"Boot camp": Got ten minutes during your lunch hour? Close your office door and turn those ten minutes into a "boot camp" session with basic exercises like pushups, crunches, squat thrusts and lunges.
Jumping rope: A jump rope is an inexpensive and portable device that you can take anywhere!
And it's a great cardiovascular activity that will improve your level of fitness. Carry one with you in your handbag or briefcase so you're always prepared.
Exercise DVDs: Some exercise DVDs are designed with short 10-minute segments. If you don't have time to do the entire workout, try completing just one of the shorter segments.
Dancing: It may feel silly, but fast dancing is a fun cardio workout--so crank up the music and shake your booty! You'll burn calories, increase your aerobic capacity, and build stamina, too.
*http://www.my-calorie-counter.com/content/10-minute-exercises.asp
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