Weight Loss Myths
99 Ways Newsletter
Welcome to the
newsletter!
You are unique, both in your
personality and your body.That's why diets fail when they aren't
right for you. Keep looking, though, and you'll find a
way to lose weight. It may be a plan that suits your unique personality
and body, or the result of many small changes you make - or a
combination of both.
You are doing what you need to
do by subscribing to this newsletter. You'll get valuable information
and weight loss secrets, and you'll find a way - your way. First,
though, I have a question for you.
Do You Really Need To
Lose Weight?
Why do you need to lose weight?
Don't buy into the myth that we all need to be thin. There is
no rational basis for it. Write down the benefits you expect
from losing weight. Are they worth the effort? Being clear about
this is the best way to stay motivated.
A Dose Of Honesty
Just before writing this, I saw
a report on the news about a review of existing obesity studies.
It showed that, contrary to the consensus of health professionals,
being a little overweight actually had no effect on longevity.
You can be overweight and live a long, healthy life.
Overweight people are discriminated
against terribly in this culture. Often, as when an employer
chooses a thinner person over a heavier one, the prejudice is
unconscious, but it's very real. You'll be more likely to succeed
if you are thinner, yet overweight people still succeed in all
areas of life, don't they?
The point of bringing this up
is to dispel some silly ideas and get real about weight loss.
Will you get more dates if you lose weight? Probably, but how
many do you need? You certainly can find friends and lovers right
now. Look around you if you don't believe there are many obese
people in happy relationships.
There Is Nothing Wrong
With You
There's nothing wrong with you
just because you're overweight. Don't accept the idea that heavy
people have some special character flaw. A man who's cruel
to his wife has a flaw not visible to the public, so nobody thinks
badly of him, yet isn't that far worse than eating too much?
Our culture is obsessed with
appearance, and the idea of willpower. A man can bite his nails
his whole life (or drink or smoke or have a cold heart), and
he'll be accepted in polite society, weak willpower and all,
because his weakness can be hidden. Gain a little weight, though,
and people think "Look at that slob. Hmm...no willpower."
Don't hate them for their ignorance, but don't accept their silly
ideas for a second!
Overweight is okay. So is losing
weight, if you have decided that it is the right thing for you
to do. I just don't want to encourage anyone to lose weight for
the wrong reasons. Okay, moving on...
The Benefits Of Weight
Loss
Look at the list of possible
benefits below. Which are important or relevant to your desires
and goals? Write them down, but in more personal terms (ex: "I'll
have the energy to start that business," or "I'll be
asked to dance at the club.") Review your list regularly,
so you are motivated, and for the right reasons. (No judgments
here - If you really want to see men lusting after you, that's
your choice.)
You'll have the energy
to do what you want.
You'll be healthier, and feel better.
You'll be more attractive, and other's will notice you.
You'll feel like you are more in control of your life.
You'll have more opportunities in life.
You'll have higher self-esteem.
You'll be happier about where you are in life.
You'll get your diabetes under better control.
You'll be able to buy regular clothes.
People will look at you differently.
You'll like what you see when you look in the mirror.
People will be more accepting of you.
You'll have less pain in your joints.
Quick Weight Loss Tips
You'll find this section in each
newsletter. The idea here is that there are many small changes
you can make to help you lose weight. Make changes that are right
for you, and maybe, with enough of them, you'll lose weight even
without a "plan" or "program." In any case,
they'll help no matter what plan you use. Today's weight loss
tips:
1. Park on the far side of the
parking lot when you go shopping. Not only will you burn extra
calories going to and from the store, but you'll have an easier,
more relaxed time finding a parking spot.
2. Replace sugary soft drinks
with flavored waters. The carbonated ones, in particular, are
delicious, don't have sugar (check the ingredients), and don't
have the risk factors associated with typical diet drinks.
3. Find a pair of pants you want
to fit into in the future, and leave them out where you'll see
them daily. This makes your goal visible, and reminds you to
keep working towards it.
Next Issue: Are carbs out to get you? Also: Eat this, and burn
more calories automatically, for hours.
Bye now,
Steve
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