Let's meet their manifestations shall we?
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1.Ingredients with mystical powers .
Rather than skimming the nutritional value of whatever you're hurling inside your mouth, its best to read carefully and look for sodium, salt, MSG and trans fat lurking inside those lovely little packaging. Note not just the amount and the extra pounds it promises but HOW it affects you and your appetite. Did you know that your diet soda may be sugar-free but it might be a culprit for wanting more sweets throughout the day?Here's what Atkin's diet has to say about it. Yes, i know, my coffee is a pirate-ninja clad on/off evil lover I'd have to re-dump in the next few weeks if I want to keep the program going.
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2. Box Office Advertising.
Don't tell me you haven't fallen for that just-fried, scrumptious, salty french fry that they're showing in between your favorite soap. Or the fact that you can just call or order online to get someone to deliver them at your doorstep (you can blame them for not knowing you don't need it). Or that billboard on your way home just as you thought you were saved. It fuels your cravings yes? Of course it does. That's what it's meant to do. Otherwise, companies won't spend so much money on it.
your best defense?
INVEST IN A HEAVY BREAKFAST.
I'm no breakfast person and I HATE filling my tummy right after I wake up. BUT it does help curb your cravings and sets the rhythm of your meals throughout the day. Its best to include up high-fiber choices that will keep you feeling full round the clock like rolled oats and brown rice. Make sure you're taking good portions from the different food groups.This will minimize that want to snack. But if you really need to, munch on leafy greens, a fruit of choice or unsalted nuts (no, honey-roasted does NOT count)
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3. Fad Diets.
I'll have you know that as I have nothing against going vegan. I do however believe that life without being able to experience the pleasures and guilt culinary arts has to offer, is no life at all.
A good diet is a balanced diet. If a program says you'll shed weight with flying colors faster than you can spell walkingexcretionvendingmachine or dropdeaddeadsexy, you better double check it with your doctor (no, that does not include yourself) on how it may affect your overall health. Sure it's unbelievably tempting as it poses much faster results but I've got a few short words for you: stretchmarks, low energy, cravings, RELAPSE.
Keeping in shape is not a 2-3 week project, its a lifestyle. Sadly it also includes exercising READ: muscle pain, lots and lots of sweat. But you see, its a small price to pay if you want to taste a bit of life every now and then. I cheat, but in small, forgivable amounts.
If I didn't, I would lose weight much faster and i wouldn't need to do this :p
If its too promising, its fool's gold
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If you lead a not so healthy diet, odds are, your friends lead similar lifestyles. Saying "no" to your weekly 1million-calorie marathon might well get you a response equal to: "You punched me in the boob".
Surround yourself with people who exercise , their good habits rubs off. Join a martial art or a yoga class, the whole process of sweating becomes enjoyable with people--reminds you that you're not alone in this endeavor. Doing that is like tying your hands to the ends of a chain attached to a male pitbull who just found a very attractive female pitbull who's trying to get away from him---it drags you or keep you running.
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TWINS. Ramona is one lucky girl.
5 & 6 Distraction and Procrastination.
the easiest way to counter this is another pair of hot twins; Time Management and Routine.
The only way your work-out plan is going to work, you have to incorporate it in your day-to-day life. You might have to give up that extra game time or lazy time to burn calories or wake up earlier so you can walk around the office a bit.. Focus. You want this right? Up your game.
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What's plateau exactly? Put simply its a high plain. Imagine a triangle and instead of the pointy edge at the top its a flat surface (that wouldn't be called a triangle anymore!!)
"a plateau (pronounced /ˈplætəʊ/), also called a high plain or tableland, is an area of highland, usually consisting of relatively flat terrain"(wikipedia.org)
You know when you're trying to lose weight and the whole universe conspires to help you by losing it really fast? then suddenly nothing's working, you're not learning new tricks, improving your stamina or shedding any pounds. It can be really frustrating and leads to a lot of us falling off the wagon.
When this guy comes along, the only thing you can do is keep moving forward (wait, wrong movie reference). I mean use the power of self-respect, take pride in what you do and keep fighting. You might have to modify your work out to see why its not working and have patience.
Squeaky Summary:
Weight: I'm back to my weight when i first started! I shed 4lbs but that doesn't count.--that makes me 3 lbs behind arg!
Stamina/flexibility: This is why i don't feel too bad for not being behind with the weight. Sweating like a pig, stamina is much better and much of the bloating has subsided.
nicely written ;D i love it! :D
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