The Captains Lady

Old World Energy Wellness for Highly Sensitive Women!

On Losing Weight!

 

 

"Is Now a Good Time To Shape Up?"

I really dislike this question. This is a question that is often asked by weight loss counselors with hidden agendas who convince you that your focus is of the utmost importance in order to succeed on their program. Without your focus, they lose your attention and your money.

You might be asked if there are there things in your life you need to get beyond before dedicating yourself to the program. Things like a new job, a new baby, a death of a loved one, moving to a new residence or divorce can rattle us to our core. It is true. But some diet centers (not all) use this information to keep you from joining, believing that your interruptions in life will keep you from being motivated to continue your weight loss program. That means they will lose money. They may tell you to return when you feel more settled.

 

I Have a Very Different Philosophy

I believe it is precisely in the midst of crisis that we need to begin taking care of ourselves, especially through our diets, as it is what goes in our bodies can determine what we think and feel emotionally.

Don’t let anyone tell you that you need time to settle before changing your nutrition habits. It is true that we sometimes need time to adjust to things that are happening in our lives. However, if you are under alot of stress, the time for change is now so that your body can support you through these tough times!

Changes don’t have to be made all at once. In fact, gradual changes are better than drastic ones. If you ready to learn how to shape up and put some energy back into your life through simple and sound nutritional suggestions, step into my office.

 

A Better Question. What Are Your Intentions?

Would you like to eliminate pain and other stressful symptoms, feel healthy, radiate energy, say goodbye to prescription medications, and live longer for your loved ones? Maybe you just want to look good in the mirror and fit into that dress by summer time. That's OK too!

It is important to know what your intentions are so that in those moments of weakness or frustration you will have them to fall back on. Your intentions are your motivators. Make a list of your intentions and keep them where you can see them everyday. Without them you will fall prey to the sea of life, rather than being able to sail toward your goals.

 

If faith without works is dead,

willingness without action is fantasy. 

 

The Most Significant Cause of Weight Gain

Insulin Resistance is caused by a diet that is too rich in sugars and/or too high in calories, or both. When sugar gets into the bloodstream, insulin is released to balance it. The more sugar and carbohydrate calories you eat, the more insulin is pumped out to counteract the excess. Sugar (which provides energy) that isn't used for maintaining the body or burned up through exercise ends up stored as fat, usually in the belly area, giving us an apple shape.

This type of fat leads to health concerns, one of them being that the liver also ends up fatty. Diabetes is a result of Insulin Resistance. Belly fat effects hormone production as well. A fat tummy usually means the risk of a fatty liver. Fatty liver also results in blood sugar swings, hormone imbalances, a host of other ailments, and dis-ease!

The way to lose fat is to eat a diet that consists of complex carbohydrates, rather than simple or refined, with fewer total calories per day. Complex carbohydrates are foods such as wild rice, broccoli and cereal grains. An example of simple or refined foods in your daily diet might be bananas, ice cream, donuts or sugared cereals.

 

Success! What Will it Mean To You!

How you will feel once you are physically fit? What will happen, how will your life change if you lose weight, tone up your body, get your energy back, and are no longer feeling bad about your health, weight or appearance? 

Sometimes success can be frightening, especially if we feel we are going to lose something as a result of it. What might you lose (a shield of symptoms to hide behind, comfort food as your best friend, etc.) or gain (attention from the opposite sex, more responsibility on the job, etc.) by becoming a healthier, more fit individual? These are important matters to consider.

If any of these questions have given rise to negative feelings about yourself, please visit my web page, 'Dealing with Negativity'.

 

At Least Consider Eating, Naturally!

My e-book, "Eating, Naturally!", can help you with making proper food choices to help eliminate Insulin Resistance and shed unwanted belly fat! 

 

View Table of Contents!

 

 

                    You'll discover...

                    ... how to lose weight without dangerous pills, diet drinks or foods, or other fads.

                    ... you can still eat out at restaurants and with family members.

                    ... you don't have to be Julia Childs in the kitchen.

 

 

May Love & Energy Be Yours!

 

 

Email: DriftingGallion@yahoo.com

Web: www.thecaptainslady.com 

 

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