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Re: Just starting!
Welcome mish! I sooooooooo agree with all of the awesome advice already given here. I would deviate a bit though and that would be this piece of advice. PLEASE NOTE THAT WHAT I AM ABOUT TO SAY IS MEANT TO BE ONLY TEMPORARY!!!! Here goes: You seem to be very overwhelmed with the changes you are undertaking. We all were when we made a committmet to this lifestyle. I know when I started out I was trying to make so many changes that I almost failed. What I decided to do in the beginning is this: I focused only on induction eating and learning that phase...as well as increasing my water intake. That was it and that was enough. As that became a familiar lifestyle and I felt comfortable, I chose another habit to work on. Say, now add exercise in small increments. It is true that you will be able to lose weight on this plan without exercise in the beginning. And so, if that part of the plan intimidates you....Wait on it. HOWEVER, at some point you MUST undertake this part of the plan and make it a serious, concentrated, everyday part of your life to be successful long term. You will need it for maintenance, to help firm and tone your body, as well as to help center you mentally. At least the benefit my body receives from the stress I am able to release is way to good to pass up! So, in a nutshell, I am trying to say this. Exercise is a MUST! And you MUST implement it. BUT add it in a little at a time, maybe a few months down the road. I suggest this because we need to remember that Rome wan't built in a day, neither can we expect to change a life time of bad habits in a day either. Implementing a few things at a time is safer that trying it all and becoming overwhelmed and then quitting because the task is too monumental! READ THE BOOK AND EDUCATE YOURSELF AS WELL. Learn how your body works! Love it! It is beautiful! Take care of YOU my friend...you are the handiwork of God!
Welcome mish! I sooooooooo agree with all of the awesome advice already given here. I would deviate a bit though and that would be this piece of advice. PLEASE NOTE THAT WHAT I AM ABOUT TO SAY IS MEANT TO BE ONLY TEMPORARY!!!! Here goes: You seem to be very overwhelmed with the changes you are undertaking. We all were when we made a committmet to this lifestyle. I know when I started out I was trying to make so many changes that I almost failed. What I decided to do in the beginning is this: I focused only on induction eating and learning that phase...as well as increasing my water intake. That was it and that was enough. As that became a familiar lifestyle and I felt comfortable, I chose another habit to work on. Say, now add exercise in small increments. It is true that you will be able to lose weight on this plan without exercise in the beginning. And so, if that part of the plan intimidates you....Wait on it. HOWEVER, at some point you MUST undertake this part of the plan and make it a serious, concentrated, everyday part of your life to be successful long term. You will need it for maintenance, to help firm and tone your body, as well as to help center you mentally. At least the benefit my body receives from the stress I am able to release is way to good to pass up! So, in a nutshell, I am trying to say this. Exercise is a MUST! And you MUST implement it. BUT add it in a little at a time, maybe a few months down the road. I suggest this because we need to remember that Rome wan't built in a day, neither can we expect to change a life time of bad habits in a day either. Implementing a few things at a time is safer that trying it all and becoming overwhelmed and then quitting because the task is too monumental! READ THE BOOK AND EDUCATE YOURSELF AS WELL. Learn how your body works! Love it! It is beautiful! Take care of YOU my friend...you are the handiwork of God!
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One day at at time...today I will do what I need to do to reach my goal.
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