Lose 12 Pounds By Eating Or Fasting? Your Choice!
By Cate. Filed in From Our Readers, Just Because, Products, Recommendations, Sites
Mmmm…I am warm and toasty and enjoying a cup of southern pecan coffee. How about you? Sometimes it’s the little things that make life bearable, especially lately.
One of the “little things” that totally makes my day is when a “Real People Don’t Diet” reader contacts me with a success story. I just can’t explain how great that makes me feel! I am so happy for them!
The latest came from Sharon in mid-Michigan, who wrote me on January
14:
“Always love your e-mails–just heads up–I’m down 12 pounds since starting–Nov 20, 2008 was my start date. I FEEL GREAT. Clothes are fitting, AND I’M EATING. A few years back I fasted, just to see if I could do it, I fasted for 5 days (clear liquids only). Oh, I lost weight, 12 pounds to be exact, but I gained it back plus some in just a few days.
I just want to thank you for this valuable info. This has changed my life, and my way of thinking. I never will diet again. I’m enjoying food again. Food used to control my life, now I’m in control of my life and enjoying it so.
–Sharon in mid-Michigan
P.S. IT’S SO COLD”
So…Sharon lost the same amount of weight using the RPDD strategy that she did by fasting 5 days straight, clear liquids only. Hmmm. Eating versus clear liquids. Which sounds better to YOU?
Get your copy of the 2009 edition here:
http://www.realpeopledontdiet.com
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Are you a “Type A” personality?
My friend Leo sent me a link (via one of his readers) that lets you keep a daily food journal (for free). It’s way cool!
You enter what you eat and when you eat it. The site automatically calculates calories, fat, carbs, etc. You can also track your physical activity to see how many calories you burn. Finally, you can keep a little journal of how you’re
“feeling”, which is perfect for noting when those clothes begin to feel a little looser.
While I don’t believe in dieting or strict plans or making life more complicated than it has to be, if you’re a “type A” person, this can be very motivating. You do have to sign up for a free account to get started.
http://www.thedailyplate.com/users/myplate/
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Speaking of my friend Leo…
Are you discouraged by the stock market going down? By the economic chaos that seems to reign? I’m sure you’ve been inundated by all the “experts” telling you what you should do to protect yourself. Most of us are certainly regretting some financial decisions we made when things were better.
Well, an easy way to take control and reduce stress is to take some simple steps each day to make yourself more financially secure. You can’t undo all the damage instantly. And you can’t protect yourself instantly. But you can do SOMETHING.
My friend Leo Quinn (whom many of you know) has a book called “Own Your Paycheck Again”. Besides tons of great financial advice, it has a plan for getting you out of debt. The more bills you have, the faster the plan will work.
http://www.realpeopledontdiet.com/OwnYourPaycheck
Taking action will make you feel better. So will avoiding the news. AND so will staying optimistic. Things may be bleak right now but the U.S. is still a pretty darn good place to live. And my dad just showed me the CPI is actually
decreasing, which means real income is going up. I’m just grateful I can buy gas for $1.86 a gallon again!
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Don’t forget Tammy Matthews’ Bizzi2Go planners, especially if you’re trying to get more organized in 2009. I’m looking at mine right now. Tammy has them on sale–plus a special bonus!
Go to:
http://www.bizzi2go.com
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Now I’m off to eat and do the 30-Day Shred. Things are going well…although I do admit the kids and I skipped Monday. We only do it 3 times a week. A quick Google check tells me you burn around 250-300 calories doing it, so
imagine if I could find the time to do it every day!
