Why Do We Have to Make Weight Loss Complicated?

I had a conversation with someone last night who has been very successful in losing weight.  One thing that drives her crazy is people asking her what pill she is taking or patch she is wearing, or what "diet" she is on....because she isn't on a "diet," wearing patches, or taking pills.  She is eating healthier and exercising.  Period.

It's funny how many people are shocked that the key to successful weight loss can be so simple!  But it IS!

Yes, I am a Beachbody Coach, so, of course, I enjoy using Beachbody products.....but that is exactly what they are; products.  They are tools in getting exercise and improving nutrition.

Some people use other tools to get their exercise.

You may use treadmills or go to the gym.  You may go to Zumba or CrossFit.  If it is working for you, that is GREAT!  I prefer to throw dvds in while in my living room, because I like the individual programs and the changes to my routine based on the changes in my goals.  I also like that nobody is there staring at me if I am trying something that is challenging me and am failing miserably!

Some people use other tools to improve their nutrition.

You may follow Weight Watchers, or join a clean eating group, or just be "watching your junk food intake."  Nutrition is the hardest part for a person to change, but it is the most important if you are looking to change YOU.

So, if it is this simple, why do so many people fail?

Because there is a third component to all of this that MOST people need to be successful.

Support.

If you are getting support from everyone at home and they are helping you to stick to the changes you want to make, then there is a good chance that you will succeed.

Sometimes we don't get that kind of support at home, or, sometimes it isn't enough.  This is where Beachbody has played an even bigger role in my life and that of others.  Coaches and others who are reaching for the same goals are here to help answer questions, cheer you on, and relate to all of the struggles that you may be going through on this journey.

That is it.

That is the key to success.

Fitness + Nutrition + Support.  Period.

It really is that simple.

So choose whatever method you'd like to incorporate those three things.  It isn't rocket science.  It's just better health.

And if you need help with these three things, let me know.  I have a set of tools that has worked for me that I would love to share if you are interested.  No pills.  No patches.  No tricks.  Just fitness, nutrition, & support.  Period.

For more information about what may work for you, email me at coachmomnteach@gmail.com

Step away from the cookies!

Over Christmas vacation my nutrition went right out the window!

Don't get me wrong....I had my normal breakfast and normal healthy snacks and had my shake for lunch.....but I also had 3 bags of Lindt Chocolate Truffles, a cranberry bread, banana bread, Hershey's Kisses, Peanut Butter Cups....the list goes on....

So...I figured, once I got back to school I could get back on track...but what was in my fridge?  Peanut Butter cups and Hershey's Kisses!  Then I'd come home to COOKIES!!

I didn't even really WANT them.  I wasn't at all hungry.

But I just can't say "no."

I told myself that I'd get back on track when I started my second month of Hammer and Chisel.  Okay, that was this past week.  Have I done better?  Yes.  Have I done well?  Nope.

So, here I am at the of the first week of month two.....  I've been doing fine all day....  but after dinner is my biggest struggle.  There are OREOs in the kitchen!  I'm not hungry.  I had a great dinner.  In fact, I'm quite full.....BUT THEY ARE OREOs!

So, what to do?

ANYTHING!  Now is the time to keep my hands busy and do some crocheting....or go sit in the hot tub....or drink some water that I really could use.....or finish doing laundry....anything that does NOT involve going into the kitchen.

Is having an Oreo or two a bad thing?  NO.  But the fact that I can't seem to control myself lately tells me that I've got to step away from the cookies....at least for now.

Here's to day one of no cookies!