To date I have lost over 120 pounds!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Friday, July 11, 2008
Complimentary Coaching Session
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Leadership and Personal Development Coach
Andrew Kirschner
Andrew Kirschner
Realize your Dreams in 2008 for:Health, Money, Career, and Relationships
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What is Life Coaching?
What is life coaching?
Working with a leadership and personal development (life) coach is similar to having a personal trainer, financial planner, or real estate agent. However, instead of helping you develop the perfect body, investments, or house, a life coach helps you find the perfect life. You could certainly get all these things on your own; however, with the help of a professional trainer, planner, or realtor… or coach what we want most in life comes to us faster and with greater abundance than we ever imagined.
How does coaching with Andy work exactly?
I ask that clients commit to 8 sessions or more up front. This will ensure that they receive the full benefit of the coaching process. Each session lasts about an hour and can be done over the phone or in person. What happens in each session depends on the person and what that person wants to get out of coaching. Sessions can be set up weekly or bi-monthly and we agree on assignments to complete between sessions. Sometimes the assignment is reading, sometimes writing, and often action steps to which Andy holds his clients accountable from week to week. Everything is strictly confidential and my work comes with a money back guarantee.
What is coaching with Andy like?
You can read the testimonials posted earlier in this blog to see what people have said about their experiences working with me. If you are curious to try it out for yourself, use my free coaching session coupon (with no obligation to pay or continue). Feel free to send it to someone who you think might be interested.
Working with a leadership and personal development (life) coach is similar to having a personal trainer, financial planner, or real estate agent. However, instead of helping you develop the perfect body, investments, or house, a life coach helps you find the perfect life. You could certainly get all these things on your own; however, with the help of a professional trainer, planner, or realtor… or coach what we want most in life comes to us faster and with greater abundance than we ever imagined.
How does coaching with Andy work exactly?
I ask that clients commit to 8 sessions or more up front. This will ensure that they receive the full benefit of the coaching process. Each session lasts about an hour and can be done over the phone or in person. What happens in each session depends on the person and what that person wants to get out of coaching. Sessions can be set up weekly or bi-monthly and we agree on assignments to complete between sessions. Sometimes the assignment is reading, sometimes writing, and often action steps to which Andy holds his clients accountable from week to week. Everything is strictly confidential and my work comes with a money back guarantee.
What is coaching with Andy like?
You can read the testimonials posted earlier in this blog to see what people have said about their experiences working with me. If you are curious to try it out for yourself, use my free coaching session coupon (with no obligation to pay or continue). Feel free to send it to someone who you think might be interested.
7 Reasons to Experience Coaching
7 Reasons to Experience Coaching
1. Attract abundance: Wealth and Health
Make more money, earn a better income, loose weight, get in shape. Coaching clients report all these results.
2. Walk through life consciously.
Move through your day with constant awareness and purpose and make a noticeable difference in how you act in and interact with the world around you.
3. Connect with people meaningfully.
Improve relationships; make new friends; meet the partner of your dreams!
4. Discover Peace.
Expect and understand that everything is happening just as it should, exactly on time.
5. Make decisions with clarity and confidence.
A coach is a sounding board and confidant. A coach is trained to advise, encourage, or just listen as needed.
6. We have coaches for other things; why not life?
We spend 24 hours a day, 7 days a week living our lives. There is no shame in having guidance along the way.
7. Get in touch with your spirit and purpose
Answer the big question: What do I want out of life and how do I get it?
1. Attract abundance: Wealth and Health
Make more money, earn a better income, loose weight, get in shape. Coaching clients report all these results.
2. Walk through life consciously.
Move through your day with constant awareness and purpose and make a noticeable difference in how you act in and interact with the world around you.
3. Connect with people meaningfully.
Improve relationships; make new friends; meet the partner of your dreams!
4. Discover Peace.
Expect and understand that everything is happening just as it should, exactly on time.
5. Make decisions with clarity and confidence.
A coach is a sounding board and confidant. A coach is trained to advise, encourage, or just listen as needed.
6. We have coaches for other things; why not life?
We spend 24 hours a day, 7 days a week living our lives. There is no shame in having guidance along the way.
7. Get in touch with your spirit and purpose
Answer the big question: What do I want out of life and how do I get it?
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Guiding Principles to Peace and Confidence
Guiding Principles to Peace and Confidence
I offer you 5 principles that I have learned and held close over the last 3 years. These ideas have helped me to find genuine peace and confidence in my life. I don’t want you to think that I am never unhappy or afraid. I still face challenges on a daily basis. The difference is that before I felt trapped and stuck. Today I find peace and confidence knowing that I have the power and ability to face fear and continue moving forward.
1. Acknowledgement
Start by focusing on what went right or you did right. Keep a journal, start a blog, write in a notebook, or simply say a list out-loud. What would you say to a friend that needed extra support or his/her spirits lifted? Say THAT to yourself.
2. Gratitude
Practice saying thank you when others help you or offer a compliment. Try to do this without an excuse, explanation, or return compliment. Just graciously accept and enjoy the feeling.
At the end of each day write down 5 things you are grateful for. If things are going that bad, you can start with gratitude for the pen and paper to write the list… you’ll find more things the more you do it.
3. Get Quiet; Get Clear; Visualize
Close your eyes and spend time with the vision of who you want to be and the world that you would like to attract. Notice how you feel and what you hear, see, and even smell. Record your vision in some way. You can write it down, tape record, or draw a picture. You may just start by describing your ideal week.
4. Put Yourself First
YOU are the most important and influential person in your life. You spend more time with YOU than anyone else. You know YOU better than any person. Without YOU, you do not exist. How would you value someone’s time that you respected and held in high regard? Try scheduling your time that way. Don’t be afraid to say no to others, if they demand too much of your time.
5. Acceptance; Release Attachment
Imagine yourself in control of your current situation. Both the good and the bad are there because you decided it would be that way. Play with the idea that you are perfect and experiencing everything perfectly. That is to say, that you are getting exactly what you need out of life right now. It is hard to be a victim with this perspective. This idea will help you to move forward, past fear. It allows you to say “What’s the worse thing that could happen if I just do______? Well, I could live with that, so it’s worth moving forward from here.”
I offer you 5 principles that I have learned and held close over the last 3 years. These ideas have helped me to find genuine peace and confidence in my life. I don’t want you to think that I am never unhappy or afraid. I still face challenges on a daily basis. The difference is that before I felt trapped and stuck. Today I find peace and confidence knowing that I have the power and ability to face fear and continue moving forward.
1. Acknowledgement
Start by focusing on what went right or you did right. Keep a journal, start a blog, write in a notebook, or simply say a list out-loud. What would you say to a friend that needed extra support or his/her spirits lifted? Say THAT to yourself.
2. Gratitude
Practice saying thank you when others help you or offer a compliment. Try to do this without an excuse, explanation, or return compliment. Just graciously accept and enjoy the feeling.
At the end of each day write down 5 things you are grateful for. If things are going that bad, you can start with gratitude for the pen and paper to write the list… you’ll find more things the more you do it.
3. Get Quiet; Get Clear; Visualize
Close your eyes and spend time with the vision of who you want to be and the world that you would like to attract. Notice how you feel and what you hear, see, and even smell. Record your vision in some way. You can write it down, tape record, or draw a picture. You may just start by describing your ideal week.
4. Put Yourself First
YOU are the most important and influential person in your life. You spend more time with YOU than anyone else. You know YOU better than any person. Without YOU, you do not exist. How would you value someone’s time that you respected and held in high regard? Try scheduling your time that way. Don’t be afraid to say no to others, if they demand too much of your time.
5. Acceptance; Release Attachment
Imagine yourself in control of your current situation. Both the good and the bad are there because you decided it would be that way. Play with the idea that you are perfect and experiencing everything perfectly. That is to say, that you are getting exactly what you need out of life right now. It is hard to be a victim with this perspective. This idea will help you to move forward, past fear. It allows you to say “What’s the worse thing that could happen if I just do______? Well, I could live with that, so it’s worth moving forward from here.”
Coupon for FREE Design Your Dreams Session
I am offering FREE 45 minute Design Your Dreams Sessions
Reach clarity in your goals for:
Health, Money, Career, and Relationships
Don’t wait. This offer expires 5/31/2008 and coaching slots are limited.
Session valued at $75. Call Andrew Kirschner at 630-607-9577
or email: andrewjkirschner@earthlink.net to schedule a time.
(This coupon can also be used towards an 8 session Coaching Program)
Reach clarity in your goals for:
Health, Money, Career, and Relationships
Don’t wait. This offer expires 5/31/2008 and coaching slots are limited.
Session valued at $75. Call Andrew Kirschner at 630-607-9577
or email: andrewjkirschner@earthlink.net to schedule a time.
(This coupon can also be used towards an 8 session Coaching Program)
5 Steps to Balance a Busy Schedule
5 Steps to Balance a Busy Schedule
Understand that balance is not necessarily having as much free time as possible so that we do not have to work. It is also not the idea of spending an equal amount of time in each part of our lives. Balance is when we are able to spend time on what is necessary to be happy (ie spend time with family, go to the beach, etc.) while at the same time making time for what is necessary to survive (ie earn money for food, pay bills, etc.). If we are balanced we will spend our time in such a way where we do not feel deprived of either happiness or our basic survival needs.
1. Set aside and “Hour of Power” each week.
Simply set aside an hour each week that you will work on planning your schedule. During that time you will figure out exactly how everything will fit together. This will prevent you from double booking and forgetting important events.
2. Have a written schedule that is accessible.
Write your schedule in a planner, on your computer, a wall calendar, or a sheet of paper. The important thing is that you keep it in a place that allows you to see it regularly. Ideally, you would want to look at it no less than twice a day. This will give you permission to say “NO” or “YES” as new tasks spring up on you because you will already have a schedule.
3. Decide your “Big Rocks”
What are the top 10 things that must get done this week? Decide them and put those in your schedule first, BEFORE you put anything else. Realize this may require you to allow yourself to schedule less important things for another time or another week. Often what frustrates us most about how we spend our time is not that we didn’t get EVERYTHING done, but that we didn’t get to the few things we REALLY WANTED to accomplish. Putting the most important tasks first allows you to make what you really want for happiness and need for survival a priority.
4. Spend time emotionally walking through your schedule.
You will find that if you have an emotional attachment to the schedule, you are less likely to blow it off. Look at each day and then close your eyes and picture how you will feel as you are getting these done. Really get into how it will feel to get everything done and what each individual event will be like.
5. Have Goals
It helps to make a schedule if you are looking to work beyond just this week. Now the weekly schedule has the purpose of getting us closer to our monthly or yearly goals. Have professional, spiritual, family, and financial goals. Find ways to measure these goals so you can break them down into bench marks. At your hour of power each week ask, “What can I put into my schedule this week that will bring me closer to reaching this goal.”
Understand that balance is not necessarily having as much free time as possible so that we do not have to work. It is also not the idea of spending an equal amount of time in each part of our lives. Balance is when we are able to spend time on what is necessary to be happy (ie spend time with family, go to the beach, etc.) while at the same time making time for what is necessary to survive (ie earn money for food, pay bills, etc.). If we are balanced we will spend our time in such a way where we do not feel deprived of either happiness or our basic survival needs.
1. Set aside and “Hour of Power” each week.
Simply set aside an hour each week that you will work on planning your schedule. During that time you will figure out exactly how everything will fit together. This will prevent you from double booking and forgetting important events.
2. Have a written schedule that is accessible.
Write your schedule in a planner, on your computer, a wall calendar, or a sheet of paper. The important thing is that you keep it in a place that allows you to see it regularly. Ideally, you would want to look at it no less than twice a day. This will give you permission to say “NO” or “YES” as new tasks spring up on you because you will already have a schedule.
3. Decide your “Big Rocks”
What are the top 10 things that must get done this week? Decide them and put those in your schedule first, BEFORE you put anything else. Realize this may require you to allow yourself to schedule less important things for another time or another week. Often what frustrates us most about how we spend our time is not that we didn’t get EVERYTHING done, but that we didn’t get to the few things we REALLY WANTED to accomplish. Putting the most important tasks first allows you to make what you really want for happiness and need for survival a priority.
4. Spend time emotionally walking through your schedule.
You will find that if you have an emotional attachment to the schedule, you are less likely to blow it off. Look at each day and then close your eyes and picture how you will feel as you are getting these done. Really get into how it will feel to get everything done and what each individual event will be like.
5. Have Goals
It helps to make a schedule if you are looking to work beyond just this week. Now the weekly schedule has the purpose of getting us closer to our monthly or yearly goals. Have professional, spiritual, family, and financial goals. Find ways to measure these goals so you can break them down into bench marks. At your hour of power each week ask, “What can I put into my schedule this week that will bring me closer to reaching this goal.”
Thursday, February 28, 2008
A letter from a coaching client
Dear Andy,
I am writing this letter to you in appreciation for the coaching and mentoring you have provided me with over the past eight months. We have addressed, made progress, and accomplished several goals that I had previously procrastinated. On my own, I always felt like I would eventually get around to working on my health, saving more money, and developing stronger relationships. With your help, I have taken action and have made significant progress in each of these three (extremely) important aspects of my life.
One of the reasons I enjoy talking to you about health, fitness, and weight loss is because I know you have accomplished so much in that area yourself. It is inspiring to see what you have done. I constantly find myself saying things like, “If Andy can do it, so can I.” This is especially motivating on the treadmill at the gym, where I consistently push myself to go a little faster, or a little further in my workouts. I also appreciate your helpful hints on eating better and keeping track of what I consume. Thus far, I have lost fifteen pounds and I can’t wait to reach fifty!
It has been easy to talk about my finances with you because I know you understand the Vector business inside and out and I don’t have to explain things in detail for you to empathize with me. You have helped me face my fears of looking at my credit report and taking action on improving my status. Also, in the past two months, I have comfortably set aside 40% of my income instead of squandering it away for lack of financial goals.
We have also spent a significant amount of time working on my people skills – helping me be more direct with people in particular. This has proven beneficial in my personal and professional relationships. Heidi and I are moving closer to getting engaged and it feels good to strengthen our relationship through clearer communication before taking that step. Work is going well and I am continually improving my ability to get my viewpoints and suggestions across to the people I counsel.
In general, I love the consistent theme you portray that I can attract anything I want in my life. I believe strongly in the Law of Attraction, but at times I find it hard to exercise. You have helped me realize that I have much more control over my life than I used to think. For example, last week I listened to 30 minutes of “The Secret” on my iPod while driving to Peoria to help my sister do some spring cleaning. I decided to think openly about how I can attract more income this year. Later than day, while going through some old papers and cards, I found a birthday card from my grandmother from 2003. Before throwing it away, I opened the card to find a $20 bill taped inside! This may seem small, but it is the type of thing that happens frequently when I am open to the idea of attracting more of anything to myself. Thanks again for all your help and I wish you continued success in helping people realize their dreams!
Sincerely,
Steve Roach
Management Consultant
Vector Marketing
I am writing this letter to you in appreciation for the coaching and mentoring you have provided me with over the past eight months. We have addressed, made progress, and accomplished several goals that I had previously procrastinated. On my own, I always felt like I would eventually get around to working on my health, saving more money, and developing stronger relationships. With your help, I have taken action and have made significant progress in each of these three (extremely) important aspects of my life.
One of the reasons I enjoy talking to you about health, fitness, and weight loss is because I know you have accomplished so much in that area yourself. It is inspiring to see what you have done. I constantly find myself saying things like, “If Andy can do it, so can I.” This is especially motivating on the treadmill at the gym, where I consistently push myself to go a little faster, or a little further in my workouts. I also appreciate your helpful hints on eating better and keeping track of what I consume. Thus far, I have lost fifteen pounds and I can’t wait to reach fifty!
It has been easy to talk about my finances with you because I know you understand the Vector business inside and out and I don’t have to explain things in detail for you to empathize with me. You have helped me face my fears of looking at my credit report and taking action on improving my status. Also, in the past two months, I have comfortably set aside 40% of my income instead of squandering it away for lack of financial goals.
We have also spent a significant amount of time working on my people skills – helping me be more direct with people in particular. This has proven beneficial in my personal and professional relationships. Heidi and I are moving closer to getting engaged and it feels good to strengthen our relationship through clearer communication before taking that step. Work is going well and I am continually improving my ability to get my viewpoints and suggestions across to the people I counsel.
In general, I love the consistent theme you portray that I can attract anything I want in my life. I believe strongly in the Law of Attraction, but at times I find it hard to exercise. You have helped me realize that I have much more control over my life than I used to think. For example, last week I listened to 30 minutes of “The Secret” on my iPod while driving to Peoria to help my sister do some spring cleaning. I decided to think openly about how I can attract more income this year. Later than day, while going through some old papers and cards, I found a birthday card from my grandmother from 2003. Before throwing it away, I opened the card to find a $20 bill taped inside! This may seem small, but it is the type of thing that happens frequently when I am open to the idea of attracting more of anything to myself. Thanks again for all your help and I wish you continued success in helping people realize their dreams!
Sincerely,
Steve Roach
Management Consultant
Vector Marketing
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Here is what a couple of people had to say about coaching with Andrew Kirschner:
In today's demanding world, it is often hard to keep your personal, vocational, social, family, physical, and financial lives in balance. Andy is a proven leader and has an outstanding ability to relate, teach, and most importantly motivate. Andy is one of the most compassionate people I have ever worked with. He truly cares about your success and happiness. I would highly recommend Andy to anyone who is looking for growth in all of these areas!
Greg Blaesing
Bloomington, IL
I love the fact I have someone to guide and help me with pursuing my dreams. Through my coaching sessions with Andy, I feel I have become much more clear with what I truly desire. But it's not just about knowing what I want; It's about taking the actions necessary to get me to the place I want to be. Andy is the coach I need to hold me accountable to the actions I commit to taking. So often in my life, I have had goals and dreams, but haven't done anything to reach them. By working with Andy, I find myself actually taking specific action steps to reach my dreams.
Since I started working with Andy, I have lost weight, I've had the best January program of my career, I am spending more time with my family, and I am developing more people than I ever have before (5 managers going out this summer). I have developed habits that are making my life much more fulfilling and enjoyable. I have joined a gym, I plan my schedule around my priorities, I journal and read, and I am much more proactive about seeking help and inspiration from others. Coaching has also helped me to become much more accepting of myself and feel more at peace with my life.
I invest in a gym membership because I care about my health. I invested in a college education because I care about learning and having opportunities for my future. I invest in an IRA because I care about my retirement and being financially secure. I invest in coaching because I care about becoming the best version of myself and living the life of my dreams.
Chanda Mehta
Naperville, IL
In today's demanding world, it is often hard to keep your personal, vocational, social, family, physical, and financial lives in balance. Andy is a proven leader and has an outstanding ability to relate, teach, and most importantly motivate. Andy is one of the most compassionate people I have ever worked with. He truly cares about your success and happiness. I would highly recommend Andy to anyone who is looking for growth in all of these areas!
Greg Blaesing
Bloomington, IL
I love the fact I have someone to guide and help me with pursuing my dreams. Through my coaching sessions with Andy, I feel I have become much more clear with what I truly desire. But it's not just about knowing what I want; It's about taking the actions necessary to get me to the place I want to be. Andy is the coach I need to hold me accountable to the actions I commit to taking. So often in my life, I have had goals and dreams, but haven't done anything to reach them. By working with Andy, I find myself actually taking specific action steps to reach my dreams.
Since I started working with Andy, I have lost weight, I've had the best January program of my career, I am spending more time with my family, and I am developing more people than I ever have before (5 managers going out this summer). I have developed habits that are making my life much more fulfilling and enjoyable. I have joined a gym, I plan my schedule around my priorities, I journal and read, and I am much more proactive about seeking help and inspiration from others. Coaching has also helped me to become much more accepting of myself and feel more at peace with my life.
I invest in a gym membership because I care about my health. I invested in a college education because I care about learning and having opportunities for my future. I invest in an IRA because I care about my retirement and being financially secure. I invest in coaching because I care about becoming the best version of myself and living the life of my dreams.
Chanda Mehta
Naperville, IL
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
COUPON FOR FREE COACHING SESSION
This card is valid for 1 Complimentary Coaching Session
with Leadership and Personal Development Coach
with Leadership and Personal Development Coach
Andrew Kirschner
Realize your Dreams in 2008 for:
Health, Money, Career, and Relationships
Don’t wait. This offer expires 3/31/2008 and coaching slots are limited.
Session valued at $110.
Call Andrew Kirschner at 773- 856-6849 or
to schedule a time.
(If the session becomes the start of an 8 session agreement,
the cost of this session will be credited to the 8 session program).
Name:________________________
the cost of this session will be credited to the 8 session program).
Name:________________________
Referred By:______________________
Feb 2008 Message to Friends
Dear friends,
3 years ago, I weighed at least 295 pounds, my waist was over 50 inches, my body-fat percentage was over 33%, and I would loose my breath and sweat walking up even the smallest amount of stairs. Today, I weigh 195 pounds, have a 35 inch waist, reduced my body fat to 22%, and recently completed a 10K race (6.2 miles) in 50 minutes, 8 seconds (8 min 10 sec mile).
Today I weigh less than I did on my 19th birthday (11 years ago), and I am in the best physical condition of my life. The best part is, I am still working to hit my goal weight of 180 pounds.
We all made resolutions on New Year's Eve to get healthier, lose weight, or get in shape this year. Many of us have fallen off the wagon on these goals. Here are 5 tips that have worked for me to help get back on track to hitting that weight loss goal!
All of these steps are better helped with support. If you know some people that could benefit from these tips, please pass them along. Your support will mean a lot to them.
I have also attached a coupon for a FREE COACHING SESSION. Through coaching I have been able to improve my health, eliminate debt, find the perfect relationship, and discover my ideal career. I have been working as a leadership and personal development coach for almost a year now, and it is not surprising that my clients report the same benefits that I have gotten from coaching.
I have recently opened up a few slots in my schedule for new clients. If you know someone that would benefit from these types of results, please pass this along.
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3 years ago, I weighed at least 295 pounds, my waist was over 50 inches, my body-fat percentage was over 33%, and I would loose my breath and sweat walking up even the smallest amount of stairs. Today, I weigh 195 pounds, have a 35 inch waist, reduced my body fat to 22%, and recently completed a 10K race (6.2 miles) in 50 minutes, 8 seconds (8 min 10 sec mile).
Today I weigh less than I did on my 19th birthday (11 years ago), and I am in the best physical condition of my life. The best part is, I am still working to hit my goal weight of 180 pounds.
We all made resolutions on New Year's Eve to get healthier, lose weight, or get in shape this year. Many of us have fallen off the wagon on these goals. Here are 5 tips that have worked for me to help get back on track to hitting that weight loss goal!
All of these steps are better helped with support. If you know some people that could benefit from these tips, please pass them along. Your support will mean a lot to them.
I have also attached a coupon for a FREE COACHING SESSION. Through coaching I have been able to improve my health, eliminate debt, find the perfect relationship, and discover my ideal career. I have been working as a leadership and personal development coach for almost a year now, and it is not surprising that my clients report the same benefits that I have gotten from coaching.
I have recently opened up a few slots in my schedule for new clients. If you know someone that would benefit from these types of results, please pass this along.
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5 Tips To Get Back On The Weight Loss Wagaon
5 TIPS TO GET BACK ON THE WEIGHT LOSS WAGON!
1. DON'T GIVE UP!
We are only 6 weeks into the year, which means there are 42 left to go for you to hit your weight loss goal (even if it is a massive one). Try breaking down your goal. Rather than alarming yourself with your lack of progress towards your overall goal, start at zero from today and set a realistic short term goal for the next 4-6 weeks.
2. ADJUST TO A REASONABLE GOAL.
Most health knowledge out there is telling us that loosing and average of 0.5-2 pounds per week is the healthy way to go. Think about driving your car at 100 miles per hour. What feels more comfortable: stopping on a dime or coming to a slow stop over the course of a longer distance?
Our bodies need time to adjust as we loose the weight. You probably didn't put it on overnight, so it makes sense to take a little bit of time taking it off.
3. TRY A DIET THAT'S NOT A DIET!
Avoid crash diets and extreme diets that you won’t stick to for the rest of your life. Those types of diets are often successful in taking off weight quickly, but if you stop the diet, the weight comes back quickly. Try a program or diet of well balanced meals that gets your necessary fruits, vegetables, healthy oils, dairy, and water and takes on high calorie, high fat foods in moderation.
4. MOVE MORE!
Most research shows that to loose weight it is not necessary to sweat hard 7 days a week for 3 hours a day. Start small and build up to more activity as you feel more comfortable. Getting off the bus a few stops early, parking at the back of the parking lot, or taking the stairs over the elevator are easy ways to increase your activity without taking too much extra time. At a pace you are comfortable, work up to short walks in the morning or after dinner and eventually getting the gym membership to really get moving. Keep a log of activity each day and at the end of each week ask "What's one thing I could do to move more next week?"
5. WRITE IT DOWN!
Keep a daily journal about what you eat and how much. This has two great benefits:
1. Being aware of what goes into your body, will make you think twice before you go for that second bowl of pasta or that late night ice cream binge.
2. It allows you to see easy ways to cutting down what you eat. A pound of fat is 3500 calories, so to loose that each week, it is necessary to either burn it, or eat 3500 less calories (500/day). 500/day could be as simple as drinking diet instead of regular soda, light instead of regular beer, having carrot sticks instead of potato chips for your afternoon snack. List the snacks that you know are bad for you and use the endless supply of weight loss info on the web to find healthy alternatives.
1. DON'T GIVE UP!
We are only 6 weeks into the year, which means there are 42 left to go for you to hit your weight loss goal (even if it is a massive one). Try breaking down your goal. Rather than alarming yourself with your lack of progress towards your overall goal, start at zero from today and set a realistic short term goal for the next 4-6 weeks.
2. ADJUST TO A REASONABLE GOAL.
Most health knowledge out there is telling us that loosing and average of 0.5-2 pounds per week is the healthy way to go. Think about driving your car at 100 miles per hour. What feels more comfortable: stopping on a dime or coming to a slow stop over the course of a longer distance?
Our bodies need time to adjust as we loose the weight. You probably didn't put it on overnight, so it makes sense to take a little bit of time taking it off.
3. TRY A DIET THAT'S NOT A DIET!
Avoid crash diets and extreme diets that you won’t stick to for the rest of your life. Those types of diets are often successful in taking off weight quickly, but if you stop the diet, the weight comes back quickly. Try a program or diet of well balanced meals that gets your necessary fruits, vegetables, healthy oils, dairy, and water and takes on high calorie, high fat foods in moderation.
4. MOVE MORE!
Most research shows that to loose weight it is not necessary to sweat hard 7 days a week for 3 hours a day. Start small and build up to more activity as you feel more comfortable. Getting off the bus a few stops early, parking at the back of the parking lot, or taking the stairs over the elevator are easy ways to increase your activity without taking too much extra time. At a pace you are comfortable, work up to short walks in the morning or after dinner and eventually getting the gym membership to really get moving. Keep a log of activity each day and at the end of each week ask "What's one thing I could do to move more next week?"
5. WRITE IT DOWN!
Keep a daily journal about what you eat and how much. This has two great benefits:
1. Being aware of what goes into your body, will make you think twice before you go for that second bowl of pasta or that late night ice cream binge.
2. It allows you to see easy ways to cutting down what you eat. A pound of fat is 3500 calories, so to loose that each week, it is necessary to either burn it, or eat 3500 less calories (500/day). 500/day could be as simple as drinking diet instead of regular soda, light instead of regular beer, having carrot sticks instead of potato chips for your afternoon snack. List the snacks that you know are bad for you and use the endless supply of weight loss info on the web to find healthy alternatives.
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