In this week’s blog, I want to tell you about a new trial program I am running beginning November 17th. I wanted to let you know ahead of time before you continue to read because I rarely market programs on my blog.
The program starts Monday November 17th and is designed for people who desire to lose weight( 8-15 lbs in 30 days) and feel good before the holidays.
You know that I am not about gimmicks or superficial weight loss plans. This program is everything but that. It differs from my coaching programs in that it is designed for those “no nonsense- tell me what to eat, drink, and what exercises to do- and I will do it people.”
Routinely, since I have been training people, over 14 years, I have been asked consistently by clients to put together meal plans so they could lose weight. Over the years I have rejected this, because it was my belief, and still is, that people will gain the weight back once they have gone off the meal plans.
So What Is Different?
Here’s the thing. I know, and science says that after about the age of 35 years, most people need to eat differently to lose weight. Remember how easy it was to lose weight as a young adult? We just cut back on what we were eating and exercised a little more and the weight came right off. I remember those times myself. Instead of having 3 cups of pasta, I would have a cup and a half. Instead of having a half loaf of homemade white buttered bread I would have 3 slices. I could drop 5 lbs in 2 days with no problem. And I could keep the weight off for a long time. As for many of us, those days are long gone, and well they should be. I almost feel like weight gain is nature telling us to get our heads straight on how we should be eating healthier as we get older. Thriving on pasta and white bread today would kill me.
While I continue to believe that telling people what to eat is an approach I don’t generally agree with, there are times, I recognize that in the short run, doing so may be highly effective. I still believe that people achieve weight loss best in the long run (as opposed to dieting for a lifetime) when they are armed with knowledge, and then through gradual mind shifts, and human support they begin to lose weight smartly. And by smartly, I mean for a lifetime. In other words, the habits they develop are ingrained so much that a new lifestyle has begun. A lifestyle that is healthier, happier, less limiting, less scary, more energized, and certainly one that just feels better day in and day out.
But what I have noticed and what has been troubling me is that it is often difficult to get people to the point of changing their diet. In fact I feel that although many people agree with me, and realize they have to change their diets to lose weight, it seems some people still have this little part of them that says, “I really don’t need to change my eating/drinking habits. I can lose weight just by counting calories.” I often recommend to this type of person to try an experiment. Eat nothing but whole foods for 3 days and see what happens. They all lose lots of weight of course. One client dropped 8 lbs in 3 days ( no I did not starve him). I had to tell him what to eat because he thought” whole food” on the wrapper meant that it was gluten free and had no preservatives. This experiment causes a mind shift for people. Do they continue eating cleanly? Sometimes yes and sometimes no.
The important point is that the realization is there that you do not need to starve yourself to lose weight but that you can be lean if you change what you eat. This group is typically difficult to reach for the long haul because of the lifetime poor habits. But it is really the second type of person that I am trying to reach and who I see more often in my practice. This group eats healthy but can’t lose weight.
This second group often eats wholesome and clean foods and exercises almost daily. They often say, “I eat healthy. I eat moderate portions, I should be able to eat a few bad things now and then. Why can’t I lose weight?” What I have found is that they forget they want to lose weight. They have no problem maintaining their weight which is good, but what they fail to realize is that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, but only if they forego some of the poor eating choices while in the process of weight loss. Once they have lost the weight, they can combine the good habits that they have created over the years and intermittently have the greasy pizza or sugary dessert. I tell these people,” hang on to all the good choices you make, add a few more daily vegetables, develop more’ go to’ foods to make life simple and be done with it. Lose the weight knowing that you’ll maintain it even when you have the occasional treats.” This is the group I am aiming to help.
The Program. The Purpose. 30 Days.
- Create a mind shift that causes you to realize that food choices matter in weight loss/in health.
- Lose 8 -15 lbs in 30 days.
- Reduce food craving and make your life simple.
- Get the motivation to get the job done.
The Significance
The most important part of this 30 day texting/email program is not that you lose a lot of weight, but I believe you will, but rather, that once you see you are losing weight you will make that mind shift that has been holding you back for so long- you know that little inner head that says, I don’t need to change anything to feel better- look better- be better. I eat healthy. I should be losing weight.”
It is my hope, and that is why I am calling this a trial run program, that once you see how much weight you really can lose by eating not just healthier, but eliminating many of the filler junk foods (such as protein bars, chia seed cookies), you will make the needed mind shift that is necessary to continue your weight loss goals.
The texting/email program is only 30 days. The main goals are to lose 8-15 pounds as well as develop a mind shift that says, yes I can do this! To be included please let me know by this Friday November 14th.. We begin on Monday November 17th but I will need to send you and the group instructions ahead of time. You will need certain foods and I will give you some of my recipes that I never give out. There is nothing fancy about this plan and you must be willing to commit to 30 days. Do not worry about having to eat strange or exotic food but you will need to be committed and follow the guidelines. You will not be hungry. The recipes are simple and based around high nutrient values. You will not be cooking all day. All you have to do is follow the instructions via text/email. There is no face to face or telephone consultations unless you absolutely need to talk. This is a no nonsense approach that will cause you to lose weight. It is designed for those that eat many healthy foods now, want quick progress before the holidays approach, and understand that mind shifts are a necessity to healthy change. It is not designed for the person who is not motivated to stick to the plan for 30 days. The fee is $199.00 for the 30 days. And you may add a spouse or friend for no additional cost. The only thing I ask is that you do not forward my texts and or emails, or give out my recipes that you will receive weekly. If you have questions, please call, email or text me. All My Best, Kim