After giving birth and prior to pregnancy I have struggled with my weight. I have tried many diets and exercise plans-with no long term success. After giving birth, I have been researching a way to change my life and my habits for good-no more yoyo dieting. I found the Ultimate Weight Solution by Dr. Phil. I know not everyone is fond of Dr Phil, but I am going to try it because it offers techniques to change your relationship with food, weight, exercise and emotions. I will be blogging my experience and tracking my progress.
Today, I went to the Peoria Library and checked out the book on CD. I have made it through Part 1. The important features of Part 1 include guidance on goal setting. I have set a goal by following his distinct guideline of goal setting.
My goal is: I want to weigh 135lbs. I will do this by walking for 30 minutes daily after dinner, use the keys in this book, drink eight glasses of water daily, not binge eat to deal with my emotions or boredom. I will lose 76.5lbs in 40 weeks, by loosing approxiamately 2lbs weekly in 10 months. When I reach this goal I want to feel energetic, attractive, healthy and no desire to binge eat.
* Another important part of this chapter is the waist to hip ratio. First you measure your waist(at belly button)-then hips(at largest part). Next divide waist by hip at healthy ratio for women should be .8 and smaller and for men .9 and lower.
I would like to set up a system of support for anyone doing this life change or thinking about doing this change. I will weigh-in on Wednesdays and document any downfalls or successes.
7.10.2013- 211.5lbs: waist to hip ratio .83
Resources: http://www.drphil.com/shows/show/1136 this website offers materials and shows.
Later tonight I will post a beginning picture and body measurements.
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