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"How I Safely Lost 15 Pounds
In 30 Days
With Zero Stress, Struggle, Or Sacrifice
—And How You Can, Too!"
(Not That You Should, But Here's How You Could)
- Part 2 of 2 Parts -
As a professional weight loss success coach, I'd like to share with you my own "insider secrets" about food and nutrition, acquired over several decades of close observation. Do I always follow my own guidelines? Nope. But when I do, the results speak for themselves. I'm 5'9" tall and weight on average 158 lbs.
By the way, I am now 59 years old. So if you are struggling with weight loss, don't blame it on your metabolism "slowing down." Your metabolism didn't slow down. YOU slowed down, and your metabolism just followed.
Anyway, my weight is usually pretty stable, varying over the past 30 years from a high of 167 to a low of 152. I like it around 157. Why is my weight so stable? It's not genetic, I assure you. Both of my sisters have had significant weight gains (and losses) in their lives. For me, the key is moderation in food and exercise.
But the real "root cause" that underlies what I (and you) weigh involves the Top Four Success Factors. There's simply no way around it. (NOTE – This is a reference to material found in some of my weight loss course manuals. You don't need it to benefit from this article.)
Of course, my weight was pretty steady long before I knew about the Success Factors. But only after I discovered them did I understand why—because I have no self-sabotaging beliefs or attitudes that affect my weight.
How I Succeed Where 96% Of America Fails
I am especially tuned in to Success Factor Two: Self-Image (or Self-Concept).
I have a mental image of Frank as he was at age 30, in essentially perfect
shape. Now, at twice that age, if I look in the mirror and see something
that's much different, it bugs the heck out of me. It's simply not OK
for me to let my body deteriorate. So I do whatever I need to do to keep
my body in shape.
Now, of course, some people (and some clients) worry that it's "vain" or "unspiritual" to be concerned about the shape of your body. But I don't worry! I understand that God gave each of us a wonderful gift called our body—our vehicle to get around in this life—and that it's our personal responsibility to take care of it.
If God gave you a car, would you take care of it? You'd better believe you would! And you'd be real clear about why. So how come we don't take care of this other "vehicle" He gave us, which is so infinitely more precious and valuable?
I recently found that my weight had "crept" up to 165. Anything over 160 is really not OK with me, but 165 is a number that triggers action. So I did what I always do if that happens. I made changes in my diet that would get me back where I wanted to be. 30 days later, there I was at 150—and I felt great! (It's really nice to lie on your back and feel a bit of a "hollow" where the stomach bulge used to be, and to see that the "spare tire" had the air let out of it :-)
Did any of this feel like a sacrifice, like I was giving something up or depriving myself in some way? Heck no! That's because my rewards don't come from cramming my face full of food, but from being fit and healthy, from doing what I promised myself I'd do!
What I Eat
Over the years I have studied diet and nutrition in great detail. I have
found that the very best source of nutrition is what I call "one-ingredient"
foods. Those are foods that, well, have only one ingredient in their name:
apple, orange, steak, egg, peach, pork chop, peanut, tuna, celery, lettuce,
tomato, carrot, cantaloupe, broccoli, asparagus, green beans, kale...and
water! In fact, I just described about 80% of my diet.
Note that these are whole foods and are also unprocessed except for minimal cooking. I think some people would call that a "cave man" diet. Maybe so. But it sure beats the heck out of what most people are eating.
My theory is that, if I couldn't have eaten it 5000 years ago, I probably shouldn't be eating it today. (I make and exception for the peanut, of course, and the Red Delicious apple—which didn't exist until about 1950!)
I also allow myself bread (whole grain and usually toasted) and typically have a "PB&J" sandwich for breakfast, except that the "PB" is all natural and the "J" is some kind of "all fruit" with no sucrose added. I'll tell you, it's tasty! It goes down easy and digests very well. And I should also point out that I NEVER get heartburn, though it plagued me for decades when I was younger. (For more details on this vitally important subject, please request my free Colon Cleanse report.)
The Other Secrets Of My Success
In addition to "what to eat," the other aspects of my personal
success formula include "how much," "when," and "with
what"—also known as the science of "food combining"—something
99% of America is dismally unaware of. It should come as no surprise to
you that most of us are getting it wrong in all four of these areas.
- what to eat - how much to eat
- when to eat - what to eat (and drink) with what
That's why we're in the mess we're in! And of course, most of us have colons that are barely functional, way out of tone, clogged with impacted fecal matter, and are little more than ticking time bombs from a healthcare point of view. In fact, our unclean colons may be causing us most of the health problems we have right now! (Please get the free Colon Cleanse report!)
As far is how much to eat, you'd be amazed how much better you'll feel when you stop "super-sizing" and start eating reasonable portions. I can recall the first meal I ever had in a McDonalds. I was about 14. I was really a bit disappointed at the small portion sizes of the burger, the fries, and even the Coke.
But nobody goes hungry there today! In fact, one single "combo" meal from a typical fast food restaurant now provides 100% of the calories most people need for a whole day! (And don't even get me started on the calorie content of a double-cream mocha latte!)
While there's no way I can cover my entire food philosophy in this brief space, I strongly suggest you do some reading on portion sizes, food combining, drinking-while-eating, and what time of day to eat the most. Or you can simply contact me for more information at DrFrank@weightlossgodsway.com.
I also want to emphasize that, important as nutrition is, it's virtually impossible to get to your ideal weight and stay there just by focusing on food (and/or exercise.) We are not just our bodies!! We were created body, mind, and spirit for a reason, and we absolutely can't afford to ignore or neglect any of these three aspects of who we are.
In fact, the real secret of lifetime weight loss success is to first get your spirit connected (or re-connected) to your Creator, and then begin the crucial process of "getting your head on straight"...
Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed
by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve
what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12:2)
...and only then focusing on nutrition and exercise. Or to put it in more worldly terms. spirit "trumps" mind, and mind trumps body.
So if you goal is to get your healthiest weight, safely, and stay there, begin by getting your priorities straight (spirit first), and your mind and body will follow!
[Follow-Up One Week Later]
Interestingly, I am still losing weight steadily (about 1'2 pound per day) on my roughly 1000-1100 calories a day, and I'm not hungry either. I used to be an after-dinner junk fooder (with ice cream on the weekends) and I decided it would be interesting to see what happened if I stopped that stuff.
It was tough for the first week, but the results on the scales made it worth the effort. Then, once the "habit" stopped screaming like a puppy left out in the rain, it got pretty easy not do eat the junk. Now, after 30 days, it's actually a habit NOT to eat junk food. I had a bit of an energy drop about 2 weeks into it, but now I have more energy than ever, and am 15 lbs lighter! (down from 164 to 149).
For the first time in 20 years, the budding love handles are gone. Don't get me wrong. I wasn't even technically overweight, much less obese. I just wasn't liking what I was seeing in the mirror. For me, that's about all it takes. A "Factor 2" violation had somehow crept up on me (oops--now I'm flirting with a Factor 4 violation!), and just got on my nerves. I could live with 159, but not 164. Do I practiced what I preach. Voila! It works great :-)
Re your personal transformation, you know, all we really need, down deep, is "permission" to be who we really are. For most of us, that's taken away early in life. I made sure you understood that you had my total permission to be who you are, and am helping you discover how to get your own!
To learn more Dr. Frank Smoots Christian based Weight Loss Program please visit
Yours in total health,
Dr. Frank
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