"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 1 of 2 Parts -
2005 by Dr.
Frank B. Smoot, MA, DD
www.CoachFrankSmoot.com
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 the Weight Loss
God's Way Success System manual. 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—from
being where God wants me to be, and where I want me to be, not where
the enemy wants me to be!
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
[Please see Part 2 for the rest of the
story]
Dr. Frank
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Dear Friend - If you'd like to slash months, years,
or decades off the time it takes to
reach your personal goals,
or just get the truth for a change,
please visit my success coaching
web site at
www.CoachFrankSmoot.com or send me an email at
DrFrank@CoachFrankSmoot.com or just give me a call at
540-567-2050.
And don't forget to inquire about your FREE 30-minute "sample"
coaching session. Is it your turn for
success yet? If so, I'm ready
when you are! Yours in total
health, Dr. Frank B. Smoot, MA, DD
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Dr. Frank B. Smoot, MA, DD, is a professional weight loss
success coach and the creator of the "Get
Motivated For Life! /
7 Weeks To Lifelong Weight Loss"
and "Weight Loss God's Way"
success program (www.WeightLossGodsWay.com)