"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 -
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 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!
Yours in total health,
Dr. Frank
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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)