Have to or Want to...?
Why did Body for Life work for me when so many, many other programs did not?
Were the other programs bad programs? Not necessarily. In fact, I know a lot of people who have found success with programs like Curves, Weight Watchers, Dr. Phil and more. Unfortunately I was not among them.
Before BFL I was a professional dieter.
Every Monday I began a new diet and by Wednesday I had fallen off the wagon and back to my old unhealthy ways. Sometimes the dieting worked for a week or two--If I really gave it the old college try I could last for a month.
For nearly thirty years I followed the pattern above. Losing weight and gaining more back. Ultimately I ate my way up to nearly 200 pounds during my professional dieting days.
So why on earth did this program work for me? At first--it was because I had to do something.
My clothing didn't fit, I was depressed and slept ten hours or more a day. I never felt rested. My cholesterol was dangerously high, my blood pressure was climbing, my sleep apnea was growing worse.
To put it bluntly I was a 51 year old basket case desperate to try anything---including eating my way up to a higher weight so that I could qualify for stomach bypass surgery. Thank God that little program failed!
Instead I learned about BFL from a good friend who had completely turned her life around.
The day I started this program I knew my life depended on it. I had to do it.
Now, I follow the BFL Program because I want to.
I love the way it makes me feel, I love the way it makes me look, I love the way it has allowed me to be the best I can be for my family and friends.
The transition from "have to" to "want to" came during my third challenge. I believe that's when I crossed the ABYSS or the rapid and troubled waters flowing in the river of Decision.
When I decided that I deserve to be happy and healthy I had all the strength needed to cross the river. To accept the gifts on the other side I now find I have to give them away every day. Give time at the gym, give help to my friends....give help to those who are struggling to find their own BFL.
BFL is a gift---one that you keep only by giving it away.
Now now to question #4 in my Official BFL entry packet for challenge four just completed.
4) How did you measure you physical progress, BF/dress size, scale weight, health indicators, please describe your physical improvements in terms of how you measured them. Also please let us know the amount of fat you lost and the a amount of lean muscle gain you achieved.
People now ask if I’ve had a face lift. (No.) Others ask if I’ve found the Fountain of Youth! (Yes, it's called EAS/BFL!) During my four challenges, I have gone from a size 16 to a size 6. I am also wearing some size 4’s. I’ve lost nearly 50 pounds and gained muscle. I’m more confident and it shows in my daily life and on the Nightly News. I’m happier, my marriage is stronger and I’m a better mom. Medically I’ve seen a significant drop in my cholesterol levels. My resting heart rate is now below 50. My blood pressure is now 89/56.
Were the other programs bad programs? Not necessarily. In fact, I know a lot of people who have found success with programs like Curves, Weight Watchers, Dr. Phil and more. Unfortunately I was not among them.
Before BFL I was a professional dieter.
Every Monday I began a new diet and by Wednesday I had fallen off the wagon and back to my old unhealthy ways. Sometimes the dieting worked for a week or two--If I really gave it the old college try I could last for a month.
For nearly thirty years I followed the pattern above. Losing weight and gaining more back. Ultimately I ate my way up to nearly 200 pounds during my professional dieting days.
So why on earth did this program work for me? At first--it was because I had to do something.
My clothing didn't fit, I was depressed and slept ten hours or more a day. I never felt rested. My cholesterol was dangerously high, my blood pressure was climbing, my sleep apnea was growing worse.
To put it bluntly I was a 51 year old basket case desperate to try anything---including eating my way up to a higher weight so that I could qualify for stomach bypass surgery. Thank God that little program failed!
Instead I learned about BFL from a good friend who had completely turned her life around.
The day I started this program I knew my life depended on it. I had to do it.
Now, I follow the BFL Program because I want to.
I love the way it makes me feel, I love the way it makes me look, I love the way it has allowed me to be the best I can be for my family and friends.
The transition from "have to" to "want to" came during my third challenge. I believe that's when I crossed the ABYSS or the rapid and troubled waters flowing in the river of Decision.
When I decided that I deserve to be happy and healthy I had all the strength needed to cross the river. To accept the gifts on the other side I now find I have to give them away every day. Give time at the gym, give help to my friends....give help to those who are struggling to find their own BFL.
BFL is a gift---one that you keep only by giving it away.
Now now to question #4 in my Official BFL entry packet for challenge four just completed.
4) How did you measure you physical progress, BF/dress size, scale weight, health indicators, please describe your physical improvements in terms of how you measured them. Also please let us know the amount of fat you lost and the a amount of lean muscle gain you achieved.
People now ask if I’ve had a face lift. (No.) Others ask if I’ve found the Fountain of Youth! (Yes, it's called EAS/BFL!) During my four challenges, I have gone from a size 16 to a size 6. I am also wearing some size 4’s. I’ve lost nearly 50 pounds and gained muscle. I’m more confident and it shows in my daily life and on the Nightly News. I’m happier, my marriage is stronger and I’m a better mom. Medically I’ve seen a significant drop in my cholesterol levels. My resting heart rate is now below 50. My blood pressure is now 89/56.
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