You are visiting this page because you want to lose weight, tone up, or get healthier. If you are like me and the two other people that read this blog, you have probably tried a lot of diets. Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Nutrasystem, they are all great and they all work. This is quite literally true of every other weight loss plan. They work great. At first. The problem with these diets and others like them is that they have no plan for longevity. Have you ever wondered why?
A True Story
by Me
I gained a lot of weight with my second child. A LOT of weight. I mean, a seriously ridiculous, embarrassing amount of weight. I lost a lot of it, but plenty of it stayed behind. I then developed an autoimmune disorder, which then caused me to gain more weight. The medication I went on caused me to gain even more. I found myself at 5'2", frumpy, and unhappy.
by Me
I gained a lot of weight with my second child. A LOT of weight. I mean, a seriously ridiculous, embarrassing amount of weight. I lost a lot of it, but plenty of it stayed behind. I then developed an autoimmune disorder, which then caused me to gain more weight. The medication I went on caused me to gain even more. I found myself at 5'2", frumpy, and unhappy.
Finally, after almost four years of trying and failing to drop the excess weight that was still hanging on, I joined with a weight loss organization. I had had luck with them before, so I knew I was up for it. I signed up, paid the fee, and immediately went to work. I lost the weight fast with the promise of a free membership when I reached my goal weight. After four years, four months was all it took to drop the pounds. I felt like a new woman. The organization loved my story. They wanted me to work for them, to help others in their weight loss efforts. I was delighted at the prospect of sharing healthy habits with other people.
Unfortunately, what I would be signing up for was not at all what I wanted to share. You see, organizations like this don't make money off of people like me. Their goal is to get people to lose just enough to weight that they will continue paying the monthly membership fee. Likewise, specialty diets are built to sell books and products for a brief amount of time, mostly until the users gain back all of the weight they lost and then some. At that point, the diet can be repackaged and resold to the same people.
I can understand all of this. It is a business built on weight loss after all. Once all of the weight is lost, the business no longer serves a need. They have to have a model that allows people to continue buying indefinitely. Unfortunately, this is at their emotional and physical toll.
I knew that my path was not to work for a diet or weight loss organization, but to work with people to help them achieve long term health and wellness. This is why I studied for a personal trainer certification and joined with Team Beachbody. I now have the tools to help others like me who struggle with their own health. Eating healthy food is not a short-term diet. Exercise is not a fad. These are things we all need to do. Unfortunately, because of everyday struggles and life getting in the way, making these choices is difficult.
Unfortunately, what I would be signing up for was not at all what I wanted to share. You see, organizations like this don't make money off of people like me. Their goal is to get people to lose just enough to weight that they will continue paying the monthly membership fee. Likewise, specialty diets are built to sell books and products for a brief amount of time, mostly until the users gain back all of the weight they lost and then some. At that point, the diet can be repackaged and resold to the same people.
I can understand all of this. It is a business built on weight loss after all. Once all of the weight is lost, the business no longer serves a need. They have to have a model that allows people to continue buying indefinitely. Unfortunately, this is at their emotional and physical toll.
I knew that my path was not to work for a diet or weight loss organization, but to work with people to help them achieve long term health and wellness. This is why I studied for a personal trainer certification and joined with Team Beachbody. I now have the tools to help others like me who struggle with their own health. Eating healthy food is not a short-term diet. Exercise is not a fad. These are things we all need to do. Unfortunately, because of everyday struggles and life getting in the way, making these choices is difficult.
Today, I challenge you to ditch the idea of a diet and focus on healthy living instead. Exercise, eat right, and forget about the fads. You can start with a free account through Team Beachbody. You can log your workouts, keep track of your food, and not spend a penny. Make sure to choose me as your Coach (my ScreenName is DeidraLoo) and we will work together to get you to be your healthiest.