Showing posts with label weight loss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weight loss. Show all posts

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Decoding the “Moon Diet”

Over a year ago I made the decision to replace the term “diet” with the term “fuel plan” for the simple reason that there is so much negativity associated with the word diet that it becomes difficult for you, me or anyone to get past the idea that a diet can actually be healthy. When we refer to our nutritional habits and choices as a fuel plan, we bring in the energy of support. When we eat we support our physical body and our health. We need fuel for our bodies to move, grow, heal and thrive. I’d like to focus today on looking at one fad diet – and yes, I am using the word “diet” here because again it is truly a “fad” and not anything that is sustainable for the long haul: the Moon Diet. This diet or program is believed to help in weight loss. It involves following a 24-hour liquid fuel plan in sync with the moon phases.

As most of you know, I personally support the power of the moon and her phases, believing we are able to call upon this supportive energy to support our personal growth and well-being. But I stop when we are asking our physical bodies to take “hit” for our egos. To be fair, though, knowing about the program can help empower you to make wise choices when it comes to proper nutrition.

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Friday, November 27, 2009

Weight Loss Programs


Why Weight Loss Programs Fail
The $64 million question! The biggest hurdle most people face in their quest for fitness is lack of motivation, period. Most people start their weight loss programs in all earnestness but end up losing interest midway. The following are the some of the most common reasons for this lack of motivation.

Setting Unrealistic Goals
Success comes to those who can analyze their capabilities objectively and set their goals accordingly. The same rule applies to weight loss programs as well. Your weight loss goals need to be achievable yet challenging. Setting your goals too high is akin to pushing yourself toward failure, and goals that are too easy to achieve will eventually lead to boredom. In both cases the end result will be the same: your motivation levels will start plummeting within a few weeks of starting your fitness regimen!

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