10 Steps To A Great A$$, Chest, Abs

BODY MIND AND ATTITUDE!!!

Anyone notices there are some sexy bodies on this board? your own????...

Yes even my own!!!!! I have no shame!!!!



it may seem vain to be posting myself like this ..but you know what??? it has nothing to do with vanity ...I feel really hot!!!! I have worked hard and it paid off .....and this feeling is way too good to keep it to myself ...so you guys stick with me here there is a reason for my craziness...

I am 47 years old have had two giant babies and breast fed them both on to cups...I have worked hard all my life and has been as heavy as 200lbs! and then the follow up is gaining and loosing and gaining and loosing ....I have the magic formula and it works...it takes work a **** of a lot of work....but it does work....and if you check this board out you will see over and over again ..when this is done right this is a plan that works well and works well for the duration....

I want to share with you (again) these ten steps that I have created for myself to keep me in check..when I need motivation I retype them and tweek them as I see fit to keep me going ..but the basic ten I keep and hold closely....


1. Of course read the book. If you can't or really do not want to ...then yes there is enough info on this board to cover any aspect of it so at least read the FAQ's here.

2. Learn to cook... Go into the cooking chat and read! Ask questions!... There are pages and pages of info on how to make great easy food! I really believe that one of the downfalls of any diet plan is the lack of time, ability and desire to cook for yourself...I read and hear a billion different excuses and not one single reason that anyone can not make decent food for themselves and others. Trying to find instant anything is what got us into this in the first place.

3. Don't eat crap! Especially during induction! By crap I mean anything that is not made by a person from fresh ingredients. Simple as that. No fast food, no prepackaged anything.....if it goes in your mouth it should be as full of life, flavor, pleasure and love as possible. There is no point in eating food if it is not good and it is not good if it is not good for you.

4. Do not use "it is too expensive" as an excuse. If you can not afford the book then go to the library and borrow it. Short of that every bit of info you need to follow this plan is on this board someplace. Changing out your pantry is expensive if you feel you have one day to do it. But just because Dr Atkins says that in the book some of us need time to adjust to a new way of cooking and eating and we do not all of the food budget to just give all our food away and start again. So if you can not do it than ease into it.

5. Ease your body, mind, budget, family and pantry into this. Instead of trying to drastically change your entire life in the midst of your life...ease into it. Learn it. For me having not really done a good job the first time I started...and a worse job the second time. the third time I eased myself and family into this. ... I set a restart date and then began revamping breakfast. I never tossed a box of cereal I just stopped buying it and then began buy, finding recipes for, cooking and eating a great induction style breakfast every day and how to plan for those days I had to rush out the door. Lunches, I scoped all the things I could find to bag that would go in a brown bag. Mostly I take dinner leftovers but there are tons of things you can make and take...one of my favorite rush out the door need a lunch items is red bell pepper stuffed with cream cheese and olives ..I have everyone at work eating that now! Another really good tip is ..if you do like lunch out ..before you are pressed for time and on induction if possible, check out and try the lower carb choices on your favorite places menu. Like the Pho' joint we go to ...will give me tons of sprouts, basil and veggies and leave out the noodles from my soup. Or the Mexican place I love does a great seafood soup on Fridays....that way you walk in and you can order with out looking at the menu. Then tip well and they will remember


5. Drink water. This is not negotiable. There are also pages and pages on this board on all the reasons you need to drink water. Water like air is something we have to have to live! The only water that counts as water is water. Not soda, not drink mixes and not even flavored soda water. Those are ok but really what water is by nature is the only thing you should be counting as water...tap water is fine ...if yours tastes good then drink it there are minerals in there you need. Do not say you don't "like" water ...what is to like??? Do we stop breathing because we do not "like" air???? It should not even be in your brain that this is an option because it is not and you will loose weight if you drink your water

6. Eat vegetables..come on no saying "I don't like vegetables" that is silly and childish....if you really do not like them and will not eat a wide variety daily... ..well then forget this plan because ...you hair will fall out ..you will get constipated and you will not be healthy ....take that list of vegetables and give each and every one a try if you can find them....a good idea for veggies is to try it each one 3 ways and if you still do not like it bag it and try it again later when you have detoxed.

6. Move your body. I ran for several years after loosing quite a bit of weight then stopped cold..gained weight and realized if I am going to keep my weight off I have to move. Now I do not like or do any formal exercise program anymore. I burned out completely on that. So what right do I have to tell people to exercise if I don't. Well here is what I do do. I am fierm believer of "if you do not use it you will loose it". So because I do not do any formal exercise I make very sure that I am moving most of the day. My job on most days in constant motion and when it is not I make it that way. I am fidgety anyway so this helps. I park as far from work as I can. I use the stairs as often as can. I stretch a lot during the day. I chuck paper wads at my coworkers and have to duck their attacks back at me ....I play trash can basketball all the time ..I stand at my computer instead of sitting ..I am remodeling a house...I do yard work and play with my dog.....best of all I count making love as the best of all exercises for the body, mind and spirit... and participate in it as often as possible.

7. Resolve conflicts..one of the worst things you can do when starting a whole new relationship with food is to have a bad relationship in your life. So resolve it. Even if it means you have to take a break from that relationship or go pay someone to help you fix it. If you are in turmoil with someone close to you that does not help your resolve to change your relationship with food. Please resolve the conflict and then you will have more support and desire to change what is going on with you and food.

8. Resolve anger. Anger and bitterness are two emotions that can sabotage the best of us. Figure out why you are angry and fix it before you go into this and try to keep a check on your anger during this. I have a temper so I know what I speak of here ... Remember it is your problem not someone else's that you are angry. Yes people make us mad...but then to stay made means you took that problem on...My brother makes me nuts...he can be such a jerk! one day when he made me furious about something very insensitive he had done....he looked at me and said ..."Heidi being angry at me is like pissing down your own leg the only one who feels it is you!" ..he is right...he can be an *** but he is right about that. Anger is yours and if you like pissing down your own leg then keep being angry ..but know that will get in the way of your weigh loss especially if you are an emotional eater!!!

9. Be flexible and positive... do not fixate on what you can not have or do.. ...good grief you can have, eat and do anything you want you know? However if you want to loose weight then focus on making the good food choices and trying new things with flexible and positive attitude. If you can not give up sugar than this plan is not for you. Just know that even if you said never before ...you can always change your mind ..no one can fault your for being fickle unless you let them

10. Passion and Sexuality!!!!!....Find it...use it....display it!!!!....Anyone who knows anything about me ...knows that along with cooking and food (and I think they are intertwined) ...this is my favorite topic of discussion...the reason I put this one at the bottom is I want to save the best for last.....one of the best things I can tell you to do and hope you will understand what I mean when I say you must find your sexuality and passion...it is such an amazing gift, it is free and does not have to turn off ...not at all ...not ever ...but you have to keep reaching down and yanking it back up to the surface...sexuality and passion have nothing to do with being with someone ...you can have amazing passion all by yourself and your sexuality is something you never have to share ...you can just have it!!!! It is physical, emotional, spiritual, and it burns fat!!!! Flaunting is kind of over the top for some people ..but if you are passionate and sexy you walk with your back straight, your head up!!! You sit up not slouch...you exude self confidence and power and when you feel all those things you are more likely to do what it takes to keep yourself looking and feeling that way ...introverted or extroverted find that feeling of beauty (handsomeness), sexuality and passion and get it out there .....express yourself... good posture....get your head up, straighten your neck but keep your chin down, shoulders back, chest out, stomach in, hips follow legs and move like you have intent...

good luck my friends



look at this ....she does it to the letter you know this girl has had three babies ...worked hard and exercises ...

any other proud Atkins bodies around here ...hmmmmm??????

I believe this thread could use some more adornment

[iyamamaschke]

PIC ME PIC ME. Yes, that is one thing that has totally risen since losing weight and being on this WOE. My sexuality not only am I more inclined to be that way I don't feel restricted like before.

GREAT POST I think the PIC is Great and I ahve had 3 babies too. 2 natural and 1 C section.

And anyone who knows me Knows how much I exercise to get what I've got.

Sarah

[ttdriver]

EXCELLENT POST!!! And great pic too!!

My goal has been to be NIFTY AT FIFTY .. well I'm 3 weeks from 50 and feelin' pretty gosh-darned NIFTY!

Betty

[cruiser gal]

You look more than Nifty, Betty. You look absolutely fabulous, the body of a teenager! You should be really proud of your accomplishments!

[k5commando]

What an awesome post and killer advice! I think you should feel that way, you've definately earned it you hot mamma! The same goes for us guys as well, we should all feel good about what we're doing, it's extremely hard work. I will say that I'm proud of what I've accomplished and I do feel 100 times more confident than I've ever felt before. It's nice to be noticed for something other than making a return trip to the buffet.

[Yoly1001]

OMG, this is officially my all time favorite post. I am even gonna add it to my favorites so I can always have it on hand. I agree with all of your guidlines. Especially the one about passion and sexuality. It's not about sex, it's about being confident, discovering yourself and that you actually like the person that that is. You can do this at any size, you don't have to be thin or in shape but I think that getting smaller helps a lot of people rediscover this essential side of them that they have put aside for some reason. Society has taught us to not accept ourselves overweight, and sadly the message they have been peddeling has become so essential that I would even call it a class conscious. This message is so prominent then WE have even come to believe it, why are there girls who are anorexic in high school? Because of this perfect body image that is pushed on all of us, even men. I digress, Sensuality is essential to looking good and feeling good. I don't care if I'm a size 4 and drop dead gorgeous (which I will be when I get to a size 4, If I choose to get that small) if I don't carry myself well with confidence I won't be noticed not by anyone. And it is so sad to be missed! We are all wonderful people, so full of great and beautiful things to share, I want to shine! I think that's what this WOL gives you, to me it's the best benefit. More then losing weight or getting toned, it's about discovering yourself, your true self, and how beautiful you really are.

You post did not come across vain, it came across as honest and confident, something that I greatly appreciate. I am sick to death of fake modesty, if you've got it FLAUNT IT!!!

This Thread Is So Beautifully Adorned Thank You!!!!

and I got called a "HOT MAMMAL" !!!! ok this is win win ...

excuse me??? have I been gone that long? OMG you are stunning!

topless men?

[Barbde]

OK, not a topless man, however. Heidi, I am so impressed with your post. My gosh, you have covered it all woman!
And THIS is what happened when Heidi came to visit Florida! She somehow managed to convince me I could wear a bikini. My first ever bikini of my LIFE, I might add.
And somehow she has convinced me to post this.