Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
WOW!! WHAT A TOTAL HEADACHE..
I've been trying to sign into this account so that I could post my food and workouts--like I promised--and haven't been able to access it!! Good God that's frustrating.. Anyway, I'M IN!! So let me at least say that today, and most days since my last post, my food's been good.
Physically, life's been a challenge--but that's nothing new then is it? The last doc I went to decided I must have some obscure illness like Fibromyalgia, and proceeded to tell me he has no idea what to do with that. Yeeaahh.. back to square one--on my own with this stuff again. Oh well, it's not like I'm not used to it. If there's one thing I do know through all of this it's that there are some things that I CAN control and that it's pretty much up to me to do just that. Number one on that small list is my diet. Don't get me wrong--it's NOT easy. It's simple, but it's not easy to be pretty rigid with my food, especially in the good old US of A where eating and drinking alcohol are a favorite pastime. However, due to my lovely friends who happen to care and want some of the same things that I do, health in particular, helping them through posts of my progress AND struggles, I do pretty well. That is truly my secret, guys--by helping others, I help myself. So yeah, I guess it's a bit selfish technically, but it works and why fix what works, ey?
Today I've had my usual Quaker Oats Old Fashioned Oats for breakfast. Didn't get extra protein in that meal, but had ground turkey and a sweet potato for an early lunch and a sweet pepper for in between lunch and dinner. I need to say here though, that that's not enough food, but I was running behind and didn't have enough prepared--oops! I know better. Dinner consisted of butternut squash with more ground turkey, and cabbage. I've had three 500 ml bottles of water (which puts me behind this late in the day..) and a diet coke (ahhh--my one sin). I'll eat a little more of the same between now and bedtime and I'll be doing about an hour long workout to include cardio and light weight training. Tomorrow, I'll work at increasing my protein in particular to support my muscles.
Thanks for reading!
Sunday, February 6, 2011
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE FOOD..
It's been far too long since I've posted, but my personal training business is booming--and that's a good thing! Never the less, I continue to struggle with Chronic Fatigue due to allergies, Candidiasis, etc.., and I wanted to keep you posted-and me, accountable.
My diet is absolutely key in controlling my symptoms and when I'm not careful, I can suddenly find myself back to "hitting the wall" so to speak. It doesn't take much either, so I feel your pain regarding diet issues, whether it's due to food sensitivities, or simply trying to lose weight/fat. It's not easy to live in country where food and alcohol are major forms of recreation! Talk about not fitting in.. So, it's a bit lonely on the leading edge some days, but what I've found is that the longer I hold my ground and share my story, the more people come on board. Within ten minutes of discussing these issues, most people are fascinated...and relating to me. I can't tell you how many times A DAY, people say that they know exactly what I'm talking about in terms of the struggle to keep going, or to begin any kind of fitness program, let alone stick to it.
I'm choosing to be accountable to you here by letting you know what my diet is like. I'll do my best to report in daily--however, many days start with my first client at 6:30a.m. and my last one finishing at 8:00p.m. On days that I'm too tired to do anything but prepare my food and hit the sack, I may not report in until the next day.
Today I started with my usual--oatmeal with pure stevia, 500 ml of water, and believe it or not, 5 ounces of sirloin steak. When my energy is particularly low, I often eat red meat, which helps kick it up a little. I've learned that I sometimes need that. I had a cup of black coffee and plan to eat again soon (every 3 hours). I'll have another bottle of spring water, 5 oz. of protein, and 1 1/2 cups of raw or steamed veggies. Later I'll allow myself a sweet potato with the same quantities of protein and vegetables and water. I'll do this five to six times a day, depending on how long my day is.
Thanks for reading! Pursue health—spiritual, emotional, and physical, and the pursuit of happiness will no longer be a pursuit, but a reality!
Your pioneer in the pursuit of quality,
Vawny
My diet is absolutely key in controlling my symptoms and when I'm not careful, I can suddenly find myself back to "hitting the wall" so to speak. It doesn't take much either, so I feel your pain regarding diet issues, whether it's due to food sensitivities, or simply trying to lose weight/fat. It's not easy to live in country where food and alcohol are major forms of recreation! Talk about not fitting in.. So, it's a bit lonely on the leading edge some days, but what I've found is that the longer I hold my ground and share my story, the more people come on board. Within ten minutes of discussing these issues, most people are fascinated...and relating to me. I can't tell you how many times A DAY, people say that they know exactly what I'm talking about in terms of the struggle to keep going, or to begin any kind of fitness program, let alone stick to it.
I'm choosing to be accountable to you here by letting you know what my diet is like. I'll do my best to report in daily--however, many days start with my first client at 6:30a.m. and my last one finishing at 8:00p.m. On days that I'm too tired to do anything but prepare my food and hit the sack, I may not report in until the next day.
Today I started with my usual--oatmeal with pure stevia, 500 ml of water, and believe it or not, 5 ounces of sirloin steak. When my energy is particularly low, I often eat red meat, which helps kick it up a little. I've learned that I sometimes need that. I had a cup of black coffee and plan to eat again soon (every 3 hours). I'll have another bottle of spring water, 5 oz. of protein, and 1 1/2 cups of raw or steamed veggies. Later I'll allow myself a sweet potato with the same quantities of protein and vegetables and water. I'll do this five to six times a day, depending on how long my day is.
Thanks for reading! Pursue health—spiritual, emotional, and physical, and the pursuit of happiness will no longer be a pursuit, but a reality!
Your pioneer in the pursuit of quality,
Vawny
Saturday, February 5, 2011
BODY IMAGE--HOW FAR HAVE WE REALLY COME?
Posted last March:
I just spent the last 45 minutes with my seventeen year old daughter talking about her body, or what she perceives as her "lack thereof" and I found myself wondering if we've gotten anywhere in the last few decades regarding this issue.
My absolutely beautiful teenaged daughter came into my room to show me how "hot" she looks in her new leather jacket. It was a sweet moment--she was feeling good about herself, as she should. She looked so good that I told her to put on her black boots so we could see how they looked together. She happily complied and came back looking like a super model--I'm not kidding. Other than the fact that she's not tall enough to be one, (I'm not even tall enough at 5' 71/2") she truly looked the part. We were both having fun enjoying the fact that she looked so good in her outfit when suddenly she began picking herself apart (something I did regularly at her age). Out of nowhere, she started telling me that she thought that there might be something wrong with her! My jaw dropped--where was this coming from?? Confession time…
She then proceeded to tell me that in sixth grade something happened that scared her so much that she never shared it with anyone. Something changed her--made her see herself as freakishly different--set her apart from all the other girls. Well, with mouth still agape, I awaited her recollection of the dread fateful incident, and what she told me was more than a little intriguing.
One day she had to visit the nurse's office at her middle school and on the wall of that office was a poster--of the stages of development for a female adolescent. “What could be so wrong with that?” you may wonder, as did I. Well, apparently, the poster depicted rather graphically specific and narrow parameters for said stages. And apparently, she didn’t identify herself on that poster--at all! Now, I know my daughter, and I know for a fact that there’s nothing wrong with the way she looks--on the contrary! All I could think was “My God! Have we made NO progress with regards to body image in this country? Why would such a poster be on the wall of a middle school nurse's office, considering the vast array of body shapes and sizes, especially in developing teens?
She was devastated by the poster--so much so, that she’s only now able to bring it up--at seventeen years of age and about to enter her senior year of high school.
We spent the rest of our time talking about how many other girls might have felt the same way when they looked at that poster that said they “should now be a 'B' cup" (among other things). What? And then we wondered how many of them were also too afraid to tell anyone that they “weren’t normal” because they weren’t on that poster. We talked about the fact that it’s damaging to have a poster like that up because it doesn’t take into account that the world is filled with diversity and that’s what makes it beautiful. And we talked about the fact that maybe she could go back there to see if it’s still up--and speak out about how adversely it's shaped her self image.
Look, getting fit helps you to be the most beautiful, vibrantly healthy you, you can be! If you’re struggling with hating the way you look because you don’t fit some image in a magazine, it’s time to fight back. Too much damage has been done over the years with such narrow minded, shallow garbage. This is about YOU loving YOU enough to take care of yourself! It’s about you loving your body because it’s yours--and it’s the only one you’ve got. Instead of buying into to that all or nothing craziness, join me in the revolution of loving yourself enough to be fit and healthy--because being healthy and loving yourself, is ALWAYS enough.
I just spent the last 45 minutes with my seventeen year old daughter talking about her body, or what she perceives as her "lack thereof" and I found myself wondering if we've gotten anywhere in the last few decades regarding this issue.
My absolutely beautiful teenaged daughter came into my room to show me how "hot" she looks in her new leather jacket. It was a sweet moment--she was feeling good about herself, as she should. She looked so good that I told her to put on her black boots so we could see how they looked together. She happily complied and came back looking like a super model--I'm not kidding. Other than the fact that she's not tall enough to be one, (I'm not even tall enough at 5' 71/2") she truly looked the part. We were both having fun enjoying the fact that she looked so good in her outfit when suddenly she began picking herself apart (something I did regularly at her age). Out of nowhere, she started telling me that she thought that there might be something wrong with her! My jaw dropped--where was this coming from?? Confession time…
She then proceeded to tell me that in sixth grade something happened that scared her so much that she never shared it with anyone. Something changed her--made her see herself as freakishly different--set her apart from all the other girls. Well, with mouth still agape, I awaited her recollection of the dread fateful incident, and what she told me was more than a little intriguing.
One day she had to visit the nurse's office at her middle school and on the wall of that office was a poster--of the stages of development for a female adolescent. “What could be so wrong with that?” you may wonder, as did I. Well, apparently, the poster depicted rather graphically specific and narrow parameters for said stages. And apparently, she didn’t identify herself on that poster--at all! Now, I know my daughter, and I know for a fact that there’s nothing wrong with the way she looks--on the contrary! All I could think was “My God! Have we made NO progress with regards to body image in this country? Why would such a poster be on the wall of a middle school nurse's office, considering the vast array of body shapes and sizes, especially in developing teens?
She was devastated by the poster--so much so, that she’s only now able to bring it up--at seventeen years of age and about to enter her senior year of high school.
We spent the rest of our time talking about how many other girls might have felt the same way when they looked at that poster that said they “should now be a 'B' cup" (among other things). What? And then we wondered how many of them were also too afraid to tell anyone that they “weren’t normal” because they weren’t on that poster. We talked about the fact that it’s damaging to have a poster like that up because it doesn’t take into account that the world is filled with diversity and that’s what makes it beautiful. And we talked about the fact that maybe she could go back there to see if it’s still up--and speak out about how adversely it's shaped her self image.
Look, getting fit helps you to be the most beautiful, vibrantly healthy you, you can be! If you’re struggling with hating the way you look because you don’t fit some image in a magazine, it’s time to fight back. Too much damage has been done over the years with such narrow minded, shallow garbage. This is about YOU loving YOU enough to take care of yourself! It’s about you loving your body because it’s yours--and it’s the only one you’ve got. Instead of buying into to that all or nothing craziness, join me in the revolution of loving yourself enough to be fit and healthy--because being healthy and loving yourself, is ALWAYS enough.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
HEADACHES: ARE THEY RUNNING YOUR LIFE?
I just got done reading a blog about headaches and how to fend them off. So here's the thing: I know a lot about headaches--because I have to. They can run my life if I'm not careful, and it seems like fall is a time when many other sufferers are forced to "out" themselves in a desperate attempt to find an answer to this often debilitating problem.
When I read the blog, I was inspired to reply, and then to offer more detail here, on "Fitness With Vawny." What inspired me was the fact that the author of the blog wrote several things in her routine that I KNOW to be headache inducing fiends, and thought I'd better "out" myself about one of my "issues" for your sake.
More than twenty five years ago, I seemed to be suffering a number of mysterious ailments that doctors had no answers for. As a result, I got the typical, "If we don't have an answer then it's simply that you're 'nuts' Vawny. Go see a shrink and figure out what neuroses are making you imagine that you're ill." Nice...typical, at least in my experience with traditional medicine. And people are oh so willing to concur--after all, who wants to hear whining about something there seems to be no answer for? So, after lowering my already battered self esteem a few more notches, I stumbled across something that made me wonder...
I'd always been "into" health and fitness, but had gone through a period of unhealthy living during that time, which included a very unhealthy diet, the frequent consumption of alcohol, and just plain not taking good care of myself. One day upon looking in the mirror and not liking the young woman looking back, I decided to do something about it, which led to some amazing discoveries. I started with the "emotional" issues in my life, but knew that the unhealthy lifestyle played a part in what was happening. In a very round about way, I met someone in a sort of spiritual self help group, who recognized my symptoms due to her own experience with them. She'd been fortunate to find out what was wrong, and from that day on my life completely changed.
Here's what I discovered was going on with me: I was diagnosed with something called "Chronic Candidiasis" which is basically a strange way of saying that due to twenty first century living, I'd basically stripped a great deal of the lining of mucus membrane in my body--in particular in my intestines. This was due to many, many bouts of antibiotics as a child, drinking alcohol a little too regularly as a young adult, taking hormones like birth control pills (which didn't last because I really can't tolerate them either) eating sugar daily, and a few other things. Chronic Candidiasis is basically an overgrowth of yeast in the body--not simply in the "female parts." It can get to the point of infecting your bloodstream if it's bad enough. But the point here is that if you do happen to have this issue, at any level, then things that normally wouldn't pass through the intestinal lining are getting through--a bit like missing the "Teflon coating" that would normally be there. And this can include the "Teflon coating" or mucus membrane in your sinuses folks--uh huh--headaches. But the headaches can come from the simple fact that if stuff is getting into your bloodstream that doesn't belong there--guess what happens? Yep--allergic reaction. Histamine is released just like you walked through a field of pollinating flowers lookin' for action of the "procreation type."
So, all that to say that as bad as it sounds, there are answers, albeit not simple ones, but answers that work. There are supplements you can take that help restore the intestinal lining, (although I've had to continue to watch what I eat, they help quite a bit) and watching your diet makes a world of difference. There are many good books out on the subject, the best one in my opinion being "The Yeast Connection" by Dr. William G. Crook, (the good doctor's name notwithstanding). This man was a pioneer in the research of this disease and has released groundbreaking information. Also, Dr. Truss, another pioneer in this field, released a wonderfully informative book called "The Missing Diagnosis."
Now obviously, not everyone suffers this exact condition, but trust me my friends--just the fact that our foods are loaded with pesticides, preservatives like nitrates, and other cancer causing chemicals, is enough for you to look into the "Food Sensitivity" issue. Because even if you don't suffer from Candidiasis, you may still suffer from the "allergic reaction" to things you eat. There are many books out on "Food Allergies" that offer ways to test yourself to see if you are indeed, reacting severely to what you put in your mouth.
I could go on here, telling you all about the many symptoms you're suffering with seemingly no answers, like mood swings, "belly fat" that won't go away no matter what you do, bloating, rough periods, (if female) chronic fatigue, carb cravings, unexplained rashes, unexplained body aches, frequent urinary tract infections, (yes I did say that...) depression, and of course HEADACHES--chronic, frequent, and severe in many cases...you get the point. Better to get the books on this subject so you can get an in depth look and decide if this is a problem for you.
I've worked with women for many years now, both in the capacity of mental health and physical fitness, and it's alarmingly common for this issue to be at the bottom of many, if not most, of their problems--emotional and physical. If you're reading this, chances are you're suffering from this or something similar, and should heed the call to be your own health advocate. To this day, I find it nearly impossible to find anyone in traditional medicine who knows about this, or is even willing to research it. Yet, I've known many nurses who suffer from this very condition, and who I've helped learn about and manage it.
Here's a short list of foods that are common offenders for people who suffer from food sensitivities and or Candidiasis:
Sugar--in ALL formsDairy products (huge headache inducer)White flourSeeds and nutsYeast and mold containing foods (vinegar, mushrooms, sauer-kraut, cheeses)Prepared sauces such as soy sauceJuices (high sugar and mold content)Food additives, including citric acidFruitI know this is more than a little overwhelming to read, but not everyone has the exact same sensitivities, or even the same level of infection, so take heart. It's worth looking into if you're at a loss about where to turn with your undiagnosable illnesses. And don't forget to look into the many books on "Food Allergies" just in case Candida isn't the issue, but you're still suffering with phantom type illnesses, unresolvable headaches, in particular.For help with this and other health related issues around fitness, contact me at Beachbody Fitness, or The Art of Fitness--NOW--and start living again!
When I read the blog, I was inspired to reply, and then to offer more detail here, on "Fitness With Vawny." What inspired me was the fact that the author of the blog wrote several things in her routine that I KNOW to be headache inducing fiends, and thought I'd better "out" myself about one of my "issues" for your sake.
More than twenty five years ago, I seemed to be suffering a number of mysterious ailments that doctors had no answers for. As a result, I got the typical, "If we don't have an answer then it's simply that you're 'nuts' Vawny. Go see a shrink and figure out what neuroses are making you imagine that you're ill." Nice...typical, at least in my experience with traditional medicine. And people are oh so willing to concur--after all, who wants to hear whining about something there seems to be no answer for? So, after lowering my already battered self esteem a few more notches, I stumbled across something that made me wonder...
I'd always been "into" health and fitness, but had gone through a period of unhealthy living during that time, which included a very unhealthy diet, the frequent consumption of alcohol, and just plain not taking good care of myself. One day upon looking in the mirror and not liking the young woman looking back, I decided to do something about it, which led to some amazing discoveries. I started with the "emotional" issues in my life, but knew that the unhealthy lifestyle played a part in what was happening. In a very round about way, I met someone in a sort of spiritual self help group, who recognized my symptoms due to her own experience with them. She'd been fortunate to find out what was wrong, and from that day on my life completely changed.
Here's what I discovered was going on with me: I was diagnosed with something called "Chronic Candidiasis" which is basically a strange way of saying that due to twenty first century living, I'd basically stripped a great deal of the lining of mucus membrane in my body--in particular in my intestines. This was due to many, many bouts of antibiotics as a child, drinking alcohol a little too regularly as a young adult, taking hormones like birth control pills (which didn't last because I really can't tolerate them either) eating sugar daily, and a few other things. Chronic Candidiasis is basically an overgrowth of yeast in the body--not simply in the "female parts." It can get to the point of infecting your bloodstream if it's bad enough. But the point here is that if you do happen to have this issue, at any level, then things that normally wouldn't pass through the intestinal lining are getting through--a bit like missing the "Teflon coating" that would normally be there. And this can include the "Teflon coating" or mucus membrane in your sinuses folks--uh huh--headaches. But the headaches can come from the simple fact that if stuff is getting into your bloodstream that doesn't belong there--guess what happens? Yep--allergic reaction. Histamine is released just like you walked through a field of pollinating flowers lookin' for action of the "procreation type."
So, all that to say that as bad as it sounds, there are answers, albeit not simple ones, but answers that work. There are supplements you can take that help restore the intestinal lining, (although I've had to continue to watch what I eat, they help quite a bit) and watching your diet makes a world of difference. There are many good books out on the subject, the best one in my opinion being "The Yeast Connection" by Dr. William G. Crook, (the good doctor's name notwithstanding). This man was a pioneer in the research of this disease and has released groundbreaking information. Also, Dr. Truss, another pioneer in this field, released a wonderfully informative book called "The Missing Diagnosis."
Now obviously, not everyone suffers this exact condition, but trust me my friends--just the fact that our foods are loaded with pesticides, preservatives like nitrates, and other cancer causing chemicals, is enough for you to look into the "Food Sensitivity" issue. Because even if you don't suffer from Candidiasis, you may still suffer from the "allergic reaction" to things you eat. There are many books out on "Food Allergies" that offer ways to test yourself to see if you are indeed, reacting severely to what you put in your mouth.
I could go on here, telling you all about the many symptoms you're suffering with seemingly no answers, like mood swings, "belly fat" that won't go away no matter what you do, bloating, rough periods, (if female) chronic fatigue, carb cravings, unexplained rashes, unexplained body aches, frequent urinary tract infections, (yes I did say that...) depression, and of course HEADACHES--chronic, frequent, and severe in many cases...you get the point. Better to get the books on this subject so you can get an in depth look and decide if this is a problem for you.
I've worked with women for many years now, both in the capacity of mental health and physical fitness, and it's alarmingly common for this issue to be at the bottom of many, if not most, of their problems--emotional and physical. If you're reading this, chances are you're suffering from this or something similar, and should heed the call to be your own health advocate. To this day, I find it nearly impossible to find anyone in traditional medicine who knows about this, or is even willing to research it. Yet, I've known many nurses who suffer from this very condition, and who I've helped learn about and manage it.
Here's a short list of foods that are common offenders for people who suffer from food sensitivities and or Candidiasis:
Sugar--in ALL formsDairy products (huge headache inducer)White flourSeeds and nutsYeast and mold containing foods (vinegar, mushrooms, sauer-kraut, cheeses)Prepared sauces such as soy sauceJuices (high sugar and mold content)Food additives, including citric acidFruitI know this is more than a little overwhelming to read, but not everyone has the exact same sensitivities, or even the same level of infection, so take heart. It's worth looking into if you're at a loss about where to turn with your undiagnosable illnesses. And don't forget to look into the many books on "Food Allergies" just in case Candida isn't the issue, but you're still suffering with phantom type illnesses, unresolvable headaches, in particular.For help with this and other health related issues around fitness, contact me at Beachbody Fitness, or The Art of Fitness--NOW--and start living again!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
I just made a HUGE faux pas in my weight loss endeavor
...And thought it apropos to share. OK, so I'm pretty experienced at this whole weight loss/fitness thing--that's fairly clear. But even I'm vulnerable to being "taken" when it comes to "healthy food." Let me explain…
First of all, I know you're thinking "And why, in God's name, are YOU losing weight, Vawny??" Well, if you've seen my Beachbody Fitness site, you'll know that I gained ten to lose ten, so that you could watch my progress and know that I feel your pain. I'm 50 years old, so it's not a ridiculous idea to think I could hit a weight loss plateau. However, I have a strict diet and I workout frequently and intensely. Needless to say, I was a bit shocked when my metabolism seemed to stall out on me. Now, I'm aware that I don't lose weight as easily as I did a decade ago--in fact, I've joined the ranks of those who gain weight by virtually looking at fattening foods, (such a bummer…) but this time, I was really mystified. Nothing seemed to be budging my weight--cutting carbs, increasing cardio, etc., until a couple of days ago, that is...
I decided to stop at the grocery store that carries the only ground turkey that I truly love (oops--duhh--red flag Vawn) and since the price had gone up, yet again, I started reading the labels to find a comparable product. Well, guess what I found? Yeah...I'm an idiot. It said that right on the label--“Vawny is an idiot!“ The reason I loved that ground turkey enough to go out of my way to buy it?? The damn FAT CONTENT!!! I couldn't have been more shocked--or incensed, for that matter. While the store “muzak” morphed and hammered the Freddy Krueger soundtrack through my head, the words "17 grams of fat per serving; serving size 1 oz" jumped off the label like a landed tuna. GOOD GOD! I had been eating about four ounces per meal!
Once I recovered from what felt like an impending apoplexy right in front of the meat section, I was able to pull together some gratitude for the fact that I didn't actually gain a bunch of weight--fat head, notwithstanding…Whew!
So, I'm sharing this with you because I know how cunning, baffling, and powerful the food industry can be, and I know how insidiously fat can creep into ones diet. I can already see the difference in just a couple of days of changing to a low fat ground chicken. But I'm sending out a warning to you all--READ THE DAMN LABELS NO MATTER HOW HEALTHY YOU THINK WHAT YOU'RE BUYING IS! The food industry in general, has one goal and that's to make a profit. I thought I'd struck gold when I found that stuff--and I know better! That, my friends is called "Denial" with a capital "D" and most of us are vulnerable. To assume that “because it’s ground turkey, it must be low fat“ is some weighty rationalizing. I'm embarrassed--hanging my head in shame, (and from the fact that my head now weighs more). I need to clean house. Confess. So that my blunder is not your blunder--and not in vain.
Is all this label reading/weight loss information driving you to near psychosis? Contact me at Beachbody Fitness and liberate yourself from guesswork with our unparalleled support! You are sooo worth it!!
First of all, I know you're thinking "And why, in God's name, are YOU losing weight, Vawny??" Well, if you've seen my Beachbody Fitness site, you'll know that I gained ten to lose ten, so that you could watch my progress and know that I feel your pain. I'm 50 years old, so it's not a ridiculous idea to think I could hit a weight loss plateau. However, I have a strict diet and I workout frequently and intensely. Needless to say, I was a bit shocked when my metabolism seemed to stall out on me. Now, I'm aware that I don't lose weight as easily as I did a decade ago--in fact, I've joined the ranks of those who gain weight by virtually looking at fattening foods, (such a bummer…) but this time, I was really mystified. Nothing seemed to be budging my weight--cutting carbs, increasing cardio, etc., until a couple of days ago, that is...
I decided to stop at the grocery store that carries the only ground turkey that I truly love (oops--duhh--red flag Vawn) and since the price had gone up, yet again, I started reading the labels to find a comparable product. Well, guess what I found? Yeah...I'm an idiot. It said that right on the label--“Vawny is an idiot!“ The reason I loved that ground turkey enough to go out of my way to buy it?? The damn FAT CONTENT!!! I couldn't have been more shocked--or incensed, for that matter. While the store “muzak” morphed and hammered the Freddy Krueger soundtrack through my head, the words "17 grams of fat per serving; serving size 1 oz" jumped off the label like a landed tuna. GOOD GOD! I had been eating about four ounces per meal!
Once I recovered from what felt like an impending apoplexy right in front of the meat section, I was able to pull together some gratitude for the fact that I didn't actually gain a bunch of weight--fat head, notwithstanding…Whew!
So, I'm sharing this with you because I know how cunning, baffling, and powerful the food industry can be, and I know how insidiously fat can creep into ones diet. I can already see the difference in just a couple of days of changing to a low fat ground chicken. But I'm sending out a warning to you all--READ THE DAMN LABELS NO MATTER HOW HEALTHY YOU THINK WHAT YOU'RE BUYING IS! The food industry in general, has one goal and that's to make a profit. I thought I'd struck gold when I found that stuff--and I know better! That, my friends is called "Denial" with a capital "D" and most of us are vulnerable. To assume that “because it’s ground turkey, it must be low fat“ is some weighty rationalizing. I'm embarrassed--hanging my head in shame, (and from the fact that my head now weighs more). I need to clean house. Confess. So that my blunder is not your blunder--and not in vain.
Is all this label reading/weight loss information driving you to near psychosis? Contact me at Beachbody Fitness and liberate yourself from guesswork with our unparalleled support! You are sooo worth it!!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
You Can't Do It Alone...Can You??
What's the one thing that will keep you going in your quest for fitness when all desire and motivation goes right out the proverbial window? You guessed it--accountability. If you've raised children, you'll be very familiar with the routine of checking regularly to see if they're actually doing whatever the task at hand may be. You'll quickly learn to decipher the "language of the master manipulator" (Hey, that sounds like a great book title...) and see through the fog of smoke being blown your way. "Oooh--so pessimistic Vawny! Someone took an extra dose of b___ch today, hm?" you may think. Unless that is, you have some of the little darlings at home. Right now. Full time. All summer. But I digress...
Seriously, if you're one of the millions who just can't seem to "stick with it" you are sooo not alone. And I can promise you that if you continue doing the same ol' thing, you'll continue getting the same ol' results. Nada. Zilch. Zero. Accountability, as painful as it sounds, is actually the easier, softer way ultimately. You know that you are your own worst enemy here. Think about it--think for a moment of all the rationalizing your masterful brain can provide you in a nanosecond--with one Google brain search--it's uncanny!
Here's the thing: If you watch or read any of the Beachbody Fitness testimonies, you'll begin to see a clear pattern, or better yet--blueprint for success. The reason that these people are reaching their goals in record numbers, this time, is because they're held accountable by signing into the virtual gym called "Wowy." There, they collect workout buddies from all over the country! These buddies keep inviting them to workout together for support, and everyone receives top notch information via Beachbody's cool down chats, as well as other endless online support.
Why not just click on some of the videos I have posted here and see for yourself. Can't hurt to watch... And never mind that Beachbody Fitness has come up with the brilliant idea of giving away $1000 a day to anyone logging into Wowy--even if they aren't a member--(how's that for commitment to getting this country fit?). The fact is, there's something about having people count on you to show up and fight the good fight with them that JUST PLAIN WORKS!
Maybe this is the last house on the block for you. If that's the case, then all the more reason to open that door--before a crisis forces you to do it. After all, if you're not taking care of yourself, you know it's just a matter of time. I'm thinkin' now is a great time to do a little damage control...while it's still controllable
Vawny Sullivan
The Art of Fitness
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
http://www.art-of-fitness.net/www.vawny.blogspot.com
www.beachbodycoach.com/vawny
Seriously, if you're one of the millions who just can't seem to "stick with it" you are sooo not alone. And I can promise you that if you continue doing the same ol' thing, you'll continue getting the same ol' results. Nada. Zilch. Zero. Accountability, as painful as it sounds, is actually the easier, softer way ultimately. You know that you are your own worst enemy here. Think about it--think for a moment of all the rationalizing your masterful brain can provide you in a nanosecond--with one Google brain search--it's uncanny!
Here's the thing: If you watch or read any of the Beachbody Fitness testimonies, you'll begin to see a clear pattern, or better yet--blueprint for success. The reason that these people are reaching their goals in record numbers, this time, is because they're held accountable by signing into the virtual gym called "Wowy." There, they collect workout buddies from all over the country! These buddies keep inviting them to workout together for support, and everyone receives top notch information via Beachbody's cool down chats, as well as other endless online support.
Why not just click on some of the videos I have posted here and see for yourself. Can't hurt to watch... And never mind that Beachbody Fitness has come up with the brilliant idea of giving away $1000 a day to anyone logging into Wowy--even if they aren't a member--(how's that for commitment to getting this country fit?). The fact is, there's something about having people count on you to show up and fight the good fight with them that JUST PLAIN WORKS!
Maybe this is the last house on the block for you. If that's the case, then all the more reason to open that door--before a crisis forces you to do it. After all, if you're not taking care of yourself, you know it's just a matter of time. I'm thinkin' now is a great time to do a little damage control...while it's still controllable
Vawny Sullivan
The Art of Fitness
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
http://www.art-of-fitness.net/www.vawny.blogspot.com
www.beachbodycoach.com/vawny
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