28-Aug-2006
== Power Programming Bi-Weekly Newsletter ===
In this issue:
1. ) Weight Loss Challenge
2. ) Success Stories From The Counselors Office
3. ) Book News
4. ) Guest Article
5. ) Ask The Expert
6. ) Quote Of The Week
1. WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE
Over 200 people read this bi-weekly e-zine and it continues to grow with your help. I’ve gotten feedback from a bunch of you who have lost a lot of weight already or have at least begun to recognize your poor eating habits and started to make changes. That’s because a lot of the material you’ve been reading in my newsletters has sunk into your subconscious, although you might not “recognize” it. That’s the beauty of the subconscious; good things can happen but you don’t see them happening or know why they’re happening.
Today I present you with my weight-loss challenge, and the question I ask of you is this: ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE? But this is a different kind of challenge because it is going to seem pretty easy, quite the contrary to what most challenges are like.
Here’s how it works: The next 4 newsletters, this one included, are going to give you a weight-loss tip that I want you to follow. Since the newsletter is published every two weeks, the challenge will be for 8 weeks. The person who has lost the most weight by the end of the 8 weeks will receive a bunch of cool prizes like e-books CD’s and other things. I promise they will be awesome.
Ok, here’s how it works. The first weight-loss tip I want you to follow between now and the next newsletter is this:
* Weeks 1&2 (August 29 – September 12)
EVERY TIME YOU EAT, EAT HALF THE AMOUNT YOU WOULD NORMALLY EAT.
I know what you’re thinking, “I can’t do that,” “that’s impossible.” “Is he kidding me?” I’m telling you that you can do this and it’s not impossible. In fact it’s going to be easy. Why? Because I planted a subliminal message in one of the paragraphs that says so. Don’t bother searching for it because you won’t find it.
Before you begin the first step, weigh yourself and take note of how your pants fit. Then, after two weeks are up, post your results on my discussion board at http://www.fatproof.net/disc.htm. I will track all of the results week by week and announce the leaders. If any of you have any questions just email me at drtom@fatproof.net. If you happen to find-out about this challenge after it starts, what can I say; you better get to work.
Ok, if you’ve got it in you and are willing to give this challenge a shot, then let me explain what you can expect. I’m not going to reveal to you what the next 3 tips of the challenge are so all I’m going to cover today is this one, EATING HALF OF WHAT YOU WOULD NORMALLY EAT. I don’t give a darn what it is that you eat, just eat half. If you eat a pint of ice cream every night, eat half a pint.
Yes it might sound difficult but I’m telling you it’s not. As you begin to eat smaller portions, you’ll notice yourself feeling a lot different, a lot lighter in fact. And certainly a lot more energized. And most important of all, you will not be starving after you eat. Don’t believe me? Wait and see. I guarantee that about 30 minutes after you have eaten your 1/2 portion of food you’ll be saying to yourself, “I can’t believe that I used to eat twice that amount.”
The reason I present you with this as the first step in the challenge is because portion size is the number one cause of obesity in America. As you get a handle on your portion sizes during the challenge, you’ll begin to see how ridiculous your old eating habits were. You’ll also start to feel excited because you’ll see yourself losing weight right away. Earlier I mentioned that I don’t care what you eat as long as you eat half. I really don’t care at this point. We’ll get to food choices later and believe it or not they might not even be part of the challenge
Good luck and sianora.
P.S. Be sure to tell a friend about this challenge. Direct them to http://www.fatproof.net/newsletter.htm.
2. SUCCESS STORIES FROM THE COUNSELORS OFFICE
I’ve got a good one for you this week. I got a call from a client I saw a year ago. She wanted to come in for a couple of follow-up sessions just to be sure she stayed on track. I’ll keep it short and sweet. She has lost 65 pounds and maintained the weight-loss for a year. When I asked her if it was hard her response was, “not in the slightest.”
3. BOOK NEWS
Just waiting until January. As for now, I’ve been putting a lot of time into PR. I’m in the process of setting-up some weight-loss speaking seminars as well.
4. GUEST ARTICLE: Spinning Exercise
Spinning Exercise
By Gary Gresham
Spinning exercise or studio cycling is not only popular these days it's an excellent form of fitness. It helps strengthen your heart, tone your glutes, calves, thighs in addition to being a great exercise to slim legs.
Spinning exercise classes usually consist of about 12 to 20 people. Classes range from 50 to 60 minutes and are set to music. The instructor takes the class on a ride that includes all types of terrain that produces a great spinning workout.
If you are the type of person who doesn't care for traditional exercise classes, this form of exercise is perfect for you. One of the many benefits of spinning is you will always feel like you're keeping up with the class because everyone finishes at the same time.
The special spinning bicycle that you pedal has a weighted flywheel in the front and makes you feel more like you're riding on a real bicycle. The spinning bike allows you to adjust the tension to keep pedaling within a comfortable range for your fitness level.
Adjustments can also be made to the handlebars and seat to make you more comfortable. Here are a few stationary exercise bike tips before you start.
Always bring a bottle of water to class and take frequent drinks while you ride. Spinning works up a sweat and it's important that you keep hydrated. Also bring a small towel to wipe away the sweat to keep more comfortable.
Learn to pace yourself because spinning exercise classes can be very high energy. Don't get caught up in the enthusiasm so much that you ride beyond your fitness level.
Wear padded bike shorts or consider bringing a seat cushion until you get use to the bike seat. They tend to be a little hard on your rear end until you get use to them.
The first step is to sign up for a class so you can start enjoying the benefits of spinning. Remember like any class, the instructors will vary on their focus. Some take you on an imaginary ride while other concentrate on a more rigorous variety of drills.
If you find you don't like the style of one instructor, try another class. It could be a completely different experience with an instructor you like better.
Using a spinning cycle will give you the aerobic burst you need to get your heart racing and boost your endurance. Just climb on and start pedaling to your limit for a spinning exercise workout you'll enjoy.
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5. ASK THE EXPERT
If you have any questions or would like to post any comments about how power programming has helped you, please go to my discussion board at http://www.fatproof.net/disc.htm.
6. QUOTE OF THE WEEK
Anything unattempted remains impossible.
Author Unknown
