Showing posts with label quick weight lost. Show all posts
Showing posts with label quick weight lost. Show all posts
Sunday, November 21, 2010
MY FINALE AND FINDING HOPE
Ruby on Finales and Finding Hope by RUBY GETTINGER
Hi, y'all!
It is the finale for the first season, and yes, I will let you follow along my journey till the end. Can you believe it? In seven months, I have lost 104 pounds! That averages out to be about 14 pounds a month; that is 1 pound every two to three days. YAY! I am hacky wacky about it. I still have over 200 pounds more to lose! WOW!
But I am determined to win for me and you! It is the hardest battle of my life. But this is the battle for my life. For the first time, I really got it! I really got it that this was killing—and will kill—me. It is not only about the weight, y'all, it's what having 10 to 100, to 200, to 300 extra pounds will do to you. The scary thing to me, even knowing this, is that I have to fight to beat this. This is an addiction!
Addiction is a dependence on a behavior or substance that a person is powerless to stop. The term has been partially replaced by the word dependence for substance abuse. Dependence is the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else. Substance is the most important element in any existence; the characteristic and essential components of anything; the main part.
Yes, Ruby has been doing her homework. LOL! Y'all, for the first time in my life, I am having to look at the mental part as to why I got as high as 716 pounds. And why, in my adult life, I have never made it below 350. I am facing the BEAST!
I find it strange how fearful I am of the beast. I feel he is always out to get me, that he is in hiding and will appear when I least expect him to. In the past when he appeared, I didn't know until it was too late. He has disguises on. He comes in love and beauty, and I am blindsided. Then, when I know it's him and I defend myself, I lose. Why? I do not know yet. Is it because he is much stronger and bigger than me, or is it that I get tired? I do not know yet, but I am going to find out.
There has been a lot of dispute over whether or not obesity is a disease. I do not know yet, because I am only at the beginning of my journey. That is something I want to know and find out. People have their opinions on this matter, and I have to say, I see both views.
The meaning of disease: A pathological condition of a part, organ or system of an organism resulting from various causes, such as infection, genetic defect or environmental stress, and characterized by an identifiable group of signs or symptoms. A condition or tendency, as of society, regarded as abnormal and harmful.
I do know this for a fact: Whatever this is, it's not as simple as, "Just go on a diet and lose weight." It is bigger than that! If it were that simple, I would have won a long time ago. I do know eating wrong and having extra weight on your body will kill you mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally. Our frames were only meant to carry a certain amount of weight. If my knees, back, legs and shoulders could talk, they would be telling me off. Trust me: We are doing so much damage to our joints, heart, kidneys, etc.
How can our minds allow us to do this? Isn't it crazy that our bodies, minds, emotions and hearts are all one, but they are constantly battling against one another? I still do not get it all, because I am still at the beginning of my journey. This has been part one of the journey. We are about to start part two…
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7 Savvy Fitness Secrets From Ruby's Trainers
7 Savvy Fitness Secrets From Ruby's Trainers
by DREW AND SHAZIA EDMONDS
Ruby's trainers, Drew and Shazia Edmonds of Train Me 24/7, are here to share some tips that'll help you start and maintain a successful fitness program.
1. Start Small. Many people view a fitness program as an all-or-nothing proposition. We believe that making small changes now will lead to big changes long-term. Want some painless swaps? Try replacing soft drinks with water, dessert with 10-minute "metabo" walks around the neighborhood, or family TV time with play time in the park. Too much change at once can become overwhelming and lead to burnout, so take it one small step at a time. Success will follow!
2. Set Goals. Without goals, it is difficult to measure the success of a fitness program. Be sure to set realistic, measurable and time-specific goals. A goal can be anything from pounds or inches lost to a specific number of workouts completed by a selected date. Ruby loves setting goals to keep herself motivated!
3. Break It Up. If time and endurance are limiting factors, break up your workout into three 10-minute sessions spread throughout the day. Some fitness professionals believe shorter, high-intensity workouts can actually produce results similar to longer workouts. Ruby started with shorter walks and bike rides spread throughout her day and has now worked up to 50-minute continuous sessions. You can, too!
4. Be Accountable. Share your new program with other people in your life, including family, friends and coworkers. Let them know what you are doing and when you are getting started. This will create a "team environment" in which you are accountable not only to yourself, but also to your team.
5. Get Tracking. It is important to keep a journal or log of your activities and eating. We ask Ruby to write down every meal and fitness activity she performs daily. This helps her (and us) assess progress, stay motivated and make necessary adjustments. A journal is also a great place to plan ahead!
6. Keep It Fun! You may need to try a variety of activities before you discover one(s) you really want to do long-term. Sign up for a Pilates or dance class. Try cardio boxing or biking instead of walking. Go with others or go alone. Try exercising in different environments or at different times. Keep your options open and find exercise you enjoy so you never view it as a chore. Ruby loves dancing, boxing and biking—she is truly having fun with fitness.
7. Ask for Help. Ruby never hesitates to ask her team for help, and neither should you. If you have concerns, seek a qualified professional for assistance. This may be a registered dietitian, physician, personal trainer or therapist. And if you have questions about exercise and wellness, feel free to send us an email.
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