I have just completed 23 of the 26 day Dr. Simeon protocol.
working with Dr. Howton.
Here are some of my remarkable results:
1
I lost 27 lbs - I am the thinnest I have been in 6 years.
2
Most of the weight was from my abdomen and other
places where I've put on abnormal fat the last few years.
One particularly gratifying place I've lost weight is
my shrinking double chin.
3
I feel that I can breathe at least 50% more deeply.
This feels very very good.
4
My flexability has increased. I am able to cross
my legs at the knee and touch my toes with straight legs,
and sit for several minutes in a kneeling position.
These were not possible a month ago.
5
My energy level is better than ever. I am feeling
much more rested from sleep.
6
I am able to work out harder aerobically.
Before it was a challenge to get my pulse to 110.
Now I can easily get it to 125 or more.
7
I feel significatly deprogrammed from many
of my food trips. I no longer interpert every
abdominal sensatioin as a signal to eat.
8
After going from 252.8 to 225.8, I am very inspired
to continue. I have another 15-20 lbs of belly fat
that I want to get rid of. I will see how I do on
the protein phase, and the "normal" phase, and
then decide to whether to do another round.
9
A week later, I have stabilized at 226 lbs.
I am loosing the fear that the weight will come back
because it hasn't. The protein phase is not
hard to do at all. I am so grateful for this progress.
Friday, February 1, 2008
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Eating Awareness
Eating Awareness
What are some of the traditional messages about eating? Perhaps you’ve heard your mother say chew your food, come to the table to eat, take smaller bites (don’t wolf your food down).
How far most of us have gotten from this good advice. We watch TV or work on the computer while eating. We eat in a hurry and don’t chew much (this includes avoiding food that requires much chewing). Some people I know were talking about the best lunch to order at a fast food restaurant to best avoid spilling food on yourself while driving around.
So try for one day to eat in an unhurried fashion. Take a three relaxing deep breaths before you start. Sit at a table. Chew each bite many times, really tasting the food. Put your fork or spoon down between bites. Let your eating environment be free from TV and computers. Pause for a minute after completing your meal to appreciate the experience.
What I found from doing the above consistently for the last few weeks, is that I am naturally making healthier food choices, I am satisfied with less food, I realize when I’ve had enough to eat, and my digestion is much better. This is an amazing payoff for a few additional minutes spent eating. Try it and let me know what you think.
What are some of the traditional messages about eating? Perhaps you’ve heard your mother say chew your food, come to the table to eat, take smaller bites (don’t wolf your food down).
How far most of us have gotten from this good advice. We watch TV or work on the computer while eating. We eat in a hurry and don’t chew much (this includes avoiding food that requires much chewing). Some people I know were talking about the best lunch to order at a fast food restaurant to best avoid spilling food on yourself while driving around.
So try for one day to eat in an unhurried fashion. Take a three relaxing deep breaths before you start. Sit at a table. Chew each bite many times, really tasting the food. Put your fork or spoon down between bites. Let your eating environment be free from TV and computers. Pause for a minute after completing your meal to appreciate the experience.
What I found from doing the above consistently for the last few weeks, is that I am naturally making healthier food choices, I am satisfied with less food, I realize when I’ve had enough to eat, and my digestion is much better. This is an amazing payoff for a few additional minutes spent eating. Try it and let me know what you think.
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