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I’m succeeding in my goal to lose fat by adopting healthier habits.  They say that it takes 21 days to make a habit and they’re right!

I’ve lost some belly fat and reduced my craving for carbs in the process.  In fact, I’ve gotten used to eating smaller portions without feeling that I’m being deprived.

Not that I’ve been perfect….I think that progress, not perfection is the key to getting results that last.  You can lose weight on any diet but can you keep it off long-term?

For most of the population, the answer is a resounding NO!!  Why?  Because the “diet” can’t be done for long and then you go back to your old habits, often re-gaining all the weight – and then some.

I haven’t been perfect on this program I’ve been following (Warp Speed Fat Loss), but I definitely made some sacrifices that required some mental toughness.

What made it easier is knowing that I only have to follow it for a month.  Then I can change things up a little, but in that month I have made some habits……or rather, broke some unhealthy habits that were keeping me heavier than necessary.

For me, reducing the amount of carbs I eat and sugar in particular.  I’ve been weak in that regard and eat too much sugar due to stress and partly because of convenience.

The exercise part is no problem.  I love it and consider it more training than anything else.  But I’m also a busy person, like you, and don’t have several hours to work out anytime I want….

which is another bonus to my current program.  I’ve had a couple of “treats” here and there, but overall have been very disciplined with my eating and that mental discipline will carry over to other aspects of my life.

I look and feel better, too.  Its amazing what eating healthier can do for that.  My mind is much more focused, also.

If you’re someone who’s had trouble sticking to a plan, then you are probably lacking in social support.  This is an often overlooked key to losing weight – having someone hold you accountable and support your actions.

If this is the case, go over to our free forum and I’ll try to help out as best as I can.  I’ll also offer some training suggestions.

Get moving!

Brian

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So what happens when you put someone like me on a low-carb diet?  Well, so far, a little bit of cheating, but overall I’ve been able to greatly reduce my intake of carbs.

Right now I’m 11 days into a very low carb eating program and have done surprisingly well.  I haven’t really had any major cravings, but have wanted to eat certain things that I know I shouldn’t.

Basically, I’ve ignored those little voices and they’re starting to speak softer and softer.  Don’t get me wrong, I haven’t been perfect, but I have made some changes that hopefully I will stick to.

Some of you may be thinking that someone in my field shouldn’t have any problems with sugar, but I got my early fixes long before I decided on this career.  I can remember having to sell World’s Finest chocolate bars (yes they were!) for a school fundraising event.

Being introverted, the idea of approaching strangers wasn’t appealing to me, so they sat in a box in my room, calling out to me.  Needless to say, I spent the Summer mowing the grass to pay for them all.

While in college 20 years ago, I would sometimes go to a donut shop at night.  After 8pm you could get a dozen donuts for the price of a half dozen and I would polish off 4 of them with a glass of milk right away.

So while I’ve never really been that overweight, I’ve never been “ripped” either, and the extra sugar has been a big reason.  Besides really wanting to break this habit, I know that its not a healthy addiction.

I think that a big part of my success so far on this diet is all the healthy fats that I am taking in – lots of olive oil, almonds, chia seeds, fish oil, and ground flaxseed.  I’m not positive, but I believe that these fats are good for your brain and help reduce sugar cravings.

At least they make you feel full, which certainly helps when trying to lose weight.  The fiber in some of these doesn’t hurt, either.

So while I’m not following the Warp Speed Fat Loss plan to the letter, I am making progress and the long-term changes are what matter the most.  After all, its not about losing the weight, its about keeping it off!

Without regular exercise I would probably be fairly over weight, but the resistance training helps keep my metabolism elevated.

Get moving!

Brian Morgan

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