When you make a commitment in marriage you vow to stay together during the good times and bad times. What if everyone ended their marriage at the first sign of a challenge, we would have a 100% divorce rate. Let’s face it, there will always be challenges. The same holds true when trying to lose weight. All days are not going to be easy. There will be temptations and there will be tough days.
So the question is, are you ready? I mean really ready, to make a commitment to change your life permanently? If you are reading this right now, chances are that you are ready!

Everything starts with a decision. To make any changes in your life, you must first make a committed decision. What do I mean by a committed decision? A decision is a decision — or is it?

Committed decisions show up in two places – your calendar and your checkbook. No matter what you say you value, or what you feel your priorities are, you can truly see what matters to you by where you spend your time and your money.

Once you make a commitment to lose weight and throw yourself into it, you will greatly increase your chances of success. This doesn’t mean there won’t be any obstacles along the way, but it means if you are truly committed you will find ways around them. It’s important that you make a committed decision with absolute certainty. There is never a right time, if you want to improve your appearance, your health or your self-esteem, the time is now.

If you are ready to make a committed decision start by following these four steps:

Write down your goal: Write down your weight loss goal, your start date and even include the date by which you would like to achieve your goal (be realistic).
   
Create your action plan: Determine the specific actions you are going you will take to reach your goal (be specific).

Share it with everyone: Don’t keep your goal to yourself. You need support, share it with your family, friends and co-workers. The more people you share it with the more committed you will become.

Keep a journal: By writing down everything that you are doing to lose weight (food, water, activity) you are more likely to succeed. It has been proven that those who record everything they consume in a food journal lose twice as much weight as those who don’t. A journal will also keep you focused on your goal.

As a weight loss master coach I help people to begin to make healthier choices that will move them in the direction of their ideal weight. Using these strategies I’m sharing with you has helped me to lose 30 pounds and my clients over to lose thousands of pounds.

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Summer is finally here! Today is officially the first day of summer. Some of us wait for this time of the year all winter long, when the sun is shining and we no longer have to bundle up in layers of clothing.
It’s the time of year when we seem to socialize more often with family and friends and enjoy lots of weekend barbeques. During this time of year when we are more social, it’s important to plan ahead so you can stay on track with your weight loss and fitness goals. And you can still have a good time while you are doing it. Begin by incorporating a healthy diet and fun activities into your weekend get-togethers. This is the time of year when fresh fruits and vegetables are in abundance; take advantage of the freshness and the lower prices of produce. Here are tips you can incorporate to ensure you enjoy a healthy summer for you and your family.

Plan Ahead – I love this time of year when we get to fire up the barbeque (less dishes). Avoid hot dogs and hamburgers and instead choose one of the many healthier options. There are many great healthy options to choose from like; chicken breasts, salmon, chicken, beef or prawn kabobs, or even extra lean ground bison in a homemade burger (my favorite). When you are invited to someone else’s barbeque, plan ahead and prepare to bring your own delicious healthy dishes and avoid filling up on high-fat/calorie foods. Load up on lots of fresh fruits and veggies. Pack lots of fresh vegetables like sliced bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers, celery, broccoli and cherry tomatoes to dip in your favorite low-fat dressing or hummus. When you plan ahead it’s easy to enjoy healthy summer meals while still enjoying time with your family and friends and avoiding weight gain when your goal is weight loss.

Get Active – When the sun is shining think of it as an excuse to get more active and get outside for some vitamin D. You can have fun getting active; grab your children, nieces or nephews and head to the park to play some Frisbee. Or head to the beach and play some beach volleyball. Keep your running shoes in the car so you are always prepared to get active when the opportunity is there. At lunch go for a short walk to get some fresh air and re-energize yourself for the rest of the day. And after dinner get the whole family out for a walk or a bike ride, it’s a great chance to talk about your day and see what’s going on with the ones you love. Plan physical activity just like you would any other important appointment and keep a journal of your success this summer by recording everything you consume as well as all of your physical activity.

Planning is very important to your success. Fail to plan, plan to fail. Getting into shape and losing weight won’t happen by accident, with some planning you will ensure your success. Take advantage of all of the healthy things summer has to offer!

If you are looking for someone to coach you and help you achieve your weight loss goals there is a new MindBody FX Weight Loss Center that has opened today in Red Deer, Alberta. They offer coaching in center as well as in-home programs for people that are not in the area. If you would like to know more call them at 403-356-1100.

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June 18, 2010 — Red Deer, Alberta. MindBody FX is opening their first weight loss centre in Red Deer, Alberta on June 21, 2010. The new facility will provide individual and group coaching sessions based on the MindBody FX program created by Melonie Dodaro, founder and CEO of MindBody FX Weight Management Company.  

Coaching sessions provided to clients will focus on identifying the limiting beliefs that control client’s thoughts, making it difficult to change lifestyle habits. Clients will receive complete nutritional guidance with menu planning. They’ll also learn how to overcome emotional eating, rebuild their self-esteem and gain control over their eating.

“Many people that diet find themselves trapped in the vicious cycle of yo-yo dieting—first depriving, then craving, then overeating, then feeling guilty, and returning to prior habits.” said Dodaro. “We have developed a weight management approach which breaks this self-defeating cycle, for all those who struggle with weight issues, self-sabotaging behaviour and emotional eating.”

Jennifer Graham, a Master Coach of the MindBody FX Lifestyle Program, manages the MindBody FX Weight Loss Centre in Red Deer. They will offer one-on-one coaching, group coaching and complimentary workshops.

Graham stated, “I’ve struggled with my weight my entire life and it wasn’t until discovering the MindBody FX program that I figured out why. I discovered several limiting beliefs that I didn’t know I had that were operating in the background of my life. I was not consciously aware of what thoughts these beliefs were creating for me until MindBody FX.  Once I knew what I was really thinking most of the time, I was able to change my entire mindset, which was the catalyst to helping me create new and lasting changes in my behavior.  I’ve lost 22 pounds so far and I am so excited to help others do the same.”

MindBody FX creator Melonie Dodaro is also author of the book The MindBody FX Lifestyle: Mastering the Mind-Body Connection for Permanent Weight Loss, which reveals a method to achieve permanent weight loss that focuses on the primary cause of one’s weight struggles, their mindset. “This is a wonderful alternative to yo-yo dieting that does not require weighing and measuring food, counting points, or eating pre-packaged meals,” said Dodaro. “Instead, MindBody FX empowers clients to gain control of their thoughts and limiting beliefs, specifically around their weight struggles, before ever talking about the importance of healthy eating and exercise.”

MindBody FX combines the power of the mind and psychology showing clients how to create new healthy lifestyle habits. Dodaro knows what it’s like to struggle with weight and understands what people are going through, along with the disappointments they experience with all the weight loss programs and diets out there that offer a 95% failure rate. After learning the difference between a successful dieter and an unsuccessful one, Dodaro, developed a unique program that allows individuals to take charge of the their lives and learn to overcome the obstacles that have been standing in their way of successfully achieving and maintaining their ideal weight.

 “Try as we might, diets simply do not work long-term,” said Dodaro.“ Most diet plans lead to feelings of deprivation followed by overeating. But we each have the ability to manage our weight effortlessly when we understand how to use our mind to achieve success rather than have it working against us.

We’ve designed our coaching programs to provide support, accountability, encouragement, motivation and guidance.”

For more information call 403-356-1100 or visit http://MindBodyFXalberta.com.

ABOUT MINDBODY FX WEIGHT MANAGEMENT COMPANY
MindBody FX Weight Management Company is the developer of The Complete MindBody FX Lifestyle Program. This revolutionary program teaches people how to master “the mind-body connection” to change how they think and overcome their limiting beliefs, so they can achieve lasting weight loss. Weight loss expert Melonie Dodaro founded the company. After 10 years of running several famous-name weight loss centers, she discovered the most common reason people were failing was not the diet plans, but their negative mindset. Dodaro spent three years developing the MindBody FX program to help people gain control over their mind-body connection and ultimately live life at their ideal weight. For more information about MindBody FX Weight Management Company visit http://MindBodyFX.com.

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Whether fast food is bad for you depends on your choice. Are you going for a bacon double cheeseburger, French fries, and soda, or are you picking up a grilled chicken pita, salad, and V8? Just like when choosing your groceries, ask yourself, is this a whole food, or close to a whole food? A sandwich with protein and veggies on whole grain bread can be just as fast as chicken fingers, with a lot more nutritional value and a lot less grease. Stay away from fried, processed options and stick to fresh, whole foods. Most fast food chains are now offering healthier options like salads, soups, subs, sandwiches, and baked potatoes, so the choice to go healthy and still fast is now yours. Be mindful, though, that you can make even a salad into a weapon against your body. A Southwest Taco Salad from Wendy’s has about the same fat, calories, and sodium as a Wendy’s Double Classic with Cheese. Yikes. 

Whatever you decide, take a moment to sit down and enjoy your choice. I don’t mean dashboard dining…sitting in the car while you’re driving. When you stop to enjoy your food, your body can digest it properly, and this will help avoid heartburn and indigestion that can be caused by eating on the go.

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Okay stop laughing! I believe it is possible to go on vacation and not gain weight! The key words in that sentence being “I believe”! With summer time upon us many are planning their summer get-away, but before you do there are some things you need to know if you don’t want to gain weight during your vacation!


You see, your beliefs, control every move you make. So if you don’t believe you can change your beliefs or your mindset about having a wonderful vacation without focusing on food, you’ll never know that you can.

It’s so important to uncover the beliefs that you have about vacationing and food. In order to do this, you need to take your mind off of autopilot, and examine your current beliefs, philosophies and habits about vacationing and food… before setting out on your adventure!

When you’re getting ready for your vacation, do you begin to think about all the food that you’re going to eat? Do you make deals with yourself like; “I’ll diet now so I can eat what I want and diet again when I get back!” Maybe you say; “I’m going on vacation and I’m not going to deprive myself of food, I’ve worked hard and I deserve to eat as much as I want!” I do believe we are all too familiar with the result that kind of thinking creates!

You don’t want to feel deprived, nor do you need to deprive yourself especially when you’re on vacation. What you need to do is change your focus from what you should and shouldn’t eat, to what you should or shouldn’t THINK!

Here are few ideas to help you in shifting your mindset:

Old Belief: I always gain weight on vacation usually around 10 lbs.

New Belief: I’m going to enjoy eating and drinking and come home feeling great not overweight!

Old Belief: I’m on vacation so I’m going to eat as much as I want.

New Belief: I’m vacationing so I’m going to eat a variety of foods until I feel content.

Old Belief: I don’t exercise on vacation; I relax and take it easy.

New Belief: I’m on vacation… I can swim, walk on the beach, dance every night, and go for a hike or horseback riding!

Old Belief: Vacationing is my time to indulge; the sky’s the limit.

New Belief: While on vacation I’m going to enjoy some new foods and fun activities.

Here is a great habit that you can start to implement now before you go on vacation. At least 80% of the time, eat healthy, whole foods, and then 20% of the time you can allow yourself to eat foods that you really enjoy, so that you don’t feel deprived, or restricted. Begin this today and begin to change old beliefs and habits and create a new mindset that will serve you well on your vacation and throughout your lifetime.

Enjoy your vacation knowing that you can eat what you want, and return home feeling refreshed, revived and ready to live your best life!

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