Yesterday morning, I reached my goal of losing 40 pounds. Each day I weigh as soon as I wake up, no matter what I have consumed the previous day. I began this journey on August 20th, 2012. I knew it would be lengthy and require discipline. I have learned and reconfirmed the following based on my own results:
– 80-90% of weight loss is tied to nutrition
– 10-20% of weight loss is tied to exercise
– Both are needed to work together to maximize effectiveness
– A supplement may help the metabolism
I added a supplement to help burn the fat. I used the supplement Rasberry Ketone/Green Coffee offered by Creation’s Nutrients( www.creationsnutrients.us ). I personally believe that the combination of these three was instrumental in producing the desired results. The reduction in weight has had many health benefits. It is suggested that after you have been at your new weight for a year, your body has adjusted to the new level. This was true for me.
I did have to start rebuilding my wardrobe which was a welcome cost. My suits could be tailored down to the new size. Fortunately my feet did not shrink. I share this to encourage those of you who wish to lose weight that even if you are over 60, you can do it as I did. Those who are thin have been blessed with a physiology the rest of us were not.
If you don’t diet at all, the supplement will probably be of little benefit. Diet without exercise produces less results than the combination. Walking can be just as beneficial as jogging if you are disciplined in walking at least 3 times each week. Our Heavenly Father will help you if you truly want to change. You will begin to eat in order to satisfy your hunger rather than your appetite.
I am sure that having 40 less pounds to carry was instrumental in my successful completion of the Oklahoma City half-marathon (13.1 miles). Last year I was happy to run the 5K (3.1 miles). My recovery time this year was minimal. I guess those supplements I take, especially Super Limber, have paid off. I can’t guarantee you will have the same results but you can be sure that if you don’t do something about your health, it will probably deteriorate at a faster rate.
Before dieting and beginning an exercise program, you should consult your healthcare professional.
The race was a “run to remember”, the slogan this year.
