FASTEST WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT IS SLOWLY

JUNE 26, 2020 | 189.6 LBS (-7.2) - ONE MONTH and 7 POUNDS DOWN! Not bad. Not bad at all.

Since starting this health journal/ney one month ago, I have read the Never Binge Again book by Dr. Glenn Livingston all the way through, and plowed through his multiple spin-off books. The one about his own personal health journey, the one about how to bust binge triggers, and the one that dissects successful food rules.

Going into month two, I’m working on his Never Binge Again Workbook, and finishing the last spin-off book: How to End Nighttime Overeating. YOU GOT ME, Glenn: I’m a convert!

Dr. Livingston’s philosophy found me at the EXACT right time, and IT. IS. WORKING.

In every one of his books, this phrase finds its way onto the page: THE FASTEST WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT IS SLOWLY. “…because if you drop pounds too quickly your body will fight back. It will eventually insist you hoard calories and nutrition the moment it sees they are once again abundantly available, which, in our society, is always just around the corner.” — source

Slow and steady. Seven pounds down might not sound like a lot, but I definitely feel better. I’m stronger, not as sluggish, and my run-pace has improved compared to what it was in May during my miles.

In my 20s - when I used to diet (ewww…that word tho) - it wasn’t rare for me to lose 7 pounds in the first week! Of course, I couldn’t sustain that level of weight loss and keep up the deprivation that got me there, so I was back to binging soon after. I was never able to stick to any regimen or commitment for longer than a month.

…but it’s because I wasn’t embarking on my health journey with the right philosophy. The fastest way to lose weight is slowly with 100% commitment, regular check-ins, tweaks if need be, and consistency.

I plan to keep that mentality up as I enter month two. I’ll be able to include more regular entries in next month’s post since today is my LAST DAY OF TEACHING for this kooky 2019-2020 school year (wooo hooo), and I’ll have the time and space to spend writing them.

MONTH 1 DOWN. Slow & steady is doing it. Excited to see how next month goes. Thanks for reading.