What You Will Learn in Pre-Maintenance Now that you understand that Pre-Maintenance is the phase that bridges losing weight and maintaining weight, let me spell out exactly what this crucial phase will do for you. During it, you will: find your new Critical Carbohydrate Level for Losing (CCLL) slowly, as …
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Fact Our bodies have only two fuel delivery systems to provide us with energy. Our primary fuel is based on carbohydrates and is delivered as glucose. People who eat three so-called “balanced” meals every day get virtually all their energy from glucose. But the alternate, back-up fuel is stored fat, …
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A Word on Weight Loss This is not a calorie-restricted, weight loss program. It’s sensitivity training for your palate, your body, and your health. When you eat a whole-food diet and eat just until you’re satisfied, not stuffed, you are not likely to gain—or sustain—unhealthy amounts of weight. Many people …
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Core Strength Vinnitsa Yoga I’ve spent the last two decades studying with some of the best yoga and anatomy experts there are, formulating a style—Core Strength Vinnitsa Yoga— that contains the most cutting-edge alignment and holistic anatomy instructions, which you won’t find anywhere else. Whatever type of yoga you do …
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The Definition of a Plateau If a pause in weight loss is a genuine plateau, I require that it meet the following criteria: You have experienced no weight loss or loss of inches for at least four weeks. (Increased muscle mass will deceive the scale because muscle weighs more than …
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Make Your Goal Specific You’ve set a goal now, and that’s great! But make sure your goal is specific. Planning to lose 35 pounds, for example, is far better than planning to lose “some” weight. You will likely lose some weight, but you probably won’t lose the full 35 unless …
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What Is Your Goal Weight? Ask yourself when in your life did you look and feel your very best? How much did you weigh then? Can you comfortably weigh that again? What size did you wear then? Don’t skip over these questions. As I always say, you’re the greatest expert …
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