Take a long and lingering look at the two photos before you. It's okay. Just take a deep breath and really think about what you're seeing.

Both (yes, both) images are equal to 5 lbs.

The image on the left is 5 lbs. of gross, disgusting, liver invading, body rotting FAT. Its only redeeming feature is to cushion the liver, kidney and other vital organs as a means of protection. So, it's okay to have some. In fact, it's absolutely needed in small amounts.

 

But, notice the sleek, smooth texture of the muscle? And, notice how much smaller it appears next to the same 5 lbs. of fat. Have you heard that fat takes up to 5 times the space of muscle? This is what experts mean by this.

 

Now, ask yourself an honest question. How fat are you? Okay, maybe that's just slightly too direct and also off point a bit. Let me rephrase the question. How much fat do you need to lose? If you could close your eyes and make a wish based on what you know about where your weight has been in the past and where it should be now, how much extra fat do you have on your body?

 

Don't be shy. This is not the time. It's the time to be honest and reflect on the reality of your situation and the work that needs to be done to not only save your life but immediately improve the quality of your life and of those you love. Being completely realistic, is it 30 to 50 lbs.? Come up with a solid number or a  range, like 40 to 50 lbs., and keep it on your mind as we finish this brief moment of reflection.

 

Now back to the images you were just looking at. Imagine for a few moments if you were only 30 lbs.'over fat'. Take that photo image on the left and multiply it 6 times to get a visual image of how that might look. Pretty solid mass of fat, huh? Now, try and picture it spread across and mounded on top of your liver and kidneys.

 

• Would you look any different?
• Would you feel any different?
• How would you breathe?
• Over an extended period of time, would that excess fat do any damage to your body? - and I'm not talking about just stretch marks and a feeling of being constantly uncomfortable.
  

How would your body look and behave if you traded the image of gross disgusting fat with 5 lbs. of sleek, smooth, dense muscle? Did you notice how much smaller the muscle looks in size? This is the main reason personal trainers have been trying to convince you to achieve hard earned muscle and that you will NOT get big and bulky. You will actually look slimmer. You do want to be slimmer, right? What else might you avoid by reclaiming your healthy fit body?

• Sleep better at night, awake feeling relaxed and rested
  

  

• Have more energy to get more done each and every day
• Breathe better during the day and at night
• Feel more alive with everything you do
• More productive at work and at home
• Reduce your risk of obesity related diseases by getting you out of the danger zone and into healthy living
• Extend your quality of life for your sake and for those that love and care for you...
• What else might you avoid by reclaiming your healthy fit body?

Have You Been Hiding Behind Any of These...
Top 4 Excuses
for Not Getting the Weight Loss Job Done...

Most rational people think it simply requires too much time and energy to even think about eating right. Doesn't dieting take too much time to make it work?

Reality Check: It doesn't take any more time to eat healthy than it does to eat poorly.

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Everyone around me needs me - my spouse, my kids, my friends...I feel guilty taking time out of my day for me when I should put others first, right?

Reality Check: It has been proven that people who are at or close to their ideal weight, experience a greater sense of control, happiness and productivity.

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It is not uncommon to feel ashamed deep inside leading to bouts of depression. It is embarrassing to think of going to the gym or having other people see you fight to get your body back.

Reality Check: The single most important step you take will be your first. Exercise has been proven to fight depression as well as give you a healthy vibrant glow.

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Once you've been on diet after diet, year after year, there is a level of burnout. They should have a name for it - like Diet Envy - for people who are addicted to trying new diets and getting disappointed.

Reality Check: The day you actually give up on possibilities, hopeful feelings and optimism is a sad day indeed. Many people lose ridiculous amounts of weight and go on to lead extremely satisfying lives.

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Stop The Insanity!