Losing Lucy

Hey Lucy,

Getting in shape is more of an internal process than it is an external one.
When we get the internal stuff right… the external change is merely a (positive) by-product.

If you’re serious about losing weight, focus on what you’re gaining, not what you’re missing out on.
Many people who change their eating habits sabotage themselves by constantly focusing on ‘how deprived’ they are and all the ‘good stuff’ they’re missing out on. That piece of chocolate or slice of cake might give you a few minutes of pleasure but it doesn’t change the fact that you live in a fatter-than-desirable body 24/7.

I have training people that have lost over 100 pounds just by getting their head in the right place.

Your dog will love you when you’re 50 pounds lighter, and full of energy.

If you need some help, please feel free to drop me a line.

Craig Harper (Melbourne, Australia)
craig@craigharper.com.au

Lucy, when you can’t walk outside, walk inside. Turn on your favorite movie and walk in place during it. Get a pedometer and make goals for yourself. Start low - 5000 steps a day. Work up to 10,000 or more.

Play with your dog in the house, work up a sweat doing that (it’s easy enough to do).

Focus on what is important: you. Craig is right. When your head is there, everything else will follow.

As a stress eater, I understand how difficult it can be. But I also know that I’m the person who has to take care of me so I keep going. Every day I wake up and give myself the gift of getting healthy.

You can do it, too.

Lucy you are doing awesome! You will have setbacks from time to time (I have had a few and don’t worry, as you lose weight, you WILL be able to keep it off..but sometimes you have to go up a little bit to get a “scare” and hunker down for more progress.) Don’t forget about dancing to music! With cable providing tons of music channels, even in bad weather, you can get a workout, plus it’s a mood booster. Keep up the great work.