Lose Weight the HEALTHY Way!

The following article is taken from a recent seminar given by Matt St. John MH, ND. For more information contact St. John’s Herbs and Wellness at 865-379-0300.

Weight loss is a quest that most people have, but few are able to be successful because of a variety of reasons:

1. Lack of knowledge
2. Lack of preparation
3. Inability to incorporate a realistic plan
4. Lack of a support base

In this article, I would like to cover what I feel are solutions to these common issues that many encounter when trying to lose weight.

It is important for us to know how our bodies react to certain foods, as well as understand what foods and lifestyle factors we need to eliminate and what foods and lifestyle factors we need to incorporate in order for us to maximize our weight loss goals. This includes knowing the importance of smaller, more frequent meals, balancing carbohydrates, protein, and fats, as well as knowing when we need calories the most.

We need to be certain to prepare our bodies and our minds for this quest for good health in a variety of ways. Using this program, Starting a detox program, preparing your grocery list, and formulating a reasonable exercise program are all ways that we can prepare ourselves for weight loss in an effective manner.

When we devise a plan for weight loss, we need to be certain that we incorporate a plan that is realistic and able to be carried out with your work, family, and lifestyle circumstances. One person’s “miracle plan” may be difficult or impossible for another person to incorporate. We must mold our plan not only around your desired goals, but also your ability to carry out the plan. Also, there may be lifestyle factors that need to be changed in order for you to more effectively carry out this plan.

As important as the three other issues are in successfully carrying out a weight loss plan, none are more important than having a good support base that is “with” you and supports your goals for weight loss. I have a belief that many people want you to be healthier and more attractive, as long as you do not become healthier or more attractive than themselves. Distance yourself from those who weaken your efforts, and gravitate toward those who have your same goals, or at least support what you have decided to accomplish.

Certainly, losing weight is not an “easy” task, but few things that are worthwhile are easy. Accordingly, the effort that you put forth in this quest with be rewarded with better health, greater ability to do God’s work, and better overall self-esteem.

We are providing a few different programs for a variety of people. Each individual is unique in their lives and nutritional needs, but most will fall into one of the categories that we are providing programs for. Whether it is sugar cravings, slow metabolism, severe obesity, or a person who has simply just had “too” much fun over the holidays, we want to help you lose weight the healthy way!

We will introduce some programs designed for you to incorporate in the upcoming days. They can be adjusted for your particular needs.

Feel free to leave your questions/comments.