An illustration of weight loss…
Scientific studies on the life and life cycles of the insect called the moth are astounding. The life cycle is really interesting. The body of the moth larva grows into a caterpillar-like body. The time for change has come.
The caterpillar spins its cocoon around itself and seals itself inside. The cocoon formed contains a tightly coiled inner cocoon. These incredible cocoon structures can protect their inhabitants in temperatures as low as -30 degrees Fahrenheit. While in the cocoon, their body transforms into a moth flying insect.
That’s very interesting, but what does that have to do with weight loss?
Let’s keep watching. The moth, upon reaching maturity inside the cocoon, develops a small hole in the bottom of the cocoon. Through this small hole, the moth must leave its cocoon chamber to enter the world of flight.
The extraction process is vigorous with the moth pushing, pulling, etc. This process requires a considerable amount of time and effort to finally break out of the cocoon habitat. However, the effort is worth it because the moth is now capable of flight.
How did that happen?
As he struggled out of the cocoon, some body fluid was forced into the wings. Wings filled with this special fluid soon become stiff and ready to fly.
If the moth did not have to squeeze its wings it would not be able to fly. So the result is the tremendous effort required to fly.
Weight loss can be compared to the enormous effort made by the moth struggling to get out of its cocoon. Look at the benefits of that fight.
There are many struggles that weight losers go through in their weight loss efforts. Weight loss success is 90% mental and emotional.
Some have liked their overweight condition and have become comfortable. Some are unaware of the enormous health risks that come with being overweight. [over fat] terms. Some have given up on their quest for needed weight loss.
Just think that there are all kinds of weight loss pills, exercises, methods and tips etc available today. However, we still have a bumper crop of overweight [over fat] people in all societies.
What is exactly the problem?
A fast food executive from a famous fast food chain was recently questioned.
Why don’t you trim excess fat and salt from your fast foods?
He responded with a truism.
If we removed fat and salt from our food we would be out of business.
So it goes. Fast foods and processed foods are easy to eat and prepare. They also taste good on the palate. As a result, we devour these foods every day.
Are they good for you? NO!
They are tasty? YES!
Are they good for you? NO!
I saw a lady in a McDonalds one day. She was obviously overweight to the point of being obese. She ordered 2 Big Mac’s, large French fries, 2 apple pies and, since she was on a diet, she ordered a large DIET Coke. She then sat down and ate it all by herself. She told the assistant that she was on a diet and that’s why she wanted a DIET drink.
That kind of person is in a rut. He will need to change his attitude if he really wants to lose weight. She addresses major health issues. However, she will tell you that the food at McDonald’s is delicious. And she’s right about the taste. What is it about her body and her health that she is ignoring?
LOSING WEIGHT is 90% a MIND GAME!
Like the moth, an overweight person will have to break out of their mental cocoon. That means going to great lengths to lose weight.
If we don’t listen carefully to our body and don’t do something about our condition, we won’t benefit ourselves. Keep in mind that being overweight (over fat) is a health hazard to your body.
You can beat your overweight circumstance and it starts with your positive attitude first. Even those who have already tried and failed can emerge victorious.
These people with failed diets and so-called yo-yo dieters can succeed. Start with the mindset of positive thinking. Do it now! Nobody can do it for you! Only you can do it for you!
It is generally taught that there is little or no connection between our thoughts and our physical bodies. That is not true. This new post connects the dots for weight loss victory.
Now is the time to BLITZKRIEG your overweight battlefield. Yes, start using weight loss cannons for a better, healthier and happier life.
To your success and happiness in weight loss,
John Schmidt – Weight Loss Nutritionist