Medifast Weight Loss Journey http://www.ihelpweightloss.com Take Shape For Life Certified Health Coach NatalieJo Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:39:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 TSFL & Medifast…Give Me A Break! http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=632 http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=632#comments Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:36:59 +0000 Natalie http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=632 TSFL & Medifast…Give Me A Break!

This is a follow up on my last post so read that first if you missed it.  http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=622

I just sent an update email to my coach and it all makes sense to me now.

At TSFL Convention in July I got to work with Brian Brio, a great Motivational Leader and he worked with 600 people to “break through” something that was holding us back. Everyone got to Break a 1 inch board with their bare hand.

Here I am just before.   I did it on the first try!

Here I’m am after.  Thanks Wendy for taking the photos:)

I’m very happy!  As you can see on the back of that gals shirt we were in Grapevine, TX.   Loved TX too!

Here is the board and written on it is what we wanted to break through…Hate Exercise

On the back we gave positive outcomes of our breakthrough and also the person we dedicated it to I wrote my health coach because she wasn’t happy I didn’t start exercise.

Here it is after:)

I think my hate of exercise came over the years when I tried everything to lose weight.  Going to the GYM 5 times a week and not losing a single pound.  Trying again a few years later and decided if I multi-tasked maybe I would think it was doing me some good.  So I listened to Christian music on my IPOD and brought a book along to read while I was on the bike and elliptical. Again with no weight loss I felt it was useless and I stopped.

When I found Medifast and heard NO starting up ANY new exercise for the first 3 weeks, I was over joyed!  Sign me up!  My husband would ask if I wanted to go for a hike and I would say no I can’t that’s not on my plan.  After 3 MONTHS of asking me I finally confessed that the rule was only for the first 3 weeks but I was losing weight with no exercise and I like my way just fine. I decided to work my program one focus at a time.

Now for my AHA moment, this is good…..

It all comes full circle.  I put the brakes on my exercise over a year ago. I worked hard breaking my old habits to lose the extra weight that had broken my spirit. I had my Brian Brio Board Breaking Breakthrough in July. Then when I tried to start up my exercise journey I had my bike brake dragging tire experience  that I struggle with  and fought for over a week but never gave up.  All of which just made me stronger in the end…mind, body and spirit.

I think I have “broken” free of my hate for exercise.  It’s not a love affair just yet, but I’m looking into new activities and giving them a try. 

I’ll continue to update you on my Adventures in Exercise Land as they happen.

While we each are on our own journey leading to our goal, what’s important in the end when we get there is not the final destination but who we have become and the people we have met along the way.

Enjoy the journey!

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]]> http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?feed=rss2&p=632 0 TSFL Medifast Weight Loss Vacation Exercise Story http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=622 http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=622#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:15:09 +0000 Natalie http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=622 TSFL Medifast Weight Loss Vacation Exercise Story

 

My vacation bike story  Who paid my husband to………….

 
First some background facts.  I lost -88 lbs, finished transition and have been in Maintenance since April 2010 and I did it ALL with NO exercise.  So now I’m working on that part of my plan. 
 
My husband and I went for a week long camping trip with the trailer and bikes in tow last week.
 
Day 1 we started on the bikes with a short trip on a walking path to the beach. It was kind of exciting dodging the rocks, mudd pits and tree branches. It was super windy so the woods helped that.  Well, my Hubby decides we should take the long way home. The trail hurt his back.  It’ll be easier on the road he says. OK so the road was smooth but it was uphill and against the wind most of the way.  I remember making the comment that my tires must not be round because they sure don’t roll very easy. DH just laughed because he just filled them up and they were as hard as a rock and he was having no problems at all. The last third of the ride was down hill so that’s what saved me.
 
Day 2 we took the car and bikes on the ferry to Washington Island. We drove to the tower.  Climber the steps up the hill side 116 of them and then another 65 up to the top of the look out tower then back down all 181 steps. After a picnic lunch at the beach we got on the bikes. Another super windy day and I had some sore leg muscles but I was going to do it. He made it look so easy and granted he does have an expensive light weight bike with a gazillion gears.  My bike has 7 gears and only the lower 6 work humm. There were times that I was going so slow up hill I was amazed I didn’t fall over. Again I noticed how others would just wiz right by me with no effort.
 
Day 3 we took the bikes out to the state park to ride the sunset trail.  10 miles of hard packed trails in the woods.  I loved it but I still needed to get off my bike a few times to get up some hills. Most everyone else could ride up them in low gear but I figured it’s just because I’m out of shape I’ll get better. After lunch we climbed another tower 107 steps up and back down again.
 
Day 4 we walked out on the break water to a light house and back and then took a bike ride between parks and then further along the shore.  It was pretty windy but I did better and stayed on my bike the whole time. We did have to climb one last tower 100 steps up and 100 back down again.
 
Day 5 we went back to the park to do the 10 mile sunset trail again and I still needed to walk up a few hills.  By this time I have been noticing that the only time my bike rolls is if I’m pedaling, the bike really doesn’t coast.
 
Day 6 our last day of activity so we start off the morning with a short road ride to the local resort on the water. Once again I comment on how I don’t think this bike works right. With my feet on the ground straddling the frame I pull up the handle bars raising the front tire and my husband reaches over to spin it and the tire spins and comes to a dead stop.
 
OK, so who paid my husband to rig my bike with the front brake on? Fess up. I know it was one of you. LOL
 
His remark was look at all that exercise you got. Like the 35 miles of bike riding, hiking up all the towers and the walks to the sunset every night weren’t enough exercise?
 
He played with the brake and got it to release my front tire.  Oh my gosh.  What a difference that made.  It was like a whole new experience riding that bike back to the trailer. I coasted half the way home. I felt free and light as a feather with the wind on my helmet.  I even lead the way.  Then we drove the car out to the Cana Island area got on the bikes and road around the area for the afternoon. Never once did I have a problem getting my bike to roll.
 
Moral of the story always check your bike out before you go for a ride.
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]]> http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?feed=rss2&p=622 0 The Newest Certified Take Shape For Life Medifast Health Coach Is NatalieJo http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=613 http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=613#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:26:38 +0000 Natalie http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=613 The Newest Certified Take Shape For Life Medifast Health Coach Is NatalieJo

 

Drum roll please. 

The newest Certified Take Shape For Life Health Coach is

Natalie Jo Becker

After studying and re-reading Dr. Andersen’s Habit Of Health book and workbook and study guide I took and passed with 97% the Take Shape For Life Certification Exam.

Continuing to improve myself and my knowledge of the program is part of my daily activities.

Last month I attended a TSFL Super Saturday in Iowa and next month I’ll be attending the TSFL Convention in Dallas.

  • I was first a successful client losing a total of -88 lbs. 
  • Then I begain Paying It Forward and coaching others back to good health. 
  • Now I’m working with other coaches training them to help more clients.
  • I’m maintaining my weight loss

I love Take Shape For Life and Medifast because they work.  They have changed my entire life for the better.

If you are looking for a change and desire Optimum Health I would love to work with you.

My Certified Coaching skills are always FREE ask about discounts on Medifast food

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email me for more information

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]]> http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?feed=rss2&p=613 0 My 1 Year Medifast Weight Loss Anniversary http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=609 http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=609#comments Sun, 06 Jun 2010 02:46:46 +0000 Natalie http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=609 My 1 Year Medifast Weight Loss Anniversary

This week marks my 1 year Medi-anniversary. June 6, 2009 I started my first day of this journey with a Medifast oatmeal.

Little did I know then that I had just discovered The Secret to Fast Safe Weight Loss.

Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever thought that in 33 weeks I would lose 80 lbs and reach my goal. Now 88 lbs lighter and feeling so much better in so many ways I’m so thankful to Medifast and Take Shape For Life for giving me an even better all new life.

I have now been maintaining over a month with no problems. I took the lessons I learned while on the program and continue to follow them everyday. The weight is staying off and I couldn’t be happier.

I feel honored to be Paying It Forward and helping the next group on their journey to a new life.

I love Medifast because it works

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]]> http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?feed=rss2&p=609 0 Medifast Lean and Green Veggies By Weight Chart http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=605 http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=605#comments Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:15:49 +0000 Natalie http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=605

 

Here’s a question I get a lot….

How do I measure a cup of lettuce?

While on the Medifast 5&1 Program you will have 5 Medifast meals per day and one Lean and Green meal you prepare yourself consisting of a lean protein  and three (3) servings of veggies. The veggie chart is given in 1 cup or 1/2 cup serving sizes and sometimes it’s pretty hard to get a 1/2 cup of broccoli or 1 cup of lettuce so there is another chart that can come in very handy and it’s the Veggies By Weight attachment.php  It offers serving weights of all the veggies so you can use your food scale the same way you measure your lean protein.

So the answer to How do you measure a cup of lettuce is by weighing it out to 72 grams if it’s iceberg.

 

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]]> http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?feed=rss2&p=605 0 Medifast Weight Loss Summer Splash Cool Drinks http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=594 http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=594#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:01:35 +0000 Natalie http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=594 Medifast Weight Loss Summer Splash Cool Drinks

 

The Summer Splash Package is now available through July 31, 2010, so be sure to  take advantage of the summer savings before time runs out!

The Summer Splash Package contains
• 1 box of Raspberry Iced Tea
• 1 box of Cranberry Mango Fruit Drink
• 1 box of Tropical Punch Fruit Drink
• NEW: 1 box of Peach Iced Tea

That’s 28 cold drinks in all! If purchased separately, the cost would be $62.00.

The special package price is just $49.95: a savings of $12.05!*

And remember, these aren’t just “drinks:”

They’re complete Medifast Meals, fully fortified with 24 vitamins and minerals.

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]]> http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?feed=rss2&p=594 0 Food For Thought … Garbage In Garbage Out http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=581 http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=581#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 19:56:33 +0000 Natalie http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=581 Food For Thought … Garbage In Garbage Out

 

Law of the Garbage Truck

One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport.

We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us.

My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us.

My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was really friendly.

So I asked, ‘Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!’

This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, ’The Law of the Garbage Truck.’

He explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment.

As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they’ll dump it on you. Don’t take it personally.

Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Don’t take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets.

The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day.
Life’s too short to wake up in the morning with regrets,

so … Love the people who treat you right.

Pray for the ones who don’t.

 

Life is ten percent what you make it and ninety percent how you take it

 Have a blessed, garbage-free day!

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Along with working on the out-side of me for the past year I have continued to work on the inside too.  My hunger for knowledge is stronger than ever. As suggested by Zig Ziggler I use my car and as rolling University.  On the 6 hour trip to a training in Iowa last week I listened to Jim Rohn CD’s.  Jim has been a mentor of mine for many years and has just recently passed away but he lives on with his recorded teachings.

There were many simple lessons to be learned from the story above.  Ones I need to remember and practice everyday.  I wanted to post it here for all to read and learn from and so that I know to get back and find it when I need to be reminded.

 

I hope you make good healthy choices when it comes to not only the food you eat but also the food you feed your eyes and ears and mind too.

 

Healthy Choice for Weight Loss

Healthy Food For Thought 

Visit JimRohn.com Today! 

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]]> http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?feed=rss2&p=581 0 Dr Wayne Scott Andersen Take Shape For Life & Medifast http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=576 http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=576#comments Tue, 25 May 2010 03:41:05 +0000 Natalie http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=576 Dr Wayne Scott Andersen Take Shape For Life & Medifast

 

 

Natalie Jo Becker & Dr. Wayne Scott Andersen

Iowa Super Saturday May 2010

My Journey started almost 1 year ago in June 2009. I found Medifast and decided to give it a try. When I started I thought it was all about Medifast Meal Replacements and losing weight until I discovered Take Shape For Life and learned that it’s so much more than just losing the weight.

By working with my Take Shape For Life Health Coach I was able to for once in my life start a program and finish it with total success. Once I found out how great it worked I wanted to do what my coach was doing and help others on their journey to good health. 

Take Shape For Life is based on the Trilogy of Optimal Health…Healthy body, Healthy mind and Healthy finances “FOR LIFE”.  No other company out there does that.  My coach is just one of the many tools this company supplies me with for my success. Every new person I meet in this business feels like an old friend.

This past weekend I was able to attend one of the companies many Super Saturday trainings where they educate both clients and coaches.  Hundreds of people were in attendance, in Iowa!   Most of the room  stood when asked who lost weight on the program and the last person standing had lost over 136 lbs.  One person was able to get off of 5 medications because of this program, how great is that?

Pictured above is me and Dr. Wayne Scott Andersen who started Take Shape For Life over 10 years ago.  He is also on the board of Medifast which started 30 years ago and the author of  Dr. A’s Habits of Health and the Companion guide.

As the late Jim Rohn said “You Change and everything around you changes”

This program didn’t just give me my life back it gave me an even better, improved, NEW LIFE that I never experienced before.

TSFL Health Coach Natalie Jo

I would like to guide you to your New Life

 

]]> http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?feed=rss2&p=576 0 Medifast Weight Loss Wish Come True http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=570 http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=570#comments Mon, 17 May 2010 04:08:16 +0000 Natalie http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=570 Medifast Weight Loss Wish Come True
Yesterday our first born child Sarah graduated from College and we are all so proud of her.  A year ago I remember telling her that on her graduation day I was going to be skinny like my Mom was on mine so she wouldn’t be embarrassed of me. 
 
At the time I said that I weighed 230 lbs and had never heard of Medifast. I had no idea how I was going to lose the weight but I remember making the statement. My mom had struggled with her weight most of her adult life and just before my graduation she got rather ill. One of the side effects was rapid weight loss another was a lot of pain.  They later figured out it was a lupus reaction from a med she was taking. She looked real good at my graduation and fully recovered soon after.
 
So just a few days ago I remembered making that statement and here it was a year later I’m down -88 lbs and I was thin at my daughters graduation.
 
Many times in my life I can remember making statements about myself some good and some not so good that I later ended up living up to.  Like the old saying goes be careful what you wish for it just may come true.
 
My advice to you all is make statements about yourself that are worthwhile positive statements that you would love to live up to.  Plant those seeds in your mind and watch them grow into reality.

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]]> http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?feed=rss2&p=570 0 Week 1 Take Shape For Life Medifast Maintenance http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=565 http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=565#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 23:51:24 +0000 Natalie http://www.ihelpweightloss.com/?p=565 Week 1 Take Shape For Life Medifast Maintenance

 

It’s a size 6

 While my last post was all about being “DONE” with the weight loss part of the Medifast program we all know that watching our weight is something we will continue to do the rest of your lives.
 
I just finished my first week of Maintenance with no change in my weight.  Basically I more or less just followed what I had been doing in stage 4 of transition with a few small exceptions.  We went out Friday with friends for fish.  I ordered broiled fish with the garlic red potatoes.  On my side salad I just had the house dressing and I also ate the little cup of coleslaw. Then last night I had grilled chicken and brown rice only to remember that I already had my whole wheat serving at lunch so I ended up with 2 servings. 
 
While I do now get hungry in between meals I don’t really crave bad choices. I’m overly cautious about having something that’s not a healthy choice because I don’t ever want to end up back where I started.
I track my food on a little card I made that wipes off and I follow the correct serving sizes and selections for stage 4 transition.  I have not been worried about tracking calories and carbs because I know my selections so far have fallen into the guidelines. If and when I do decide to have something off the usual options I make sure to read the label and track that too.
 
I got a Denim skirt at Target today in a size 6 and it’s loose. It’s great to have a larger selection of styles to choose from now.
 
I worked in the yard a little the past two days and I was happy to discover that yes I do still have muscles. I used muscles I didn’t even know I had and now I can barely walk. I guess tackling exercise will be my next journey.
 
Week one of Maintenance down a lifetime to go.

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