By Gabriel Foster
“That was quite a workout wasn’t it, Natasha?” Joyceline asked her longtime friend.
“Well, I didn’t come all this way from Larcasnarlight, just to look pretty for you here in Asentralight.” Natasha joked while both women giggled at the sentiment.
Joyceline relaxed a bit more from the workout they just did and asked her friend frankly “Are you sure you want to open up your own gym back home?” “I really do Joyceline, and I want it to be as every bit as successful as yours here.”, Natasha replied sincerely also relaxing herself.
“So, tell me the secrets to losing weight, not just the fitness of those already fit.”, “For the bulk of my client list will be those already struggling with their weight.” Natasha looked empathic as she spoke.
Joyceline nodded her head spoke, “Losing weight is not easy for many, but it’s not impossible for those who have it harder than most” ……….:
- Depression after pregnancy
- Brain chemistry changes
- Hormonal changes
- Stress
- Lifestyle influences
- Genetics
“For those that have a medical condition that’s preventing them from losing weight, it is wise and preferred that they consult a medical professional and work with them on achieving their weight loss goals. For everyone else, it’s time to unlock their cage and set themselves free.” Joyceline advised.
“Like all problems that knock on the consciousness of your front door, your clients must answer the unwelcomed visitor at some point. How they deal with the overweight issue they’re having, will depend on whether the weight stays off for good.”
“For most people, a positive mental attitude and a lifestyle change is all they need to wage war on the fat invaders that have taken over their body and have affected their life in every way possible. But! For attitude and lifestyle to be effective in their weight loss strategy, they must commit to eating more plant-based foods”, she emphasized the point.
Positive Attitude
“Stop rolling your eyes Natasha, you’ve heard the term positive attitude used and drummed in your head enough times now, you’re probably ready to wrestle to the ground the next person that tells it to you. But! There is no denying its power to do miraculous things once adopted.” Joyceline pointed at Natasha scoldingly. “There will be days when your clients won’t feel like working out or eating the things that you need them to eat to help themselves lose the weight and feel better. Those are the kind of days when they’ll need the strength of their positive attitude motivating them to make the right decisions to further their weight loss goals.”
Lifestyle Change
“Diet and exercise are the tools your clients must use to start losing their weight. What they eat is just as important as how much they eat. Less fat and more fiber will be a good start.”
“The studies are consistent, add more fruits and vegetables to your diet to reduce your fat. Drink more water and reduce your intake of sugary drinks. Control the fork, so you can control the fat, meaning, eat less portions that don’t stretch out your stomach to the point of hurting when you eat. If you’re out to a restaurant, don’t be afraid not to leave food on the table if it’s too much, or simply box up the leftovers and take it home to eat another time.”
“I could use a good meal right now”, Natasha said. That work out made me hungry. “You have a fabulous city here Joyceline.” “I don’t know when I’ll be back, what say you to having lunch and later showing me around Gannone?” Natasha asked.
“We can discuss further a little later,” Joyceline said. “I’m almost done.”
Joyceline continued “The pain of exercise is soothed with the pleasure of the endorphins the body releases during exercise. Your clients will have to be mindful and move their body regularly. The human body wasn’t made to sit still for long hours and not move. That feature is called sleeping and even then, you toss and turn to some degree. For your nonhuman clients, you’ll have to research for what works well for elves, noriloids etc. If your clients are working in the office or working from home, teach them to take those breaks and walk. Have them make a promise to themselves to come to your gym regularly or buy some exercise equipment (and use it) for those who may need only consultations. Exercise will be a major factor in losing the weight and keeping fit and healthy.”
Plant Based Foods
“A plant-based diet doesn’t mean becoming a vegetarian, but it does mean having your meals contain mostly fruits and vegetables as opposed to a meat heavy diet. Fruits, vegetables, and legumes are filled with beneficial nutrients like antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, and protein. The fiber in fruits and vegetables is not 100% broken down by the digestive system in the body so your good stomach microbes benefit from that. In addition, fiber itself makes you feel full, so your clients are likely to eat less, aiding them in losing that weight,” Joyceline pointed out.
“With all the above being said, your clients must become like the phoenix bird and let the old version of themselves burn away as the new version emerge into a new lifestyle that is desperately needed. One of focus, goals and follow through when it comes to weight loss. Be wise about their situation and get started on their journey today. Any results they obtain will depend on their life change period. Without accepting a change of life in what they eat and how they exercise, disappointment and its friend failure will be visiting them at the door again.”
Natasha raised an eyebrow “Wow! You don’t hold back from the truth, do you?” She laughed.
Joyceline returned the mirth and said, “Your clients will appreciate the honesty in the long run”.
Natasha asked, “Well what about that lunch?”, “I’m still hungry you know.”
Joyceline smiled and said, “Let’s get cleaned up first, then I’ll take you to one of my favorite restaurants in the city.”
GF Wisdom | True weight loss occurs when the magic of desire, life change and a positive attitude are planted within, to grow success outward. ~ Gabriel Foster
