Before you start a diet plan program, it’s always an excellent idea to have old statistics and new statistics. So when we’re working our way psychologically toward altering the way we eat and in order that the positive vision we have of our body and life can come to be, let’s get a few old numbers. The new numbers lie ahead and will certainly be wonderful…

(1) Weight is easy. Step on the scale and weigh yourself. And be sure as we go along that you use the SAME scale to keep track of your progress.

(2)There will be times as we go along when many of us won’t lose weight yet we’ll get smaller. For this reason, taking measurements is truly important. For those who have anyone to help you, a regular old tape-measure is fine. If you don’t, there’s a gadget you can buy online — Myotape — that will work.
You’ll want to measure your head (KIDDING!) – your upper arms, waistline, hips and mid thighs. You will have weeks when you don’t lose an ounce but your measurement will go down. That will make a nice difference and negate the lack of weight loss for that week.

(3) The fact is, finding our body fat percentage isn’t all that difficult any longer. You can obtain devices like these: Bodyfat Scale or Bodyfat Handheld Monitor. Or you can have that measurement taken in a fitness center or health club, in the event you belong to one. However you get it done, don’t skip this task. You will be astonished at how enjoyable it is to see this number decrease!

(4) And now…… we need a few of pictures, as in “how you look now.” This is going to be a part of the mental “facing the truth” that will spur you on to achieving success. So get out your camera or camera-phone when no-one is around and take a front and side snapshot of yourself in a bathing suit or underwear. Thanks.

(5) Now – make an appointment with a physician and have certain blood tests done. You’ll want to have a full blood work-up, including fasting blood glucose, potassium level, liver and kidney function testing, uric acid along with a lipid profile – triglycerides, cholesterol levels (HDL and LDL). It’s smart to get a Thyroid Panel completed, as well – checking out both T3 and T4. And many of us have low Vitamin D levels. Have that looked at, too.

And while we’re on the subject of going to your physician, you might recognize from reading the news accounts other articles that the healthcare profession hasn’t yet let go of their perception in “less calories, more exercise” as the technique for losing weight – nor have many physicians understood that eating fat does not cause clogged arteries. Saying you’re going on a Slow Carb Diet may not go over well. Which means you may need to tread very carefully – depending on how easy it is to talk to your particular medical doctor.

NOW — you’ll be ready to begin!

 

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