Sunday 31st August 2008 - Week Six Day Seven - Global Health Challenge

So yesterday I was explaining the difference between men and women and how they relate to losing bodyfat. Which type of the following syndromes do you most relate to ?

The lady below is a person that knows what to do but doesn’t do it herself.

The Educated Derelict – she is a very astute and intelligent individual. Most likely is successful in her professional life. Finds time to do all that’s required in her world and in fact has a hunger for knowledge. Her application of this knowledge however is less than fastidious. As “her life” often gets in the way. Social life plays a big role complicating training time. When questioned by friends about what are the best ways or optimal solutions for losing weight she will be able to pretty much give you ALL the correct answers. Also she may from time to time exhibit traits of the other two syndromes.

The lady below has frustrating eating patterns that begin and end weekly.

The Impatient Perfectionist – she is a detail oriented person who can’t wait for the result. Has a voracious thirst for knowledge and will read anything and everything that has the words “fast fat loss guaranteed” in the title but has little patience for the time required. She can quote word for word what the latest diet plan a celebrity is on and in fact establishes her “wish list” of body change desires from these. She stops eating certain nutrients (such as carbs after 3pm because it’s trendy etc, drinks red wine and eats chocolate for the anti-oxidants) and if a movie actress has successfully done it for her role in a film she will try it – this week. Often begins her “diets” on a Monday or Tuesday as that is when the latest version of these “gossip magazines” is released. If her life changes will most likely move into the Educated Derelict capacity as she will always be up to date with the latest “in-thing”.

The lady below is on a merry-go-round that works until she gets off.

The Repeat Offender – she is serious about losing body fat - again. Has most likely done a “weight loss program” at least twice successfully. These are usually more restrictive by limiting social exposure and having controlled regimens that she must follow. Upon gaining her desired success and reaching a “maintenance” level she will continue to adopt these habits until she begins to re-enter the social side of life again. Then she will experience the frustration of noticing the weight gain paradox return. This causes her to feel guilty for recent life choices but knows she will find comfort and solace back inside the “controlled lifestyle”.

So which one are you?
When I described these to female friends and colleagues I was often watching their heads nod in agreement and smiles appear as I described each “habit syndrome”. I would then ask which one they thought they most related to. Often there was a pause as some soul-searching went on as they picked one, and some even said they did them all.

I was trying to make the point to emphasis that you are not the only one who acts this way, contrary to what you are probably thinking. We all form habits and I have found that females tend to beat themselves up over weight issues when they are less than successful from their efforts. They then guage their self esteem based upon their failure rate.

Don’t despair our new plan for a DIET EVOLUTION is here.
I’m telling you that there are many people doing the wrong thing, but this doesn’t make it right. We need to change our “stinking thinking”. By now being aware of these habits, you can recognize it when it’s happening and re-establish positive steps forward with our plan.

I provide these steps for nutrient intake and also provide the required active habits to adopt so this is a total package for correcting your eating, moving and thought patterns.

Tomorrow - the Men.

Goal of this twenty one (21) days or three (3) weeks is designed to consolidate the first 5 weeks including the Human ECO Cleanse and to now establish patterns for your new LIFE.

- Assess your eating habits and see what you have re-introduced. Did you re-introduce caffeine or red meat and have you found you can now do without as much of these
- Check your workout intensity and now see if you are planning these in to your routine- Reward yourself with only 21 days to go.
NOTE - this is isn't the end but rather the beginning of YOUR new Human ECO friendly LIFE.

TONY 's DIARY - (Week Six - Day Seven)
Protein Re-introduced - Increased Good Fats

Breakfast:
Energy Shake - 400ml Water + 40g Protein Powder + Combination Greens Powder + Organic Coconut Oil. Take a Daily Multi vitamin + Joint Power + 2 x Omega 3 Capsules

Morning Workout:
45 mins of Cardio - medium intensity

Mid Morning Snack:
Cappuccino + Protein Bar

Lunch:
Turkey Mince with Carrot/Beans/Broccolli/Potato cooked in a Stew + 4 x Corn Thins

Mid Afternoon snack:
25g Protein Powder with water + Organic Coconut Oil

Dinner:
Tuna + Mixed Salad + Tomato + Cucumber + Low Fat Cottage Cheese

2 Hours before Bed:
400ml water + Fibre Shake + Combination Greens + Organic Coconut Oil

Overall - Water consumption = Habit is now committed to action. Good training session today and writing of the screenplay nearly complete.

Daily mantra:
I am totally committed to supporting my Human ECO System with my actions.