Weight Loss Random Thoughts

Weekend time...definitely the challenge of the cocktails, cookouts, watermelon and all the other temptations that derail our weight loss efforts. Try to maintain the focus and stay in "the zone".

Had a patient yesterday that travels much and wwas lamenting about the difficulty in maintaining control and focus while on the road. There is no question that being "home" in your own, controlled environment makes it easier but for some people, it is their occupations that will always keep them on the road. (Word of the day: John Travolta) The point here is that the environemnt will NOT adapt to you...you will need to adapt to the enironment. It is difficult and tough, but it is the hard truth. To be successful on the road will require you to reach for the high protein foods, do not get caught up in the businesss happy hours with alcohol. You can still be with everyone, glass in your hand, but make it sparkling water. Always try to remember WHY you want to lose weight. If you can keep those reasons in the forefront of your mind, it is easier to say "no" to thing at are in front of you. Also, every hotel these days has a workout facility. Set that alarm up earlier and get to the gym! It is a great way to wake you up and be more alert for your meetings.

New website is up : www.stresseaterdiet.com THis does NOT replace our weight loss center website: www.spdiet.com This new site was created as a resource to people outside of our area who cannot come to one of our centers. Speaking of which, we do get lots of inquiries from people outside of our area who are interested in our program, but they are too far away. We have started a project to expand our centers to other areas through other physicians. If you know any doctors outside of our area who may have an interest in helping their patients lose weight and at the same time expand their income, please have them contact us. We feel that all physicians out there have overweight patients whose health is in jeopardy, and the doctors are telling their patients to lose weight, but because of a restricted amount of time with each patient, the doctors basically tell them to "eat less and exercise more". The patients then go out to Jennie Craig , buy scam supplements off the internet etc. We would love to show physicians how to really help their patients in a safe and very effective manner.

Weekend plans??? I just hope I do not get dragged to see the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Picture. I was able to avoid Sex in the City so I will see if I can navigate around this one too!