tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43460896970502899572011-07-30T08:43:29.908-07:00The better we feel, the more joy we find in life!Steve Benedicthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282501407626058986noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4346089697050289957.post-44085821022576074732010-01-24T10:55:00.000-08:002010-01-24T14:02:49.349-08:00Easy Weight Loss for Men from my Blog<br /><br />It took me 60 years to figure out that life is <strong>not a race </strong>to the finish line. I've always been after the elusive goal of accomplishment, often at the expense of <strong>my health </strong>and the people I love. These are not the "I wish I had done things differently" musings of age. They are the simple <strong>truths</strong> that accompany change.<br /><br /><strong>Changes that can happen when you let go.</strong><br /><br />This is not a platform to bare my soul and <strong>confess</strong> my sins. It's a very neat opportunity to post about changes that can happen when you let go of <strong>ingrained habits</strong>. It's about weight loss for men and allowing yourself a chance to be the person you'd like to be. It's on <strong>dealing with issues </strong>we men have. It's from the heart, and I hope you can relate to it. I've got a website that you really need to visit, if you're serious. It's <a href="http://www.loseweight-behealthy.com/">Lose Weight-BeHealthy</a>. I think you'll like it!<br /><br /><strong>Criticism of my body shape.</strong><br /><br />I've always had a problem with my weight and I think that was a contributing factor to the way I acted. I think I wanted to <strong>deflect</strong> any criticism of my body shape by <strong>overachieving</strong> in other areas. I was obsessed by being <em><strong>"a winner"! </strong></em>It didn't matter if it was Trivial Pursuit or business success, I was going to win at all costs. Each year, I'd start a new physical regime of <strong>weight loss for men </strong>that would make me "good looking". I think I realized that I didn't like my lifestyle much. Weight loss would be the <strong>magic bullet </strong>that would allow me to let go and change in other areas of my life. I really couldn't put my finger on what those changes might be, but <strong>feeling better </strong>about my weight might be the catalyst for change.<br /><br /><strong>I deserved a break.</strong><br /><br />Well, until a few years ago, I couldn't get there. I tried every diet my wife could come up with and was <strong>miserable</strong>. I ran every day until I blew the cartilage in my ankle. I'd drop <strong>20-25 pounds </strong>and celebrate by starting to sneak a few <strong>cookies</strong> every day and a bowl of ice cream once in a while. After all, I made my goal and <strong>deserved</strong> a little break from the routine. GOTCHA! After a while, I was right back to where I was and more <strong>unhappy </strong>with myself than ever. I worked harder at being an achiever, so that I could be proud of something...because I sure wasn't proud of backsliding on my weight.<br /><br /><strong>I love feeling fit.</strong><br /><br />A few years ago, I had some <strong>health problems </strong>that forced me to re-think my lifestyle. I knew I had to <strong>reinvent myself </strong>or slowly slip into a place where I couldn't return. I love my wife of 41 years, my kids, grandkids, dog and family. I'd always loved being able to do active things. I love feeling fit and <strong>finding joy </strong>in each day. What do these things have in common with weight loss for men? <strong><em>I also love food!</em></strong><br /><br /><strong>Men have egos.</strong><br /><br />Just how in the heck was I going to take all these elements and reinvent myself? The first thing I did was study some <strong>human behavior </strong>issues to see why I was always battling myself. That was the greatest thing I've ever done for <strong>myself</strong>. From there, I started to slowly research health, weight loss for men and male <strong>self esteem</strong>. I don't know whether it's easier for a woman to admit she has <strong>issues</strong> and do something positive about it. But, I do know that weight loss for men is <strong>very tricky </strong>to deal with. Most of us men have egos that don't <strong>allow us </strong>to admit we're not as strong as we act. I think we males need to <strong>be allowed </strong>the space to investigate the right way to lose weight and keep it off. That way we can blame it on something else. <strong><em>"It must have been the formula we're using, because it sure couldn't be a lack of control."</em></strong><br /><br /><strong>Pass the Thousand Island, please.</strong><br /><br />I have been reinventing myself for a few years and it feels good. I don't have to give up things I like. I don't have to listen to <strong>little jabs </strong>from anyone about whether I should be putting thousand island dressing on my salad. I <strong>have changed </strong>and I like it. I can still enjoy things in moderation. I can still use thousand island, too! I've found a very <a href="http://www.loseweight-behealthy.com/healthy-weight-loss-systems/">good program</a>. It's not just about <strong>weight loss for men</strong>. It's about <strong>attitude</strong> and ways to help you find a program that <strong>works for you</strong>. You may just need a quick weight loss tuneup, or a <strong>critical</strong> long term health program.<br /><br />I feel great about myself, my <strong>love life </strong>has improved and my joy with all the little things in life <strong>has returned</strong>. I hope this happens to you.<br /> <em><strong>Change your life, as I've changed mine!</strong></em><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4346089697050289957-4408582102257607473?l=jontremain.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Steve Benedicthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06282501407626058986noreply@blogger.com0