Weight loss is hard. Anybody that tells you different is lying. It takes discipline, it takes stamina, it takes a plan, and patience. However, we often can make it harder than it needs to be by focusing on the BIG (in some cases HUGE) picture. Here is how I handled that the past few weeks.
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Find out What Works
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( https://www.advocare.com/18013080/store/product/t1060-advocare-slim ) On June 15 I had a really good day (1500 calories, and a calorie deficit of 700 for the day). The next day I hit my regular calorie goal of 1800, and had a calorie deficit of 732. I was on a roll. Why I didn't keep doing that I don't know. I had found a workaround and at night I try to not eat after dinner so that when I get to breakfast I am actually breaking my fast. But at night I needed something with taste (instead of water). I started drinking Spark from Advocare (45 calories) I love the *Mango Strawberry* ( https://www.advocare.com/18013080/store/product/a5091-spark-stick-packs ). This held me over, and I was losing weight.
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If It Aint Broke Don't Fix It
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So instead of keeping with what was working, I looked at the calorie deficit (meaning I had burned more calories than I had eaten) and saw where I had a "surplus." I thought instead of drinking another glass of Advocare Spark, why not have one of their Delicious chocolate shakes ( https://www.advocare.com/18013080/store/product/t1290-meal-replacement-shake ) ? After all, it was 210-220 calories with 24 grams of easy-to-digest protein, what's not to love? I had "room" due to my heavy deficit (or so I thought).
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Remember You Help Create Your Environment
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Looking back, I think I was getting cocky. I started staying up later. I wasn't quite as dedicated to drinking water. Before I knew it after getting to 216, I shot back up close to 218? What it the shakes? No, it was the calories. There is a difference between 45 calories in Spark, ( https://www.advocare.com/18013080/store/product/a5091-spark-stick-packs )
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What 300 Calories a Day Looks Like?
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When you add the 200 calories in the Delicious Shake ( https://www.advocare.com/18013080/store/product/t1290-meal-replacement-shake ) PLUS the 90 calories for the Coconut milk. Does (for easy math) 300 calories make a difference? 300 Calories a day is 2100 calories a week and 8400 calories a month or 2.4lbs.
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You Have the Power To Make Your Next Choice the Right One
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I REALLY wanted a burger today (from the McDevil). Lately, I'm trying to avoid looking at the big picture (cause that will suck the life right out of you), and so as I sat in the driveway of my church, if I turned left, I'd be going to McHell. If I turned right, I'd be headed home to grill some chicken.
All I had to do was turn right.
I asked myself, "You can turn right can't you?" Yes, I can turn right I told myself, and I did. The chicken never tasted so good. I'm also gonna play a bit more with Advocare ( https://www.advocare.com/18013080/ ). I'm drinking a *lemonade* ( https://www.advocare.com/18013080/store/product/t1060-advocare-slim ) that has mineral and herbs, AND it's an appetite suppressant (and above all its yummy)
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Why Was This Good?
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This little experiment lets me know what works, and what doesn't. All I have to do is what works on a consistent basis, and I will hit my goal.
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Links Mentioned
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Advocare www.logicalloss.com/advocare ( http://www.logicalloss.com/advocare )
Advocare Meal Replacements ( https://www.advocare.com/18013080/store/product/t1290-meal-replacement-shake )
Show Supporters (Patrons) www.logicallosers.com ( http://www.logicallosers.com )
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