What Losing 10% Means

Today I am down 10 % of my original body weight.  This is a really big milestone.  I feel so much better.  I am losing a little weight almost every day.  My weight has dropped 27 pounds.

Flo is now down 13 pounds. Her pounds are dropping slower but her inches are coming off.  She hasn't hit the 10% mark yet but she will get there soon.

As I have lost weight I have kept little goals in mind: 5 pounds, 10, pounds, breaking 250, down 10%.  This helps me keep focused on the next few pounds and not losing the next 50 pounds I need to lose.

What can losing 10 % mean.

A Healthier Heart.  -  I have had a few episodes which have caused me concern over my heart.  I know I have taken a lot of stress off my heart. It has already said "Thank You" by lowering my blood pressure numbers to normal.

Lower risk of Diabetes - Diabetes runs in my family.  My weight loss means I am lowering my risks.  As you know diabetes is one of those diseases that compounds the problems with so many other areas.  I want to avoid it.

A Better Nights Sleep -  I don't have this issue that I know of but losing weight helps sleep apnea.  So lose weight and sleep great.

Joint Health -  I have knee problems and while they aren't giving me a lot of problems now every pounds I take off my knees helps them work better, longer, and with less pain.

Lower risk of Cancer - All the research shows that lowering our body fat decreases our cancer risk.  While losing weight won't guarantee you don't get cancer it will help your body fight disease and lower your risk of getting cancer.

More Energy - Okay so it is time to go grocery shopping. Here is your list.

10 pounds bag of potatoes
5 pound bag of flour
4 pound bag of sugar
3 pound package of hamburger meat
1 pound of cheese,
1 pound of frozen corn
1 pound of dried pinto beans
Two 8 ounce tubs of sour cream
a pound of butter.

Now go carry that from the closest grocery store to your home.  If that makes you tired recognize that is amount of weight I am NOT carrying on my body today, that I was 7 weeks ago.  Now do you think I have more energy?

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Step By Step

Weight loss and fitness are a journey, not a destination.

You can set goals, but in another sense you never arrive.

There is always another hill to climb, another road to travel, another adventure to enjoy.

Remember riding in the car as a youngster and asking your Mom or Dad,  "Are we there yet?"  After a while my dad would tire of the question and say, "No we are only 5 miles further than the last time you asked the question."  But that is the point each day we are on the journey we are a little further than we were before.


This week a friend shared this photo which I shared and got lots of comments on.  That guy who is obviously a "Life After 50" guy is a lot like me.  He's got a way to go, but he is on the road and that is all that counts.

One of the things I have tried to do on my blog is to simply share from a non professional basis the  success and frustrations of weight loss and fitness goals.

I figured up today that I have lost 6.5% of my original start weight.  I am still 82 pounds from my ultimate goal.

But I got lots of goals along the way. I am reaching to break 250.  Then I want to lose 20 pounds.  My challenge goal was 30, but now I want to finish the 90 days losing 40.  After this challenge I want to do another and break below 200.  Then I want to hit my high school weight of 180.  Then I want to hit the century mark of losing 100 pounds.  I am sure then I can set another goal.  Because fitness is one goal that when you think you have arrived and can therefore stop, you will find you are no longer where you want to be.

Joe and Flo

We held steady today but went for a brisk two mile walk so we are really getting there step by step.

Week 4 Report

After 4 full weeks of doing Body by Vi here are our results.

Flo is down 10 pounds.  That is averaging 2.5 pounds of weight loss per week.

Joe is down 16 pounds. That is averaging 4 pounds of weight loss per week.

Yesterday I wore a pair of pants that were a full size smaller than the ones I had been wearing.  I also was able to fully button my sport coat.

So we have answered the burning question. Does this work?

I feel very confident that I can use Body by Vi to help me lose weight and keep it off.  I have big goals.   I have decided to aim for my ideal Body weight.  I know it will take me a while to get there but I can do it and if I don't I'll still be healthier than I am now.

In two day we will be 1/3 of the way through the 90 day challenge and we will measure and give you our results.   I don't have a lot of distraction the next two days so I think I can do really good.

I have two other relatives who are on the program and both are having great results.  I have another friend who has been on the program less time than I have and she has lost equal to my weight loss.

Let me continue to emphasize that this is an aid to help you lose weight. It has really helped me eat healthy.

Thanks for all your encouragement.  If you want to try the product give me a call and I'll give you a sample, or sign up here.

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Why You Should NOT use Body by Vi - Day 9

I have to say that Body by Vi is not for everyone.  Some people don't need this program.  Maybe you are one of them.  I know that other programs work.  Some people do great just cutting back.  Others are great at exercise.

Here are some reasons you should not do Body by Vi.

1.   You don't need to lose weight.

2.  You are satisfied with your health.

3.  You don't enjoy milk shakes.

4.   You prefer to procrastinate.  Because later really will be better.

5.   You like the way you look now.

6.   What you are currently doing to lose weight is working for you.

My Progress

Today is day 9.  I lost another 3/4 pounds on the program.  

Another thing I want to share is that I keep my program flexible.  

Today's menu.

Breakfast:  Visalus Shake

Lunch:  1 Bowl of beef stew

Snack: 1/2 of a shake

Dinner:  Pan fried chicken, mixed vegetables steamed, Pan sauted squash with Olive oil

 It is probably better to cut back and eat smaller meals that is why I often have a salad with a lean protein in it or something healthy during the day.  I am definitely cutting back on my portions and on high calorie foods.

Joe Palmer

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