Shift from Short-Term Weight Loss to Long-Term Fat Loss and Health
Step 1 of 6
Warm-Up
It’s all good if you don’t know the answers. You will get another shot at this quiz later in the lesson.
Q1
Starvation dieting is an ineffective way to lose weight short term.
True
Try again and don’t worry…today’s lesson will clear this up.
False
Correct! You are about to learn exactly why.
Q2
91% of people who lose weight short term by calorie counting and starvation dieting gain at least all of it back long term.
True
Try again and don’t worry…today’s lesson will clear this up.
False
Correct! You are about to learn exactly why.
Q3
Calorie counting and starvation dieting make it seem like food is the enemy, while in reality, the right foods are your most effective treatment against obesity.
True
Correct! You are about to learn exactly why.
False
Try again and don’t worry…today’s lesson will clear this up.
Step 2 of 6
inSANE
Cutting Your Leg Off to Lose Weight & Focus on the rest of your life to achieve the best of your life
Listen
Note 2
You must keep this critical perspective in mind because common things that do help you lose weight short term do not help you stay healthy and slim long term.
Note 3
The single most important step you can take to enable this mental shift is to get rid of tools that encourage starvation—e.g., your scale—and to set long term goals.
Step 3 of 6
SANE
Change Your Goal to Change Your Life & Think about the next 30 years in addition to the next 30 days.
Listen
Note 1
Starvation is not healthy. Starvation is not healthy. Starvation is not healthy.
Note 2
Focus on getting healthier, not lighter. Your body will take care of the rest.
Note 3
If you must measure, measure your waist, servings of Non-Starchy Vegetables and Nutrient-Dense Protein, hours of sleep, cups of water, and things/people you are grateful for.
Step 4 of 6
Quiz
Remember these? Give them one more try now that you’ve spent a few minutes going SANE.
Q1
Starvation dieting is an ineffective way to lose weight short term.
True
Try again.
False
Correct! Starvation dieting IS an ineffective way to lose weight short term. But so is cutting off your leg. The question is what is effective, healthy, enjoyable, and sustainable long-term.
Q2
91% of people who lose weight short term by calorie counting and starvation dieting gain at least all of it back long term.
True
Try again.
False
Correct! Studies show that 95.4% of people (19 out of 20) who starve their way to weight loss short term gain it all back within a few years.
Q3
Calorie counting and starvation dieting make it seem like food is the enemy, while in reality, the right foods are your most effective treatment against obesity.
True
Correct! Imagine if there were a pill that was guaranteed to help you burn fat, feel better, think better, and live better with zero side effects. Now, smile, because there’s no need to imagine and you don’t need a prescription. These “wonder pills” are simply shaped like Non-Starchy Vegetables, Nutrient-Dense Protein, and Whole-Food Fats!
False
Try again.
Step 5 of 6
Support
The number of people keeping you accountable is your #1 predictor of long-term success.
Sharing your SANEity enables you to enjoy instant accountability and support from your social networks. The science is 100% clear: The more you share your SANEity, the more success you will enjoy. To help you live what you learned today, please click on the photo to share it on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
Step 6 of 6
Celebrate
Nice job! Here’s some recommended eating and reading to help you celebrate.
Recommended Eating
Chinese 5 Spice
Recommended Reading
Recipe: Leek and Mushroom Quiche Cups
