Exclusively
for women who
have 20(ish)
pounds to lose.
Do
you ever feel neglected in the weight loss world?
You know you want to lose 5, 10, 15, 20 pounds, but you feel bad even
saying it, when your best friend, sister or co-worker has 80 that she
needs to lose.
You know what you are going to hear:
"You look great."
"Oh, if I had such problems."
Then there is the added discouragement of looking at the women your age
and realizing, well, actually hardly any of them are successful at being
a really healthy slim weight.
Still, you
know you want to be that healthful slim weight (especially when you try
to find a flattering dress to wear to a special occasion and have to eliminate
so many because of the belly pooch) and so you buckle down and get going
for a week or two on "the diet."
The diet’s going fine... but then you're at a party and... "Hey, I don't look that bad. I can surely afford to eat this one piece of cake."
And you know what?
You can afford to eat that one piece of cake. No problem. But the cake
and the wine, on top of bread with dinner…. Or maybe it was just the cake...
but it seems that one piece of cake opened the gate and became the beginning
of the end of your weight loss effort.
Let me tell you a secret that can change all of this for you.
A secret, that if you learn how to implement it, will allow you not only
to lose the weight you need to, but to keep it off forever.
It has to do with the "Five Elements of Successful Diets."
People who have lost weight successfully
generally are using some program or reading some instruction book that
has them using these Five Elements in some measure:
Structure
Accountability
Motivation
Increased Mindfulness
and Information.
Most of you are probably part of the I-Know-What-To-Do-I-Just-Don't-Do-It
crowd. I get that, okay ? You might need a little less "information"
than the average dieter. But you still need some of the other four elements.
Most people think because they have all the "information"
that they should be able to lose the weight. Not so.
It's especially tricky when you are in
your last 20 pounds.
For example, let's take "structure." Structure is usually either
a "counting plan" or a "listing plan". You need some
type of structure, because it helps you eliminate some of your "moments
of choice." Brian Wansink, researcher and author of Mindless
Eating says the average American makes 200+ food choices per day.
That is just entirely TOO MANY "moments of choice" for a typical
person's willpower -- so following a counting plan or a listing plan (like
a set menu, or a list of foods you can eat or not eat) is usually
very helpful. But when you are in your last 20 pounds... you just
aren't really that motivated to follow such a structured plan, and besides
that you know you want to make it a "lifestyle" change at this
point.
So you have a dilemma -- you need structure, etc... but you aren't willing to be "on a diet" long enough to get to your goal and stay there.
GREAT NEWS!
In the "Getting to Goal" program I'm going to teach you what you need to know and what you need to do come to grips with solving this problem once and for all.
I can't explain the
whole program right now, but let me tell you that it has to do
with:
(1) devising your own diet,
(2) accountability,
(3) and transitions.
I'm going to teach you how to devise your own diet and how to transition
from one type of diet to another.
In Reasonable Diet lingo "accountability"
means learning to "stay checked in " . . . not only with the
group and your coach... but also with YOURSELF!
So you are going to learn to devise your own diet for the week,
hold yourself accountable to it and then transition to another
diet the next week.
Why would you transition to another "diet"? For an extreme example,
think of the diet that you would devise (a) the week before a vacation,
(b) the week of the vacation, (c) and the week after the vacation. All
very different eating plans would be called for.
Making those plans and learning to hold yourself accountable to them is
not only how you are going to lose this last 20 pounds, it is how you
are going to turn "dieting" into "lifestyle" change.
I have not only conquered this dilemma
myself, I have helped hundreds of other women who have faced the same
issue.
Deana D. - Mahomet, Illinois
Four years ago I was feeling fat, frumpy and old. I had a chronic illness that sapped my energy, and I found myself eating out of fatigue and boredom. I wanted to lose weight. After all, I knew what to do! But after several unsuccessful attempts, and feeling hopeless, I joined Sandra's group. I began as the “slowest loser” and Sandra, who is all about self-love, inspired me to stick with the program. She taught me about “focus days,” which my husband and I practice regularly. I began choosing healthier foods and got my portion sizes under control! I felt motivated by the success and strategies of the other women in the group. The weekly accountability also helped keep me on track. Today I am still maintaining my 15-20 lb weight loss. Good health is priceless, and well worth the effort! I highly recommend Sandra's group to any woman who wants to lose weight and find herself in the process. Deana D.
Maybe this is you:
"After getting down closer to goal weight,
when I see myself succeeding, I set myself up for failure which is very
frustrating. Why am I my own worst enemy? It's like a menal block."
Maybe this is you:
"I see that now that I'm close to my goals, I have "life decision" issues or emotional issues coming up and want to be able to deal with them."
If so -- The Getting to Goal program is for you. We address weight loss from a "top down" perspective. Top down? That is head and heart . What are the emotional and psychological reasons you are sabotaging your efforts ?
Maybe this is you:
"I have a difficult
time staying motivated. With a 2 -year -old at home and working full time,
it's hard for me to do meal planning and cooking once I get home from
work. I would like to learn about tips and quick meals."
If so - The Getting To Goal Program is for you as we address dieting
from the "bottom-up" perspective. I'll share many recipes and
tips -- and for those who want a couple of weeks of guaranteed simple
weight loss I'll share my ultra-simple-clean-eating plan that consists
of 4 basic menu items that will help you drop the weight and keep it off.
(And this plan is do'able even if you eat out every day!)
All you have to do now is choose the level of support
that you want.
Here are the tools that are available :
If you choose the Ultimate Package, you
will get all of the tools plus the 1 hour weekly Support Group Calls each
week.
If you choose the VIP Package, you will
get the tools plus 1/2 hour of personal coaching three times per month.
I strongly suggest that you take advantage of either the Ultimate or VIP
plan, so that you can get real one-on-one coaching with me. But I've made
the other levels so that everyone has a plan that is with-in their financial
reach. (See the choicse chart below for all of your options.)
Getting To Goal -- Support Group Calls
~~ Personally facilitated by Sandra Ahten.
~~ 60 minutes w/ a 20 minute presentation at the beginning of each call.
~~ During the call each participant has time for personal accountability
check-in with Sandra and the group.
~~Group size limited to 12 maximum.
~~ Weekly for eight weeks. Will start in late July 13 - August 30. Members
will have input as to day/date.
After you register I'll be contacting you and the other
participants to find a time that works for everyone. Tentatively we are
meeting on Tuesday 6
pm Pacific
7pm Mountain
8pm Central
9pm Eastern
~~ Calls are recorded and available for downloading or listening on your computer for one week.
Getting To Goal -- Support Group Audio Recordings
At least one support group each week will be recorded and made available each week for later listening. These will be easily downloadable
Getting To Goal - Accountability Page
Every member will enter her weight/ weight loss and report on fulfillment with of three other weekly goals that you (and I) have agreed upon for the week. For maximum accountability, a little competitiveness and for support -- your chart is available for the other members to view, but you can remain anonymous.
Getting To Goal -- Sandra to Member Blog Post
Each week Sandra will post a handout and guide that will correspond with the topic of the weekly call.
Getting To Goal -- Member to Member Blog Post
Each week Sandra will post a "tell- me-about-it- post" regarding that week's topic. You will be asked to comment, so that we can get to know each other, and provide the fullest support. You can also give your weekly update here. This is your 24/7 web location to tell your fellow members know what is going on with you and to let me and them know what you need help with.
Getting To Goal -- Buddy to Buddy Loop
(Optional) Answer 10 questions on this webpage that will help other members get to know you, and you to know them so that you can find a "diet buddy." You will look for someone who wants the same method of support (phone or email) and the same frequency/time. You can also consider age, interests, and weight goals.
Reasonable Diet -- Getting To Goal Newsletter
This
weekly digest is a written guide to the Pounds to Lose Program. You'll
get all the basics of the program in an easy to read, easy to print PDF
file delivered to your inbox every Monday for eight weeks.
Reasonable Diet Pounds to Lose Choice Chart
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FAQ
What will I do for support when the 8-week program is over?
You'll have the option of ongoing support with the women in your group.
What if the group calls times won't work for me?
If we can not find a time that the calls work for you and everyone in the group -- you will have the option of a refund, going down a step to the Silver Package (and listening to the calls later) or going up a step to the VIP plan, (with personally scheduled coaching calls.)
What if I have to occasionally miss a call?
Of course in eight weeks everyone will have to miss some of the calls. I personally would still choose the Ultimate package and take advantage of the calls that you can be on and listen in later on the ones that you miss.
What if I can't afford the Ultimate Package right now?
Then take advantage of the Silver Package now. But seriously... you really want to be on the calls if possible. You need personal answers and I want to be able to connect with your personally to make sure we have addressed any issues that have been barriers to your success in the past. If you could have done this alone before, you would have already done it. Do your self a favor and connect with me.. This is really an extraordinary price to get personal diet coaching that these calls will offer.
Is there an opportunity for additional personal support from Sandra?
My hourly rate is $120 per hour, however, during your time in any of the programs I will be offering consultations at $45 per 1/2 hour.
I lost 20 pounds with Weight Watchers, and then I very quickly put 10 of those back on. I work in healthcare, and believe me, when taking care of patients it becomes extremely clear what being overweight and/or out of shape does to your health and quality of life. But now there I was, on the front lines battling, up and down. My family would frequently kid me about how I had read every diet book out there, and knew more about diets than anyone they knew. Yes, I was obviously a candidate for membership in the “I know what to do, I just don’t do it” club. Then I discovered Sandra’s Reasonable Diet podcast. With her awesome advice, I managed to lose 13 pounds over the next 8 months. That may seem unacceptably slow according to the aspirations of some who are embarking on yet another weight loss adventure . But this time, thanks to Sandra’s great insights, I did not go on a diet: I devised my own diet" . Then I reached an impasse. The things I had been willing to do thus far, had helped me reach this point, yet now here I was again, on the front lines battling - 3 lbs up, 3 lbs down. Although I was not battling to stay out of the “overweight zone,” I was battling nonetheless. I wanted to lose that last 5 pounds, but more than that I wanted to reach a place of peace and stability, a place where thoughts about food and weight did not claim such a large chunk of my mental energy. So I decided to try a four week Reasonable Dieting group. “So what did I lose in those first four week? Three pounds. What did I gain? The start of a new, normalized relationship with food, and an understanding of what Sandra means about having peace of mind and feelings of integrity in this area of life. (And by the way, those three pounds pushed me over the line to the next size down, into my skinny jeans. And that also is a very good thing!) It has only gotten better from there... Thank Sandra
Vicki J. -- Arizona
Sandra’s sense of self-evaluation has helped me tremendously. I came to Reasonable Diet with my hands thrown in the air, practically. I felt like, frankly, a former attractive woman and beginning athlete who had thrown in the towel and was becoming the typical “plump newlywed.” I did not want that for myself! Having been over 200 pounds for many years, then losing weight, it was hard for me to think of slowly approaching that state again. But that was what I felt I was doing. Sandra simply asked me what I was willing to do on my first phone call. That was probably the best question I could have been asked at that time. I slowly began making health-minded changes. The group provided me with the environment I needed to foster my transition back to the more health-conscious world! My first and only other weight loss was with Weight Watchers. Looking back, while I did learn a lot about food/nutrition, I never really learned about WHY I was overeating. For me, it was just a process of losing weight and NOT assessing my choices. I feel SO much better about myself now. Even though my weight loss is fairly minimal (10-12 pounds depending on the day…) I feel that I have transformed tremendously both in the physical and mental sense. While losing the 10-12 pounds, I gained the confidence to take the plunge and train for my first full marathon (26.2 miles). I had run 2 half-marathons before, but I was intimidated to do the full. With the love and support of Sandra and my AIM group, I became a marathoner in March 2007! And with regards to the mental sense, I KNOW now that I can do anything I set my mind to. Over a one week period, I went from feelings of struggle and conflict to feelings of real peace of mind and ease in regards to food choices.
Susan S. - Arkansas
Bringing your peace of mind,
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