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How to (and why to) write a good weight loss article

October 1st, 2009 admin

It might seem over simplified but it makes sense. If you are focusing energy on writing a weight loss article or content for your weight loss blog then you are not focusing on food and/or eating.

When it comes to losing weight one of the biggest challenges is changing habits. Taking your story to the Internet gives you an outlet… a place where you can focus on sharing information, tips, successes and even failures that might help someone else find success in the weight loss journey.

No one can tell your story like you so why not write it down? You don’t need to be an expert to share experiences. As you progress in your journey, and learn more about living a healthy lifestyle, the more information you will have that you can incorporate into writing.

If you put a little effort into it you can even get paid for your content through places like eHow, FireHow and more. Utilizing article sites is also a great way to get quicker search engine listings because most of the article sites have a high page rank. As your content has become part of the content of a site with a high page rank, it’s easier to get listed under better key phrases. From there, simply create an inbound link to your blog and you can generate larger volumes of traffic.

Creating great content is also a good way to generate traffic through the social networks. If you have something to say and are willing to give some actual value in your content (not just writing tidbits to attract sales as so many do…) then you can develop an audience that will help spread the word about your blog, bringing even more traffic.

Another good idea when it comes to creating content and giving exceptional value is to find a great incentive (gift) that you can give through your blog or article. If you have some experience in web publication you can even create an incentive package. (See the Mind and Body Makeover as an example.)

When writing a blog or article here are some things to consider:

1.) Open with a segment of your story. Share a problem that you have encountered, or a problem you have solved.

2.) Offer a list of tools or items one may need to solve the problem or answer a question.

3.) Create steps that walk the reader through the problem to the solution.

4.) Offer Do’s and Don’ts or suggestions, tips and or warnings.

eHow offers the perfect layout for creating articles, it’s free to join and you can even get paid for the content you create.

You won’t burn a ton of calories typing but focusing your efforts and giving and helping others, while sharing your story, will help you consume less of them!

Cheers!

Rex – Yesterdays Fat Guy

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A painful realization from Yesterdays Fat Guy

September 26th, 2009 admin

If you are working to lose weight then you may be, or have, where I’m at today. After an incredibly frustrating week (weight loss wise) the realities of what I’ve done to myself and where I am right now are starting to hit home.

They say confession is good for the soul so I’m hoping that it’s good for weight loss as well, but the truth of the matter is this… I’m addicted to food. Yes, I’m losing weight and doing the things I’m supposed to me doing but there are times when I’m NOT doing what I should be doing and it bothers me when that happens. Perhaps you can relate?

Last night my wife and I decided to do dinner and a movie. Even though I stayed within the parameters of the types of food I should be eating, I ate to much. I believe I could be doing much better with the weight loss, or that I should be…

The farther I travel on this journey the more I compassionate I become for those who are also working to make this change in life. Yes, it’s all well and good when the weight comes off, the clothes fit better and you feel better about yourself but it’s sobering when the reality of what you were come to light through a past of clouded and ambiguous judgement.

One of the scary things about being excessively overweight is that we start to justify it through false affirmation. These false affirmations impress our subconscious mind and we begin to believe our own bullshit. I remember looking in the mirror, at 337 pounds, and thinking (after sucking my gut in a bit) I’m still okay. When I go back and look at the pictures and video of myself at that weight, I was not okay… not even close.

What I find even more humbling are the pictures of the progress so far. I see the weight has come off, when I step on the scale, but I do pictures and video hoping to see more of the picture of the new me I’ve created to change my subconscious but the reality is what it is. Even though I’ve lost over 50 pounds I still have a long ways to go.

I could go on and on here, but will close with this. Whether you are on your weight loss journey or are just getting ready to set sail, there are stages you are going to go through that can make or break the mission. Regardless of how you FEEL, stay on the path. If you fall down and eat to much one night, get back up and keep moving forward. Just because you stumble along the way, or even fall down, doesn’t mean the mission is over… in most cases, it’s probably just beginning.

Have a great day!

Rex – Yesterdays Fat Guy

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Throwing your body a curveball? A weight loss strategy!

August 25th, 2009 admin

It’s interesting how the human body works when it comes to getting fit and losing weight. For five weeks I held to a solid routine that helped me drop a quick 21 pounds in the first four weeks, only to hit a plateau on week five, where I didn’t lose a pound.

Then last week, I hurt my back, start a new product, drastically decrease exercise and lost another six pounds, bringing me to my current weight of 294. Finally… back below 300 pounds for the first time since I can’t even remember.

In all of this, I got to thinking while I was at the gym today, about something I saw on TV recently that, perhaps, explains a little of what happened to me last week. In essence, it’s kind of like throwing your body a curve ball.

It seems as though that the more you change what you are doing to your body the better the results. There’s a popular fitness program right now that teaches something very similar to this theory. They call it muscle confusion. People are getting great results in a short period of time by putting their body through rigorous exercise. However, the change is that the exercise changes constantly.

This could very well explain part of why my weight dropped by another six pounds over the last week. Not only did my exercise level change but so did my diet. The only thing consistent over the last week was my calorie intake. I was very careful to make sure that I did not exceed the 1500 daily calorie budget. I’ve been following because of the fact that I was unable to the gym for five days.

Now that I’m back in the gym I’m having to take things easy so I don’t injur my back again. It will be interesting to see (this week) how my body responds to being back in calorie burning mode.

On a side note, I want to share something I’ve been eating with that is helping big time.   Now this isn’t going to be for everyone, but you can use it as a lunch or snack, it’s very filling and it really helps curb the appetite.  It’s a simple Tuna salad made up of 2 cups of lettuce, 1 can of Tuna (reduce by half for snack), a half a cup of thawed frozen peas or mixed veggies, a little pepper and a splash of light vinegar based dressing.  In total, you’re looking at a total of no more than 250 calories if you use a full can of Tuna.  I’ve been eating these for lunch and a snack.

Between that and the GBG Energy Matrix (which is helping with appetite suppression) I’m finding it very easy to stay within the remaining 1000 calories I’m alloting right now due to the limited daily exercise.   This week I’m only burning about 500 calories per workout due to the back but things ar improving and I expect to be adding more burn over the next two to three days.

Thanks for reading and I’ll talk to you soon!

Rex

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Happy 10th Anniversary To My Wife Tamara And A Special Thanks To Tom Ham’s Lighthouse!

August 14th, 2009 admin

Tom Ham's Lighthouse Restaurant

“Okay Rex, so what’s the deal?  Aren’t you supposed to be losing weight?” Yeah, yeah… I’m losing weight and moving forward with the weight loss challenge, but as today marks our 10th wedding anniversary, a celebration was in order tonight.  It was well worth the extra time spent on the treadmill today in preparation, but I was good and didn’t blow my calorie budget, by much ;) !!

A few months back we discovered a nice restaraunt over on the bay, just south of Point Loma, called Tom Ham’s Light House.  Before tonight, we knew this to be the best Sunday Brunch in San Diego, but tonight we experienced, first hand, a dining experience we will not soon forget.

When it comes to dining out, one of the things that appeals to me more than anything is the courtesy of the staff.  Our waitress this evening hosted an anniversary dinner that was nothing short of spectacular.

We chose Tom Ham’s Lighthouse for tonight, as we had received an inivitation from them (as previous guests) to come and celebrate our anniversary… at a significant discount!  As we’ve never been disappointed there (and Lord knows I like to save a buck or two where I can) this was the obvious choice.

After being seated we were treated to a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine and the chefs special appetizer… a Roma tomato served with olive oil, basil and Mozzarella cheese!  We then ordered a starter… the BEST spinach and artichoke dip we’ve ever eaten, served with home made potato crisps!  We were also treated to a great loaf of sourdough bread.

The enrtree’s were simply amazing.  We ordered a salmon and pasta dish, as well as a scallop dish served with garlic mashed potatos.  As part of the anniversary special one entree was on the house!

Just when we thought it was over, our waitress Kattlyn brought us one more surprise… a “more than generous” serving of the best chocolate mud pie we’ve ever eaten! This was the perfect compliment to our after dinner coffee.

In total, a dinner that would have easily cost $100 bill plus… as part of the special, cost less than $50.  I would have glady parted with $100 for such a fantastic evening.

So… to the managers, wait staff and chefs working at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse tonight, thanks so much for a wonderful evening.  We will be returning soon!

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