Comments on: 6WBMO: Day 1 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/06/6wbmo-day-1/ Helping you find your purpose and navigate your quarter-life crisis in style Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:18:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: I’m Tired of Hiding » Keep Up With Me http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/06/6wbmo-day-1/#comment-979 I’m Tired of Hiding » Keep Up With Me Sun, 25 May 2008 18:53:26 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/06/6wbmo-day-1/#comment-979 [...] friend Jen, at Semi-Charmed Wife, wrote a post a few weeks ago that I identified with in a big way. I have a long history of [...] […] friend Jen, at Semi-Charmed Wife, wrote a post a few weeks ago that I identified with in a big way. I have a long history of […]

]]> By: 6WBMO: Week One Update | Semi-Charmed Wife http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/06/6wbmo-day-1/#comment-745 6WBMO: Week One Update | Semi-Charmed Wife Mon, 12 May 2008 05:17:37 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/06/6wbmo-day-1/#comment-745 [...] just completed week one of the Six Week Body Makeover, and I wanted to share my results. As you know, it was kind of a rough week–complete with an [...] […] just completed week one of the Six Week Body Makeover, and I wanted to share my results. As you know, it was kind of a rough week–complete with an […]

]]> By: Muddling Through | Semi-Charmed Wife http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/06/6wbmo-day-1/#comment-705 Muddling Through | Semi-Charmed Wife Thu, 08 May 2008 17:29:00 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/06/6wbmo-day-1/#comment-705 [...] been doing pretty well with 6WBMO. All of my meals this week were on plan with the exception of eating dinner out last night, [...] […] been doing pretty well with 6WBMO. All of my meals this week were on plan with the exception of eating dinner out last night, […]

]]> By: JoLynn from The Fit Shack http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/06/6wbmo-day-1/#comment-697 JoLynn from The Fit Shack Wed, 07 May 2008 17:53:30 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/06/6wbmo-day-1/#comment-697 Hi Jen, I hope you're doing well on your third day of the 6WBMO! :) In my experience, it's getting through the first 3 days without the refined sugar, processed foods, and added salt that was toughest, but once you do it's amazing how your tastes really change. The best thing I can say is to follow the plan as it's written, otherwise you might get very discouraged. For ex: if you add salt/sodium to your food, you may see very little weight loss. BUT, if your doctor has told you to do that, then that's what you must do - just know that you won't see the same results as fast as others do on the plan. Also, the 6WBMO doesn't include <em>any</em> refined sugar. Just wanted to mention that because if you keep that in your diet too, your taste buds really won't adjust to the clean whole foods you're eating - the plan foods (without the added salt and sugar) will taste bland if you're still eating foods with added salt and sugar. You'll also see the best fat burning results with the paced walking for your cardio that the plan recommends - 30 minutes minimum, 5 days a week in your target heart rate zone - that's the quickest and easiest way to burn the fat. Michael Thurmond also teaches you the way to breath when you're walking, which is also part of the process. Just wanted to pass these tips along because I've seen a lot of people who tweak the program and then get discouraged because they don't see the results of those who are following it as it's written. Of course you have to make up your own mind about what you want to do, I'm NOT saying that you must do this or that in your life - but if you want the fast results the program talks about, you get it by just following the program as Michael Thurmond wrote it. ;) I sincerely hope this helps, I want to see you succeed, and I bet that you're really excited about your upcoming marathon, too - that sounds like a blast! :) Hi Jen, I hope you’re doing well on your third day of the 6WBMO! :) In my experience, it’s getting through the first 3 days without the refined sugar, processed foods, and added salt that was toughest, but once you do it’s amazing how your tastes really change.

The best thing I can say is to follow the plan as it’s written, otherwise you might get very discouraged. For ex: if you add salt/sodium to your food, you may see very little weight loss. BUT, if your doctor has told you to do that, then that’s what you must do - just know that you won’t see the same results as fast as others do on the plan.

Also, the 6WBMO doesn’t include any refined sugar. Just wanted to mention that because if you keep that in your diet too, your taste buds really won’t adjust to the clean whole foods you’re eating - the plan foods (without the added salt and sugar) will taste bland if you’re still eating foods with added salt and sugar.

You’ll also see the best fat burning results with the paced walking for your cardio that the plan recommends - 30 minutes minimum, 5 days a week in your target heart rate zone - that’s the quickest and easiest way to burn the fat. Michael Thurmond also teaches you the way to breath when you’re walking, which is also part of the process.

Just wanted to pass these tips along because I’ve seen a lot of people who tweak the program and then get discouraged because they don’t see the results of those who are following it as it’s written. Of course you have to make up your own mind about what you want to do, I’m NOT saying that you must do this or that in your life - but if you want the fast results the program talks about, you get it by just following the program as Michael Thurmond wrote it. ;)

I sincerely hope this helps, I want to see you succeed, and I bet that you’re really excited about your upcoming marathon, too - that sounds like a blast! :)

]]> By: Routine or Rut? | Semi-Charmed Wife http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/06/6wbmo-day-1/#comment-688 Routine or Rut? | Semi-Charmed Wife Wed, 07 May 2008 13:16:24 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/06/6wbmo-day-1/#comment-688 [...] noticed the same thing with the Six Week Body Makeover. The program advises you to try different food combinations for meals and snacks, and when you find [...] […] noticed the same thing with the Six Week Body Makeover. The program advises you to try different food combinations for meals and snacks, and when you find […]

]]> By: Aleta http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/06/6wbmo-day-1/#comment-675 Aleta Tue, 06 May 2008 15:32:30 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/06/6wbmo-day-1/#comment-675 My eyes widened when I saw that you are to keep the full meal with you whenever you go - now I understand why I like to know that there are certain foods around me, but I don't necessarily need to eat them, just need to know that they are there.. and I get that same anxiety about when people take the food from your plate. Ok, so I'm not the only one. I enjoyed this post and hope to read more about your fit endeavors! My eyes widened when I saw that you are to keep the full meal with you whenever you go - now I understand why I like to know that there are certain foods around me, but I don’t necessarily need to eat them, just need to know that they are there.. and I get that same anxiety about when people take the food from your plate. Ok, so I’m not the only one.

I enjoyed this post and hope to read more about your fit endeavors!

]]> By: Jackie http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/06/6wbmo-day-1/#comment-674 Jackie Tue, 06 May 2008 14:13:45 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/06/6wbmo-day-1/#comment-674 Best of luck! I am trying to run a 5k in June, but can't seem to up my running time. I have been running a little over a mile for almost three weeks and am STILL winded and can't seem to go any further. I look forward to hearing how your training goes, maybe I will pick up some tips! Best of luck! I am trying to run a 5k in June, but can’t seem to up my running time. I have been running a little over a mile for almost three weeks and am STILL winded and can’t seem to go any further. I look forward to hearing how your training goes, maybe I will pick up some tips!

]]> By: Cynthia http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/06/6wbmo-day-1/#comment-673 Cynthia Tue, 06 May 2008 14:06:35 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/06/6wbmo-day-1/#comment-673 Good Luck. Just keep focused on your goals and be happy for each step you make (even if it's a small, baby step!). I want to up my running minutes. I might try this process to see if it works. Once my body is less sore! ;-) I identify with the food anxiety. That's one thing I'm making myself be aware of even though I hate it. Until I was more cognizant, I didn't realize how much food controlled my life. Good Luck.

Just keep focused on your goals and be happy for each step you make (even if it’s a small, baby step!).

I want to up my running minutes. I might try this process to see if it works. Once my body is less sore! ;-)

I identify with the food anxiety. That’s one thing I’m making myself be aware of even though I hate it. Until I was more cognizant, I didn’t realize how much food controlled my life.

]]> By: kel http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/06/6wbmo-day-1/#comment-672 kel Tue, 06 May 2008 13:08:02 +0000 http://semicharmedwife.com/2008/05/06/6wbmo-day-1/#comment-672 Good luck with the new plan - it sounds like you've done a good job of identifying your goals and mapping out a way to achieve them. I start running this week with a group to train for the marathon coming up at the end of the year. Personally I would like to lose a few pounds in this process but am not going to make this my focus, otherwise I tend to over look everything else. Keep us updated on your progress! ~K Good luck with the new plan - it sounds like you’ve done a good job of identifying your goals and mapping out a way to achieve them.

I start running this week with a group to train for the marathon coming up at the end of the year. Personally I would like to lose a few pounds in this process but am not going to make this my focus, otherwise I tend to over look everything else.

Keep us updated on your progress!
~K

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