By Laura Dion-Jones
"Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation leans on the doorbell." Anonymous, (unfortunately)
All too often we don't recognize a prime opportunistic moment when we should.
Sometimes the knock is subtle, almost inaudible. Sometimes it's a ringing in the ear so loud you can barely hear yourself think, and sometimes it's like someone's leaning on your doorbell trying to bang his way into your attention.
Whatever the case, if we choose to ignore opportunity when she knocks for whatever reason, shame on us.
For those who need to lose a bit of weight to be more healthy, lively and fit, the opportunities are all around you. You just have to find the right one that works best for you.
And after struggling with chronic obesity for most of my life, I can say that waking up from a food-induced coma at 317 pounds and climbing was the perfect opportunity for me to take the heifer by the horns and do something about my weight, my rapidly disintegrating health, and my life - before it was too late.
And another opportunity for me to change for the healthier came when I discovered how much a modified Atkins low carb diet and doing daily cardio would help me.
If, at that point, I chose not to pay attention, shame on me - cos opportunity was headed for someone else's door next.
At 317 pounds, I was just plain sick of hauling myself around, not to mention all the physical pain, the unhappiness and anguish being that fat caused me. And my mortality risk was at an all-time, morbidly unhealthy high.
A modified Atkins low carb diet and daily cardio continues to serve me well since February of '02. And after losing 130-plus pounds on my own and walking over 40,000 daily cardio miles, I'm still at it.
But don't think I have an easy time of it by now – each and every day takes total vigilance.
Except for Saturday nights. I pretty much save them for my "cheat" meals.
What's a "cheat meal" for me? Just ask those who go out to dinner with me and have to practice self-defensive eating when it comes to the bread basket and desserts.
And this past Saturday night, I did not disappoint.
Eating a few nice, crusty pieces of Italian bread (smothered in butter) that were crisp enough to snap a tooth off if you bit in the wrong way sent me straight to Heaven. And what would a special Saturday evening supper be without a whopper of a fabulous dessert to "share?"
However, no matter how hog-wild I go on a Saturday night with regard to my white starch and sugar consumption – come Sunday morning, I know a health and fitness opportunity when I see one and it's back on that scale.
And as I pull on my walking clothes the morning after, I get visions dancing away in my head of all the crap I ate the night before – along with my old, fatter self chasing me . . . and that always, always, always snaps me back to reality, no question, reminding me of my low carb lifestyle and daily cardio days ahead.
Or else.
One thing's for sure: you can always count on that old devil, temptation, to relentlessly lean on your doorbell until he gets you to answer and do exactly what he wants.
Tell me I'm wrong . . .
You'd be wise to wise up and make a health and fitness opportunity yours. Begin right now, today, to Commit To Get Fit and let me help you find the secret to true and everlasting weight loss right here - with me.
Temptation may lean on your dang doorbell, but opportunity knocks only once - so listen up.
Or else.
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* Laura Dion-Jones is a Pro-Health Activist, Certified Wellness Coach, Radio Show Host, motivational & lifestyle writer & speaker.
* Listen to "The Laura Dion-Jones Show" on WRMN, 1410 AM & www.wrmn1410.com every Wednesday, 3-4 PM, CST.
* Through Laura's highly successful Commit To Get Fit/Elgin's Biggest Loser motivational weight loss program, Laura helped motivate over 182 Elgin area residents to lose over 1800 pounds in 18 months.
Here's hoping you'll be next.
* E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Website: www.lauradionjones.com
Blog: www.elgin.BocaJump.com/blogs
Snob Hounds Canine Couture: www.snobhounds.com
* Laura is also available for speaking engagements and corporate wellness programs. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for further details.
By Laura Dion-Jones
"Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation leans on the doorbell." Anonymous, (unfortunately)
All too often we don't recognize a prime opportunistic moment when we should.
Sometimes the knock is subtle, almost inaudible. Sometimes it's a ringing in the ear so loud you can barely hear yourself think, and sometimes it's like someone's leaning on your doorbell trying to bang his way into your attention.
Whatever the case, if we choose to ignore opportunity when she knocks for whatever reason, shame on us.
For those who need to lose a bit of weight to be more healthy, lively and fit, the opportunities are all around you. You just have to find the right one that works best for you.
And after struggling with chronic obesity for most of my life, I can say that waking up from a food-induced coma at 317 pounds and climbing was the perfect opportunity for me to take the heifer by the horns and do something about my weight, my rapidly disintegrating health, and my life - before it was too late.
And another opportunity for me to change for the healthier came when I discovered how much a modified Atkins low carb diet and doing daily cardio would help me.
If, at that point, I chose not to pay attention, shame on me - cos opportunity was headed for someone else's door next.
At 317 pounds, I was just plain sick of hauling myself around, not to mention all the physical pain, the unhappiness and anguish being that fat caused me. And my mortality risk was at an all-time, morbidly unhealthy high.
A modified Atkins low carb diet and daily cardio continues to serve me well since February of '02. And after losing 130-plus pounds on my own and walking over 40,000 daily cardio miles, I'm still at it.
But don't think I have an easy time of it by now – each and every day takes total vigilance.
Except for Saturday nights. I pretty much save them for my "cheat" meals.
What's a "cheat meal" for me? Just ask those who go out to dinner with me and have to practice self-defensive eating when it comes to the bread basket and desserts.
And this past Saturday night, I did not disappoint.
Eating a few nice, crusty pieces of Italian bread (smothered in butter) that were crisp enough to snap a tooth off if you bit in the wrong way sent me straight to Heaven. And what would a special Saturday evening supper be without a whopper of a fabulous dessert to "share?"
However, no matter how hog-wild I go on a Saturday night with regard to my white starch and sugar consumption – come Sunday morning, I know a health and fitness opportunity when I see one and it's back on that scale.
And as I pull on my walking clothes the morning after, I get visions dancing away in my head of all the crap I ate the night before – along with my old, fatter self chasing me . . . and that always, always, always snaps me back to reality, no question, reminding me of my low carb lifestyle and daily cardio days ahead.
Or else.
One thing's for sure: you can always count on that old devil, temptation, to relentlessly lean on your doorbell until he gets you to answer and do exactly what he wants.
Tell me I'm wrong . . .
You'd be wise to wise up and make a health and fitness opportunity yours. Begin right now, today, to Commit To Get Fit and let me help you find the secret to true and everlasting weight loss right here - with me.
Temptation may lean on your dang doorbell, but opportunity knocks only once - so listen up.
Or else.
# # #
* Laura Dion-Jones is a Pro-Health Activist, Certified Wellness Coach, Radio Show Host, motivational & lifestyle writer & speaker.
* Listen to "The Laura Dion-Jones Show" on WRMN, 1410 AM & www.wrmn1410.com every Wednesday, 3-4 PM, CST.
* Through Laura's highly successful Commit To Get Fit/Elgin's Biggest Loser motivational weight loss program, Laura helped motivate over 182 Elgin area residents to lose over 1800 pounds in 18 months.
Here's hoping you'll be next.
* E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Website: www.lauradionjones.com
Blog: www.elgin.BocaJump.com/blogs
Snob Hounds Canine Couture: www.snobhounds.com
* Laura is also available for speaking engagements and corporate wellness programs. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for further details.
