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Lose Fat, Not Faith e-Zine
Volume II Issue 10
October 14, 2005

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1552-6151

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Table of Contents

1. Quotes
2. Coach's Corner
3. What's New
4. Nutrition: Ghost of Binge Past
5. Training: Feet, Don't Fail Me Now!
6. Motivation: Introducing Ed Orlowski
7. Entrepreneur's Workshop
8. Closing Thoughts

Quotes

In this issue, I write about command versus control, the concept of power vs. force. What exactly is power?

Where love rules, there is no will to power; and where power predominates, there love is lacking. The one is the shadow of the other. — Carl Jung

We have learned that power is a positive force if it is used for positive purposes. — Elizabeth Dole

Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men. — Goethe

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us, that the less we use our power the greater it will be. — Thomas Jefferson

Step into your power!

Coach's Corner

I believe in synchronicity. What is synchronicity?

One of the quotes I shared in this issue was from Carl Jung. When I went to the Internet to look up the term, "synchronicity," the first entry I found was this:

The great Swiss psychologist, CG Jung, defines "synchronicity" as a meaningful coincidence.

Now that's a meaningful coincidence — out of all of the possible quotes that relate to power, Carl Jung was the one I selected before even searching for the definition of synchronicity! Synchronicity can be very powerful when you tap into it. For example, I am speaking about command vs. control because I have learned to allow synchronicity to help guide my life. This is a topic I was first introduced to at a Jeffery Combs event. Not only did Jeffery discuss the term, but several speakers referred to this concept as well. In fact, after one speaker referenced a book called Power Vs. Force, a different speaker who had no clue what the first speaker would be presenting showed us a slide on the overhead projector ... of a page out of Power Vs. Force! To me, this was a meaningful sign that I should invest in the book to learn more. After all, I had been reading Wayne Dyer's Power of Intention and he refers to this book several times.

The concept of command vs. control is the same as power vs. force. The idea of force is that you must exert a great effort for something to happen. It is like lugging a piano to the top floor of your apartment building. With weight loss, it's what people do when they force themselves to go on a diet and eat foods they don't enjoy. It's forcing yourself to climb on the treadmill when you hate running.

Power involves letting things happen as they were intended. While I don't recommend this, if you take the piano in our example of force and drop it off the balcony, you'll see how power has no problem bringing the piano back to the ground. That's what gravity does. Gravity is power and any effort we make against gravity is requires force. You can use power in weight loss, too. For example, power may be pulling you to a more vegetarian diet but you still insist on forcing down heavy proteins at every meal. By transforming your nutrition to follow what your body is intending, you can transition from force into power and be more at ease. The entire focus of my Five Keys to Healthy Eating CD (part of the 5-CD Lose Fat, Not Faith Audio Program) is to teach you how to use power with your nutrition, not force. The same concept applies to exercise ... why force yourself to run if you enjoy tennis instead? How about a nice, long walk on the beach?

I've covered power and force, but what about command and control? Think about the difference for a second. When you first learn how to drive, you are in control. Learning to drive can be stressful because there are so many things to be aware of: who's in front, who's behind you, what's to the left, what's to the right, how hard should you turn the steering wheel, are you accelerating smoothly, when do you put your foot on the brake? It takes a great deal of control to focus on all of these parameters and successfully maneuver your car down the street. Once you get the hang of it, however, you command. You set your intention to drive somewhere, and then you forget about all of the details because you trust that you are a competent driver and can handle them.

This is where command differs from control. With command, you set your intention and then trust. Most people control their weight loss program, but no one is in control 100% of the time. Instead, why not consider setting your intention and then letting go? I don't mean you give up and stop focusing on nutrition or exercise. What I do mean is that you find a program that is comfortable and that you enjoy, and commit to stay with it long enough that it becomes as easy as driving a car. When you reach that stage, you will no longer have to worry about every meal or calorie that you burn. Instead, you simply set your intention and trust. Can you trust your own power to transform?

Blessed be,

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Audio: Jeremy Likness discusses Command vs. Control

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Nutrition: Ghost of Binge Past (by Dolletta Mitchell)

Holidays and special events should be a time of great joy, but dieters customarily imagine these occasions with dread and horror. Why? Because celebrations are not celebrations without lots of high-calorie, tempting foods. Does this suggest that you have to become a social-scrooge to duck temptation? No. The "secret" is to create a survival "plan" ahead of time and stick to it throughout this holiday season.

"If you fail to plan, you can plan to fail" is a time worn and clichéd statement. But it's still wonderful success advice. Not only do most people fail to plan, they consciously plan to fail over the holidays.

Most people expect to "blow" their diet and miss workouts during the holidays. They expect to eat more, exercise less and gain weight. Instead of putting forth the effort by taking control, they resign themselves to maintenance at best or back-sliding at worst.

This negative expectancy leads to a self-fulfilling prophecy. By the first week of January, they're in the worst shape they've been in for a year and they frantically make New Year's resolutions to shed the excess fat they've gained. Is that your approach? Or, are you going to be strong and really make it all the way to the New Year without gaining weight?

Let's revisit October with the ghost of binge past. Oktoberfest plus Halloween can equal a huge junk food binge for some of us. Soon Oktoberfest and Halloween will be over and done. Does that mean you are going to let the ghost of binge past turn you into a food scrooge? Are you going to pass up seasonal celebrations to avoid the fattening feasts?

Ho, Hum! How do you avoid turning into a miserable ol' food scrooge?

First, after Halloween is over, get the Halloween candy out of your house. Take it far away. Okay, there are hungry children in third world countries, but you cannot lend a hand by eating everything in sight! Plus, feeding our sweet tooth is like watering a plant. It only makes the thing bigger, needing more the next time. Ho, Hum!

Wait! Look into your secret stashes and throw them in the trash with old coffee grounds and banana peel (so they won't find their way back out again). Yes, get rid of the sweets in your desk.

If you empty out all the candy, and find that your house echoes because there's nothing left in it, swap them with snacks such as unsalted nuts, fruits and vegetables.

Second, plan to tell friends and family to forego food gifts. If you still get them, thank the person, but later give the food away to someone else. This way, you won't hurt the giver's feelings and you will eliminate your temptation.

Third, manage your time. With hectic schedules, there never seems to be enough time to plan, eat, exercise, clean, shop, cook, and decorate. Sit down and write out daily schedules for the weeks before your events. Determine what you can reasonable do in specific time frames and then plan to do it. Manage to have a meal replacement when you are on the go. They are far more nutritious than a fast food meal and more convenient.

Fourth, plan to modify your recipes. You don't have to give up traditional favorites — just modify them. For instance, make turkey stuffing low fat by sautéing onions and celery in broth in place of butter. Use sugar-free gelatin to slice calories in gelatin molds. Take a look at your recipes to see if you can eliminate or decrease some ingredients or use lower calorie substitutes.

Fifth, plan to leave the leftovers. Too often leftover food goes into your mouth instead of the storage container, even if you're already stuffed. Give leftovers away, make packages for your guests to take with them, take food into work, or divide leftovers into portions to use with your diet plan.

Sixth, control your eating. The moment you arrive to a holiday gathering, check out the food and pick out a few "healthy" foods to eat and skip all the others. Eat slowly and savor every bite. So you don't overeat, eating a meal replacement beforehand can help fill you up before you reach the holiday party table loaded with "once a year, you have to eat me treats."

Seventh, meal replacements are your answer if you're like most people, and don't have several hours a day to prepare healthy and nutritious meals. Study shows that people who replace several meals a week with portion-controlled foods, like liquid shakes or snack bars, lose significantly more weight in three months than folks who simple try to cut calories. What's the secret of meal replacements? Meal replacements keep it simple. Forget counting carbs or calories!

So you see, you don't have to fail to plan. You really can make it to New Years without gaining an ounce by including meal replacements in your diet. And, when you make it to New Years Day (and you have not gained weight), you will be free to avoid the parade of New Years dieters. Everyone else will be starting the latest fad, but you will be living your new lifestyle without deprivation dieting. Nothing tastes as good as thin feels.

For more information on how to lose weight and get lean using meal replacements visit http://www.waistline-management.com or call Dolletta Mitchell at 888-325-3062.

© Dolletta Mitchell. Doletta Mitchell is a Health Advisor with Take Shape For Life, a subsidiary of Medifast, Inc. Dolletta provides weight loss and disease prevention management solutions that have been recommended by over 15,000 physicians nationwide and used by more than 750,000 overweight customers. Dolletta caring and positive, encouraging attitude and knowledge about wellness issues is a part of why her program has been successful to so many. She will educate, support, and assist you in attaining a healthier lifestyle.

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Training: Feet, Don't Fail Me Now! (by Rob Siders)

At 20 miles and counting, Chris Buehrer was ready to stop. He was exhausted, his body failing him.

But the cheering of the crowd and the encouraging words of other runners kept him going. Occasional infusions of water, sports drinks and fresh fruit buoyed his energy and further fuelled him to finish his first marathon, The Top of Utah Marathon, in Logan, Utah, on September 21, 2001.

"Going up a steep hill at mile 20 I was really drained and decided to just walk the rest of the way," said Buehrer. "My only concern was finishing at that point. I began running for five minutes and walking for five minutes.

"At around mile 24, another runner encouraged me to run the last two miles with her," he said. "And I did. I even sprinted — as much as was possible at that point — the last couple hundred yards."

It almost didn't happen for the Littleton, Colo. man, who finished the race in four hours and nineteen minutes.

Two months into his training, Buehrer suffered a stress fracture in the third metatarsal of his right foot. In the feet, metatarsals are the connecting bones between the ankle and toes.

Still, Buehrer let it go for about a week before seeking treatment.

"Initially it was a dull pain, like I had a sore muscle," he said. "It hurt mostly when I ran, but also when I put pressure on my foot. As I continued to run, it became sharper and began hurting when I walked and did my calf stretches.

"At its peak it hurt all the time. It was a sharp, excruciating pain when I put pressure on it, and a dull throbbing when I didn't."

It finally culminated later that week.

"Three miles into my Saturday run the pain got to the point where I could barley walk," Buehrer said. "I ended up limping home."

What Causes Stress Fractures in the Feet?

Stress fractures in the lower body are common among experienced athletes, as well as people who are new to activity -- or are returning to exercise after a significant layoff -- and are caused by undue force on the bones. Too much force causes the outer lining of the bone, called the periosteum, to break.

"Runners are more at risk because of the repetitive micro-trauma that occurs from the pounding," said Dr. Joe Guettler, the director of sports medicine education and research at William Beaumont Hospital, in Royal Oak, Mich. "They're especially at risk from running on concrete and hard surfaces. There's lots of shock for the bones of the foot to absorb." While the "why" seems straightforward, the "how" is open to some debate. There are competing theories that attempt to explain how, specifically, stress fractures develop.

Followers of the first theory believe that, during the initial period of activity, the regenerative properties of bone tissue lag behind the damage that's done. This creates a window where the potential for injury increases as the athlete continues to engage in the activity over time.

The other side of the debate contends that repetitive stresses on bones are dramatically affected at muscular insertions. During prolonged activity, as is the case with running, surplus force transfers to nearby bones as fatigued muscles become unable to absorb all of the stress.

No matter the theory, the result is the same: tiny, painful cracks in the bone.

Who's at Risk?

Athletes new to the running game can be particularly susceptible to foot stress fractures and there are many reasons for this.

First, new runners generally don't have the knowledge necessary to select the correct footwear. Shoes vary greatly, with differences influenced by price, or whether the person walks on their inside heels — called overpronation — or outside heels — called oversupination.

New runners also may have poor mechanics and form, have decreased bone density, have deficient muscle strength, or generally be lacking in physical health. All of these can influence the onset of overuse injuries.

Even experienced athletes are not immune. Dr. Guettler said he sees a variety of patients, but most of them are "relatively fit people who train regularly. Occasionally, I see more sedentary or overweight people who have stress fractures just from walking.

"But to develop an overuse injury, you must overuse," he said. "Most of these are due to increases in mileage, a new regimen, old or new shoes, and running on hard surfaces."

Buehrer fell somewhere in the middle. He's neither a competitive athlete nor a complete novice.

"While serving in the Army, at Fulda, Germany, I ran two half-marathons as part of the company running team," he said. "But that was some time ago, in 1989 and 1990. I would consider myself an intermediate-level runner then."

How are Stress Fractures Prevented?

While there is disparity in determining how stress fractures happen, there's more medical conformity on their prevention.

Medical literature recommends a program of strength and stretching to compliment the athletic activity.

Dr. Guettler agrees. "The avoidance of stress fractures involves optimizing the kinetic chain, the balance of strength and flexibility, in the lower extremities," he said.

He said athletes can do this by, "stretching, making sure the muscles that absorb shock are strong enough, limiting overuse, and correction of poor mechanics through the use of the appropriate athletic shoe and possible orthotics."

If you're a runner, the first step is usually ensuring you're wearing the correct shoe ... one that accounts for the shape of your foot, how long you're running, the frequency of the runs and the terrain. But most important is your foot's shape.

"The shoe needs good arch support and good cushioning," said Dr. Guettler. "If the foot shape is abnormal — most people overpronate — then choose a shoe that corrects for this or use an orthotic device, which you can buy off-the-shelf or have custom made."

One of the best places to start — if not with your doctor — is at your local runner's store. Often, these shops have qualified and knowledgeable people who can help you find the right shoe.

Before you head there, you can get a better sense of the shape of your foot by using the "wet feet" test.

Lightly dip your feet into water and step where you will leave an easily visible print. If the print looks like a blob, with little or no curvature in the instep, you overpronate and need more stability from your shoes.

If the curvature is extreme, then you oversupinate and need a soft mid-sole and arch support to absorb more shock.

If your footprint is somewhere in between, or fan-shaped, your foot is biomechanically more sound. In many cases, any quality shoe will serve you well enough.

Even still, it's a good idea to seek the advice of a doctor, athletic trainer or an experienced runner to find the best athletic shoes before you begin a new exercise program.

What if I'm Already Injured?

The first step — as with any injury — is to stop the activity that causes pain and to call your doctor. Continuing the activity puts you at greater risk for more serious injury.

The typical course of treatment is to rest the affected bone for several weeks, administration of anti-inflammatory drugs and the use of a cast for foot fractures. Over time, the athlete can add non-weight bearing aerobic exercise — such as biking, swimming and walking — into their treatment.

Only after the athlete is pain-free should they consider a return to the activity that caused the injury. Dr. Guettler recommends a "functional progression," or a safe and gradual increase of activity.

An untreated stress fracture — or one that hasn't healed fully — can lead to continued pain, limited function or even surgery if bones break further or mend improperly.

This sounds like common sense.

But many people, fired with competitive desire or the optimism associated with new athletic endeavors, wait before seeking the advice of a doctor. They often continue to train, placing more stress on the bones in the meantime.

Remember, Buehrer continued to run for a week after first noticing something was wrong. Even elite athletes can be stubborn; perhaps more so.

Case in point is Grant Hill of the NBA's Orlando Magic. Chronic ankle injuries limited his action to just 47 games in four seasons, which included missing the entire 2003-2004 season.

He finally returned to action last season, fettered again by injuries, missing 19 games due to a bruised shin.

Luckier than Hill, Buehrer caught his injury early on and was able to return to his training relatively soon, aided in part by wearing a boot cast. He missed eight weeks on the road, but he was able to ease back into his routine sooner by hitting the gym.

"I cross-trained on the rowing machine, exercycle, and other cross-training machines," he said. "I lifted weights, too. Don't get me wrong, the boot cast made it very difficult to train. After a couple of weeks I stopped wearing the cast in favor of sturdy hiking boots which supported my foot really well and made walking and using the exercycle easier."

The Big Finish

Buehrer gradually ramped up his training, which helped him return to running, but the break in his training came with a price: conditioning. At the time of the injury, he was running more than 15 miles per week.

"I lost a lot," he said. "When I started running again, I couldn't pick up where I left off. I started running about eight miles a week. But I did find it easier to get into a groove. Fortunately, I had two months to prepare for the race."

Further, Buehrer had to fight away discouragement. The fracture caused a lot of pain and he wasn't sure if he would be able to get back into race shape.

"I really tried not to think about whether the injury would keep me from running," he said.

"If I did I would get really discouraged. My running partner continued without me and it was hard to hear about this training progressing while mine was standing still.

"I think I resolved myself early on that it was not going to keep me from running the race, probably just out of sheer stubbornness."

That perseverance paid off. Less than a year later, Buehrer ran the Steamboat Half-Marathon, in Steamboat Springs, Colo. Even still, he believes his marathon days are behind him.

"At this point, I really don't think I'll be running another," he said. "I do want to challenge myself again. I would like to get into biking and could see myself doing something in that area."

Rob Siders is a freelance writer living in Denver, Colo. This article is Copyright © Rob Siders. All Rights Reserved Worldwide.

Motivation: Introducing Ed Orlowski (by Ed Orlowski)

Hello to the readers of the Lose Fat, Not Faith e-Zine. My name is Ed Orlowski. I am 53 years young and I have struggled with weight issues most of my life. I have learned many lessons regarding weight loss during my life, but the past 2 years have been an incredible time of growth for me. I believe that I am ready to release all of the excess weight that I am carrying. It will be a long journey, but I know that it will be a journey that will provide me with more learning, personal growth and finally success in releasing this excess baggage and keeping it off.

It is because of this that I approached Jeremy about writing this regular column that will chronicle my journey allowing me to share with all of you this incredible experience. I have read a multitude of fat loss books, diet books, and fitness books. But I have never read a book on weight loss and fitness that actually detailed the journey of someone who was like me. I never read an article where the writer shared his journey, the lessons he/she had learned and how those lessons helped them in that moment. I believe that if I can relate to you the ups and downs of my journey as it unfolds, that you can learn with me and start realizing even greater success in your personal journey.

You may ask why I would want to do this. As I mentioned, the past 2 years has been a period of tremendous personal growth for me. I realized that I am very passionate about not only releasing this excess fat that has caused me so much grief for so long, but also about helping those of you who are in a similar situation. I want to assist as many people as I possibly can to release this beast called obesity. I know that being obese — morbidly obese — has caused me so much pain. Both physical and emotional.

Some of you will read this and say, "Well just lose the weight then." But many of you will also know what I mean when I say, "Easier said than done." I have heard some say that it is easier to kick a heroin habit than it is to stay on a strict diet. On many levels that is true. At least with heroin, you can stop using the drug. But everyone must eat. This creates a vicious cycle. But I also believe that people are stronger than we give ourselves credit for. It still won't be easy, but with the right attitude, choosing a great support group and with a solid resolve, the obesity epidemic we are faced with in the U.S. can be defeated.

So did I answer the question, "Why would I want to do this?" I think so, but there is one more reason. I believe that the JOURNEY is the most important part of the process. The end result will take care of itself. If you have a solid plan and you learn and teach and keep on track and your WHY is strong enough, the end result will be nothing short of amazing.

NOW you have an idea of why I want to share my journey with you. Here are the objectives for my journey.

1. Reduce my blood pressure to 110/70. Currently 140/97
2. Get my cholesterol levels under 170. Currently 265.
3. Reduce my resting heart rate to 60 BPM. Currently around 78 BPM
4. Increase my aerobic conditioning to be able to walk 3 miles in 35 minutes. Currently can walk 2 miles in 40 minutes.
5. Increase strength in my skeletal muscles. No real base to start from here, but I know it is poor. I'll be able to refine this once I begin strength training.
6. Improve my flexibility. Again no baseline here.
7. Reduce my bodyweight by 1% per week.

You may have noticed that I don't seem to be too focused on my weight loss. That is because I know that if I do everything I need to do to achieve objectives 1 through 6, number 7 will take care of itself. Now how do I plan to do this?

1. Eat 5 to 6 meals per day.
2. Eat as many veggies and low-glycemic fruits as I want
3. Eat protein when I feel the need. Get protein from plant sources, fish, poultry and lean cuts of red meat.
4. Perform cardio-type exercise 6 days a week for 30 minutes a session.
5. Perform weight training 3 times a week.
6. Perform stretching exercises daily both before exercise and after.

Now a few stats:

Weight:	336 lbs (152 kilos)
Height:	5'9" (1.75 meters)
Chest:	54 1/8" (137 cm)
Biceps:	17 5/8" (45 cm)
Waist:	52 1/2" (133 cm)
Abdomen:	59 3/4" (152 cm)
Hips:	52 1/2" (133 cm)
Thigh:	31" (79 cm)
Calf:	20 3/8" (52 cm)

That is all for this issue. Thank you for allowing me to share my journey with you.

Until next time...

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Making a Living Online (by Elisha Burke)

Making a living online is not a difficult process for someone with drive and determination. It involves developing a strategy and sticking to it. There are many options available for you to make a living online. These include promoting and selling your own product or promoting and selling someone else's product as an affiliate.

Products

If you are creative enough, you can design and create a product that you can re-sell. This can be quite beneficial to you and is great way to make a living online. If you are planning on going this route, there are many things to consider. The product you choose to create yourself should really appeal to others and be able to be sold easily. You should offer a competitive price for it and know how much profit you will make on it. It is really important to have a good business.

Business Plan

If you have never done a business plan you may need to seek assistance. Free assistance may be available in your areas through your local Chamber of Commerce, Business Development Center or the Small Business Administration (SBA). You can also find many books on this in your local library. Search online under 'business plan software' and you will find many software packages designed to walk you through the entire business planning process.

Affiliate Marketing

However, if you would like to sell someone else's product, there are so many to choose from. Find a product in an area that you would like to promote and sell. But before you commit to any product, it is a good idea to review the company's information on how you will be paid and when. These are important things to know when you are trying to make a living online.

Create A Website

If you are new to selling online, you will have to create a website. Creating a website can be an easy or stressful process depending on your knowledge of computers and computer software. Popular computer software for creating a website includes Microsoft¯ FrontPage and Dreamweaver. There is also specialty software you can get as well. If you are not familiar with these programs, or with creating a website, there are many companies you can hire to do this job for you. If you find a company that can provide design and web hosting, this is a real bonus. Before signing up with any company, be certain to check out the company's portfolio as well as inquire about "down time" Take the time to compare the many web hosting companies as many of them are not reliable and others are not suitable for online businesses.

Promote, Promote, and then Promote some more...

After you have chosen a product to sell and created a website, it is now time to promote this website. Promotion and marketing are key to you making money. Especially if you are just starting out, you should make every effort to promote and market your website whenever and to whomever you can. The more traffic you drive to it, the more money you'll make!

There are many resources available online (many of them free) to help you promote your online business. Do research and find out which sites are really making money. Follow the lead of the experts or gurus who have many products to explain online marketing step-by-step. It is best to spend some money and take the time to learn the ins and outs of online selling at the outset of your business. You will be glad you did when the profits start rolling in.

Dr. J. Elisha Burke, an educator and entrepreneur, has been involved in various business enterprises via Burke Publications. He is an educator, writer and motivational speaker on a variety of topics. Many resources to get your business from idea to profit can be found at Burke Publications websites: http://burkepublications.com or http://news.burkepublications.com

© 2005. Burke Publications. All rights reserved. Permission to publish online or in print granted provided the article and byline are intact and links are made live.

Closing Thoughts

We are entering into the season of holidays. Some people are excited about this time of year while others experience a mixed feeling of dread. You can decide right now that you will not gain weight during the holidays. It's as simple as creating the command and setting your intention. When you're at the party, ask yourself if you really need more than a simple glass of wine. When the candy is dumped on the table, decide if it's worth it to eat everything in site or if perhaps a piece of chocolate will do just fine. Celebrate your power and don't move through this month with force. Become a master of ease. Doesn't life sound more exciting when you can live it with ease, rather than force?

These are the last three months of the year. How long did your New Year's Resolutions last this year? Are they still in effect? Have you accomplished those goals? If not, what will you do differently this year to ensure a successful, abundant, and healthy 2006? It's time to wrap up what you set out to do in 2005 and start 2006 by celebrating your accomplishments. If some of those goals are weight-related and you are still having trouble breaking through a plateau or understanding why you can't "stick with it," consider hiring the coach who will be there to assist you with your journey. Until next month,

Blessed be,

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