The Drop Five Challenge starts today - August 18, 2022. As a reminder from yesterday’s post, I chose that date since in one month I am embarking on an archeological and spiritual retreat at Teotihuacan, Mexico. By ‘lightening my load’ I will feel much better hiking at high altitudes. My starting weight is 134.4 pounds. Since I have a small frame and am 5’7” tall, I know that reaching 129 pounds is highly achievable and I have been at that weight before…even after the age 50. Visualize how you will feel achieving your goal of losing five pounds…I see myself with more energy and less creakiness in my joints!
The strategies I will use during this challenge include: Ramping up my current morning fitness routine, starting every meal with vegetables, drinking more water, and adding a daily apple cider vinegar tonic to reduce cravings for sweets. I plan on spending more time in nature, meditating often, and stretching morning and night. Check back daily for exercise tips, links to recipes, and guided meditations to help you better manage stress. Let’s succeed together!
Day One Tips for Weight Loss Success
Soothe - Better manage stress and improve motivation using tools such as guided imagery, meditation, or EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) otherwise known as ‘Tapping’. Check out one of my favorite videos from EFT guru, Brad Yates as a source of motivation: Feeling Abundant, Worthy and Empowered
Nourish - As my hero, Dr. John McDougall states, “The Food We Eat is The Food We Wear.” My motto is simple in regards to food…eat what you want and simply accept the consequences of your choices. Losing weight means making better choices. I follow a whole food plant-based oil free diet (The Starch Solution) and will focus on plenty of vegetables, starches, and some fruit to help me reach my goal. Breakfast will be simple…vegetables and potatoes, lunch and dinner will be similar. If you’ve read The Starch Solution or followed Andrew Taylor aka Spud Fit, you know that we can survive and thrive eating potatoes and water alone. I will add much more variety to my meals and snacks. Check the Anderson Therapeutics Facebook page for foodie pics and recipes!
Rest - As an early riser, I tend to go to bed quite early in the evening. The summer heat has made sleeping a bit challenging since the historic home I live in has no air conditioning…sleeping with ice packs has been my solution so far. During this challenge I will take cat naps when I am able and reduce my tea intake to help me sleep more soundly. Having trouble sleeping? Consider a complimentary Distance Reiki Healing Session.
This information is not a substitute for the medical advice of physicians. Take what is useful, investigate these options, and speak to your doctor before incorporating something new into your personal wellness plan.
Be Well. ~Tiffany Anderson, LMT, RMT, BS, CHES
Founder, Anderson Therapeutics
Author, Butternut to Bionic: A Resource Guide for Hip Replacement Surgery