Getting back on my very high horse & Ever growing soapbox
Yes, I will tell you and anyone else who reads this blog that I am the most outspoken person about fad diets! I will not stop shouting it at the top of my lungs!!! I DISLIKE FAD DIETS OH HOW I DISLIKE THEM!!! TALK ABOUT MISINFORMING THE PUBLIC AND PEOPLE WHO WANTS TO DROP A FEW LBS!!!
There IS so much misinformation out there about this journey. Have you ever taken 5 minutes to watch infomercials? Like seriously, are you telling me I can go from fat to fab by wearing a stupid belt that jiggles my fat all day? The infomercial claims that by wearing this pathetic belt that I can drop dress sizes and get a six pack……………..and you know what so many people will believe and buy it!!!!
No darling - only one way to lose belly fat and most of us, me included WILL NEVER HAVE FLAT ABS OR A SIX PACK!!! We may lose some belly fat and have a tone look but that is REALITY NOT FAKE TEMPORARY REALITY!!!
Then there are the pills - including Jillian Michaels who I have ZERO RESPECT FOR NOW! The pills - seriously bullshi*!! MONEY SHAKER!
And the ever so present detox, cleansers, fastings, shakes and bakes, and the HCG DIET (MY favorite of all). Must we go there?
I think everyone should spend time doing some serious homework for themeselves before embarking on these fast fixes.
I know, I’m just one person WITH VERY STRONG VIEWS AND VERY SUBJECTIVE VIES ABOUT THIS! Fact is, been there done that more then once!! Heard of yo-you dieting - yep don’t set yourself up for this diet.
ONLY WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT PERMANENTLY!
- EAT IN MODERATION (PORTION CONTROL) Yes, go ahead and eat that piece of chocolate cake, it won’t kill you! Just don’t eat the whole cake!
-Mindful of what your body is asking for, intuitive listening to the only thing that you have control of!
-Take it one step at a time, set realistic goals from tiny daily ones to mega goals!
- Sleep!
-Exercise as simple as walking to classes to outdoor or indoor activities…what makes you happy and move that is exercise!
-RESPECT AND LOVE YOURSELF!!!!! NO NEGATIVE TALK - SELF PITY IS EASY BUT LEARN TO LOVE YOURSELVES MA!!!
All the weight in to world that you lose will not stay off if you do not make a lifestyle change, one that you can live with - not one that I can live with but you.
Sorry, these fad diets, nothing but temporary fixes…………..
BETTER GO BEFORE WILDFIRE GOES OFF AGAIN ABOUT THESE CRAZY FAD DIETS!
And if you are doing these diets, please I don’t care for your comments…just talking to people who wants to make some changes in their life and take a real journey!!!
Getting off my very hi horse so I can finish eating 2000 calories of food for Kickboxing, weights and Step.
Yes, you can eat too, trust me - feed your body food so you can exercise and have a happy life.
WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO WILDFIRE!!!!
You know I have a hatred for all these fads. I sure don’t look at Jillian the way I used to. I still do her workouts, but have lost respect for her as a person. I mean really? She should know better than to join the ranks of diet pill peddlers. Like they remind me of the old days when quacks would travel around in wagons, and sell garbage to gullible house wives.
WAKE UP PEOPLE! LISTEN TO NANCY!!
We do not have to be taken in by these quacks!
Whew! Almost worked up a sweat over that one!
Great blog, woman!
Well said!! I have to say - I was very disappointed to see Jillian Michaels had brought out pills!! You’re as inspiring as always! =o)
People tend to forget that this journey is one that test our physical and mental shape. Yes, someone can certainly lose 40 lbs in two months, but are they mentally ready to deal with the cravings, the bloating, the ups and down that comes with this journey?
How is losing weight rapidly going to help you keep it off if you will continue to eat poorly and not exercise?
Or if you don’t have self love?
I see it over and over again.
To commercialize and milk people for money, including these doctors who gives people injection, is appalling to me. I mean teach them to keep their money in their pocket or spend it on something like better food and gym membership or a bike or some good running shoes is a better investment then pills and shakes and cleansers!
I know not everyone will be a fan of what I say.
I DON’T CARE!
I just notice a new group of people on here and you know what, I’m not going to NOT saying anything when I believe in my heart, that you can’t lose weight without changing you from the inside out.
Love your blog, you go girl!!! I have done a bunch of fad diets, and they work and then you go back to your life and the weight comes back. Loving the weights….burn baby, burn!!!!
Great blog!
I have done atkins, and a million other “diets”. I have used slim fast, herbalife, and other shake products. In the past, I have done the diet pills–even those prescribed by my doctor. Guess what–they dont work! All that money I poured into that stuff–I could have been better off paying for a dream vacation, putting it in savings or whatever. I lined their pockets and what did I get out of it-Nothing.
Its horrible, I know…but if you wanna lose this weight–you gotta make some small changes and move on to bigger ones. Step by step to build the life you want. It can be done–look around at those here that are a true inspiration.
I dont get angry about people who use these products–after all I did too at one time. Yet, I was lucky in that I never had a reaction-damn lucky. All we do is let people learn–just like I had to–that in order to do this–gotta do this by taking care of yourself.
Agreed! Three Cheers, Hip Hip Hooray!!
If anyone has earned the right to ride that high horse, it’s you, Nancy! And you look so good doing it!! I guess I have not encountered that group you mention. Everyone I’ve met is plodding along like me, trying to move more and eat better.
Nancy, its not a high horse, its a reality horse. Those are short term weight loss solutions and they will figure it out in the end. See if the pills only work short time, the companies make more money when you go back. Jerks!
Such true works. Doing it right is the only way to do it!
I read on the internet where they are going to pass a law in 2010 regulating those supposed “herbs”. Then, we will see what’s left on the shelf. I won’t be buying any. That latest one that promises you can lose 40 pounds in one month is nuts! If people believe that bull, they need professional help. Even my dad, who is 80 said , if you want to lose weight, you have to do the work. He sets a good example by walking 6 miles in the park every day. I tried some of those fads when I was younger and foolish, but it did not last long.
You hit the nail on the head with your blog. I was right on the money.
very true…i’ve never even tried any of that crap becasue i can tell it is a scam although i did try “slimquick” which is pure caffeine and forget that. as far as Jillian i never really liked her approach of “tough love” and such on biggest loser although it does work but now….isn’t she promoting what she would tell ppl on a weight loss journey not to do? buy into “get skinny quick” scams…but hey…it’s all for the dolla bills i guess…so sad…
LMAO!!! Go Wildfire! I didn’t even have to read 2 sentenced to know she was here!! Oh yes!! You are so right on all this…. as always!!! Love it!!
Totally agree!
I doubt that someone who takes this pills ect really gets the body they want? I mean, they must be losing muscle…as well as fat and because they are not exercising they will not get as good results as they could…
Well said! I sure hope people will listen, this is truly sound advice!
GREAT BLOG!!
Love it when you get on your high horse!!! You speak only the truth!! So sad that sooo many people will buy in to these false promises!!! Throwing money out the window!! Meanwhile the makers of these products are laughing all the way to the bank!!
Again, thanks for spreadin’ the good word!!
yup… quick fixes dont work… I ake up every morning still, and wish they did… but they dont. It takes so much hard work, sweat and quite a few tears to lose evn just one stupid pound.. but better slow and steady.
Yep - its all about changing habits ! its a battle but u get there - i am ! Thanks love the blog - we need to hear this time & time again just incase v get desperate and try these money mad methods!
i have given up on a flat tummy. i just dont see that in my future unless i get a tummy tuck. lol
so i will just do what i can to just get it to a little pudge, lol..
It’s funny how most of us can read your blog and know that Wildfire is making her presence. Love it! I agree with the blog. I remember at one point when Jason and I tried Hydroxycut and it didn’t do a damn thing. After all of the reports came out about the horrible side effects I feared that buying those supplements could have killed one of us. Better to be fat and loved then fat and dead. We both agreed we would never do it any other way than with hard work and the support of one another. Here is is 5+ months later I we both feel better than we did before.
A+. Best blog ever! I hope the gal whose asking about the ‘cleanse’ in the buddy posts reads it…..or better yet, you responded personally to her??? She needs a little bit of the ‘Wildfire’ to bring her to her senses.
Keep the fire burning. 
You know I am right beside you on the Fad Diet bull$hit. There is no quick fix, to think there is only sets us up for failure.
I AGREE!
HAHA LOL YUMIKA!! I wear 8 1/2 - big feet for a shwwwaaattty!
Girl, Rod can teach your hubby and me a thing or two about dressing and coordinating my outfits.
ha wait….you forgot the cookie diet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hi five to you!! couldnt have said it better, this journey is not easy and there are always going to be ups and downs but at least at the end its a true sense of success and gratification..or i’m hoping so lol heres to the healthy way!!
girllll all I can say is AMEN!!!
You know, I feel I am pretty informed….And I am definitely a fan of educating YOURSELF and choosing whatever diet/lifestyle works the best for you…(Not fads, but low calorie, low fat, whatever your basic plan is, as long as you have a plan…) BuT I had NO IDEA what HCG was until I started seeing people on here touting it…And I was like WTF??? I want to love and support peeps. I do, but getting a shot to lose weight?? Really??? Good grief…
You know, I feel I am pretty informed….And I am definitely a fan of educating YOURSELF and choosing whatever diet/lifestyle works the best for you…(Not fads, but low calorie, low fat, whatever your basic plan is, as long as you have a plan…) BuT I had NO IDEA what HCG was until I started seeing people on here touting it…And I was like WTF??? I want to love and support peeps. I do, but getting a shot to lose weight?? Really??? Good grief…