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Weight Loss, Diets and Lifestyle Changes

Posted by Joe LoFreso on Jun 23, 2010 in Featured Articles, Health & Wellness | View Comments

Welcome to my blog on the subject that is my biggest pet peeve. Weight loss, Diets, Lifestyle Changes, and all the different variables and opinions that come along with these subjects that just drives me CRAZY.

If you read the “About Me” page at JoeLoFreso.com, than you saw that my original weight was 8 pounds and 6 ounces.  I will never aspire to get down to that weight  again, but nevertheless, I do have my work cut out for me to shed some weight, and I’m going to be sharing my journey with you in future blogs.

I have never shared personal information of this nature, with anyone, friends or family. But I feel that writing this blog will keep me accountable, and may help some of you, as well.

In the blogs to come, I will be talking about a variety of things, ranging from the latest and greatest ideas on weight loss, health risks, mindsets, food choices, tips on what healthy choices are available at fast food restaurants, food combinations that help in the speeding up of metabolism in the body, or anything and everything that I feel could be of value to you and myself.

One subject we will be touching on is the mindset of going on a Diet vs. creating a Lifestyle Change. There is one thing on that subject that I feel is obvious. People want what they can’t have. And as soon as they start on a Diet, they begin to crave things that they can’t have, or are not included in that diet, that they would not have craved, had they not started the diet.

Did I confuse you? Look, it’s this simple.  The word Diet makes people feel like something has been taken away from them. This is a form of deprivation in their mind. Lifestyle change is psychologically a smoother thing to deal with. The rationalization is, all I’m doing is making better choices with what I put into my body.

Please continue to check in on my blog, comment back to me with anything that may be on your mind, and let’s Have Some Fun.

I’ll be talking to you soon,

Joe LoFreso

  • http://MatthewNeer.com Matthew Neer

    Hey there Joe,

    Great post my friend, what you said about your blog keeping you accountable is probably the single most important factor in getting things done. If you don’t have a deadline then there is no rush to get anything done, accountability is key and so is settings goals and deadlines.

    Great post man, looking forward to many more coming from you here.

    Talk soon,
    Matthew Neer

  • Connie LoFreso

    Hey Joe,

    I Just read your blog. I’m so proud of you. It truly is fun watching the change, I know how personal this is to you. I can already see the transformation…, How funny is this, I log on to your blog to get tips from you…and I live with you.

    Looking forward to your next blog.

  • http://www.mikepedersen.com Mike Pedersen

    Joe,

    I’ve been in the fitness industry for my entire life, and am glad to hear you say lifestyle NOT diet. Diets don’t work because if they did there would be ONE…not a new one coming out every week. To lose weight is mostly emotional, not logical. Logically you burn more calories than you take in on a daily basis. Emotionally you have to reduce your portion sizes, cut down on sugar (and even white breads), as well as move your body daily. That’s it!

    Glad to hear you are on a mission. I am sure you will do very well :)

    “One Day At A Time”

    Regards,
    Mike

  • Xavier

    Amen! Diets don’t work to well for the very reasons you just stated. Everyone is a little different so it is wise for a person to assess what gradual changes they can make to their eating habits. Doing this at a comfortable level will make it tolerable otherwise it won’t last long. Great information Joe, keep up the good work!!!

  • Anonymous

    As you’re planning new weight-related lifestyle changes,try to resolve any other problems in your life,it takes a lot of mental and physical energy to change your habits.
    health and weight loss

  • Anonymous

    As you’re planning new weight-related lifestyle changes,try to resolve any other problems in your life,it takes a lot of mental and physical energy to change your habits.
    health and weight loss

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