Shift Weekly: Disaster Prepared--are you??

We are quickly approaching our next Shift Weight Mastery Process September 22^nd from 9-5—

Call me 323 988 4574 or click here for info—Early Bird Discount in place until September 10th

http://www.shiftweightmastery.com/ShiftSeminar.html

-RE-SHIFT-- (FINAL DAYS OF 25 percent DISCOUNT--sign up  25 percent less by entering “Early Bird” in the coupon code at check out)

http://www.shiftweightmastery.com/reshift.html

Dear Shifters,

Hi everyone—I hope you are having a fabulous week!  This last week I joined a few residents from my neighborhood to attend a disaster preparedness course at the Rampart Fire Department near downtown LA.  Wow!  Have any of you ever taken one of these courses?  This is an extensive training into being prepared for every manmade and natural event that may happen. I was both excited to learn some new skills but also a little overwhelmed at how much it takes to be prepared and then stay prepared for disaster.

For instance, last week’s course was all about earthquakes and being prepared for them, both during and after.  I remember the 1994 earthquake and I was definitely not prepared.  I had recently moved from unearthquakey London, England to Santa Monica and our apartment was hit really badly.  My husband woke up and said, “I am having a heart attack!”  I said, “No honey, it’s an earthquake, get under the door frame with me.”(You would laugh if you knew my husband—this is typical) 

In the aftermath of the earthquake we were totally unprepared.  We had no flashlight, no gas in the car, no spare cash to buy things.  I remember walking to the 99cent store up the road and seeing a long line of people like me who had no batteries or water.  We scraped it together for a week until supplies were replenished—it was not fun and we also had to move as our apartment was destroyed.

That event changed me, for awhile.  For a few month following I diligently kept my shoes by the bed with a loaded flashlight and lots of water bottles in storage.  But as I got further away from the event my preparedness became less.  I came home from the class and saw that there was only one flashlight with a half dead battery and some water bottles from 2002 in the closet  Okay, I guess it’s time to get prepared again.

Long term weight mastery is about preparedness too. Not just preparing once, but staying prepared again and again.  Registered dietician, Doreen Robinson, author of the great book “The New Healthy Eating and Weight Management Guide” says that in her clinical experience most people struggle with weight because they do not have healthy foods to reach for when they get hungry and often do not think about food at all—until it’s too late.

If you are not prepared to be successful for the day—what are your chances of ending the day successfully? No t very good my friend.  How often are you flying by the seat of your pants when it comes to food and exercise—just hoping to be good—with no plan in mind for success for that day, that week, that month?
 
Often people begin a weight loss program very prepared but then, like me and the earthquake preparedness, stop being so prepared.  This is when they stop seeing results.  The key to long term success is to learn the skill of always being prepared.

 Tips for Disaster and Weight Management Preparedness

Disaster Preparedness:

-Have loaded flashlights by your bed and all over your house. 

-Have a gallon of water per person per day for 2 weeks stored (not on cement—it poisons the water) and food enough for the same amount of time.

-Keep some cash in a safe place and keep a ½ gallon of gas in your car’s tank.

-If an earthquake strikes immediately turn off your water, electricity and then gas last if needed.

Weight Management Preparedness:

-Keep your cupboards and freezer loaded with items that won’t go bad in a week so that you have something you can pull together if you haven’t had a chance to shop—i.e. frozen mixed veggies sauteed with some Panang Tuna (in foil pouches at TJs) is a fast, easy and delicious emergency dinner.

-Make sure you have healthy foods and water to reach for in your environments—home, car, office.  Make sure these foods are not trigger foods of yours or loaded with refined carbohydrates.

-Make sure you plan your exercise times ahead of time and commit them to your calendar.

-If you do go overboard and eat a lot of sweet or starchy food—do not beat yourself up.  Write it down, figure it out –take action—take a walk, forgive yourself, and make the next meal a light and healthy protein based meal.

Get prepared for the Autumn

Nothing prepares you for success like a course on being successful!  The next Shift and REShift 30 Day Weight Mastery Courses are coming up in a few weeks (September 22^nd ALL DAY INTENSIVE)

You will leave the course—

-Prepared to be successful and to release weight at a rate you decide—you are in charge

-Motivated.  The hypnosis and cognitive techniques used during the day give break down the defensive resistance to change and gives you super charged motivation

-Supported. The daily coaching support and structure of the 30 days gives your mind the time to make these changes habitual and to feel great

-Aligned with your powerful Inner Weight Release Coach

What are you waiting for??—Get prepared!!

 Shift Weight Mastery Process September 22^nd from 9-5—

Call 323 988 4574 or click here for info—Early Bird Discount in place until September 10th

http://www.shiftweightmastery.com/ShiftSeminar.html

-RE-SHIFT-- (FINAL DAYS OF 25 percent DISCOUNT--sign up  25 percent less by entering “Early Bird” in the coupon code at check out)

http://www.shiftweightmastery.com/reshift.html
Okay have a Shifted and prepared Week!

Oxox Rita