Lisa Newton's Comments

HAPPY B-DAY!

Thanks for the welcome message. I do think there is a lot I can share here. Please email me greg {at} doubleonemedia dot com.

Yes I did mean 2008. Thanks for the welcome message.

Hi there - thanks for the wonderful welcome. I love the way she writes as Robb, it is quite different from her other way - but, both are great.

My sisters are waiting to see what my experience is, and then will wade in with great enthusiasm once I promote it. Am good with sales :-)

are you sure these are your shoes in your pic ?!?!

Thankt you...
From Jerry Lee to Bob Seager rock and roll

Thank you for the welcome message. There's so much great information in here and am looking forward to spending time in here with the other members. Cheers^^

Yes, there are some great places to shop here. I only recently moved back to Wisconsin from Iowa. I lived in Iowa for the last 25 years. I think joining this community will be a good experience for me.

Thanks so much for encouraging me to answer the questions. It really helped me to take a new look at myself and the person I am. I appreciate you.

I am just grateful to have a place where I can write my thoughts and feelings out. It is nice to be encouraged to look at myself. I hope more people try this test.

Thanks again for the feedback. It is funny but I never really thought about what my Dad would want for me. He has been gone for so long that I don't really think about him in that way. But the other day for some reason I wondered if I would see him in Heaven. I sure hope so - that would truly be Heaven for me. Your comments are much appreciated.

Thank you for directing me to this site. I think I'm gonna like it here. I guess it is nice to put a face to a name huh? lol Thanks also for the compliment on my page. I'm stilling playing around with tit o figure it all out. I'll eventuall get it the way I want it :) Have a nice day!

Thank you for the welcome. I love my exercise routine. I just laugh a lot. It lifts my mood, burns calories, and doesn't involve me leaving the chair. I suppose the only muscle that gets worked out is my diaphragm, but never mind. :D

Thanks! My blog is up now. I tried to post it twice and both times my computer quit on me. Finally ,third times the charm, I was able to get it posted :D

Thanks, I'm in touch with my diabetic educator right now. I do need to know how to blog or get into a discussion.

Thanks for the warm welcome! I look forward to hanging out learning, and contributing in any way I can.

my webcam cable isn't long enough:> When I first start to get in shape again, I'm really slow. We are talking slow motion. I almost got arrested for loitering. :> When I'm into it, I can to the western wall from Herzl (you can find this on google map) and I make it in about 40 minutes. I have no idea what the distance is. have a great day, ben

Hi, again.

Feel free to use any of my previous blogs listen below. I only ask that you include the tag line with my contact information.

http://doublefeaturetheblog.blogspot.com
http://bengoldfarb.blogspot.com

I'm thinking of writing an original piece on weight management. Would you like me to do that? take care, ben

okay, I'll try to put something together within a week. I'm happy to hear your comments on my blog when you have a chance. have a great day. It's already 2 pm here in Israel

Hi. Here's my column. Do you need me to send it as a file or will this do the trick?
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Ben Goldfarb
Jerusalem, Israel

Gaining our ideal weight

Call me a stickler for words, but our word choice has a profound effect on our reality. That’s why I don’t use the term “loss” when speaking about weight. Who wants to lose anything? I prefer to speak about “gaining” our ideal weight.

When we use the words “loss”, “diet”, and “exercise”, our unconscious mind shuts down and stops cooperating. When we say “gain”, “healthy eating” and “activity”, our unconscious mind is ready, willing and able to help us attain our goals.

Remember, all learning and change take place on the unconscious level. If we don’t have our unconscious mind’s permission and agreement, than all the conscious tricks in the world won’t work to gain our ideal weight. Period.

Allow me to share a few words about myself and my relationship to the bathroom scale. I am not overweight by any stretch of the imagination. However, I work at maintaining my ideal weight and if I were to let my guard down for more than 48 hours, I would begin to slide down the slippery slope to acquiring a pot belly, love handles, and the dreaded double chin.

I do need to gain my ideal weight to the tune of 10 pounds, but that will happen once my bronchial issues disappear and I begin running once again. In the meantime, I walk to all of my meetings and avoid elevators like the plague.

The way to gain your ideal weight and maintain it is easy. If I can do it, an ADD/ADHD, slightly dyslexic Texan who left the Lone Star State of Texas for the Lone Star State of Israel, than anyone can. Here goes.

Gaining the idea weight

Put your goals into writing and place this paper in a place where you will see it several times a day.

Eating Healthy

Eat small amounts of all of the food that appeals to you. Take your time and realize that you are satiated even before you think that you are full.

Activity

Make it a point to be involved in a fun activity at least three times a week for an hour. It can be running, swimming, or walking. Do it with a partner or with an MP3 player with a recording of your favorite music or comedian.

Visualizations

Take a picture of yourself and photoshop it to the ideal dimensions you want to gain. Look at this picture frequently. This is a tremendous motivator.

Constant reminders

Whenever I see person who has not yet gained his/her ideal weight, this reminds me to gain and/or maintain my ideal weight. I have added many things to this list of reminders. Whenever I see a stop sign, it reminds me of my weight goals. Whenever someone uses verbs in a sentence, it reminds me that I’m closer to my ideal weight. Every time I exhale, I am again reminded that I have a job to do and I’m having a good time playing to get there.

I wish you success with your gains. Enjoy the process. Celebrate your successes. Did I mention enjoying the process?



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{italic}{bold}Ben Goldfarb{/bold}was born and raised in El Paso, Texas, and is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He moved to Israel in 1988. He is the founder and director of a personal and corporate coaching company, Paradigm Shift Communications. He has given seminars and trainings at Israel Aircraft Industry and Philips Medical Systems. His book {italic} Double Feature: A Nostalgic Peek into the Future{/italic} will be published in the summer. He lives with his wife and children in Jerusalem. For more information about his coaching practice, visit the {url http://pdshiftcoaching.com/} Paradigm Shift Communications{/url}website, or send an email to {email ben@pdshiftcoaching.com}ben@pdshiftcoaching.com{/email}. You can order his CD or download a copy at www.lulu.com/content/314023 or www.lulu.com/content/360288 © Copyright 2008 by Ben Goldfarb{/italic}
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