Atkins Special Delivery

Great news I got my mail today and in it I got my FREE Quick Start Guide.  This is what I got in my package:

• Quick Start Guide
• Pocket Carb Counter
• Three FREE Bars 1 Advantage, 1 Day Break, 1 Endulge

This is really nice and they even paid for the postage.  So if you would like to find out more go to http://community.aktins.com/ They have a host of information to help you become a better you.  Remember I will be starting officially on 2.1.10 to my 12 Weeks to a Healthier Me.  Please follow my progress I will be uploading video journals via www.youtube.com/martivideo and updating via www.facebook.com/martikay and www.twitter.com/martikay and also here at my blog. 

Eat Healthy,
Exercise Daily,
Enjoy Your Body,
& Become Fit & Empowered
with MartiKay The Queen of Fitness

Running a Marathon

Now that I am about to imbark on my Atkins Journey I had a revelation.  Because I have been planning to do this for about a month now, it has given me time to plan.  And now that I have time to plan, I also have time to practice.  Just like I would practice for a running marathon.  I would not just get up one day and say tomorrow I'm going to run a 5k or 26 mile marathon.  No, I would start in a head of time as Grand ma has always said.  So the great thing about giving yourself ample time to prepare is that you then prepare for success. 

Now I have time to practice at planning my meals, testing out my meals, slowly but surely ridding my household of some bad junk I had hanging around the kitchen.  So this is to say when you comtemplate losing fat and getting in shape, take time to plan, then practice, then go do your marathon whether it be a physical one or your eating regimen marathon.  Either way you have to plan, practice and then do.  Hope this helps you on your journey.

Eat Healthy,
Exercise Daily,
Enjoy Your Body,
& Become Fit & Empowered
with MartiKay The Queen of Fitness.

Why Do People Succeed at Losing Weight

So I am getting prepared to start The Atkins Program.  I have been reading and taking advantage of the free online tools at http://community.atkins.com/ .  Now I have done Weight Watchers and it works.  I lost about 45-50 pounds on that program.  And that was back in 2001-2002.  Somewhere in there.  So now that I have gained some weight I thought now would be a good time to try out Atkins and report my findings on it.  So I plan on starting no later than 2.1.10.  And I say that because Atkins has 4 nice little phases.  Now phase one I have taken my online free course, which was great.  I have outlined everything I will need to get started so I may just start later today.  It is really simple once you read what to do.  And that leads to this article.

I have succeeded before at losing weight because I actually took the time to read about the program I was going to be using before I started to use it.  And that is what I am doing this time around.  You know doing the old homework.  Reading, reading, and more reading so that I fill confident on the journey I am about to take.  It is like going on a trip you get Triple A, or mapquest to check out the route, then you feel more confident about where you are going.  The same is true for weight loss.  Learned and read about the differenct programs and then choose one that is right for you and you are half way home.

The old commercials that advertised, "Reading is Fundamental" they never lied.  Plus feeling confident about a journey kinda helps in your outcome of success.  So maybe I'll get started a little earlier.  Afterall that way I would be a little closer to the end goal and that's a pretty good thing. 

Eat Healthy,
Exercise Daily,
Enjoy Your Body,
& Become Fit & Empowered
with MartiKay The Queen of Fitness.

Four Phases of Atkins, Did You Know

I will be starting on Atkins 2.1.10.  I have been doing my due diligence and been reading about the Atkins Program.  I found out that it has four phases: 

1. Phase One - Introduction, there you can lose up to 15 pounds in two weeks utilizing 20 net carbs a day.
2. Phase Two - Ongoing Weight Lose -  here you will continue to lose weight at a slower pace while increasing your good carbs.
3. Phase Three - Pre Maintenence -  you will be within 10 pounds of your goal weight, increasing the amount of good carbs.
4. Phase Four - Lifetime Maintenance - you have reached your goal and you know what foods to eat to maintain your healthy weight. 

This is my first time on Atkins, I will be reporting back to you my success along with uploading journal video's of my progress via www.youtube.com/martivideo so please join or follow on my venture.

Eat Healthy,
Exercise Daily,
Enjoy Your Body,
& Become Fit & Empowered
with Martikay The Queen of Fitness

Food Inc DVD

Hi guys, I just finished watching a DVD called Food Inc.  It was a great eye opener about the foods we eat.  It shows where it comes from and probably could help you in your quest to be a healthier you.  I found it enlightning to say the least.  So next time you go to the video store or put it in your list for netflix.  It is worth seeing.  It will help educate you on food.  And maybe you will see some of those extra pounds you have were not all your fault.

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Exercise Dialy,
Enjoy Your Body,
& Become Fit & Empowered
with MartiKay The Queen of Fitness

Hi I have been busy and only posting from my twitter page.  But that will change here in 2010.  First off I just accepted and was approved for the Atkins 12 weeks to a Healthier You Challenge.  Just to bring you up to date, in 2008 I was diagnoised with Colorectal Cancer in the 3 stage, I had surgery, radiation and chemo.  During this time I gained 64 pounds.  In 2009 I did a little exercise and lost abut 29 pounds.  I think though a lot might have been the steriods wearing off, which was good. 

Now it is 2010 and I'm feeling great, thankful for all God has done for me and my family.  So I decided to take the Atkins 12 Weeks to a Healthier You Challenge.  Soon I will be starting my 12 weeks to a healthier me.  I would like for you to follow my journey, ask me questions, and join in if you so choose. 

I will be uploading a video journal each week with my progress, along with daily twitter and facebook updates as well as updating my blog.  So tell all your friends and join me in the Atkins 12 Weeks to a Healthier You.  Here is my audition tape http://www.poptent.net/media/24584

Eat Healthy,
Exercise Daily,
Enjoy Your Body,
& Become Fit & Empowered
with MartiKay The Queen of Fitness