Living Lean- Orientation

Living Lean- Orientation


In this session he goes over the six criteria for success and we cut out our first "key to success" cards for the lanyard.


Assignment 1


1.  Cut out the Key to Success Card- CHECK
2.  Have it with me all the time (thus lanyard)
3.  Read it every time I have a desire to eat- even at regular meal times


Assignment 2


Write down 5 consequences of being a muncher and 5 benefits of being an ex-muncher
 (would be the same as the first assignment- but they said it is training so repeat often)

Consequences of being a Muncher:

1.  I don't like that I can't do the things I like to do - being active, running, hiking....
2.  I am worried about my health
3.  The way I look depresses me- makes me feel bad about myself
4.  I don't feel comfortable in clothes of any kind
5.  I don't like to/want to look in the mirror

Benefits of becoming an Ex-Muncher: 

1.  I will be more active
2.  I will be able to do mini marathons, mud runs and obstacle races again
3.  I will be able to hike long distances, explore and go geocaching in some pretty cool places
4.  I will be able to watch my health numbers (blood pressure, weight, cholesterol....) with pride and get them exactly where they need to be
5.  I will feel comfortable in my body and be able to look in the mirror with pride instead of disgust


Assignment 3


Identify five addictive foods and/or relationships with food and eating that may contribute to your being overweight, frustrated or unhealthy.


1.  Real Sugar cakes, cookies - anything sweet
2.  Bread- White, high carb low fiber
3.  Pasta- anything high carb
4.  Using these foods to make problems go away, for specific reasons- like a party or special time of year
5.  Continuing with "traditions" or "rituals" set in place- like buying chips and chocolate on road trips instead of nuts and fruit


Assignment 4


Make eating a sole activity.  Do not talk on phone or drive.  Sit down and consciously eat.  Acknowledge what I am eating and why.  (this one will be tough)


Assignment 5


Criterion one states that in order to change it is important to do it for yourself.  Share in your journal why you think this may be true:


I think this statement is true because you can not change for someone else.  It has to be for yourself, you have to want it and you have to put in the work to get there.  Others can support you in various ways but you have to want to change in order to make that change.


Recall a situation where you tried to change for someone else.  What happened?:


I tried to change for my mother one time.  She was consistently on me about my weight and putting me on diets.  .... what happened?  320 lbs........


Assignment 6


1.  Memorize the Six Criteria for success.  You can refer to page two in the Reading Materials to see the whole list.- need to do
2.  Memorize the purpose of the training.  Its on the first Key to Success Card. - need to do


Assignment 7


Read the material: CHECK
Synopsis of reading material:


Six Criteria for Success


1.  Be willing to do it for yourself
2.  Be willing to change your point of view
3.  Be willing to stop proving you're right about not being able to change
4.  Be willing to see that your fear of failure is less important than the benefits of Living Lean
5.  Be willing to take responsibility for your actions
6.  Be willing to tell the truth about munching


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