Step #6 - Toyota's Eight Steps to Problem-Solving Applied to Weight Loss

Implement Counter Measures

“Only as you do know yourself can your brain serve you as a sharp and efficient tool. Know your own failings, passions, and prejudices so you can separate them from what you see,” said Bernard Baruch in one of my favorite quotes. The counter measures outlined last week become our action steps to reach the goal.

Tools are very important to assist in monitoring and implementing counter measures; however, tools will not cause you to reach your goal. For me to lose 50 lbs in 2014, I chose the FitBit Flex to keep track of my weight, measurements, daily step count, exercise and food journal.

To address my mobility issues, I was fortunate to hear Dr. Joe DuPuy speak about his passion to heal people through chiropractic care. I made a commitment to follow the plan he outlined for me.

Also, I found Nikken products helped with healing and muscle pain. Their CM Complex Cream is by far the best product for sore muscles and their magnets assist the body in healing.  

I have spent a decade learning about nutrition and food. I saw the most dramatic weight loss when I eliminated wheat, gluten and grains from my diet. Dr. Davis makes a strong case on how today’s wheat destroys the body. The following sources helped me tremendously in identifying a plan that works for me:

·      Wheat Belly – William Davis, MD

·      Eat Right for Your Blood Type – Dr. Peter J.D’Adamo

·      Atkins Diet – Dr. Robert Atkins

·      Dr. Weston Price Foundation 

Hormone replacement was critical for me because of having my ovaries removed a decade ago. Low testosterone levels have been linked to chronic pain. And yes, women need testosterone, too. Belly fat produces estrogen and estrogen is a fat-storing hormone. Balancing these hormones and others are very important to overall wellness.

Vitamin D, magnesium, B-12, vitamin C along with a multi-vitamin are crucial for weight loss. There are several labs that will check your levels without a doctor’s order. These vital nutrients help with a host of symptoms such depression, fatigue and energy. Without them your body cannot function properly.

To address the mental/emotional aspect of my plan, I joined a MasterMind group studying “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill.  Inspiration, support and revelation allowed me to open my mind to new possibilities.  The most profound lesson I learned was the Law of Attraction that if you focus on positive or negative thoughts, you can bring about positive or negative results. The one thing we completely control in life is our thoughts. Make them positive and you will see positive changes in your life, too.   

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Kerri Smith is a marketing professional by trade but dedicates her life to learning and challenging the status quo. Smith is a wife, mother, grandmother, businesswoman, professional speaker, teacher, student, author, survivor and lover of life. Learn more at www.cuexceed.com.