The “Joy” of the Body Image Movement: from Loathing to Loving your Body!

I recently stumbled upon the Body Image Movement on Facebook, founded by Taryn Brumfitt, and I am now reading her compelling and humor-filled book, “EMBRACE”. Taryn also wrote her opinion on Weight Watchers now targeting their advertising to include their moms and daughters.

I’ll share how the word ‘diet’ has shaped my life. In high school my mother and I went to – you guessed it “Weight Watchers” together. She was not really over weight but may have wanted to lose 10-15 lbs. As for me, it taught me healthy eating and I did drop some weight….but did I really need to? I thought so, now I am not so sure.

Being on Weight Watches then was a secret….I was embarrassed to tell anyone (except my best friend) as none of us ever discussed dieting back then. (Thank God)

Weight Watchers became an obsession, especially in my teen years. (Thinking about meals, preparing, then measuring and weighing everything I ate) – and I guess the question is, is that normal and OK? or was it setting a girl up for future dieting???? and the feeling of not being enough?

I embraced the Weight Watchers lifestyle and lost 16 lbs. in 6 weeks, not deviating one crumb from the rigid program that it was back in the 1970s…. I went from a healthy teen with a little extra body fat to a very lean young woman. (But could it be maintained? Certainly not when I went off to college!)

Was it positive? Yes, in some ways….but damaging in others… as it set me up to feel like I was never quite the size or shape I wanted to be. Looking back I rarely have felt I am OKAY as I am…. esp. back then when the media starting idealizing Twiggy and stick shape models and talking more about celebrity bodies.

I did get into body building in my late 20s…. which had its pros and cons…..Pros in that I was building muscle in a healthy way and embracing my athletic God gifted body, but negative in other ways. Example, much like Taryn in the book Embrace describes, after a body building competition there is only way to go….and that is ‘down’ from your goal. Yes even though I got down to 8.5% body fat, sculpted my body the way I wanted and WON my division… How did I feel???? As I look back I still didn’t feel the success or HAPPY, I thought I would or think my body was ‘perfect enough’.

OMG, that is so sad…. maybe why this ‘movement called Body Image Movement hits so close to home today.

For those who do fitness or body building competitions (or other athletic endeavors) perhaps you can relate. Even though you know intellectually it is not possible or even healthy to stay in that physically lean condition….it truly became hard for me returning to what was a ‘normal’ body and honestly it devastated me.

How did I handle it? I remained fit and worked out religiously in my 40s and 50s- warding off any middle age bulge that I was told would surely and eventually find me… and then in my mid-50’s I went through menopause. Fortunately I didn’t experience drastic mood swings, but I did have the ‘hot flash’ symptoms and put on belly fat…which I called my “men-o-pot”. For the first time in my life, I truly hated my body. I didn’t think it was fair that God would create this ‘widening’ of the body at the time when we women stopped being able to create babies.

Today, at 61 years old- it’s about time to embrace how I am and how I look. I finally get it and want to help others with The Body Image Movement. I think part of my motivation is I have a daughter, 2 step- daughters and daughter- in- law, who thank GOD all appear to have healthy body images….and I also have 4 granddaughters (add 2 more from my step-daughter)…that is 6 young females in our family tree. There is no way I want them to obsess with their body image….I want them to believe they are beautiful and talented HOW THEY ARE…and that they are capable of doing and becoming anything they want in life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heck, wouldn’t you agree that there are far more important things in the world to worry about than what number is on the scale or the size of your belly, butt or thighs? LOVING YOUR BODY FROM THE INSIDE OUT IS TARYN’S MISSION! (I bought her book, Embrace, off Amazon and am finding it hard to put down!)

Who else can relate? I’d love to know.

This is just the beginning for me….and it’s interesting as the company I work with has an entire division dedicated to weight loss.

For me, MY focus is the health benefits of being at a healthy weight, versus sliding into ‘skinny jeans’ or wearing a bikini. But along with this I also love it when people are empowered and have confidence as when they do, they become unstoppable…. It may not happen overnight- but beginning to love our body from the inside out is a movement that is happening around the world.

I believe the key is to love your body no matter what size you are and to strive to embrace health as a habit, not an event.

Let’s just say, people who are confident in their own ‘skin’ also have a different “PEP IN THEIR STEP” which in turn attracts a higher vibration to them. Ultimately isn’t that what we want? To live, create more in our lives of things we want and deserve.

Comments are welcome.

Joy Edgerton

802-846-7530

info@DaveandJoy.com

www.DaveandJoy.com

Below you can learn about the Body Image Movement from Taryn herself.

 

 

 

 

Not exactly String Theory…. or is it?

In physics, string theory is a theoretical framework in which the point-like particles of particle physics are replaced by one-dimensional objects called strings. It describes…………… NO, not that kind of String Theory…

More like this.

Your team will follow you. See the word “Follow”? Most people think that leadership is about pushing and forcing…. well, if you’re in a business that relies on a team working together and reaching new heights individually and for the team, you may want to reconsider how to motivate people.

Here’s a short clip I made for our team to transfer their understanding on “who they need to be” if they are looking for duplication.

 

Your business and your team will grow faster if they can see what they need to duplicate. Words are cheap…. but your powerful demonstration is the most powerful lesson you can give.

Looking to learn more about leadership while you build a team and an income? Awesome, because that is what we do..

Connect with us.

Dave & Joy

info@DaveandJoy.com

802-876-7530

Tavala Trim & Control: The Dynamic Duo in Weight Loss

Tavala Trim & Control: The Dynamic Duo in Weight Loss

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…and as a result you” burn more calories and lose weight.

TAVALA CONTROL:

  • Balances blood sugar levels
  • Enhances Tavala Trim
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Can TAVALA TRIM Help Lose Weight While on Weight Watchers?

Can TAVALA TRIM Help Lose Weight While on

Weight Watchers?

Years ago, and I mean DECADES ago when I was BACK IN HIGH SCHOOL, my mother was a member of Weight Watchers. When she needed to drop 5-10 lbs. she would go back, pay the weekly fee until she reached her desired weight and get back on track. I joined her and became a member when I was a Junior in high school and only told my best friend, Laurie, as somehow ‘dieting’ seemed too uncool and downright embarrassing. Actually it wasn’t a diet, rather a sensible way of eating, that has been useful after all these decades leading up to today.

The downside of Weight Watchers for me was ALWAYS thinking about and preparing food. Measuring and weighing everything and the preoccupation of food! This was way before their point system. For 6 weeks I didn’t eat or drink a drop or morsel of anything that was not on the program and guess what? I did lose around 14 lbs. and felt fabulous. The problem was most of the members DID eat or drink something not on the program and as a result, their weight went up and down each week and rarely did anyone I know reach their goal weight.

Yes, those are the days I had incredible patience with what is required to adhere to a weight loss program – and to think that some weeks I would lose only 1/2 lb. after being 100% compliant and not getting discouraged is beyond my belief! But slowly, 1/2 lb. here, 2 lbs. there I ended up ‘somehow’ dropping an average of 2.3 lbs. a week over the duration of my Weight Watcher 6 week stint.

Now here is the question….

What if I had TAVALA TRIM to take in conjunction with Weight Watchers?

This is a great question and a reason why I recently reached out to several of my girlfriends who have been on and off of Weight Watchers for years. I told them of a new product called TAVALA TRIM that helps Boost the Metabolism, Suppress the Appetite, Reduce Cravings, Give added Energy and Focus and Accelerate Weight Loss. Everyone was open to trying it.

The results? A whopping 100% of people fell in love with the TRIM and found that it was a Fabulous addition to their Weight Watcher Plan. One gal, who shared her difficulty in losing weight, lost 14 lbs. in 3 weeks, another dropped 6 in her first 7-days, versus her typical average weekly weight loss of 1.5 lbs. Another gals clothes got visibly baggy within 2 weeks just ADDING TAVALA TRIM to her Weight Watcher program.

TRIM and WEIGHT WATCHERS

Now if only I could get a wealthy and famous spokesperson, like Oprah, Jessica Simpson or Jennifer Hudon, tell the world about TRIM more and more people would have a higher success rate like those celebrities did with Weight Watchers. Problem is we live in a microwave society that wants instant results. While the TRIM is not a miracle, it sure feels like that to people who have struggled for years with reaching their ideal and healthy weight.

Whether you are on Weight Watchers or on another healthy food plan adding TRIM as a dietary supplement may help you with your weight loss goals. I’d suggest giving it a try. To order your 28-day Supply go to www.DaveandJoy.com The cost is only $64.99 per supply and comes in both a delicious drink or capsules. You can order as a retail customer or become a member (for free) and share with others that would like to share with. The choice is yours. Same price, 100% satisfaction guaranteed!

Why WEIGHT? What do you have to lose but WEIGHT? Order yours today and we’ll send you an additional 7-Day Sample for FREE.

Dave and Joy

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Neuroplasticity Coaching

Neuroplasticity is an umbrella term referring to the ability of your brain to reorganize itself, both physically and functionally, throughout your life due to your environment, behavior, thinking, and emotions.

A Neuroplasticity Coach is someone who listens and guides you through consciously identifying desired results and then building and applying a methodology designed to re-wire your brain to receive a chosen result. Most people receive the default results over and over. You can change how you process and you can receive the results you want!

Your brain has the ability to re-wire itself. In fact, it’s being doing that since you were born. Years past, science believed that once you reached the age of adulthood, your brain stopped rewiring itself. The latest science has been proving what many have written about for at least 100 years, that the brain is an ever evolving, highly malleable instrument that you can choose, direct, implant and build new neuro pathways or as Maxwell Maltz in his best seller Pyscho-Cybernetics described as a new self-image.

Over 30 years ago I experienced a rapid increase in income by applying the principles of Neuroplasticity I learned in the early 1980’s. I went from struggling in a business to earning over $10,000 per month and got there in 60 days. 10 years later I used these same principles to identify a market, find a business partner and raised over 1.25 million in lines of credit to start and run the business. This all happened within 90 days of starting the re-wiring process.

I have see the results for myself and yes, Neuroplasticity works and it can work for you too.

Can anyone learn and benefit from applying Neuroplasticity? Yes.

The basic process:

  1. Choose a new result in any arena of your life
  2. Build a new model for your brain to process
  3. Implant this new pattern and image daily
  4. Act as if it’s already present. (Do the thing and you’ll have the power to do the thing. ~ Emerson)

I’ve been coaching others for 30 years in these methods and practices to literally change their results by changing the “neuro” wiring of their brain. 30 years ago the term, Neuroplasticity, wasn’t used in most circles, but self image, re patterning, and other terms coined by Maxwell Maltz who authored Pyscho-Cybernetics was.

How has this process been accepted by the world? Many professional coaches since the early 1960’s have used Neuro programing to elevate the game and results of neuroplasticityathletes including the legendary coach Vince Lombardi of the Green Bay Packers. I first heard of the Russian Olympic teams using a form of rewiring in the late 60’s. The Golden Bear, Jack Nicklaus has consistently used a mindset coach to visualize each golf shot he takes on the course. Even allowing this visualization he goes thru before each shot to choose the club he will actually use to hit the ball.

Since then, professionals in every category, top producers and those striving to be a top producers use Neuroplasticity and Neuroplasticity coaches to reach and maintain their success. Who uses coaches today? Attorneys, executives, sales people, network marketers, entrepreneurs, teachers, athletes, students, etc. Anyone who desires to up their game and receive the results they want.

You can be a high performer too! If you happen to be telling yourself…. “no, that probably will not work for me” understand that it is a mindset and a pattern that is currently HOLDING you back.

Why a Coach?

I absolutely love working with people, listening to who you are, teaching, inspiring and transferring the understanding of you can make a shift and we together can make it faster and with more depth for you!

For a brief overview and look into what could be the starting point for you… set up a free 20-30 minute “Get to know the process” and see what a new pattern can do for you. Access my calendar here

 

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Dave’s Day 20 On Ketopia – Tips and Insights

The FAT Keeps Falling Off

Personal Stats on Day 20 of Ketopia

Age 58

Down just over 17 lbs.

FAT loss of 10.6 lbs. This is the number I watch. For me, the lower Fat, the healthier the body.

Body Fat down 2.5%

BMI down 2.5 points

4 3/8 inches off my chest

3 inches off my belly

1 inch off my thighs

Stamina way up… Joy & I are now playing nearly an hour of full on tennis daily!

Tips from a 20 Day Journey

1. Water, water, water index

2. Very important to space the Dough Bites 3 hours from the Morning KetonX drink.

3. Very important to space the FIXX Shake 3 hours from the Dough Bites

4. If you need to snack, have a snack around the time you have your Dough Bites or FIXX.

5. Did I mention Water? 1/2 oz per pound of body weight.

6. Don’t get hung up on one measurement. Your body may drop inches before weight or be dropping Fat and that doesn’t show up on the Scale!

7. Choose 4-5 ways to measure YOUR success. I use Fat Loss, weight, inch loss, how my clothes fit, compliments I hear, energy level, better sleep. What ever one is good today, I WIN !

tennis8. Move your body. 30 minutes daily. Walk, tennis, bike, workout, run, jog, chase good looking ladies….. it’s all about your health! Don’t worry what you look like, just get out and MOVE !

9. If you only have 1 Ketopia Pack on order….. when you hit Day 11 you will be ticked off at yourself for not having more on hand…. Just Sayin’. Order more Ketopia Packs NOW!

10. Just noticed I lost less weight since we ran out of Pulse-8… um? 2 more tubs coming tomorrow. Keep your body edified with great supplements. I have 2 Solar Strips daily and 1-2 scoops of Pulse-8 daily!

You can order Ketopia Today ! Call or email us. or go to http://davejoy.fgxpress.com/#/ketopia and place your order!

Imagine how much weight and fat you could lose on this 10 Day Reset program. And you don’t have to stop there! I’ve decided to do 3 programs in a row…. 30 days to lose 25-30 lbs!

BTW, if you not earning too much money already, you can, by simply sharing and helping friends and family look fabulous? Sign up for more details on Ketopia and follow our progress. Send an email to be part of this to info@FGXnow.com

Join us on this journey!

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Joy Edgerton

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Dave’s Ketopia Day 15

Dave’s Ketopia Day 15

Day 15 and half way thru my 30 day Reset with Ketopia

Down 15 lbs, Fat loss of 9.2 lbs!

What I’m most amazed with is the lack of craving and hunger on this program.

If you have some fat to lose, Get Ketopia! Really, it works!

Imagine how much weight and fat you could lose on this 10 Day Reset program. And you don’t have to stop there! I’ve decided to do 3 programs in a row…. 30 days to lose 25-30 lbs!

BTW, if you not earning too much money already, you can, by simply sharing and helping friends and family look fabulous? Sign up for more details on Ketopia and follow our progress. Send an email to be part of this to info@FGXnow.com

Join us on this journey!

5I3I6962_pp20x20 Dave DeBerardinis

Joy Edgerton

802-846-7530 h

info@FGXnow.com