Mind Over Matter


I have been so busy lately researching and trying to get a grip on how do we become fat. I have been talking to a good friend of mine who is a well known international motivational speaker. We booth have come to the conclusion that the way we think plays a big part on how we eat. I am now reading books on this subject and learning a great deal of reasons why people like me become fat.

I feel that it has a great deal to do with the way we program our minds. When I look at food it seems to have a gravitational pull on my fork almost pulling it to the plate without the ability of control. It is almost like an addiction that can give a damn about our health and what this sick habit of random eating will do to our beautiful bodies. It is a war in the mind that plays with our emotions telling us that food is the answer to whatever we are experiencing that cause us discomfort.

When I think about it I can look at food as part of my past that makes me almost blush with shame from the self inflicted scars leading to my obesity. I know that might sound really hard to the ears but I am understanding why I am in this state and it angers me a little. I am starting to see this as a preventable disease and the cure is so simple. It is just SO DARN SIMPLE BUT AT THE SAME TIME SO HARD TO KICK!! We just have to take back the POWER!! Yes this sounds so simple and in theory anyone with willpower can beat but if this is true then why are so many of us Americans fat?

We have so many other options but seem to gravitate towards the unhealthy choices that cause us so much health related problems. I am feeling that the first step to beating this nasty addiction is to admit that we I have a eating disorder. To me obesity is a clear sign that our eating has reached priority over our lives and living 100% now takes a back seat. So for me I am now in the mental state of awareness and putting up a fight. It is me against myself and I am always up for a challenge. I am ready to remix my diet and the way I have been thinking to prepare myself for true VICTORY!!

"Create a Vision Board .. pictures of what you want to attract .. every day look at it and get into the feeling state of already having acquired these wants." – The Secret

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Attack Of The Enablers


Hey everyone!! Today I was tying to avoid the hunger pains but it seems like everyone was against me. I was minding my business when all of a sudden the ladies at the office came in with a bucket of HOT WINGS!!

If any of you guys know me outside the blog then you know HOT WINGS and I have a love hate relationship. It keeps calling me and calling me and makes me feel somewhat like I am out of control but I passed on the offer!! But WAIT!!! It gets better..

One of the secretaries brings in a pecan cheese cake freshly made by her grandmother so you already know the deal on that one!! I was feeling like I was about to cave in but tried to hold my own and say no thanks!! Then why did my friends have to use the "A SMALL PIECE WANT KILL YOUR DIET?" ROUTINE!

Well anyway it is 3:30pm and I am at my desk being thankful I survived an attack of the enabler!! I got love for my coworkers but darn they can be so persuasive sometimes!! LOL

I guess the good news is I got through the day without doing something I would regret later.

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Raw Food Blog – Mr. Meltdown’s Top 3 Scales Up To 500lbs


There was a time when I did not know exactly where to find a good scale the would weigh a person over 400lbs. I was heart broken and angry all at the same time when I went into my local Walmart and only found scales up to 250lbs.

I have been receiving many emails from you guys asking me where to get a good scale from. I was told stories that are similar to mine and I totally understand how frustrating it is not to be able to weigh yourself at home in private. I know how much it sucks to have to go to the Hospital because your local clinic scales only go up to 300lbs. So to all you guys and gals who have sent me emails asking me where to find the scales that could handle people like us I heard you.

I have made a small list of a few really cool scales that I am sure you will love and support weights 400lbs and up!! I know we are all trying our best not to have to depend on scales that are made for folks our size for long but this is absolutely a start so you can monitor accurately your progress. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you guys with and remember I am still working on my weight and far from at my goal yet. So I do understand anyone else suffering from obesity sense I am living it right now with you. God bless you guys and here is my list..

 

  1. Seca 769 Digital Fitness – Medical Scale, 450 lb / 200 kg Capacity – These are the same scales used in hospitals and fitness centers and is very trusted and well made. This scale can handle weight up to 450lbs and I have had the pleasure of trying this one out and I was very impressed.
     
  2. A&D Medical UC-321PL Precision Scale with Wired Communication   – This is one has an automatic calibration feature, light weight and only 1 inch thick so it will not take up to much space. I am sure you will enjoy this one. This scale has a high weight capacity of 450 lb (200 kg). The feature I love most is that this is compatible with Microsoft Healthvault via USB which in my eye adds value to this sleek scale. Mr. Meltdown LIKES!!!  Sorry guys I am a true geek when it comes to weight loss gadgets and tech stuff!! LOL                                                                                                                                                                                                   

  3. AmCells WWS Scale Platform Mount Readout 500 Lb. – This is the very scale that many Doctors use to weigh larger patients. These type of scales are built very well with a  Stainless steel design. You can also mount the the readout to easily read your results. That is a nice feature for anyone who would like to face the readout instead of bending over and dealing with back pain.

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