The late Steven Covey was an author and speaker who wrote the very popular book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”. Among the many excellent principles Covey taught were several about the use and control of our TIME. One of his quotes we often reference is this one:

Warning: This may be a little uncomfortable for some to read because the points may feel a bit (correction) very personal. They may really strike home. We apologize in advance … sort of.

This is an exciting time of year for many graduates and parents – both high schoolers and college grads. They have certainly had to navigate some very interesting times. Of course, as adults, we know that challenging and precarious times are just a part of life.

If you are currently working to (or desiring to) lose weight, chances are you may have struggled with something many of our weight loss clients share with us: the challenge of being “perfect”.

There is NO doubt: America is THE best country to live in! All of us at Activate Metabolics feel strongly about that! We are blessed to live in a country with so much opportunity and such freedom. Make NO mistake about that.

What kind of LEGACY are we leaving our children health-wise?

And how has 15 years of GOVERNMENT focused efforts impacted obesity rates?

It is very obvious that people are awakened and motivated to make lifestyle changes in many different ways. Some like to see proof in before/after pictures. Others want to learn the science. Some folks get stirred into action after getting a concerning diagnosis by their doctor. Then there are those who pay attention to statistics and trends. Numbers grab their attention. That is what we are sharing in this piece.

There are many forms of unhealthy or limited thinking when it comes to weight loss. We have covered a handful of them over the past several blogs. The simple truth is this:

Have you ever said – or maybe even just thought this about yourself?

For many people, the mere amount they want/need to lose creates a such a big mental block that it prevents them from even starting.

Have you ever said the phrase above? It is frequently heard in our consultations with people interested and inquiring into our weight loss program.