00:32 – SPEAKER: JOSEPHINE 

Hi everyone, welcome to the Love to Live Healthy Show. I’m Josephine Fitzpatrick. Today’s episode is we want to lose, we want to maintain, but we do not want to gain. That is our Mantra for July. I have to start by telling you this past weekend was awesome with all the clients and their weight loss. The numbers are pretty amazing. We had so many clients losing weight and reaching numbers they never thought they would see. Super, super exciting, I love it. I can see, hear and feel the excitement in the clients, it makes me so happy. Everyone is working so hard, everyone is in such a hardcore state of mind and they are reaching new goals and seeing numbers they have not seen in years. 

01:07

And what I love so much and many of you know this we have thousands of clients on program from Long Island, New York City and across the country, and for most of you, the Innovation Program is not a diet, it’s a way of life and, honestly, that’s because I’ve had so many of you for over a decade. You either stay with me and you live this program consistently or you come back every time you need a tweak and sometimes, yes, it’s more than a tweak, right, but you always know you get right back to your healthy life and program and you get right back to your happy, healthy weight and I love love that you do that, you live it and you love the way it makes you feel, and we know there is no better feeling. It’s truly one of the best things about the program. It’s a way of life. You know in your heart and experience that, no matter what is going on in your life it could be your kids graduating, moving them into college, it could be vacations and just too much indulging, or even sickness that maybe someone in your family or yourself had to get through, whatever it is that threw you off your game, whatever you did, that got you sidetracked, took you off your path, you know 100% in the back of your head, and in your heart, when you are ready to come back and commit again, the program is here and it always works amazing for you. And, trust me, this happens all the time. 

02:25

I just recently had a client who came back to me for the fourth time. She lost her weight the first, second and third time. Listen, we’re talking over 15 years she’s been with me, so over that time, yes, it’s easy to gain 10 pounds here or there, but every time she came back she would go right back on program and she lost it again. Now, this time, she came back and I haven’t seen her in four years and unfortunately she was now in remission from a rare cancer. She was on all sorts of drugs and she was just mentally devastated because, yes, of course she’s so happy she’s in remission and she’s doing great, but she gained 25 pounds through it all, you know, like as if going through cancer isn’t enough. Gaining weight from all the medication just makes you feel that much worse. She was convinced that she was not going to lose the weight and she would never get her body back. I actually spoke to her doctor frequently, so we worked with the medicine and not against it. And, to be totally honest with you, what was really amazing is this 54-year-old woman lost her 25 pounds in less time than some of my clients who are not even on medication. So always remember, nothing is impossible if you want it enough. She is now back to her happy place and she’s back to living the program and she’s doing amazing. All of this is what makes it a real life program and not a diet. 

03:44

Another thing that’s pretty exciting this year is this June and July we have had more new clients sign up than ever before. This time of year, usually in the summer months most people will wait to start the new program until September, you know, after vacation, and social celebrations that take place all summer. But this year, for some reason, we’ve had record-breaking sign-ups for this time of year, which, of course, I absolutely love. I love to help people, but what that really tells me is it doesn’t matter, it’s summer. They want to feel good and they are ready to put the work in to make it happen. And, as many of you know, this time of year you have to give it that extra hard work so you get the very best results every single week. 

04:24

Summer’s not easy, summer’s social, but it’s also very motivating. You’re in less clothes, everyone’s in a bathing suit, you’re going to the beaches, vacations. You know it’s always all about the way you look at something that will determine your actions toward it. Don’t look at it hard. Look at it as it’s very motivating. Summer’s motivating to lose weight. I also think a lot of new signups is because results are proof of what you can accomplish if you have the right tools. 

04:57

I mean, we just came off 4th of July and everyone is doing fantastic. But we also have our own methods we keep creating and I think that’s really important. We know the importance of incorporating the detox into your week, especially when you have some extra events or dinners taking place. We know the importance of eating less and doing the fasting and how much it really does make a difference and balances out the week for when we do incorporate all the extra summers drinking and snacking. It’s actually why I think everyone is doing so well this summer and this time of year, because you have options to go to and you can enjoy and eat your extra meals and have your extra drinks, but you can balance out your week and your weight loss with your detox days and your fasting days. These are all tools that have been proven to work and when you experience it firsthand, that is what makes all the difference in how you approach your summer and what you actually want out of it, because now you know what’s possible and that is so exciting. It’s so exciting to think I’m going to enjoy my summer and still lose weight or even just stay in a great place. And for those of you who have literally just started, it will all come together for you and you will love your new life. 

06:07

Just remember consistency is key because whether you’re doing the Innovation, the Detox or the Fasting, or the combination of all three, which most of you are, the bottom line is you are always doing something that is moving you forward to where you want to be. Our summer mantra is we are happy to lose or maintain, but we do not want to gain. And when you are prepared for your day and your week, that is when you will get the best results. And remember, being prepared means even being prepared for your cheats. When you know you’re going to go off program at dinner, do the detox during the day. When you know you’re going on vacation, do the fasting, but maybe just don’t worry so much about having exact on-program meals. Just make sure you’re sticking to the fasting. All of these things is what is helping everyone maintain on the days that are not weight loss days, and it’s been truly amazing. The results have been truly amazing and I want that for all of you. So when I say it’s important to be prepared, I mean prepared for it all the on and the off days. Remember, health and weight loss is something you should not mind working hard at because it’s for your health, both mentally and physically. 

07:14

My clients love to send me pictures and I absolutely love when they do. And I can’t begin to describe the changes in clients when they feel good about themselves. They get to enjoy delicious food, they are enjoying vacation, but they also get to do it in a body that they love. I see it in the pictures how they’re so happy, how it gives them that extra bounce in their step and extra bounce in their personality. They’re excited to enjoy, but they are also excited to eat. And there’s no better feeling than when you can enjoy your delicious meal, maybe have a couple of drinks and feel good in your body. And you do that because you’re doing all the right things. I see it in the pictures. It’s sheer happiness that is beaming from healthy, hydrated skin. 

07:56

Listen, when it’s mid-July and everyone’s losing weight. That is amazing, it’s exciting. It’s exciting to be feeling great and doing the right things for not only for your weight but for your health. Yes, some days are harder than others, but it’s always worth it, because when you can enjoy the most is when you feel great. So if you want to enjoy the vacations, you want to enjoy the extra meals, the snacks, the extra drinks throughout the week, you must stay on program because you can enjoy and lose weight, and when you do both, that is when you feel great. Do you ever notice, when you feel great, how contagious it is? Everyone wants to be a part of that. Everyone wants to be a part of that great feeling. 

08:39

There’s so much sadness in the world today. You have to make sure you appreciate and enjoy every bit of happiness that comes your way. Most important is to make sure you are creating your own happiness every day. That’s what you do on program. You do the right things, you lose weight, you feel great, you enjoy your food, you enjoy your snacks, you enjoy your drinks, and it gives you happiness that you have a hundred percent control over. My last thought for you on this beautiful summer day is, it’s hard, yes, weight loss is hard, life is hard, but it’s all so worth it. 

09:09

Will you feel hungry? Yes, you will feel hungry, but think about it. You feel hungry even on the days you are overeating. So at least when you have a little hunger, you know it’s because you are losing weight and getting results from it. We always have to remember the less you eat, the less you want, so you will eventually get used to eating less. 

09:27

But give yourself a chance without giving in. The clients that have done amazing and continue to do amazing know how tough it is. When it gets tough, they remind themselves how much they want this and how important it is to them. If you want it, then don’t let anything or anyone get in your way. Don’t look back and wish you did better last week, because it doesn’t matter that time has passed and the only thing you can do right now is stop making excuses and move on to a better day today, tomorrow and week ahead. Don’t waste your time and don’t waste your energy looking back. Only look forward, because that is what you have control over. Don’t let another week go by without doing the right thing, because it will only add up and the longer you delay it, the harder it will be. If you do it now focus on a better today then tomorrow will be easier and by next week you will feel amazing and in control. 

10:24

If you want to feel great, happy, lighter and enjoy your summer, feeling inspired, motivated and in control, then commit to yourself, commit to the program, and you will be so happy you did Remember. You don’t have to be perfect. We just want to either lose or maintain. You just don’t want to gain. That’s what summer’s about. This is not something you can just wish for. It’s something you have to work for. I hope this helps and I hope everyone has the most happy, healthy week full of love. Hugs from me to all of you.