Getting Started
HOW IT’S DONE! THE METAMORPHOSIS
The simplest way to describe the METAMORPHOSIS is carefully transitioning or transforming the body from one extreme to another; for example, taking a body from being morbid obese to a thin, but muscular or athletic look is an extreme change, and the same ideology applies to someone going from frail to a muscular athletic look. These broad changes may seem hard to achieve, but they are actually quite easy, once you establish a pattern or rhythm, and build a slow, but consistent momentum. The challenge, of course, for some of you will be the eagerness to see results fast, and if you want to achieve results in a healthy manner, you MUST curb your enthusiasm for the long haul; the process is easier than you think.
IMPLEMENTING THE THREE-PRONG APPROACH
In the metamorphosis model, we will learn how the four stages will take you from where you are to where you would like to be! Each stage ranges from 4-8 weeks depending on your level of preparedness, motivation, and capability. Remember, from what we’ve learned on the “Positive Mental Attitude” Module: if you’re not mentally and physically committed, your efforts will not be as effective whereas if both mind and body are in sync greater benefits are achieved.
What’s needed:
Scale, medical records, mirror, and a camera
Scale
Many outfits utilize a system that calculates how many calories you’ve burned, how many steps you’ve reached, and other measures, but the reality is, non of those digits/results are going to help you if you can not see what you look like. So, in order to determine your progress, we’re going to weigh in once every 2-3 weeks, and make adjustments accordingly; jotting down the weight periodically as you work through each cycle/phase, provides a clue of how you’re progressing, feeling, and looking, especially!
Weigh in every now and then!
Medical Records
Keeping a document that illustrates your current conditions gives you a starting point and can be an incentive to motivate you to work towards a better condition. As you move from one phase to another, you will not only see progress in how you feel, and look, but you will also see how your insides (organs) are functioning on paper. Compare one report from the beginning to another at a later date so that you can see your LDL levels drop and experience your motivational level rise keeping you focused on accomplishing more!
We would like to make the distinction from other wellness sites in that we like to keep a description of certain terms simple, but there are a few instances where it is absolutely necessary for the public to know these terms:
LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, sometimes called “bad” cholesterol, makes up most of your body's cholesterol. High levels of LDL cholesterol can be devastating to us as humans. On the other hand, there’s HDL.
HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, sometimes called “good cholesterol.” High levels of HDL cholesterol can lower your risk for heart disease and stroke. Learn your health!
The Power of Mirrors
Mirrors don’t lie, and you can be highly excited about your progress or be shocked with the little improvements you make with merely subtle changes; one message should resonate is “effort!” Your input no matter how little it may be, the work it takes to achieve your ultimate goal will be highly appreciated by yourself in the short, medium, or long term. What’s great about your personal mission, is that it is highly personal! You don’t need anyone to assist you, and your data is completely secured by you and you don’t have to share it with anyone, unless you want to. We understand talking with or having to share details with others about your health may cause self shame or embarrassment, but not with our plan. Here, you share what you wish, and with whom ever you want!
Don’t be shy, snap them images!
Most cell phones have cameras on them, but feel free to take professional images for a more crisp experience as you develop the photos and compare from one time frame to another. Seeing where you’ve been or when and you started can result in an emotional moment or at the very least inspire you to do more. So every 2-3 weeks be sure to snap a few photos as you pose from one angle or posture to another. Don’t be shy, show yourself or to colleagues your progress report. The improvements will make others motivated, jealous, or at the very least make them wonder how exactly are you shaping your physique!