I lost three more pounds on the Brown Bag Diet

I lost three more pounds on the Brown Bag Diet. Now I'm at 178.
April 5th 2009

It wasn't easy but I went back to the basics. AWARENESS, PORTION CONTROL & EAT BY THE CLOCK.

As you know, the last time I reported I had slipped off the track and actually gained two pounds. So I went back to the drawing board to find the three principles (Watchword/Slogans) that helped me lose weight as I started this program. It helped me lose the two pounds I had gained plus put another pound into the loss column.

You can see by my slow weight loss that this is not one of those weekend starvation programs. But you can see how plugging at it little by little I'm shedding the pounds. I'm still not slim enough to fit into my old army fatigues. But with an additional five pound loss I should be able to squeeze into them.

So today's watchword/slogan is: KEEP ON PLUGGING. You can reach your goal if you stay with the course.

Of course you can reach me at BrownBagDiet@gmail.com. And if you do write me I'll try to cheer you on so you too can begin or continue your weight loss program.

Weight Loss Report # 5 - getting with it - again

Weight Loss report # 5 181 pounds.

This doesn't seem like good news since it's a gain of two pounds instead of a loss.
I'm suffering from two weekends of backsliding. But the important thing is not to focus on the bad but to figure out what has to be done to get back to a positive outcome.

I'm still down four pounds from the start and I'm not going to try to starve those extra two pounds off. That would only lead to another relapse. I'm pretty sure that returning to my diet schedule instead of trying to make up for the lapse will be the most effective in the long run.

So today's watchword/slogan is - GET BACK ON THE HORSE (your regular schedule of dieting. You know what they say if you fall off a horse? Get back on the horse - and keep riding. That's what I'm going to do.

If you'd like to tell me how you're doing with your diet program write me, Erwin Posner at BrownBagDiet@gmail.com.

Weight Loss Report - 4 - the Brown Bag Diet - 179 pounds

Weight Loss Report - 4 - the Brown Bag Diet - 179 pounds



The weight is still coming off - but slowly. I'm pleased that I've lost 6 pounds but it seems painfully slow. But then again it is 6 real pounds that have stayed off since Feb. 4th. That's not a weekend of crash dieting only to return to the original weight or more.

So what is the lesson here? I think the lesson is a well used adage that, "Slow and steady wins the race" or "The slower it comes off the longer it stays off".

So let's remember that this lesson's wathchword is, Slow & Steady.

Remember to send your comments and suggestions to me at:
Brownbagdiet@gmail.com

Weight Loss Report -3- the Brown Bag Diet

Weight Loss Report - 3 - the Brown Bag Diet - 180 pounds

Things are slowing down a bit. I had a two pound loss from Feb. 12Th but considering I began at 185 pounds I'm satisfied with my 5 pound loss to date.

Our last watchword was "PORTION CONTROL". That is so important. And so is the next. Remember we started with "PLAN AHEAD". Now we add the watchword, "Eat by the Clock".

When you plan your eating for the day decide when you will eat each meal. If you decide that 12:30 to 1:00 PM is lunchtime don't start cheating by snacking at 12:15. It's a lot easier to refrain from silly eating habits when you know exactly what time your next meal is scheduled.

So keep this watchword handy. It will help you get through the day without breaking down and spoiling your diet plans.

Any questions? Write me, Erwin Posner, at BrownBagDiet@gmail .com

Weight Loss Report - 2 - the Brown Bag Diet

Weight Loss Report - 2 - the Brown Bag Diet



In my last report was on Feb 12Th I weighed in at 185 pounds. The weight is coming off slowly. Today I weighed in at 182 pounds. Although I'd like to show some dramatic results for these ten days, I'm satisfied with a three pound loss. You know that the hardest part is getting started.



As I said last time, my contribution to our economic stimulus is to change our business model from Brown Bag Diet clubs to the Brown Bag Diet Blog. You can get a full refund of any funds you paid to the clubs we were establishing by simply returning to your club facilitator for your refund.

In the last post we discussed setting a goal and keeping your focus on what, when and how you eat. Now we have to turn our attention to how much you eat. Just this week a new medical study reported that over 800 volunteers were put on various diets. Some on low carb, some on low protein as well as other diets. All the volunteers lost weight and it didn't matter what diet they chose. What did matter was how much they ate.

So you see the importance of, "PORTION CONTROL", which is our next watchword. This lesson is simple and short. Stay focused on what you are eating. Keep the watchword, "AWARENESS" always in your mind. Now add the next watchword, "Portion Control", to your list and you will be well on your way to success.

Write me for special tips on how to improve your portion control. Send your email to:

Erwin Posner, R.Ph. at: BrownBagDiet@gmail.com

FREE membership in Brown Bag Diet Club

IF YOU'RE HURTING DUE TO THE RECESSION - THEN WE'RE ALL HURTING. THAT'S WHY I'M CHANGING OUR BUSINESS MODEL TO FREE MEMBERSHIP - IN THE BROWN BAG DIET CLUB FOR THE DURATION OF THE RECESSION.

And that's not the only change I'm making. I'm not only writing the material for the club but I'm also joining as an official member dedicated to losing weight.

And I will post my own weight each time as I continue towards my goal weight.

So to start with, today I weigh 185 pounds with a goal weight of 165 pounds.

I don't think it will be easy to lose 20 pounds. I don't think they will just fall off. But I'm starting today and I invite all of you to join me in this effort. Let's begin by setting some short term goals and we can go on from there.

In my case I plan to lose an average of not less than one pound per week. That may seem a small goal especially when you read about all those miracle diets that claim to erase pounds quicker and easier than you can erase a chalk board.
But I'm in it for the long pull and at the end of 20 weeks I hope to look at myself sideways in the mirror and notice a remarkable improvement.

Now that I've set the goal my next step is going to be to plan what I will eat during this dieting period. Notice that I make a point of emphasizing plan. That's because one of the most important slogans in my watchword/slogan system is "Plan Ahead".

When combined with the other most important watchword,
"Portion Control" they form the primary keys to the success of the
"Brown Bag Diet" program. If you already have a favorite diet you can begin immediately with me to plan your next day's menu and prepare yourself to stay within the confines of your portion limitations.

For those of you who have not yet chosen a diet program to follow please send your email to me and I will try to suggest some common standard programs.

Send your email to Erwin Posner at
Brownbagdiet@gmail.com and put menu selection in the subject line of your email.

Easy way to a Bocca Beach Body

Easy way to a Boca Beach Body

Maybe you had a Boca Beach Body and maybe you didn't but one thing is certain. Your "bod" was a lot closer to "Beach Perfect" than it is today. There are lots of ways to find an answer to getting into better shape than you are now but one of the easiest
is to get on board with the Brown Bag Diet program.

The Brown Bag Diet isn't a diet at all. It's a motivational system that helps you stay on any proper diet. It helps you to stay focused on each day's task. It helps you concentrate your power and energy on achieving your short term goals.

Finally when you reach your long term goal you may still not have a "Boca Beach Body" but you'll be a better you. You'll be a sharper looking you. You'll be a more energetic you. And you'll probably be a healthier you.

Want to know how to get started? Send me an email requesting starting material. Don't send money. Just send your request for starting on the "Brown Bag Diet" program to
Erwin Posner, Rph at BrownBagDiet@gmail.com