In days of old, generals would burn bridges they crossed to prevent any sort of retreat. Captians of the sea would similarly burn their boats upon reaching their destination. This was their way of all but ensuring success, and of course motivating those in their charge. After all, if there is no other option, like turning back) success looks pretty good. Now on to you...

I have said it a million times to clients who engage in my fat loss programs- when you lose the weight, ditch the fat clothes. Here is my advice: Burn Your Britches. Keeping the "fat clothes" around leaves you a fall back position. It gives you a way out. If you start to back slide, you can always just wear your fat pants. But what if you have no fat pants? Then what are you going to do? Get off your ass and pull your crap together- that's what. (Just a little tough love from JC)

Now I am a big believer in practice what you preach, so here is my story: In the past few months I have lost near 40 pounds, and almost 6 inches off my waist. I can take all of my jeans off without unbuttoning them - and that could make for an embarrassing situation that I would prefer to avoid. Below you will notice my stack of 36" jeans; 5 pairs of them. This past weekend they went on sale at rock bottom prices at our garage sale (along with a bunch of other crap great stuff!)

I now have no fall back position. There is no going back. Even the best of us experience set backs, but the point is to not let them become permanent. I will not buy 36" jeans again. The problem is right now I have only one pair of 34" pants, so shopping is in my future. That is really a rarely documented side effect / benefit of fat loss: The new wardrobe.

Back to you: When you are losing weight you can only buy three things: shoes, hats & gloves. When you hit milestones like a few dress sizes, or a few inches off your waist then make some bigger purchases. Do this as soon as you can because on top of the potential hazards of having a "fat pants" safety net, oversized clothes generally look like crap on a newly in shape body, so show it off.

Burn your britches- ensure your success.

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Josie has been working with us for a while now, and her results have been tremendous. 

I signed up to work out with Carter Fitness in August 2007. I had slowly put weight back on, and couldn't fit into my summer clothes from the year before. Working out was always a chore - since starting at Carter Fitness I've dropped 3 dress sizes, and almost 15 pounds - but I've added amazing muscle tone and feel great in my new clothes. I look forward to my workouts and even go in on extra days to do more!  Amazing!  Josh B  makes my workouts so much fun and both he and Josh C are always so encouraging. Thank you!

Jo Calabrese

Great job Jo. We could not be more proud.

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The original version- hard hitting and in your face!

The alternate, less intimidating version.

A good dose of motivation can change your life almost overnight.

The best part of my job is seeing clients achieve amazing results. Whether they drop a few sizes, lose the baby weight, get off their blood pressure meds, or shrink their waist the excitement is always contagious.

There really isn't a clear way to describe the euphoria that settles in once you've realized your fitness goal. You have to experience it.  

Though each successful client is unique with different goals one element unites them.

They are all highly motivated.

You see, I am in a unique position. I know how to get you (or anyone else who walks through my door) into great shape. I can coach you through a 50 pound weight loss. I can guide you to a healthier body. I can even train you into a toned athlete.

But there is one catch.

You'll need to be motivated.

See, saying that you want to get into great shape isn't enough. You need motivation-and that's just half of the equation. The other part (and the most important) is ACTION.

Nothing happens until you take action.

You can want it, think about it, mull it over, ponder it, plan it, and then re-plan it. But nothing happens until you take action.

While I may not know your story-it's probably safe to assume that you are dissatisfied with your body and know that you can improve your fitness level. You want to look better, to have more energy, to experience fewer aches and pains, and to enjoy sweet satisfaction as you achieve your goals once and for all.

I know that all of my successful clients were once in your shoes. They wanted to change their bodies. They felt urgency. And then they did what most fail to do. They took action and contacted me.

But there is more to it than that. They then committed to a program, put in the exercise, stuck to their diet and met their goals. There's nothing more gratifying than getting back into those jeans that now sit in the back of your closet.

Those that take massive action get massive rewards. And those that simply talk about losing weight will continue to put weight on, pound after pound. I hate to put that way, but it's the truth.

So what do you want?

To drop 20 pounds

To feel younger

To look better in your birthday suit

How bad do you want it? How much motivation do you have? Enough to take MASSIVE ACTION?

The rewards are great IF you do.       

Do you ever find yourself snacking away without paying attention to how much you're eating? Maybe you're focused on a movie or the ball game. This is a sure-fire way to gain weight. When your goal is to drop pounds it is important to practice the art of eating mindfully. This means that when you eat you should stay tuned in to your level of satiety so that at the first sign of fullness you will stop.

Crunchy snap peas and soy nuts pair up with soft tofu in this spring inspired salad. Best enjoyed as a light lunch, this salad will treat your taste buds while maintaining your waistline. Servings: 2

Here's what you need...

• 4 cups mixed greens
• 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2/3 cup sugar snap peas
• 1/2 cup Light Firm Tofu
• 2 Tbl unsalted soy nuts
• 1 Tbl unsalted sunflower seeds
• 4 Tbl Newman's Own Lighten Up Low Fat Sesame Ginger Dressing

• Combine the greens, tomatoes and peas, tofu, nuts and seeds in a medium bowl. Add the dressing, mix until fully combined.
• Divide salad into two bowls and serve.

 
Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 184 calories, 6.5g fat, 19g carbohydrate, 14g fiber, and 18g protein.

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About the Author: 
Joshua Carter is a certified personal trainer as well as a fitness and fat loss expert. With over 15 years personal training experience, Joshua has developed training & nutrition protocols that have delivered proven results in half the time as traditional programs.  These successful protocols have been shared with a select few trainers who assist Joshua with training at his Carter Fitness in West Hills, California.  His facility offers personal training for those who live near West Hills , Woodland Hills, Canoga Park, Chatsworth and Calabasas.

Email: joshua@carterfitness.com
Phone: 818-337-6175
Web: http://carterfitness.com