Heather Picken

Q. How do you "change your set point" so can keep the weight off?
from Deb

A. Yes, you can change your weight set point. What happens when you are dieting and/or get to a certain weight you reach what is called a set point that your body wants to stay at. This can be changed by a combination of both exercise and diet which
I cover in great detail in my 6 Week Fat Burning & Mind Empowering System

If you are experiencing this I suggest you look to see how many calories you are eating.

Then try bumping that up for a few weeks.

This helps with metabolic functions and can do wonders not only for burning more fat but for feeling better.

Word of caution: This is not a license to eat whatever you want :)

Be patient with yourself because sometimes you have to go up in calories for a few weeks before you can go back to your normal fat loss calories until you see results.

You also may want to adjust your exercise and cardio program by upping the intensity or extending your workout time.

Q. Can this program help someone develop a better sense of body-image as well? from Rebecca

A. Yes! She is referring to my 6 Week System which is based on not only giving you the best cutting edge nutrition and exercise information but most importantly it centers on working on yourself to create a more positive and loving image.

The secret to achieving the body you desire all starts from within!

Have a great week!

Heather

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Q. My belly fat is there even after exercise, proper eating, trying to visualize my self trim and fit. What am I missing? From Nan

A. This is a great question. The information you gave me is not complete. Many women will say that they eat healthy and exercise and nothing is happening.

Is this you?

What you are failing to tell me is how long have you been stuck?
I want to start off with the most important aspect that very rarely gets addressed in the fitness industry...and this is your emotional state.

You may be wondering what does this have to do with belly fat, and my answer is EVERYTHING! Your emotions do control whether you release the belly fat or keep it.

Ask yourself these questions right now:

How do you feel about your life in all 7 areas (physical, mindset, spiritual, career, financial, social, & relationship) ?

The answer to this question will leave clues as to some MAJOR emotional issues that you are experiencing. Recent scientific evidence shows that our cells are affected by our thoughts and feelings.

Your emotions will elicit chemicals in your body that are directly related to the fat burning process and when you are stressed out in any area of your life your body will usually respond by holding on to the fat.

I have experienced this myself first hand, and I am actually writing a book about it! No matter how much I exercised or dieted NOTHING happened..until I learned how to release these toxic emotions.

Chances are you will not find this information on most fitness sites because they want to give you a quick band aid solution to your problem. When you learn how to master your emotions not only will you be able to release the belly fat but you will find major shifts happening within yourself that are quite profound!

Additionally, visualizing in and of itself DOES NOT work! (
(( read that again!!! ))

The reason for this all goes back to your emotional state and attachment to wanting your body to desperately change. Once you can let go of that emotion you come from the place of ALLOWING it to change.

So many women will frantically write me that aren't the size they want to be then they won't be happy. If you doing this to yourself, you are setting yourself up for SABOTAGE.

Learn to be patient and deal with your emotions first!

The second part of answering this question I will address from a diet and training perspective. You need to know exactly what you are eating (total amount of calories and the breakdown).

Additionally, looking at your workout routine and asking yourself these questions:

Am I working out with intensity?
Am I changing my routine around?
Am I lifting heavy enough?
Am I doing cardio that is fat burning?

Once you have made adjustments to your program both inside and out you will see the results!

Have a great week!
Heather

www.MyBodyisFitNow.com
Change Your Mind...Change Your Body..Change Your Life!

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If you find yourself asking that question which I received recently from Sharon, you are not alone. I know you want things to happen FAST. You want to wake up with washboard abs, slim hips, and firm glutes.

How long it takes is completely different from woman to woman.

If you find yourself impatient it DOES take longer.
If you find yourself frustrated it will seem like you will make no progress.

However if you commit to the process and tell yourself you are on the right
track and you will keeping taking daily inspired action, then you will see how
much faster things seem to speed up.

Patience and Persistence is key!

I have had women on my program see results in as little as one week, and others it may
take a few weeks. This is dependent on how your mind is programmed for success.

Q. How much time per day do I have to spend on this method?
From Margaret

A. Margaret is referring to my 6 Week Fat Burning & Mind Empowering System It takes about a few minutes a day of FOCUSED attention in working with your mind to create your ideal body. Additionally, to get maximum results workouts should be performed 4x week along with eating your fat burning meals. This does allow for what I call free meals too. If you are expecting to not do the work then this system is not for you. It's not a diet, but a system that you can apply for the rest of your life. It works for you by only doing what you want to focus on each day and week.

What I have found through my research, is that women do better taking on change in small easy steps to change their body. But this just isn't about changing your body, but changing your life!

Have a great week!
Heather

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Q. Pre-menopausal,finding it very difficult to loose weight/fat. I am doing 45min of cardio and lifting with dumbbells.

From Linda

A. When I look at this statement it is too general. So here are some questions that I would ask you:

How much cardio are you doing per week?
What kind of cardio? Steady State or intervals
What kind of workouts are you doing? (full body or split body parts)
How long are you weight training sessions?
How much rest are you taking in between?
What is your intensity level when weight training?
How many reps and sets are you doing?
How many calories are you eating a day?
What is the break down of that? Protein, fat, carbs

As you can see from this list of questions and I still have more I would ask is that I don't have the specifics therefore I can't make any suggestions.

I would start writing everything down!

Also, many women want to say it's because they are pre-menopausal but if you really look at what you are doing and then tweak your program you will be able to get results.

It's frustrating I know, to workout and not see results and the important thing is to have all the specifics, then put a program into place and measure and test your results.

And of course the most important thing is telling yourself that you can change your body.
I don't buy into being a certain age and not being able to shed fat, it's really a decision that you make by declaring I will do what it takes.

Believe in yourself~!

Q. What do I need to eat?

From Jocelyn

A. I think most women tend to make this more complicated then it should be. Let me give you the 7 easiest tips for fat loss:

1. Eat lean proteins (chicken, fish, ect)
2. Eat throughout the day (this helps with cravings, and blood sugar)
3. Eat your starchy carbs either before and/or after workouts
4. Eat enough to support your muscle and to burn fat
5. Include your Essential Fatty Acids
6. Eat your fibrous carbs
7. Eat foods in their whole natural state

Of course I go into detail with this in my 6 Week Fat Burning System, but stick to these easy 7 tips and this is a great start!

If you have a question feel free to post it right here on my blog!

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Have a great week!

Warmly,
Heather
www.MyBodyIsFitNow.com
www.LawofAttractionNetworkForWomen.com

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