Wednesday, November 13, 2013

An Important Week - Follow Up: 50lbs Gone, Interval Goal 2 Reached

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Thursday, October 31, 2013

The Battle With Obesity Is Winable

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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Why Do Different Diet Paradigms Spark Such Vitriolic Reactions?

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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Thin or Skinny Does NOT Equal Healthy


For over three and half years I maintained a 130 pound weight loss, then last year I lost my way and found my weight increase. I am discussing my battle with recidivism, as well as other issues related to obesity.

 Thank you.
**************The information contained herein is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease or disorder. The posting and videos do not apply to those with an underlying medical or hormonal condition. I advise anyone embarking on a weight loss and fitness plan to have a thorough medical evaluation. You want to be sure that you are physically able to exercise and you don't have any underlying medical conditions No guarantees are made or to be implied.************

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

An Important Week --- Update



For over three and half years I maintained a 130 pound weight loss, then last year I lost my way and found my weight increase. I am discussing my battle with recidivism. I was intending to do a few videos before posting, but I had some issues at the office and was unable to record more videos, so I am posting this one, and will be posting videos as I do them. Thank you.
**************The information contained herein is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease or disorder. The posting and videos do not apply to those with an underlying medical or hormonal condition. I advise anyone embarking on a weight loss and fitness plan to have a thorough medical evaluation. You want to be sure that you are physically able to exercise and you don't have any underlying medical conditions No guarantees are made or to be implied.************

Friday, July 26, 2013

Honest Self-Assessment | Obesity Undone is Fat Then Fit Now --- Weight loss is a side effect of fitness!

Honest Self-Assessment | Obesity Undone is Fat Then Fit Now --- Weight loss is a side effect of fitness!

Honest Self-Assessment

 
 
 
 
 
 
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mqdefault“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”  John 8.32
The most prominent theme in the comments I have received since I wrote An Important Week, have to do with me being too hard on myself.  I must admit; this has me befuddled.
The words I chose, and continue choose, are to relay an honest assessment of where I was, where I had been and where I want to go.  When we give ourselves open ended time frames, it is very easy to put off doing something until the next day, week, month or longer.  I gave myself one week to get back on track — if I failed to do so, I was going to discontinue my public advocacy of living a healthier, more fit lifestyle.  Really, if I continued championing fitness while weighing almost 300 pounds, and being out of shape, and doing nothing to remedy the situation —- Who the hell would take me seriously?  Perhaps more importantly — How could I take myself seriously?
I take the usage of language, either the spoken or written word, as an earnest expression of my inner thoughts. The words I use, whether they are positive and cheery, or not — are used to convey those ideas, not only to those who read what I wrote, but to myself as well.
I am often baffled at how we as a people proclaim how much we desire and respect honesty, yet, we don’t like the use of words which are authentic.  I failed myself for the last year — that is a plain, simple fact! I gained 84 pounds, and the endurance, strength and fitness I earned through hard work were all gone; what am I supposed to do  — Pat myself on the back?  Should I tell myself — Good job on gaining that weight back?
I remember growing up, it was admirable to display inner strength and mental toughness — Today, does everyone want their hand held?  I
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don’t!  I erred.  And, here comes the other word people don’t like to use — I was mentally WEAK!  I ate, and ate, and ate, and ate.  I consumed all of the foods I told others not to shove down their gullets.  Instead of rising each day and tackling my waking hours with exercise, positive energy and gusto —I slept in.  I sat around and drank coffee watching Mike and Mike In The Morning or Lead Off with Allie LaForce and Doug Gottlieb.  Should I congratulate myself for watching reports of others being active and achieving?
This isn’t about compassion, or lack thereof; it isn’t about being nice, or not; it isn’t about being sensitive or not?
Is it compassionate to lie to ourselves as  our health deteriorates?
Is it nice to shower platitudes upon ourselves to the point that physical and mental fitness suffers.
Is it sensitive to stand by and simply watch and behaviors that are self-destructive?
I think not!  At certain times it is important to not merely be candid — but to be brutally forthright.  I was writing largely for myself.  I am humbled that I inspire others; but I don’t want that inspiration to be phony and hypocritical.  If I can’t face my weakness, if I can’t accept that I failed, and most importantly, that I have the inner strength to overcome — How can I ever hope move others to do the same?
I could have easily hidden away, gotten back in shape, and most would not have been any the wiser.  But then, I couldn’t look myself in the
mirror, I would not have been able to sleep at night and really the only person who would have been fooled by such a ruse would have been me.  I had to face the realities that I had let myself down; that I allowed my health to crumble.  If I couldn’t be authentic with myself; I could never be genuine with other people.
The opening quote may be considered cliché by some; but that doesn’t make it untrue.  Since I had the courage, grit and fortitude to be honest with myself — I am back on track and ready to not solely, and perhaps it is a blessing, once again undo obesity, but come out triumphant over recidivism.
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************The information contained herein is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease or disorder. The posting and videos do not apply to those with an underlying medical or hormonal condition. I advise anyone embarking on a weight loss and fitness plan to have a thorough medical evaluation. You want to be sure that you are physically able to exercise and you don’t have any underlying medical conditions No guarantees are made or to be implied.************

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

The Comeback Redux Episode 203 {282 lbs}


The Comeback Redux Episode 203 {282 lbs}
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAcropped-cali.jpgChiropractor and Physical Culturist Joe Leonardi discusses consistency, if you’ll notice the weight is the same, I was inconsistent this past week.
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Physical Culturist and Chiropractor, Dr. Joe Leonardi is the author of the life changing book, “Obesity Undone” and a contributor to NaturallySavvy.com and CarbSmart.com. He is available to appear on any talk radio, internet podcast or television outlet.
He has appeared on 94.3FM’s The David Maderia Show, What’s Weighing You Down, w/Dr. Marilyn Gansel on FTNS radio, Nurture and Nutrition on Blog Talk Radio, Low Carb Conversations with Jimmy Moore and Friends, BlogTalk Radio’s Toni Harris Speaks, Internet Radio: Cathie’s Talking, TV -35′s Storm Politics with Tiffany Cloud, WILK’s The Sue Henry Show, Magic 93′s Frankie In The Morning, WBRE’s PA Live, SSPTV’s News 13, Public Television WVIA’s State of Pennsylvania and Call the Doctor; Entercom’s Outlook on Northeast PA with Shadoe Steele, Citadel Broadcasting’s Sunday Magazine with Brian Hughes, Lisa Davis’ Your Health Radio; Hank Garner’s Podcast, Dr. Robert Su’s Carbohydrates Can Kill Podcast; and the one and only Jimmy Moore’s Livin’ La Vida Low Carb podcast.
Dr. Joe Leonardi also will come and speak to your group; to learn more about his motivational speaking fees and availability contact him at docjoeleonardi@betterlifeseminars.com and check out his website http://www.betterlifeseminars.com.
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************The information in the videos is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease or disorder. The posting and videos do not apply to those with an underlying medical or hormonal condition. I advise anyone embarking on a weight loss and fitness plan to have a thorough medical evaluation. You want to be sure that you are physically able to exercise and you don’t have any underlying medical conditions No guarantees are made or to be implied.************

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Vigilance The Key To Vanquishing Recidivism: The Comeback Redux Episode 202 {282 lbs} - YouTube

Vigilance The Key To Vanquishing Recidivism: The Comeback Redux Episode 202 {282 lbs} - YouTube

http://joeleonardicurriculumvitae.wordpress.com/
 https://www.createspace.com/3903024
http://www.obesityundone.com/
Physical Culturist and Chiropractor, Dr. Joe Leonardi is the author of the life changing book, “Obesity Undone” and a contributor to NaturallySavvy.com and CarbSmart.com. He is available to appear on any talk radio, internet podcast or television outlet.
He has appeared on 94.3FM’s The David Maderia Show, What’s Weighing You Down, w/Dr. Marilyn Gansel on FTNS radio, Nurture and Nutrition on Blog Talk Radio, Low Carb Conversations with Jimmy Moore and Friends, BlogTalk Radio’s Toni Harris Speaks, Internet Radio: Cathie’s Talking, TV -35′s Storm Politics with Tiffany Cloud, WILK’s The Sue Henry Show, Magic 93′s Frankie In The Morning, WBRE’s PA Live, SSPTV’s News 13, Public Television WVIA’s State of Pennsylvania and Call the Doctor; Entercom’s Outlook on Northeast PA with Shadoe Steele, Citadel Broadcasting’s Sunday Magazine with Brian Hughes, Lisa Davis’ Your Health Radio; Hank Garner’s Podcast, Dr. Robert Su’s Carbohydrates Can Kill Podcast; and the one and only Jimmy Moore’s Livin’ La Vida Low Carb podcast.
Dr. Joe Leonardi also will come and speak to your group; to learn more about his motivational speaking fees and availability contact him at docjoeleonardi@betterlifeseminars.com and check out his website http://www.betterlifeseminars.com.
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************The information in the videos is for information purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease or disorder. The posting and videos do not apply to those with an underlying medical or hormonal condition. I advise anyone embarking on a weight loss and fitness plan to have a thorough medical evaluation. You want to be sure that you are physically able to exercise and you don’t have any underlying medical conditions No guarantees are made or to be implied.************