Who would have ever thought that a 44 year old mother of two, working a full time job, sitting at desk all day, with little exercise would start a natural weight loss program using body builder techniques? I sure wouldn't have, but in my quest to lose weight naturally, I stumbled upon some awesome information that really resonated with me.

I had been hearing so much about the power of our minds and our thoughts which is very intriguing to me. I have since read several books about it and have put it into action in my own life. The KEY to your successfully and natural weight loss is all in your mind, WOW that sure makes things easier.

Goal setting, visualization, and positive thinking are strategies often utilized when someone is trying to succeed at something but they are normally not something you find in your average weight loss program.

And that is just the beginning of what I have learned:

*Powerful Secrets of meal frequency & timing: How to turbo-charge your metabolism and turn your body into a fat-burning machine

*Proper nutrition and calorie balance

*Clearing up carbohydrate confusion: Are carbohydrates your friends or foes

*Body composition: How to determine your fat to muscle ratio

*Cardio training

*Weight training

*Good fats vs. bad fats

*Why water is essential for fat loss, how much you need, and what else you should (and shouldn't) drink

You hear all the time that once you hit the "dreaded" age of "40" it is much harder to lose weight but you if make the decision to live a healthier life losing weight will come naturally. If you follow simple techniques you will find yourself gravitating towards the things that will bring you a healthier body.

Here are a few tips that I have incorporated into my routine to help kept me on track:

*Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning, this jump starts your metabolism, I keep bottled water in my bathroom

*Cook in bulk, this saves time and reduces stress if you have a busy schedule

*Make a big salad and keep it in the refrigerator for an easy snack, throw a scoop of low fat cottage cheese in it to get your protein

*Keep a daily journal of what you eat, this helps you stay focused on your goals

*Be easy about it all, stay positive and things will just go much smoother for you

Ask yourself a few questions:

Am I ready to make the decision to make real changes in my health?

Am I ready to accept that I am worthy to have the body that I desire?

If you answered yes to these questions then you have your answer!

I cannot begin to tell you how much I have learned and achieved since I have started my journey. Believe me, I am not a body builder but the common sense I have learned has really helped me.