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Monday morning motivation

wake up and be awesome446_309942906_nOkay, confession time. I have not been a “good girl” when it comes to staying on plan – in terms of exercise and nutrition. A less than stellar weekend. How many of you can relate?

This hasn’t happened to me in a while, but after a particularly busy, stressful and emotional week, I let things slide. Blame it on spring fever NOT realized with this crazy winter we’re having in spring. Or, just pure out-of-control business as I struggle to get it all done AND hold myself in the equation. Read more

Weight loss vs. fat loss. I chose fat loss.

LoriSchaefer-After-6Most of you who have followed my transformation journey know that I lost 200+ pounds, 11 dress sizes, and more than 80% of my body fat in 18 months. The approach of my customized plan was hormonal fat loss aimed at burning stored fat and building muscle while stoking the metabolism so that I didn’t stall or plateau.

Perhaps the most telling number in my journey is the body fat percentage reduction. At my leanest, I had 14.5% body fat – that of a elite female athlete. In maintenance, I am holding at about 18% body fat – still well within that range. Read more

In the equation on Facebook – join us!

In the Equation on FacebookI am excited to announce that we’ve created an “In the Equation” online community on Facebook. This community is for anyone working to put themselves in the equation of their own life. Many are actively working a plan or program to do so, while others are just learning and exploring the journey and hoping to connect with those who will inspire them.

What does it mean to put yourself in the equation? It means whatever you need it to mean to YOU. Read more

Dining out and staying on plan – YES!

Lori-saladlunch.jpgYou can go out, have fun and eat healthy – I promise!

One of the constant struggles I hear from people who are trying to lose weight is concern over how to maintain a social life and eat out while on a plan/program. I am a social being by nature, so for me it was absolutely critical to figure out how to get comfortable dining out and staying 100% on my nutritional plan. It is one of the best things I do! Read more

Drunk in the afternoon

Lori's favorite teaIt’s early afternoon on a Saturday and I am already drunk. Pomagranate Vanilla, Red Velvet Chocolate and Coconut Cocoa are my favorite drinks.

Ok, truth be told, I am getting drunk on tea! Read more

What’s your favorite “perfect” food?

Have you ever played the board game Personal Preference? It was popular in the early 1990’s. In the game, each player ranks four items (words on cards from four stacks–food, famous people, etc) according to his/her personal preference. After secretly ranking the items,  everyone else bets on where the items will fall within the ranking for that individual. My family used to play this game and my favorite category to both rank for myself and guess for other people was food. No surprise, right?! Read more

Shopping to eat healthy & stay on track

Tips & techniques for grocery shopping and meal preparation

How many of you have found yourself in the grocery store aisle fighting to roll your cart right on by the unhealthy and/or indulgent food? It seems like the “bad stuff…the treats” are literally calling your name; begging to make their way into the cart? Just this once. Read more

Food and addiction. Research and hope. Yes!

I want to bust a few myths that some people have about obese people. First off, we don’t choose to be obese. We are not lazy and unmotivated. It is not about lack of willpower or lack of desire to get healthy. Read more

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