Weight Loss

Looking at the title of this post, you may be wondering why my blog about emergency preparedness would contain a post about losing weight. It's simple really because if you're overweight and in an emergency situation, your chances of getting out of harm's way and/or avoiding injury are reduced.

Here's an example scenario:

• Suppose it's 100 degrees in the shade and your car breaks down in a remote area that gets little traffic. Do you think it would easier to walk 5 to 10 miles in 100 degree heat if you are 50 lbs overweight or if you are within the basic recommended weight range for your age and height? 

Here's another scenario for your consideration:

• Suppose it's 20 degrees and raining and you're spending the weekend in the woods at a friends cabin. The power goes out and your vehicles won't start. Phone service is spotty at best and there are no neighbors around for a few miles. Your spouse has been sick for a few hours, is becoming dehydrated, and needs to see a doctor.

Do you thnk it would be easier to walk 2 miles throught the woods, in darkness, and in ankle deep snow if you're 75 lbs overweight or if you are within the basic recommended weight range for your age and height?

I can help answer that question in case you're stumped. If you're overweight - you are going to be miserable and you may not be able to make that walk to go for help. I know from experience.

I have had chronic knee pain for 15 years and I've had surgery on both knees a few years ago. At the time I weighed 219 lbs, which for my height and age was about 30 lbs too much. To make a long story short, I lost 27 lbs in 4 months and my knees feel better than they've felt in two decades.

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Do you want to know how I did it? Check out this website about the Dukan Diet. Basically you lower the amount of carbohydrates you eat and increase the amount of protein foods in your daily meals. Gradually, you will lose weight and inches if you stick to the plan. You can pick up the book at almost any major bookstore or on Amazon.com.



If you follow the detailed plan, this book will help jump start your weightloss efforts, improve your health and increase your chances of protecting yourself and your family in an emergency situation.