Andrew Ehrlich: "How I lost 20 kg and re-learned how to tie shoelaces"

I am 30 years old. I am a beautiful, slender, rozovoschoky boy. Weight 125 kg. On the stairs, however, difficult to climb. Abdomen hangs down to his feet. If you long to sit on a chair, his legs numb. Wife suffering and sleeps with earplugs: snore impossible worth. And I'd forgotten that good night's sleep. But I hearty. Keep. Sometimes I wear a corset. At work - a success. Everyone loves. Wife - a beauty. The car is good, the apartment has its own. Well, what else want? And then - bang! Laces can not tie!

How it all began

1979. I was born and I started to intensively fattened. Time was that. All the best - to children. Bun calorie yogurt bottle. Then the nineties. Snikers, beer, juices from powders. Like most children of 70-80, I grew up on American films and, in fact, with the same dream. ideas about successful life white collar - it's expensive cigarettes, beer with colleagues every day, brandy and whiskey on Fridays. About kebabs and burgers do not say anything: it has become a ritual.

As a result... in 2009, and I can not tie shoelaces. I can not, that's all! Bent - almost lost consciousness. So I realized that it was time to end up with such a life. Enough!

To say that I have not tried to lose weight before, is to say nothing. I Tried. Many times. And I am starving. And tablets teas drank until he realized that they work as a laxative. Books read a dozen. Even enema set, forgive me, Lord. Nothing helped.

But at some point I realized that apparently the problem is not in the diet. Is there something I'm doing wrong. Well, and then I finally decided: we must not sit on a diet and lifestyle change.

Why do I drink a lot, eat greasy and fried? Why did I eat last night? I have not found an answer. But I knew what I wanted. Being healthy and beautiful - this time. Live long and to set an example to their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren - that's two. And, finally, on their own, without loss of consciousness to tie shoelaces. And I decided: I will thin, Tall and slim, it is better still and blue-eyed blonde, but more on that later.

So, I started to lose weight

I realized in the first place, that the biggest problems we create ourselves. The strongest is my enemy - it was me. And most interesting is that our way of life, our habits and our desires determine our state. Programmed us.

I quit smoking. Just. One day. I had to give up smoking company. Then there was a problem with alcohol. And had to limit its consumption. Then the first time I visited the gym. Before that I was listed there for three years. It seems to me, my manager at the gym was very surprised when he saw me. Perhaps he did not even count on it. Just imagine how many people like me: who bought the ticket, but I have never visited a gym. I basically pedaled bicycle. Somewhere an hour a day. I did it hard, six days a week. I reviewed all the series in that time.

Also had to make changes in the diet. Compulsory breakfast, dinner no later than six in the evening. And most importantly - it was necessary to change the regime. I used to work I get up to work, because went very late. Typically, as late and very tight supper. As a result, the morning wake up sleepy and non-fasting. Now I understand that the body needs rest at night. And the stomach is not an exception. And then for me it was a revelation.

With great difficulty, for the first month I lost 10 kilos. It was a success. I was happy as a child. This notice my family. At work, I became a hero. For advice: "How are you?", "What to do?" "Maybe a beer with wings? At the same time, and tell me. "

Then I noticed a very interesting fact: I began to re-learn the taste of the products. Apples have become sweet, not sour, meat - delicious and without ketchup. But broccoli is also possible to eat. In the evening I was already exhausted in connection with an early rise. It saved me from the night drinking spree with colleagues. The majority of the invitations I refused because of fatigue. Willpower has nothing to do with it.

Over the next eight months, I started feeding. I ate all the same food, just stretched into six receptions. For example, in dinner - only soup and salad, and at four o'clock in the afternoon have a main course. I removed all the sugar.

In the first eight months of my weight I approached the level of 89 kilograms. Had several times changed clothes. I really rejuvenated. Of the minuses: I began to freeze. With the fat is gone, and muscle mass. I did not like myself. Pressure dropped. It was later explained to the doctor, it was due to the fact that the body is accustomed to pumping more blood volume.

Disruption and insight

Weight 89 kilograms stayed for about a year. I relaxed. Sport has left by the wayside. Almost properly organized food and the young organism, probably more supportive of me for a while. And then there was a holiday ...

I like burst. For some four months, I he added 20 kilos. It was brutal. I ate as if he was hungry forever. It was a blur. Again, a new wardrobe, and I'm on the verge of depression. And then I finally understood the meaning of the phrase "We are what we eat." You can not treat weight loss process as a process of treatment. You're either clever or with beautiful - you decide. It's like a revelation.

Food - it's just fuel. And the higher the quality will be the fuel, the longer it will serve you your motor.

Moreover, the harm we are doing to ourselves alcohol, It does not justify the pleasure that we supposedly get a result of its use.

Well, then that's what happened. I took for myself finally. Nobody, however, did not believe in me. And was the only person I could trust. And who I saw in me the spark that burned in my eyes. This man - myself. If I can not do it the way I want to be, no one for me does not.

So, I changed my attitude to the problem of excess weight. I'm not losing weight. I just live now in a different way. My morning begins at five o'clock. While I was preparing breakfast, I have time to read a book. By seven o'clock in the morning I was in the gym. I go to bed at nine o'clock in the evening. My children began to look to me, and now also trained. I've got a lot of free time, I spend it with my family. The dilemma of where to go and what to eat, no: we choose a street sport or sports clubs.

Today my weight of 105 kg. And I can say that this is my comfortable weight, I do not snore and I can tie myself laces!

rules

You're probably wondering, how do I do it? I will give you five rules that help me in my life.

1. Schedule

From the organization of your day depends almost everything: how you work and how you relax. Know your reserves and opportunities.

For me, as it turned out, the best time of the beginning of the day - it's five o'clock in the morning. Why five? Very simple: it is directly connected with the sport. I have to prepare breakfast and eat at least half an hour before training. And since the training I started at seven, then there is no options. I have two hours of free time, and I spend it reading.

I read in the morning. I set out to read two books a month. And now I train not only the body but also the brain. In the evening I get tired, and did not always have the time. In the morning, I know that I can read while the whole city is asleep and while I cook breakfast.

All intellectual work I do in the morning. The whole routine I leave in the second half. I appoint meeting and agree on them just before lunch, because I know that after I am no longer able to think productively.

Sleep I lay down at nine o'clock in the evening to sleep lasted no less than seven and a half hours. I sure that sleep - this is a very powerful tool and should be used to the maximum.

2. Food

As I said before, I organized six meals. I do not eat fried. With the acquisition of steamers and cooking Multivarki longer cause trouble. I do not eat much fatty meat. Almost do not drink milk and sugar, flour products entirely ruled out. Everything related to carbohydrates - the first half of the day. I noticed that the power of young children is organized according to this principle. So why do I have to change something in adulthood?

So:

• 5:30. Light breakfast. Nuts or a little porridge on the water.
• 9:00. Main breakfast. Omelette and salad.
• 10:30. Fruits.
• 12:30. Dinner. Vegetable soup, plus meat or poultry with vegetables. All that comes to meat, always well-boiled and chopped. You must love your stomach and help him. If you do not want to cut the meat, then very carefully chew.
• 16:00. Afternoon tea. It can be a vegetable casserole, baked apples, salad.
• 18:00. Dinner. Fish and steamed vegetables.

Be sure to drink more water. Make it a rule to drink a glass of water - preferably warm - before each meal.

I very rarely eat in outdoor restaurants or cafes. I came to the conclusion that they could not offer me food that I need. Eventually, I began to use more vegetables. I cook at home, and try to take food thermoses. At first it was hard, but I got used to it. Especially the way I cook, neither restaurant could not cook.

Despite the fact that my diet may seem very complicated, I assure you it is not. I'm not obsessed with diet and eat a piece of cake safely on his birthday.

The main thing - do not waste products an indispensable element of the daily diet and not keep the garbage in the refrigerator.

3. Sport

Five times a week from seven to eight in the morning. In general, strive to ensure that your training takes no more than 40 minutes. That it is enough to lose weight and keep fit. After training you do not have to shuffle, you should easily fly out of the room, because you still have the whole day to work. A power drill or swim two kilometers leave the output.

Believe me, 40 minutes a day on a certain muscle group is sufficient. And be sure to rest. Take breaks. The main thing - to be in shape and always be confident in their abilities.

4. comfortable weight

comfortable weight - this is a very entertaining thing. The fact that 50 kilograms may look different. Therefore, do not look at the scale. I do not aspire to the reference weight, as in the book. He is at everyone.

It is better to pay attention to shortness of breath, if you had before. On clothing size. State of health. Mood. Pay attention to yourself.

5. Love yourself and your loved ones

Spend more time with their children, husbands, wives, and parents. First and foremost you need to be healthy.

I am a long time could not figure out how to spend time with their children for the benefit of them, and health. Many parents buy off the child, or take their children to the mercy of teachers, tutors, TVs, smartphones and tablets. Let it and features of the modern world, but I did not want to put up with it. And that's what I came up with.

Every weekend in the spring, summer and early autumn, we ride with the whole family on bicycles. Right in the center of the city. Preparing food, put it in a thermos food - and forward. I have three wonderful children, and they are very excited about our travels. A charge of vivacity and physical activity through the roof. In addition, we are exploring the sights.

After living 36 years in Moscow, I was surprised to realize that do not know your city. At the same time on vacation I always enjoy sightseeing. So why not start with his hometown and did not combine sightseeing with relaxation and sport?

This is just one of the lessons. We also train in the street, playing soccer and tennis and generally do everything that is good for body and soul. And this is my greatest achievement. My family gives me energy and inspiration.

I know that my example shows them that if you want something, be sure to get everything you have.

conclusion

This is not the end of history, is only the beginning. Get ready for a positive change in your body and wellbeing. It will not be fast, but very entertaining. You will rediscover themselves and their capabilities. Maybe someone my story and my advice would be helpful. I hope my example will help you to look at yourself from the other side and believe in themselves.

Be sure you can do it. I could!