I want it
I actually joked about this gadget a few days ago with my co-workers, but after finding out there’s an associated website and iPhone app to track the results it’s looking more and more interesting.
There’s a website you can log into to see all the times you step on the scale, and if looking at the website isn’t enough I can bring up my scale results on my iPhone.
The price tag is pretty steep, $160, for a first generation Wi-Fi enabled scale.
Maybe it’ll end up under the tree the year….hahah from Santa BZ.
Intro
So I’ve decided to finally end my never-ending cycle of losing weight and gaining it back and start the 20/20 LifeStyles program. I attended the mandatory Introductory session given by the founder of the program Dr. Mark Dedomenico last Thursday and while it was long and right after work, it did what it intended to do; get people informed and motivated.
The session focused on what causes our bodies to gain weight especially our Satisfaction Center and how it dictates how we feel about food. For example, he demonstrated how much sugar is in one single can of soda – it literally made my stomach turn over when he poured a full cup of sugar from a can of Coke. He also hit it right on the dot when he said that can of Coke will satisfy my Center and when it runs out in an hour it’ll want another can of Coke. There’s been many times that I’ve downed more than 3 cans of soda in one sitting.
The session also covered the major factors that cause one to gain weight [i.e. lack of sleep, emotional state] After the 1.5 hr session was almost over we were visited by one of Dr. Mark Dedomenico patients, Vance, who lost over 183 lbs during the program. He had a pretty inspirational story, putting his whole family through the program and sacrificing their 401K savings to front the bill.
Lab/Paperwork Complete
One of the few things that need to be done before you can start the program is to get your blood work done, and visit your Primary Care Physician to get the go-ahead for the program. I knocked both of them out yesterday morning and while my PCP was filling out the required paperwork for the program he had a few things to say about the program that were pretty interesting…
…the program works but once you’re off the program the weight comes back…
…they’re Nazi’s….you need to follow the program….
Scheduling
While I was told I’d be contacted by a member from 20/20 to schedule my initial appointments in 3-5 days, someone ended up calling me the same day I finished my paperwork and lab work. My BMI is > 30 so I’m pretty much eligible for the program which probably sped things up on the approval side of things.
The phone call was a little intimidating, I was actually doing this; starting a weight management program. There are three initial appointments with a couselor, a physician, and a dietian before I actually get worked on by a trainer. The 20/20 program really keeps you honest and accountable and they do it by scaring you with money. For these initial appts, if I need to move/reschedule them it’ll be $90 out of pocket, and during the program if I miss any appointments, a monetary penalty will apply. This isn’t too much of a concern to me, I’m actually banking on the fact that these penalties will keep me in check.
The coordinator schedules out all the appointments for the duration of your program. I chose to do the 12 week intense and 12 week maintenace program so I have the next 24 weeks pretty much planned out for the program.
Results
I know a few people that have gone through the program and some have indeed gained some weight back, while others were able to keep the weight off. Once I lose my 50 lbs, my goal is to lose another 5-10 to account for any fluctuations.
I’m excited to be in the program and I can’t wait to see what this blog will be like after I’ve completed the program.
Stay tuned for more updates while I’m in the program, I’m planning on keeping a record of what it’s like to be in the program for all those folks that plan on going through with it.
Welcome visitors from ondabside.com. What I’d like to do with this blog is to change the name from “Lose 50″ to “Lost 50″ and I’m going to make that happen.
I’m doing the preliminary work involved to get myself into a workout regiment that will help me lose 50 lbs in 3 months – it’ll consist of extreme dieting, hardcore workouts [approx 6-7 days a week], and counseling.
More to come…