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W E I G HT LO SS FA I LU RE JK Rowling was rejected 12 times by publishers before publishing Harry Potter. Richard Branson founded 40 companies before Virgin. Thomas Edison created 10,000 prototypes for the light bulb before succeeding. These stories of success capture the themes of resilience and fearlessness that inspire others today. Your weight loss story can also be one of success after many failed attempts. Maybe you’ve tried multiple times with other programs to lose weight and failed. Maybe this is your fifth try. Whatever the case may be, you’ve had your experiences with failure, and choose to try again. Here are tips to use past failures positively to pave the way for weight loss success.

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Embrace your emotions. Failure can embody a gamut of negative emotions including: hopelessness, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Instead of denying these feelings, embrace and acknowledge them. You might think, ‘Wow, that sucked, I’m disappointed that didn’t work out.’ This is totally normal, because you can use these feelings to motivate you and find better solutions on how to succeed later on.

Examine negative beliefs about failure. If you let your feelings overwhelm you, you may actually start thinking negative beliefs about yourself and failure, instead of just feeling them. For example, thinking ‘I am a failure’ and ‘I will never succeed’ are irrational beliefs that can dictate behavior. Start catching yourself thinking these thoughts and prepare to change them.

Develop positive beliefs about failure. After examining your negative beliefs about failure, reframe and replace your thoughts with positive affirmations. ‘Failure is a sign that I am stretching my limits and challenging myself,’ or ‘It’s only failure if I don’t try again. When I try again, I am resilient,’ are a few examples of how you can reframe negative thoughts into positive ones.

Learn from your past failure. Think about what you could do differently this time. What mistakes did you make that you can avoid? Did you snack too much and succumb to an all-or-nothing thinking, ‘I might as well ditch the diet, I’ve already eaten this bag of chips.’ This time you could give yourself more grace and pick up where you left off instead of quitting in the short-term.

Create a successful weight loss vision. Take the time to imagine the exact outcome you want from your weight loss journey. Journal the possibilities and life changing differences weight loss will make. Create a vision board with your vision of the future, and revisit it every day to motivate you. Once you have a clear destination in mind, your journey can begin.

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CLOSE THE GAP

BETWEEN KNOWING AND DOING

When it comes to weight loss, it’s common for many to know they want to lose weight, but it is another thing to act upon it. The ancient Greeks described this phenomenon with the word akrasia, or the disposition to act contrary to one’s own considered judgment about what is best to do. So even though you mentally know you should lose weight, you may still opt to not change your ways. Why is that?

Deep down, you may not want to lose the weight. While your consciousness may be ready, there may be underlying reasons that are harder to overcome.

“The familiar feels safer and easier. It may initially take less energy to maintain your current lifestyle patterns and not change your daily routine. But this might not be what you yearn for, and is not always in your best interest,” says Psychology Today regarding knowing versus doing.

In fact, Dr. Kim Feinstein, Psy. D., and Medical Weight Loss Specialist at Red Mountain echoes the same sentiment: “It may be too difficult to give up the things you love, or you’re not ready to make the sacrifices.”

She continues, “You may ask yourself, ‘How do I accept discomfort?’ ‘How do I tolerate the sacrifices?”

Here are some tips on how you can close the gap between knowing and doing.

Discover your WHY. “Make your WHY greater than the cons. You don’t need willpower, you need WHY power!” says Dr. Feinstein.

Delve deep into your inner wants and needs, and uncover the true reasons why you want to lose weight. Always go back to your WHY when you feel like faltering from your path.

Make a list of pros for your goals and envision having them.

From better vitals to more energy, there are a multitude of benefits to weight loss. Choose a few that are customized for you, and envision having them. Return to this vision when you face temptation.

Raise your awareness for better decisions.

There will be times you will have to face the decision to go back to bad habits or develop newer, healthier ones. “It's important to be aware of the situations where you are most vulnerable to making a bad decision,” reports Fast Company. Whether it’s late night snacking or stress eating, raise your awareness so you can make better decisions when the time comes.

Record your progress.

Keep a weight loss journal and record your wins, losses, and weight. This will help remind you that weight loss is a journey, not a destination, and keep you motivated the whole way through.

Lean on your RM® support system.

As you take this step into your new way of life, having a plan to follow and a partner to support you will make this lifestyle change easier. Be sure to carefully follow your individualized diet plan and guidelines outlined for you to keep you on track to lifelong success.

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RECIPES INGREDIENTS

S QUASH STI R -FRY

Stir-Fry 1 cup of chopped yellow squash 1 cup of chopped zucchini 1 cup of chopped onion 1.5 cups of mushrooms 1 cup of spinach Salt and pepper to taste 1 packet of Red Mountain Miracle Rice ¼ cup of water Stir-Fry Sauce 1.5 tbsp of Walden Farms® Asian Dressing & Marinade ¼ cup chicken broth 3 tbsp of water

DIRECTIONS Add the squash to your frying pan on medium-high heat with ¼ cup of water. Cook for five minutes or until soft.

Add the other vegetables: zucchini, onion, and mushrooms to the frying pan. Season with salt and pepper, cooking until soft.

In a separate bowl, combine all the ingredients for the sauce.

Lower the heat mix the sauce, and vegetables in the frying pan. Keep on low-medium until sauce has thickened and vegetables are thoroughly cooked. Turn off heat and add the spinach.

Serve with cooked Miracle Rice.

FALL F RUI T S AL AD Mix one cup (each) of apples, pears, and strawberries in a bowl. Top with cinnamon and drizzle Walden Farms® Marshmallow Dip. Enjoy!

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5 Tips for Rebuilding Your Wardrobe After Weight Loss

The scale has moved and your blouses have started to hang loosely on your shoulders. There are gaps in your pants, and they’re starting to look baggy.

This is it, the moment you’ve worked so hard for– it’s time to shop for a new wardrobe and buy new clothes! This is also a great way to reward yourself for the hard work and keep the motivation going. Here are five tips to rebuilding your wardrobe after weight loss:

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Assess your current wardrobe. Take out everything from your closet and lay it out in front of you. Create a pile with items that are oversized or too loose on you. Donate these items to a local shelter, donation center, or even host a clothing swap with friends.

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Choose correctly sized undergarments.

Undergarments are the foundation to any outfit.

Make sure to shop for undergarments that fit correctly, and don’t forget to get a bra fitting.

Wearing an incorrect bra size will make blouses look frumpy, so this is key to dressing nicely.

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Grab essentials and staple pieces. When you’ve lost weight, your staples most likely don’t fit anymore.

Before trying on new styles, go grab essentials and staple pieces like jeans, a classic black dress, and neutral blouses or a blazer. This may be your first time shopping for structured pieces, and now’s the time to embrace it!

From an A-line skirt to a tailored blazer to a button-down shirt, you may be surprised at what pieces flatter your new body now! Consider hiring a stylist or a subscription wardrobe delivery service for custom pieces that fit you just right. Also, don’t be afraid of bright colors or prints anymore; while a little black dress is a must-have to flatter any body, feel free to spice things up in your wardrobe with your favorite colors too!

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Reward yourself with a few investment pieces. If you’re looking for an excuse to splurge, this is it. You worked hard for this accomplishment, so you deserve to reward yourself with a piece that you love. This can be an investment piece like a pair of skinny jeans or a group of silk bras, or statement pieces like designer jewelry or handbags.

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Have fun with fashion! You may be feeling differently than you did before. With a new body, you may find yourself developing a new style. Have fun discovering your new style, trying on that bikini you’ve eyed for so long, and feeling confident in this new healthy lifestyle!

Bonus Tip: Don’t break the bank! While discovering your new style, shop at local second-hand stores or even go online thrift shopping for designer brands. Be on the lookout for stores with free returns, fast shipping, point reward systems, and loyalty programs. Finally, many stores have seasonal sales where you can get off-season styles for cheap. This saves you money in the long run!

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ABLE TO BE HIS BEST SELF F O R H I S FA M I L Y

After a number of years of working to stay in shape and feeling good, the pressures of work, life, relocations, and poor eating habits had taken its toll. I knew exactly what I should be doing and not doing, but I was so busy taking care of everyone else I forgot how to take care of me.

I truly fell off of the wagon – not only did I fall off the wagon, the wagon rolled over me.

After watching what the pandemic was doing to the world, I had a serious conversation with my wife and realized that it was time to get serious about my health. The weight I gained as well as my high blood pressure put me in too many high-risk medical categories, and this was no longer acceptable.

I have lost 70 lbs since beginning my RM3® journey. Although it takes commitment

and was tough at times, I found RM3® and RM® Lifestyle plans easy to follow. My favorite recipes are the Egg White Bites, an absolute go-to for breakfast, the Cauliflower Crust Pizza, and the Grilled Apricot Salmon.

What sets RM3® apart is the RM3® medication, the Fat Burner shots, and the RM3® community cheering me on through this journey. I am eternally grateful to Dr. Bentz and the entire team.

I finally feel like myself again! Young, energetic, and back in balance.

More importantly, RM3® has helped me re-develop good healthy habits.

I'm able to be the best me for my wife and our three girls, a healthy me. I've referred two people who have

started their own journeys, one of which is my oldest daughter, Khayla.

The constant congrats and compliments from family and friends are a nice bonus. I hope my story inspires at least one person, so that they, too, can take control of their health and wellness.

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-Robert S.

lost 70 lbs.