If calories in and calories out counted and countered with exercise were all it took to maintain the weight you want to be, this weight loss thing would be a whole lot easier. And more people would be successful.

The body responds to everything we take in–see my post on Everything is Food. This includes information, food types, how much food, stressors, quality of sleep. Perhaps most important, is what we tell ourselves is possible. That’s right, your story is a key factor in your weight loss–and any other–success. Dr. Bruce Lipton, author of, The Biology of Belief, is a cell biologist turned quantum physics expert. His research at Stanford University’s School of Medicine, between 1987 and 1992, revealed that the environment, operating though the cell membrane, controlled the behavior and physiology of the cell, turning genes on and off.

If genes can be turned on and off vs being “set” when we come in to the world, then wouldn’t it be important to know how to affect the on/off switch? Dr. Lipton, along with others involved in the science and study of epi-genetics, have determined that what we think, feel, and surround ourselves with, along with our lifestyle habits, exerts control of that on/off switch.

In other words, your story will determine your weight loss success. If you believe that women get fat at midlife, you are open to going there. If you grew up “knowing” that all the women in  your family gain weight after menopause, guess what’s likely to happen? You are going to gain weight.

I’m not saying we can alter all of the genetic expression we come with. Blue eyes are not likely to turn brown by your thinking. (Though they might if you use that eye lash extender product) And if you are 5’6″ tall, you are likely to remain so. But if you have always felt that the size of your jeans is determined by your genes–think again.

My spring Midlife Women’s Weight Loss Express begins on April 7th at 4 pm. That’s just two days from now but there are still a few spots open. On week one of our 6 week workshop we review your story to see if it’s holding you back. If so, there is an exercise–which you will do at your convenience after class but before session 2–that will help you write a new one. Week one is also when we uncover “The Saboteur.” This is the part of your personality that will screw up your efforts every time if you don’t get to know her.

For all the information about this information packed 6 week tele class why not take a look at the info page.

One bonus which is not mentioned there is a 30 minute strategy session with me. You’ll take my Midlife Lifestyle Assessment which gives me an idea of how you do food, sleep, exercise and more. Then we get together so you can ask questions and I can make recommendations. This is a $125 bonus and if you’ve been frustrated before about weight loss and can’t figure out what you are doing wrong, you’ll want to take advantage of this.

Let me know if you have questions, gregory@midlifewithavengeance.com and I hope to “see” you in the class.

Remember, calories in, calories out is not a reliable theory and your mind plays as big a part in your achieving your weight loss goals as do your food habits.