Move a Little, Lose a Lot by James Levine MD

Author:James Levine, MD [Levine, James A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-307-45216-0
Publisher: Potter/TenSpeed/Harmony
Published: 2009-08-14T16:00:00+00:00

NEAT BEAT: Fasten your NEAT Belt

When my clients start gaining weight, the first thing many do is slip into their baggy clothes. That’s a mistake if you want to lose weight because too-large clothes send your brain the message that your weight is A-OK; in fact, since your clothes are so loose, your brain actually thinks you can probably afford to eat more if you like. Those large, formless clothes provide zero stimulation to your muscles and do not inspire NEAT movement. Wearing something slightly snug, on the other hand, is a reminder to your muscles (and your mind) to get up and move and to be mindful of the fuels you choose.

That’s why today’s NEAT Beat is a belt. Go to a drugstore and pick up a roll of elastic tape. It should be ½ to 1-inch thick. Snip off a strand that is about 8 inches larger than your waist. Tie it around your waist, so it is stretched and snug, but is in no way digging into your skin or cutting off circulation. Take a pen and make a mark by the knot (as you lose weight and need to tighten the belt, you will be able to see how many inches you’ve lost). This is your personal NEAT Belt. You can certainly take it off to sleep and shower, but you should fasten it every morning to prepare yourself for another day on the NEAT journey. It will also help cue your core muscles (the ones in your abdominal area) to stay taut to support erect, active posture and will serve as an ever-present reminder to get up and move whenever possible. Do not put off this Beat; it is essential. I have had clients lose significant amounts of weight doing little more than wearing their NEAT Belt.

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