love new beginnings, don’t you? Everything is fresh, exciting, and bursting with potential. Remember when you were a kid waking up on the first day of summer vacation? Overnight, the whole world changed just a little—breakfast tasted bet- ter, your sneakers felt bouncier, your brother was less of a pest, and even the sun seemed to shine a bit brighter. That’s the feeling I want you to capture for your first week of Joy’s LIFE Diet—that sense of endless possibility and enthusiasm. After
all, everything really is about to change for you!
Step One is all about Release. First of all, I want you to let go of all your memories of previous diets, of weight loss and weight gain, and any body-related disappointment you’ve been holding on to. This is a new day, a new program, and your new beginning. During Step One, you will finally be able to break free of food cravings and negative eating patterns. Think of this as a week dedicated to reprogramming your appetite and taming those heavy-snacking demons. And finally—perhaps most important—Step One is about releasing yourself from excess weight. This is the week that gives you a jump start to dropping pounds, purging bloat, and shrinking your waistline. It sets up the good habits, patterns, and skills that you will carry through to the end of the program. Ready? Deep breath . . . now release, and trust that you can do this.
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Step One is the strictest of all the steps. It lasts just one week—blink and you’ll be on to Step Two—but during these first seven power days, you will turn your life around. You’ll feel lighter and more energetic, and your clothes (maybe even your sneakers) will begin to fit better as you lose fat and drop water weight. Many people also find that their moods improve, they are able to think more clearly, and they have fewer memory lapses. As you move through each successive step of Joy’s LIFE Diet, you’ll continue to feel better and better, but this first week is the most impor- tant because it holds all your expectations. Think of today as the first day of your adult summer vacation—the sun is up, the world is waiting . . . it’s time to jump out
of bed and begin your transformation.
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