The Swan makeover approach is not for everyone

The producer of the reality television program "The Swan" was Nely Galan and she has also published a book "The Swan Curriculum: Create A Spectacular New You With 12 Life-Changing Steps In 12 Amazing Weeks." This article talks about why you should be careful applying The Swan approach to your life.

• Remember while The Swan is a so-called reality program, in reality, it is not real. This program, like all other reality programs, is choreographed for each and every second. It is indeed true that the contestants are average Janes, but that is where the reality ends.
• The Swan approach costs tens of thousands of dollars and is, therefore, beyond the means of most Americans.
• There is too much emphasis on plastic surgery. Several plastic surgeons actually think that in order to create an illusion of perfection and to create the dramatic effects, the producers of the program do too many procedures. While this may produce remarkable short-term results, as everyone knows, the more surgery you have, higher the chances of complications later on in life.

So what is an optimum approach to turn yourself into a Swan?

1. Think long-term and set goals that can be as ambitious as you want to be, but break them down into realistic steps. For instance, it is unrealistic to plan to lose 100 lbs in four weeks but if you set a goal of 5 lbs each month you can lose 100 lbs in a year and a half. Sounds too long? It is, but it is better to lose it all in 20 months at a pace that you can do it and enjoy it than to lose less than what you wanted and give up after three months.
2. Plastic surgery has its place in a makeover, but towards the very end. When you have achieved your desired weight, you will see that some parts of the body need finishing touches. Let the plastic surgeon take the extra skin out and give you the lifts that you will need.
3. Remember beauty is not just external. It is what is inside you that makes it all happen. Find out what is wrong inside your head. Are you depressed? Do you have low self esteem? Do you lack a loving relationship? Before you can be truly beautiful, you will need to deal with deeper emotional issues as well. Work with a personal life coach or a counselor or even a mentor or a friend so that you can cleanse your soul and move on.
4. Make structural changes in your life. Change your daily routine. Incorporate a healthy diet. Dress tastefully and stylishly. Give your very best to your relationship (if you have one) or get active to find one.

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