Mind over Matter:
I was told by a class member this week to think positive thoughts after many weeks of computer problems and not believing it would all work out ok:
Mind over Matter:
The key to long-term weight loss success may not be the body, but the mind. Research indicates that those who have a positive outlook on life are more likely to lose weight-and stay thin. But how can you have a positive outlook when you’ve been burned so many times before? Is it possible to “will your way” to losing weight?
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Made up story
Katie, a 33-year-old mother of two, has been on her share of diets over the years, from Weight Watchers/Slimmers World, cabbage soup and shakes she feels as if she has tried them all. While she has had moderate success in losing weight from time to time, she has never found a long-term weight loss solution. Her weight is a point of contention in her marriage; her husband-who also happens to be obese-wishes she were thin, but says he loves her as she is!
Julie’s tip….Lose weight for yourself NOT someone else.
There is hope for Katie and others like her who feel as if they’re trapped on the diet carousel. The key to long-term weight loss success may not be the body, but the mind. Research indicates that those who have a positive outlook on life are more likely to lose weight-and stay thin. But how can you have a positive outlook when you’ve failed so many times before? Is it possible to “will your way” to losing weight?
Julie’s tip……DONT use the word DIET you are on a healthy eating plan.
One technique that has been proven effective in sports training is something called visualization. For instance, a tennis player might visualize his racket  connecting with a ball, a football player might visualize kicking the winning goal in a match.
The same technique can be used by dieters. Visualize yourself as thin. Picture yourself in that dress that is now two sizes too small. Imagine stepping onto the scales and being pleased with the result. Visualize yourself saying “no” to that piece of chocolate cake or that plate of chips. These mind exercises can help to spur you onto weight loss. In addition, it is important that you maintain a positive attitude. Be forgiving of yourself. If you veer off your healthy eating plan, simply get back on course with your next meal. Don’t spend precious time “beating yourself up” over your failures. Instead, celebrate your successes-in a non-fattening way.
Julie’s tip… Set yourself a realistic weight loss or fitness goal
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Thank you Louise, new desk top all up and running today and now I feel positive that I will have no more problems.
Keep feeling positive and good things will happen. Fantastic article a lot hit home when reading this, so need to focus on my positive thinking to my new healthy eating plan. Watch this space 🙂