Monday, June 14, 2010

My Weight Loss Secret That Doesn't Involve Food

Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right. - Henry Ford

I wanted to share with you one of the key secrets to successful weight loss - a secret that has nothing to do with what you put in your mouth. It's all about what's in your head that makes a big impact. I'm talking about your mindset.

If you've ever struggled to lose weight, it can be very discouraging at times, especially when you feel like you're working so hard and still not getting the results you want. It is often during these challenging times when we let self-doubt and negative thinking take over. Instead of focusing on all the positive changes you've made, you may find yourself thinking that no matter what you do, your effort to be healthy & lose weight will not work.

So here's the secret:

If you are convinced (whether consciously or subconsciously) that your body is not capable of changing, you will probably not succeed. You will start looking for reasons and excuses why weight loss can't happen. Instead of looking for solutions, you put up roadblocks on why you can't possibly make changes. Self-sabotage often runs rampant. Every slip-up becomes magnified in your mind and may become an excuse to quit.

The mind is one of the most powerful tools we have in losing weight. In order to be successful, we have to believe that we have the power to change our lives. I'm not saying that it's easy. If it was, everyone would be walking around looking like a supermodel. My most successful clients are the ones that take ownership of their body and the process of getting healthy.

Change is a process that occurs one step at a time. Real, lasting change needs to occur from the inside out. I believe you have the power. Do you?

2 comments:

  1. Thanks Mary. This comes at a good time for me as I can feel my frustration level slowly increasing. I needed this reminder!

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  2. Julie,

    Healthly eating is definitely a marathon, not a sprint. When progress seems slow, remember to look at the big picture. Just keep moving forward and you'll get to your goal.

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