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Monday, May 5, 2008

Thin Thinking Thoughts

Now, I think is the time to take this to the next level. I have given you some inside work to do like belief and faith. These are very important to have an understanding of how deep the fat cells go.
It isn't just a matter of getting up in the morning and saying, well, I guess I am going to lose weight. Why do I say that? Simply stated, if it was that easy everyone would be doing it and have success at it.


The deep inside work of belief and faith need to be worked on and arrived at in a place and time that you totally understand and accept it. You need to know that these two aspects of weight loss need to be in place, so you don't fail...again!
When you have these beliefs in working order, then the next step is applying these thoughts into action. This is accomplished through the subconscious. I like to use nature as a point of reference because everyone is part of nature and can relate to it on some level. As natural creatures, we have absolute control over what our minds receives through our senses. Don't you agree? We have the power of choice and the capacity to change if we so desire. The problem is, a lot of us don't do it or don't know how. I feel that is an important aspect of diet and weight loss failure.
I figured that out through trial and error. If I started getting negative with not accomplishing my goals, I would begin to back track or get side tracked. A great example for me that I can share with you, so you can understand how this works is when I would get on the scales.
Feet on a scaleImage via WikipediaIf I wasn't where I thought I should be, and the scales weren't going down, like I thought, then oh boy, would I go into a tailspin.
You figure, you watched what you ate, you exercised, and no weight loss. Talk about frustration, disappointment, and discouragement!
Now, I came to realize, that if I stuck to my guns, approached it more from the standpoint of my natural body making adjustments to diet, hormones, stress, new foods, and muscle being made, I could then take a more optimistic approach. So, what if I didn't lose weight that week. My body was doing what it was supposed to and all the negative talk was not going to change those numbers on that scale!
Now, this is what I did and I respectfully request that you try this. Remember, it worked! If it's not working for you and if you have failed repeatedly then time to try something different.
This is another tool I used to lose 68 pounds. First, I would close my eyes and think about how it felt to be in shape. I mean the heartfelt, the stomach excitement, wearing a great pair of jeans, being free from fat prison, kind of thinking. I pretended like I really was that size. It's a good idea to think about the amount of weight you want to lose, as well. It gives you something to shoot for.
What do you need to sacrifice to get it? Yes, you have to be willing to do whatever it takes. If you can't commit to that, then go back to the belief and faith,look at what that means, the definitions, and what needs to be in place.
Give yourself a date, so you have a goal. It helps to clarify it in your mindset. It gives you a course of action. Next, you need to make a plan to achieve your desired results. This includes a diet, exercise, stress management system, getting the rest you need, and some extra supplements, if needed.
You need to visualize it, taste it, see it, feel it, experience everything and every feeling and outcome of achieving your weight loss. It will begin to seep in to your subconscious and the seeds of change will be planted and you will have the desires of your heart.
For me, the most important aspect of this was consistency. I didn't have to be perfect. I just needed to stay focused and keep visualizing what I would look like, how I would feel, and what that meant to me. How important is it for you? What do you want? How much are you willing to commit or what are you willing to sacrifice? Would you really dig deep inside and take the time for yourself, once a day, to visualize, feel it, sense it, trust that you will accomplish your weight loss?
You must be very passionate about it.
Think about how you felt when failure was your friend. It felt more like a betrayal, didn't it? Now, think about finally succeeding. You absolutely need to change your thinking. Don't think about what you don't want. The key here, is to concentrate on what you do want, what you have desired for so very long.
Don't dwell on past mistakes, but concentrate on moving forward. Think about that for a moment. Conjure up an image of failing at something for a moment. Doesn't that just change your mood, you thoughts, your general outlook. Now, concentrate on something fun, exciting, and happy. It's a totally different feeling. It worked for me and I know it will work for you if you practice it, just like anything in life, if it's important to your joy in life, it's worthwhile.

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Friday, May 2, 2008

Faithful Fat

Let me give you some more nuggets on my fat loss journey. Obviously we are discussing people that have an emotional attachment to food. Of course, there is much more on diet and weight loss, which I will be talking about in future blogs.
Right now, though, let's get to the current subject and that is what it takes to lose weight, and not fail again.
This concept applies to all aspects of diet, weight loss, and a healthy lifestyle. It is aimed today, at the person who has struggled and can't quite get it right. It's quite alright to struggle, I think. If you are learning and applying those lessons. I am just pinpointing precise areas of dealing with failure and weight loss today. So, let's begin.
Another important concept is having faith. Let's understand what that means. In the dictionary faith means 1.)Confidence or trust in a person or thing. 2.) An obligation of loyalty or fidelity to a person, promise, engagement, ethics, etc.
Those are some pretty strong descriptions of what faith is.
If you believe in God, he expects and requires that you are faithful to Him.
My question to you is, are you faithful? Are you faithful to yourself, your dreams and your weight loss plan? If you aren't, do you think you need to learn it? I did. It worked. I learned to believe in myself and I educated myself with thoughts, ideas and suggestions that made me feel more confident and able to trust myself.
It wasn't a simple or easy process. I made mistakes. One big one was to stop beating myself up whenever I backslid or didn't lose enough weight for that week.
I used to stress out big time if I messed up. Even if I didn't mess up, I would put so much pressure on myself. I stopped doing it. It wasn't accomplishing the task at hand. I started trusting in me.
It didn't matter if I made a mistake. I learned from it. That was the most important part. If what I was doing wasn't working, then I would tweak it. A good example is eating bread. I ate 2-3 slices of whole grain bread daily. I thought with my workouts of cardio, yoga, pilates, etc., that would still allow me to lose weight. Not so oh great Health Coach! I started reading more and more about carbs, which types work, about insulin resistance, and how whole grains can really cause major health issues, especially with weight.
So, I changed. I am sure you are aware of the sunsets that happen everyday, yet no two are ever alike. They are constantly in transition. We are part of nature, therefore we are allowed to change. If something isn't working for you, try something different.
I cut back to 1-2 slices a day with protein, filled in carbs with veggies and a few fruits, and viola! The weight started going in the right direction. Just don't get stuck, remain flexible, move forward, don't stress out and above all else, have faith!

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