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Saturday, January 3, 2009

CHANGE YOUR MINDSET

The most important factor in losing weight is CHANGING YOUR MINDSET!!! There are many fad diets and "get skinny quick" regimens out there, you've probably tried them all. I have tried everything. It wasn't until I changed my thinking did I lose 70 pounds in 6 months.

You are probably thinking,"How in the world do I change how I think?"

Its not easy, and it takes time but it can be done.

For a little help in changing your mindset CLICK HERE, and read on...

The most important thing to do is to replace your negative thoughts with positive ones.The best example of this is when you think you can't, believe that you can! How can you do this? With a strategy. So its safe to say that u should turn self limiting thoughts into a strategy. Example:

"There is no way I will be able to fit that dress before the wedding" instead... "I can lose 10 pounds in two months by cutting back on sugar and carbs and parking farther away to walk the extra distance.

Don't complain! Notice yourself complaining, and change these thoughts. With a pet peeve, comes a solution to fix it. When you find yourself complaining, instead ask yourself what you can do to fix it. Example: "This party is dead." Instead of this think to yourself "I wonder what I can do to break the ice?"

Love what you are doing for yourself! Your GETTING HEALTHY! Fall in love with that. We cant always do what we love, but we can always learn to love what we do. Wonder how some people can get up at 4am and run three miles every morning? They must love it, or at least they like it. I'm sure when they began the routine they didn't want to get out of their warm bed to run. But the benefits out weigh the cons, and they would learn to love the morning routine. Find the good in everything you do. Example: exercise isn't boring, but it will teach patience, endurance,and not to mention weight loss!

Last but not least, you need to eliminate altering elements in your life. This can be anything from sweets in your house, to some of the people in your life. Whatever you find in your life getting you off track....eliminate it! If it's a friend or co-worker that always has something negative to say, eliminate them. I know it sounds harsh, but you need to love these people from a distance. Remember you are trying to change your mindset to succeed. Negative thoughts put in your head contradicts everything you are trying to do for yourself.

Changing your mindset isn't easy and takes time. Be persistent! Change the vocabulary you use when you talk to yourself. Notice when you have doubtful thoughts, and correct them. If you are consistent with these methods, you will find that the results you want aren't far fetched at all!

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