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5 Rules to Live By and Lose Weight By!
Source: www.commonvoice.com, Julia Harvey
We came across these five summary rules, over at http://www.commonvoice.com. These rules are very beneficial for weight loss and life in general. Read on for the five simple rules that will help you live a better life, and slim down!
1. Make it a Game!
Make overcoming the challenges that you face along your path a game! Get creative as to how you can overcome them, what tricks you can use to enable you to move further ahead. Do not look at what needs to be done as drudgery, rather view it as something you GET to do! I believe that this unique approach to motivation will help you to create clever ways of overcoming whatever obstacles are in your path.
2. Laugh!
Laugh each day. I well remember how sad I was during my obese years. I rarely laughed and usually didn't find much humor in anything. I think I was always looking for the negative...which is always there if that is what you seek. Make it your resolve to look for the humor in a situation, which is always there if that is what you seek!
3. Write it Down!
Write down your dreams and goals. Once you know what it is that you truly want out of life, then you are able to create a plan of going about getting it! "People never plan to fail, they fail to plan" and "If you don't know where you are going, how will you know when you get there?" are two of my favorite mottos for life.
4. Take Action!
Each day do something to insure forward progress towards your goals, life betterment and change. Do not allow ONE day to slip by without having down something to improve your life and that of those around you.
5. Forgive the Past and Move Forward
Forgive the past and move foward with a renewed sense of who you are. Regrets can not exist in a life filled with hope and positive actions. Rid yourself of negative thinking and surround yourself with positive energy. Realize that if you keep doing what you have always done...you will keep getting the same results that you have always gotten. Want a different life than the one you are now leading? It is YOUR decision and change is within your grasp. If weight loss is what is holding you back from realizing the life you want, then today is the day to change what you have been doing so that you can start getting the results that you would prefer!
September 5, 2005 in Weight Loss Motivation | Permalink | Post a Comment (0)
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September 3, 2005 in Weight Loss Motivation | Permalink | Post a Comment (0)
Junk Food in the Family?
Do you have any tips for families who are trying to eat healthier? Hit Play to get the answer.
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September 2, 2005 in Weight Loss Podcasts | Permalink | Post a Comment (0)
Weight Loss Podcast: Is Splenda Safe?
Is Splenda a safe artificial sweetner to use? I've seen it listed a lot lately on the packages of diet drinks, ice creams, and cereal and I wanted to make sure it wasn't harmful. Hit Play Below to Learn More.
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September 1, 2005 in Weight Loss Podcasts | Permalink | Post a Comment (0)
Make Excercise Fun
Source: www.marinij.com, Eric Harr
If we accept that physical activity and sensible eating can confer benefits such as an improved quality of life, a healthier weight, higher energy levels, elevated moods, a bolstered immunity and a longer life (huge payoffs), why do we struggle interminably to work out and eat right (small investment)? We found Eric Harr´s answers to this question pretty motivating.
Here are some key points from Eric Harr.
Deep in the hills of Japan's sacred Mount Hiei, a small group of Buddhist monks have mastered the mind-body experience of physical activity. They are known around the world as "Marathon Monks," and over a seven-year training period, these "running Tendai Buddha" figuratively circle the globe on foot, running more than 50 miles a day as their path to spiritual enlightenment.
That's utterly different from how most Americans view physical activity. For them, it's less about self-discovery and more about burning calories. The Tendai run because of what it does for their souls. That's why they have such a jaw-dropping dedication to it. We do it because of how it makes us look or feel. I believe that in order to make exercise an enduring part of our lifestyle we must find a deeper meaning to it, much like the Tendai do.
The first step is to move your focus of your workouts from the outcome to the process. Instead of setting long-term fitness goals that relate to outcomes, such as weight loss, set goals that relate to participation (i.e., how many times you will work out this month, what type of exercise you will do) and then have as much fun as possible in pursuing those goals. That way, the weight loss comes as a result of the participation-centric and passion-driven activity.
Becoming process-oriented begins with setting a clear goal for each workout. But too vague a goal may result in your focus shifting to the boredom or discomfort of the workout. If your goal for an exercise session is to run faster, then shift your focus to your breathing, using graceful technique and testing your limits.
The next step is to hone your ability to stay positively focused during workouts. Mental strategies can help you experience "flow," an optimal psychological state characterized by an intense absorption in a workout, a clear sense of your goals and a feeling of letting go.
To increase your flow during exercise, concentrate on a deep, smooth and rhythmical breathing pattern - such as inhaling when your left foot strikes the ground and exhaling on your right foot. Breathe into your belly, rather than "panting" into your chest. This increases oxygen uptake and gives you a better sense of well-being during exercise. It will help you clear your mind of distracting thoughts as well.
Finally, your language and your thoughts determine your perception of exercise. In order to boost your long-term motivation to work out, you must attribute more positive associations to it. Do not badmouth your workouts. By focusing on and articulating the "benefits" of exercise, you will begin to see, and do, it differently; your gratitude for the activity will deepen.
September 1, 2005 in Weight Loss Motivation | Permalink | Post a Comment (0)
