I heard a great sermon last Sunday that challenged us to look at the difference between hopes, dreams and promises compared to life reality.
The pastor reminded us that reality can cause a lot of discouragement and frustration, but keeping hopes and dreams alive gives us the peace and joy we seek. [Read more…]
From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 100
Draw from your deep well of skills and motivation tools and use them to frame the outline for your life. Say things such as, “I can do this, I am strong and committed, and I’m living in weight-loss joy.”
Then go through every day with a powerful image of long-term success! [Read more…]
From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 99
When you keep pushing yourself to do the work, you’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish with your weight-loss goals.
This is one of the hardest lessons for me! [Read more…]
From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 98
Silly, but effective, use this quick exercise that will instantly boost your self-esteem. Read these three phrases in rapid succession, out loud if possible:
I have sparkling eyes, I have a warm smile, and I’m going to make it! [Read more…]
From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 97
Instead of reaching for food after a bad day, give yourself a musical escape. Immerse yourself in the sound, noticing the way it vibrates and is absorbed into your body.
After five or ten minutes of music, you’ll feel amazingly healed and revived. [Read more…]
From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 96
Any time clouds settle over you, pull out this list and repeat the five steps.
Keep the list handy and if you need it, do the steps daily for a while. [Read more…]
From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 95
When your next birthday comes, make it part of your healthy plan for the year and celebrate by doing some amazing self-care.
It might even make you feel younger instead of a year older! [Read more…]
From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 94
Negative dieting phrases don’t actually change your behavior.
It’s time to eliminate these phrases and use healthier ones instead. [Read more…]
From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 93
You can certainly improve your eating patterns by reading good diet books, making new recipes or exploring different types of food.
Just be sure to focus on what you do know about healthy eating and then build it into your daily life. [Read more…]
From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 92
Consider all the things that cause you not to maintain or stay on your diet plan. Then flip the list by stating each item in a positive way.
Remind yourself that you absolutely do know how to maintain your weight. [Read more…]