Sometimes support people try very hard to give us a compliment, but we don’t know how to handle their comments.
Instead of appreciating their words, we let our weak self-esteem get in the way, and we say things back that are almost unkind. [Read more…]
To get good support from others, you first have to determine what you want yourself.
Then you can tell your “helpers” exactly what you need or want. [Read more…]
Do you get the support you need from family members or friends?
Sometimes the people who should be helping us the most do things that make us mad instead of motivated. [Read more…]
Practice saying the words “I can do it!” over and over.
Write them on sticky notes, and then post them on your mirror, your computer screen, and your car dash. [Read more…]
Temptation is always around.
Instead of depending on others to help you be successful with your diet, make a commitment that you will protect your program at all costs! [Read more…]
Create a special notebook or journal section for recording your favorite foods.
When a food thought crosses your mind, remind yourself that you don’t have to act on it. [Read more…]
Picture your diet program as a road or a path.
You can define the boundaries of your diet road based on the number of calories, points, or other factors you choose to follow. [Read more…]
To improve your commitment, learn to focus on your actions, not just your feelings.
On days you’re not in the mood for exercising or eating right, tell yourself to do it anyway! [Read more…]
If you tend to start and stop every time you diet, you may want to look at the difference between being interested and being committed.
When you’re truly committed to achieving your goals, you stick with it, no matter what. [Read more…]
Starting today, eliminate the belief that things always go a certain way or that you never stay with your goals. Whenever those doubts creep back in, immediately give yourself this new message:
I used to be that way, but now I’m different! [Read more…]