In a previous article I looked at mind-set and how crucially important it is for long term weight loss. I described how it is your current programming and subconscious mind-set that really determines you weight, and that you will need to get this foundation piece right if you want long term success.
So how can this positive mind-set be achieved?
Well, one of the main techniques that I like to use is called 'self-talk'. This is something my clients often use and it can have wonderful results when used properly and consistently. So lets quickly look into how this works.
As I mentioned previously, your programming comes from various sources, one of the most important of which is your own internal dialogue. So when you say to yourself 'I will never lose weight for good' or 'diets simply do not work for me' you are actually programming this into your subconscious and making it a reality. So what self talk will do is help you to change your inner dialogue so that you are creating positive, not negative programming.
So, what you need to do first of all is appraise your current self talk. To do this you have to simply note down everything that you say to yourself about your weight, dieting, and exercise. So, for example, if you hear you saying in your head 'this diet will never work', note that down. Do this for 3 days, noting down everything and a picture will appear.
After three days you should review what you have written into your log. Ask yourself this - are these the sorts of programs you really want to log into your subconscious. Remember these programs are kind of like orders, so you really want to be sending the right signals, right?
First up, look at all of the negative selk talk phrases you have written down and make them positive. Write down the exact opposite of what you have on the page. So, a phrase like 'I have eating healthily' will become 'I love eating healthily'. If you do that to all of your phrases you'll start to build a better picture of what you should be programming into your subconscious.
Now read these positive phrases every morning. Read them in the mirror, out loud, and make eye contact. Do this for several weeks and you'll start to see some changes. Then you can start to edit your internal dialogue and self talk as you say it. This is a long term technique that can yield amazing rewards when done well.
This one technique can work wonders. If you use it effectively you will certainly start to build a much more solid weight loss foundation.
So how can this positive mind-set be achieved?
Well, one of the main techniques that I like to use is called 'self-talk'. This is something my clients often use and it can have wonderful results when used properly and consistently. So lets quickly look into how this works.
As I mentioned previously, your programming comes from various sources, one of the most important of which is your own internal dialogue. So when you say to yourself 'I will never lose weight for good' or 'diets simply do not work for me' you are actually programming this into your subconscious and making it a reality. So what self talk will do is help you to change your inner dialogue so that you are creating positive, not negative programming.
So, what you need to do first of all is appraise your current self talk. To do this you have to simply note down everything that you say to yourself about your weight, dieting, and exercise. So, for example, if you hear you saying in your head 'this diet will never work', note that down. Do this for 3 days, noting down everything and a picture will appear.
After three days you should review what you have written into your log. Ask yourself this - are these the sorts of programs you really want to log into your subconscious. Remember these programs are kind of like orders, so you really want to be sending the right signals, right?
First up, look at all of the negative selk talk phrases you have written down and make them positive. Write down the exact opposite of what you have on the page. So, a phrase like 'I have eating healthily' will become 'I love eating healthily'. If you do that to all of your phrases you'll start to build a better picture of what you should be programming into your subconscious.
Now read these positive phrases every morning. Read them in the mirror, out loud, and make eye contact. Do this for several weeks and you'll start to see some changes. Then you can start to edit your internal dialogue and self talk as you say it. This is a long term technique that can yield amazing rewards when done well.
This one technique can work wonders. If you use it effectively you will certainly start to build a much more solid weight loss foundation.
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