Motivational sayings and/or affirmations.
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AnnaGail
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LOL I love that one!
Me Too! I laugh so hard last night, Thanks to Cate and my dear friend Tony!!
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Thomas A. Edison Quotes-Thomas "if at first you don't succeed try try again"
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Cate
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Some reasons you may not want to lose weight
* Change in expectations-
You think others will have higher expectations of you.
You may have higher expectations of yourself.
*More attention-
You may receive more attention, including sexual attention.
*New coping techniques-
You will have to respond to stress and emotions without using food.
*Lose an excuse
You can’t use your weight as an excuse any more for not doing things.
*Give up comfort-
Losing weight means moving out of your safety and comfort zone.
I think most of those applied to me & now there's no looking back! xo Cate.
* Change in expectations-
You think others will have higher expectations of you.
You may have higher expectations of yourself.
*More attention-
You may receive more attention, including sexual attention.
*New coping techniques-
You will have to respond to stress and emotions without using food.
*Lose an excuse
You can’t use your weight as an excuse any more for not doing things.
*Give up comfort-
Losing weight means moving out of your safety and comfort zone.
I think most of those applied to me & now there's no looking back! xo Cate.
weightwizard
New member
Watch your thoughts, they become your words
Watch your words, they become your actions
Watch your actions, they become your habits
Watch your habits, they become your character
Watch your character, it becomes your destiny
- Lao-Tz
Watch your words, they become your actions
Watch your actions, they become your habits
Watch your habits, they become your character
Watch your character, it becomes your destiny
- Lao-Tz
Cate
Long term member
How to Develop Your Intuition Skills
Quiet your mind and listen. Take time each day to experience silence. Practice calming your mind by using whatever breathing or meditative technique you prefer. Let go of the inclination to think, or analyse, and try to know everything. Be open and listen. Let your thoughts roam and be open to the ideas and solutions that come to you. When you listen to your intuition it connects you with a greater knowledge. It usually communicates through feelings & emotions & occasionally symbols.
Quiet your mind and listen. Take time each day to experience silence. Practice calming your mind by using whatever breathing or meditative technique you prefer. Let go of the inclination to think, or analyse, and try to know everything. Be open and listen. Let your thoughts roam and be open to the ideas and solutions that come to you. When you listen to your intuition it connects you with a greater knowledge. It usually communicates through feelings & emotions & occasionally symbols.
Cate
Long term member
How to Develop Your Intuition Skills
Learn to trust your hunches and gut feelings. If something doesn't feel right chances are it isn't. What may be right for one person could be totally wrong for you. How many times have you had that feeling in your stomach compelling you to do, or not do, something for no apparent reason? Listening to it probably helped you avoid a traffic accident, or led you to be at the right place and time for getting that great job, or meeting that special person. Your intuition is your inner guide, so learn to trust it. At first, trusting it may be a bit scary, but allow it the opportunity to develop.
Learn to trust your hunches and gut feelings. If something doesn't feel right chances are it isn't. What may be right for one person could be totally wrong for you. How many times have you had that feeling in your stomach compelling you to do, or not do, something for no apparent reason? Listening to it probably helped you avoid a traffic accident, or led you to be at the right place and time for getting that great job, or meeting that special person. Your intuition is your inner guide, so learn to trust it. At first, trusting it may be a bit scary, but allow it the opportunity to develop.
Cate
Long term member
Don't Quit (version 2)
When you've eaten too much and you can't write it down,
And you feel like the biggest failure in town.
When you want to give up just because you gave in,
and forget all about being healthy and thin.
So What! You went over your points a bit,
It's your next move that counts...So don't you quit!
It's a moment of truth, it's an attitude change.
It's learning the skills to get back in your range.
It's telling yourself, "You've done great up till now.
You can take on this challenge and beat it somehow."
It's part of your journey toward reaching your goal.
You're still gonna make it, just stay in control.
To stumble and fall is not a disgrace,
If you summon the will to get back in the race.
But, often the struggler's, when losing their grip,
Just throw in the towel and continue to slip.
And learn too late when the damage is done,
that the race wasn't over...they still could have won.
Lifestyle change can be awkward and slow,
but facing each challenge will help you grow.
Success is failure turned inside out,
the silver tint in a cloud of doubt.
When you're pushed to the brink, just refuse to submit,
If you bite it, you write it....But don't you quit!
~ Author unknown.
When you've eaten too much and you can't write it down,
And you feel like the biggest failure in town.
When you want to give up just because you gave in,
and forget all about being healthy and thin.
So What! You went over your points a bit,
It's your next move that counts...So don't you quit!
It's a moment of truth, it's an attitude change.
It's learning the skills to get back in your range.
It's telling yourself, "You've done great up till now.
You can take on this challenge and beat it somehow."
It's part of your journey toward reaching your goal.
You're still gonna make it, just stay in control.
To stumble and fall is not a disgrace,
If you summon the will to get back in the race.
But, often the struggler's, when losing their grip,
Just throw in the towel and continue to slip.
And learn too late when the damage is done,
that the race wasn't over...they still could have won.
Lifestyle change can be awkward and slow,
but facing each challenge will help you grow.
Success is failure turned inside out,
the silver tint in a cloud of doubt.
When you're pushed to the brink, just refuse to submit,
If you bite it, you write it....But don't you quit!
~ Author unknown.
Cate
Long term member
A friend is someone who understands your past,
believes in your future,
and accepts you just the way you are.
"Friendship is the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person,
having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words."
~George Eliot.
believes in your future,
and accepts you just the way you are.
"Friendship is the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person,
having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words."
~George Eliot.
I reach out & find friendship almost every day. To me, it's the essence of being truly human- opening up & receiving friendship in return. Life is good. Some days are bad or you let the bad get on top of you. When you weigh it up, not much matters more than love & friendship.
Cate
Long term member
Self-motivation-
What can we do to motivate ourselves to accomplish our goals?
For starters we can do some critical thinking and ask ourselves what will happen if we don't develop a particular habit. What will the consequences be if we neglect to do so?
Some tips on how to get moving-
1. Decide what you want.
It's hard to motivate yourself when you don't have a goal or objective. Set a goal and decide how you are going to go about it. Then break it down into smaller sections so it's easier to tackle and less overwhelming.
2. Keep track of your progress.
Keep a log or diary where you chart your progress. It can motivate you by gauging how far you have come and how much you have accomplished. Looking at it can also motivate you to keep pushing ahead.
3. Post motivating pictures or slogans on your fridge or elsewhere.
It is always inspiring to see pictures of people who have accomplished what you're going for. It makes it attainable and realistic. Likewise, little slogans like "go for it" or "just do it" can give you the little boost you need. Read inspiring or motivational quotes.
4. Remind yourself why you want this and focus on the end result.
If you remind yourself that you want to be healthier, look better, go for that promotion or just better yourself, it will re-establish why you are doing what you're doing. It's not unusual to hit a slump. Sometimes we forget what we set out to do and a little reminder is all we need to be revitalised.
5. Make it a habit.
Once you have accomplished your goal or objective make it a habit. If it was to exercise or eat properly, keep it up. If it was to work for a promotion or any other one-time event, maintain the habit of self-improvement. Once it becomes a habit, it's second nature to you and you don't have to think about it any more.
What can we do to motivate ourselves to accomplish our goals?
For starters we can do some critical thinking and ask ourselves what will happen if we don't develop a particular habit. What will the consequences be if we neglect to do so?
Some tips on how to get moving-
1. Decide what you want.
It's hard to motivate yourself when you don't have a goal or objective. Set a goal and decide how you are going to go about it. Then break it down into smaller sections so it's easier to tackle and less overwhelming.
2. Keep track of your progress.
Keep a log or diary where you chart your progress. It can motivate you by gauging how far you have come and how much you have accomplished. Looking at it can also motivate you to keep pushing ahead.
3. Post motivating pictures or slogans on your fridge or elsewhere.
It is always inspiring to see pictures of people who have accomplished what you're going for. It makes it attainable and realistic. Likewise, little slogans like "go for it" or "just do it" can give you the little boost you need. Read inspiring or motivational quotes.
4. Remind yourself why you want this and focus on the end result.
If you remind yourself that you want to be healthier, look better, go for that promotion or just better yourself, it will re-establish why you are doing what you're doing. It's not unusual to hit a slump. Sometimes we forget what we set out to do and a little reminder is all we need to be revitalised.
5. Make it a habit.
Once you have accomplished your goal or objective make it a habit. If it was to exercise or eat properly, keep it up. If it was to work for a promotion or any other one-time event, maintain the habit of self-improvement. Once it becomes a habit, it's second nature to you and you don't have to think about it any more.