If you don't enjoy the life you've got because you think you don't look good in shorts or you can't bring yourself to wear a bathing suit, you're just wasting your life for nothing. Maybe you don't look like a bathing beauty but who does? I've heard so many people tell me that they would give anything to be at a weight they once were, but when questioned they almost always say, "Now that I think about it, I thought I was fat back then too," but guess what? They weren't. Those same people are sometimes shocked to see photos of themselves as a teenager or young adult; "Why I wasn't fat at all," they'll say.
Where do these fears originate except within our minds, and that makes me wonder; is this another way the brain tricks us to keep us from taking the necessary steps to affect a change? Remember your brain will do whatever it can to keep things the way they are. It's your brain's job to keep everything running smoothly and change is anything but smooth.
Stop waiting for some magic moment that won't ever materialize and live for today. If you like being outdoors, go be outdoors. Do you love the water but you haven't been in a pool for 20 years because you think you look awful in a swimming suit? Who cares? Go swimming, today, tomorrow, or next week. Just go. Have fun, be active. If no one would venture out unless they were perfect the streets would be deserted.
Think about this: Sally cannot stand to go out because she doesn't want anyone to see her in a size 22 dress. She's embarrassed and too self consciousness, so she doesn't date. On her way to work one day she has to stop and buy some stamps. John passes her on the street on his way to the post office, but she didn't see him because she was looking at her shoes and feeling bad for herself. As John walks past he's busy thinking about how he wants to join the gym and get "back in shape" but he can't seem to get started. After all, "Everyone will notice me and laugh."
Mary the postal clerk is wearing a dress that no longer fits because she's lost 25 pounds yet can't bring herself to buy new clothes because, "What if I gain it all right back? That would be horrible and so embarrassing. It's better to wait." She's lost in her thoughts and almost gives John the wrong change, which he hardly notices because he's still obsessing about the gym and the horror of everyone noticing him.
Neither Sally, John or Mary see anyone but themselves. None of them noticed the other even when they had an opportunity. Surprisingly none of us is the center of attention expect perhaps at your own wedding, and sometimes not even then. Therefore, stop being so self-centered and get yourself out doing what you want to do. Sure there are always people who will make a rude remark, but hey, they do not know you. They don't know anything about you and probably never will, and guess what? They don't really care, which is why they have fun being rude to strangers, so why should you?
Show care where you can make a difference. Show care when you are able to help someone without expecting something in return. Life is short. The days go by in an endless stream from one moment to the next and what you do with this life is entirely up to you. It's not always about food. You can make a difference in your own life, if you just take that first step and stop putting life off.
~~ Kathryn Martyn, Master NLP Practitioner, EFT counselor, author of the free e-book: Changing Beliefs, Your First Step to Permanent Weight Loss, and owner of onemorebite-weightloss.com
Get onemorebite-weightloss.com: Inspirational Mini Lessons Using EFT and NLP for Ending the Struggle with Weight Loss.
disinfecting cleaning services Arlington Heights ..Curb Hunger and Avoid The Costly BingeEveryone's been there -... Read More
Lose The Weight For Good With The Seven Phases of... Read More
Have you heard about it lately? Everywhere you look, women... Read More
The answer to the title of this article is "none."... Read More
We all know it's hard to begin losing weight, no... Read More
New gastric bypass patients say they miss food, they grieve... Read More
Essential Fats for Weight LossOver the past few decades, the... Read More
The right diet pill should be carefully considered when deciding... Read More
Holidays and special events should be a time of great... Read More
America is a nation of self-disclosers, amiably acceptant of our... Read More
It seems everyone is looking for that magic bullet -... Read More
Gastric bypass surgery involves stapling the stomach to make it... Read More
Addicted to Restaurants Are you addicted to restaurants? So are... Read More
If you're on a weight loss program you're under constant... Read More
Going away for your holidays will also bring with it... Read More
"Help, none of this mainstream stuff works!"There is a specific... Read More
1. CUT THE SIMPLE CARBS.It's unfortunate that the majority of... Read More
Yes, my healthy diet has at times suffered at the... Read More
Perhaps you've had them too, nightmares about rice cakes, granola,... Read More
All weight loss diets make you FatThat's right, because on... Read More
What the Diet Industry Does Not Want You To Know:... Read More
Dieting doesn't have to be a chore. Actually, you can... Read More
Are you one of the 90 million Americans who are... Read More
It's one thing to stick with your diet regimen when... Read More
People usually quit weightloss and exercise programs for one of... Read More
bathroom cleaning service Mundelein ..With summer completed and school back in session, it'll be... Read More
One of the biggest misconceptions about exercise is that there... Read More
Just like any other diet, the Atkins diet can become... Read More
The problem isn't that you don't have enough will power... Read More
Weight Loss is something that many Americans struggle with. In... Read More
Permanent Weight loss is not about Diet. If you are... Read More
Well, to begin with, there isn't really any one Mediterranean... Read More
I know a lot of people out there would like... Read More
Many patients of gastric bypass report feeling fearful of succeeding... Read More
Looking to avoid the dieting mistakes many of our weight... Read More
One alternative method to traditional and tumescent liposuction is mesotherapy.... Read More
This past Christmas Season, as most of us stuffed our... Read More
You see it all the time; people agonizing over their... Read More
Natural Weight Loss Is PermanentOnly natural weight loss can be... Read More
Getting started on an exercise program is one thing. Staying... Read More
Mindfulness is all about paying attention. It's amazing what can... Read More
If you're taking a fiber supplement or eating a high... Read More
There are several theories on the origins of Valentine's Day.... Read More
Abdominal liposuction refers to liposuction, or lipoplasty, that is performed... Read More
A really easy, fast way to weight loss is walking... Read More
As a weight loss coach I speak will people regularly... Read More
The government, nutritionists, doctors, and dietitians implore us to eat... Read More
From the book Spider's Big CatchLike many people, I've decided... Read More
Fat Loss Tip #3) Proper Meal FrequencyMeal Frequency (i.e., the... Read More
One of the most talked about topics in any political... Read More
Weight Loss |