Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Maintaining a Positive Attitude

So much of eating right and exercising is a mind-set.  The main part of the battle will be in your head...keep that in mind as you face each new day.  That's why it is so important to plan ahead. Anticipate issues that may arise and have a battle plan mapped out to avoid disasters.  But, also realize, there may be a time when you lose a battle, for whatever reason...but don't give up....the war isn't over!  You're in it for the long haul...this is a lifestyle change...you'll experience valley moments and be down...but hopefully it will be the moutaintop experiences that keep you up!
Buy, prepare and plan your day, your week.  Understand the importance of what you are doing.  I'm sure I don't have to tell you, there will be those who will be jealous of your endeavour, and will try everything possible to get you off track.  Consider the source of these individuals, and know....living well by being healthy is the best revenge! :-)
You're obtaining something they'd like to have, but they're not willing to do what is necessary to get there...so their plan is to sabotage your efforts.  I've been around such people, and have worked with a few.
Keep positive thoughts going in your head, and review each day's success in your mind.  Write it on paper, so you can have it handy when you're having a rough day. Most results will be small ones, but that's moving forward in the right direction.
Don't become obsessed by weighing on the scale or taking body measurements.  Weigh once a week, and measure once a month.  The results will be greater, and it gives you something to look forward to.
I will be adding directions to some of my favorite exercises in coming blogs...I hope you'll try them out...and know that I'm here to help, guide, assist and encourage.  The battlelines have been drawn...and the outcome is victory....stick to it...don't give up, you can do it!

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