There are many diet programs available which are all designed for weight loss; yet, it is my belief one must dig deep inside and find inspiration when undertaking, and then continuing to follow a diet plan. What is that mysterious factor that ensures people will be successful when beginning and staying on a diet?
I have come to realize a big part of diet success is as much in our head as our body. It is the cultivation of a mindset that is an important deciding factor for anyone to succeed. With the proper mindset, anyone can be successful, especially during the initial phase of a program.
Success is contingent upon our thinking, or our mindset, when deciding to stick with a diet. It is my theory, when we can get our mind to be determined about success, then the body follows!
Here are some suggestions for developing a diet success mindset. I have used these points to foster my own personal dieting success.
-Always align your thinking with the positive, what you can have or do, instead of thoughts of restriction, resistance, or lack.
-Watch your associations with food by making new, healthier associations with your choices. One example is to make a healthy change by using your mind to associate a burger with a salad, instead of a burger and fries. Do this automatically and on a continual basis.
-Have an open mind to change. If you have not done so already, make the commitment to start a diet plan. Sign up at the gym, or do some kind of exercise you have not done before. And, make it fun!
-Always think in terms of self-confidence and worth as opposed to self doubt and fears. A great mantra is, I Can Do It. be in this mindset all the time!!
-Make it your mindset that your diet is your lifestyle and let people know this is the new you.
My mystery for success is that I finally found a diet plan that works for me. I want to keep on going with this plan because it makes my life better on a physical, emotional and personal level. What is your mystery? What have you found (beyond the obvious, for health, appearance) that really makes you commit to a plan? What are the deep reasons that keep you on track? I do want to know!! Share with me your thoughts on your success mindset in the comment section here! Thanks. Lynn
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