Postby LadyMaverick » Tue Apr 04, 2023 12:56 pm
I am posting here for accountability.
I am reading a book 100 days of Weight Loss by Linda Spangle. I have a goal of reading one day at a time, giving myself time to think about each of the 100 ideas. I give myself a low chance of doing this without some public accountability.
Feel free to call me out if I stop!
I would also love to hear your thoughts and advice about any of the 100 ideas from the book.
Day 1 -I used to be that way….
Change your thinking
Starting today, eliminate the belief that things always go a certain way or that you never stay with your goals. Your past does not determine your future. In fact, your previous failures have absolutely no effect on your ability to succeed now.
I used to be that way, but now I’m different! This powerful statement completely ignores whatever you did before and instead promises you can change your outcome entirely. Rather than being fearful that you’ll repeat the past, build a new way of thinking. Make up a new ending Because now you’re different, you can do anything. You can even create different endings for your old negative patterns.
When doubts creep in, remind yourself that now you handle life differently. Go ahead and invent entirely new outcomes for your goals, then remind yourself often about your ideas.
Make a list of any fears or negative behaviors that have hurt your weight-loss success in the past. Read each one out loud, and then say, “I used to be that way, but now I’m different.”
Then write new endings for them by completing this sentence: I used to _______________ (fill in your old behavior), but now I _______________ (write in your new ending).
Whenever those doubts creep back in, immediately give yourself this new message:
I used to be that way, but now I’m different!
I used to not have a food plan, but now I do have a plan of what I will eat.
I used to not care what I eat, but now I do care.
I used to gobble my food down without paying attention, but now I take the time to notice texture, flavors, smells and enjoy eating.
1. Know what you want.
2. Go after it relentlessly.