Terrorists are aptly named because their tactics are designed
to strike fear into the hearts of the people. This fear
is often irrational. Many people bide their time suffering
anxiety over the next unlikely attack while falling prey
to a monster that kills more people every week than those
murdered on September 11th. This killer has no hidden agenda
and destroys without prejudice. Those who are unfortunate
enough to meet this nemesis often suffer prolonged pain
before eventually succumbing and “giving up the breath”
as death was described in ancient Egypt. Perhaps one reason why this epidemic is so hard to combat is that people are focused on the solution as a product or service, rather than a process. To quit smoking, many people receive counseling, join groups or follow systems because it’s not as simple as tossing the last pack (the author is one of the fortunate few who was able to stop smoking “cold turkey” but found it far more difficult to overcome his poor eating habits). Overweight and obesity is a condition related to behavior and patterns that have taken years to create, so the notion that some magic product will suddenly undo the thousands of days of programming is absurd. Successful, permanent weight loss is a process, not an event.
During a recent seminar that I conduct, participants explored
the concept of just how powerful the mind is and how this
relates to losing fat. After a serious of powerful exercises,
they were asked to create an action plan based on what they
learned in order to successfully lose fat and keep it off.
The result of this workshop was seven keys that addressed
what most diet programs or weight loss systems do not: the
fact that fitness starts inside.
Here, then, are seven keys to permanent weight loss success that start on the inside.
Be Positive
You’ve probably heard this one before. It’s a popular cliché. In order for it to work, however, you have to move beyond a catchy statement and integrate this as part of your life. In order to truly “be positive” you must start with an understanding of the mind. Your reality is perception, and perception is influenced by your thoughts. Thoughts create reality. What you think about expands.
A good friend and client of mine was a pilot for many years.
After the terrorist attacks on September 11th, he was out
of work. He went through a period of extreme grief, pain,
and anger. His health suffered. It wasn’t the money
that struck such a powerful blow. It was something else,
a mistake many people made.
You see, my friend’s reality could be summed up with this statement: “I am a pilot.”
Can you see the danger in this? He defined himself by what he did, not who he was. By losing his job, he lost his identity. In reality, he was there all along, but his ego kept getting in the way of finding his true self. He had to learn how to let go and be himself, and define who he was on his own merits, not by his actions, level of success, or how others perceive him.
Many people who are overweight create the same situation. Most will create the statement, “I am fat.” Of course, the desire to lose weight might exist, but if your definition of self-worth is based on the amount of fat you carry, what happens when it’s gone? If you’ve lived with “I am fat” for months or years, who do you expect to become when the fat is gone? This subconscious fear of losing your identity can sabotage your process.
What we think about expands. If you focus on the fat you carrying, or the difficulty you have losing weight, then expect more of it. Expect more fat, and expect a difficult time losing the fact. On the other hand, if you focus on releasing the fat, on your success and the process, then this is what you will receive more of. The fat won’t go away overnight. However, if you spend just one day eating healthy foods and exercising – even if it’s just taking a short walk – would you consider that to be an improvement? Could you call that a “healthy day” compared to your previous habits? What if you decided to be, “I am healthy,” and give the fat some time to let go?
Be positive means be realistic, and focus on the positive progress. Focus on abundance – get more of what you wish to receive, instead of thinking about what you don’t want.
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