Both my wife Katie and I were desperate to reduce our weight, so we had a little heart to heart about why we wanted to be thinner, and what that would mean to us. Our little tete-a-tete revealed a rather basic wish-list. As far as my wife was concerned, she wanted more get-up-and-go when the kids wanted to do things. Also, she wanted to feel more confident revealing herself to me.
Most of all I hoped to dress well again. I had become completely fed up with 'fat boy' clothes! And I SO wished to be fit enough to get to the top of our three storey house and still be able to breathe properly!
Going through this process revealed that how we perceive ourselves is a key factor in how we actually look. Those of us who are obese tend to have a very low self-image. It's a popular assumption that reducing weight will make everything in life good again. I want you to know how much I understand this thought process. Here are some observations...
Over time scientists have discovered that our sub conscious mind stores information, but can't decipher whether that information is actually 'real'. It therefore 'programs' the conscious element of our brain with anything that occupies it. Process that thought repeatedly, it emerges as its prevailing concept and thus it's actual truth.
Mull that thought over for a moment. The chances are you've been repeatedly telling yourself that you're too large. Our subconscious needs to be fed a diet of what we actually want to be real.
If we concentrate on the positive things we'll enjoy when we're slimmer, it's easier to get through the tough times. And so each of us thought of activities and things that would be enhanced by being slimmer. We realised we wanted to do things like going for long walks, going to dances, being flirtatious, having great sex, swimming, having more fun, playing with the kids, beach games, cycling, confidence and excitement.
And then we visualised trips away, wearing lovely summer outfits. Others smiled and welcomed us where-ever we went. We truly started to live...
Accordingly, both of us are a lot lighter and fitter - though not as thin as rakes! We're feeling great and can honestly say the fun is back!
Most of all I hoped to dress well again. I had become completely fed up with 'fat boy' clothes! And I SO wished to be fit enough to get to the top of our three storey house and still be able to breathe properly!
Going through this process revealed that how we perceive ourselves is a key factor in how we actually look. Those of us who are obese tend to have a very low self-image. It's a popular assumption that reducing weight will make everything in life good again. I want you to know how much I understand this thought process. Here are some observations...
Over time scientists have discovered that our sub conscious mind stores information, but can't decipher whether that information is actually 'real'. It therefore 'programs' the conscious element of our brain with anything that occupies it. Process that thought repeatedly, it emerges as its prevailing concept and thus it's actual truth.
Mull that thought over for a moment. The chances are you've been repeatedly telling yourself that you're too large. Our subconscious needs to be fed a diet of what we actually want to be real.
If we concentrate on the positive things we'll enjoy when we're slimmer, it's easier to get through the tough times. And so each of us thought of activities and things that would be enhanced by being slimmer. We realised we wanted to do things like going for long walks, going to dances, being flirtatious, having great sex, swimming, having more fun, playing with the kids, beach games, cycling, confidence and excitement.
And then we visualised trips away, wearing lovely summer outfits. Others smiled and welcomed us where-ever we went. We truly started to live...
Accordingly, both of us are a lot lighter and fitter - though not as thin as rakes! We're feeling great and can honestly say the fun is back!
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This blog post is so inspirational especially for people who are overweight or obese. Everyone, whether slim or fat should take everything positively and live their life to the fullest.
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