Think Healthy, Get Fit!

Posted on May 07, 2013 by Kristi Dear, One of Thousands of Life Coaches on Noomii.

THINK HEALTHY GET FIT!

When I was trying to get back in my pre-baby clothes I had no patience. I wanted to walk out of the hospital room in my “skinny jeans” and throw out every pair of stretchy pants I owned. I became frustrated with myself when time had passed and I only saw small changes. The more time passed, the more frustrated I became, and I felt like I couldn’t achieve this goal.

I came across a book, which talked about the power of positive thinking. Had I been sabotaging myself from becoming fit through my way of thinking? The more I read, the more I learned about the power of the mind, and how our thoughts reflect our actions. I realized that if I gave up on myself, and had self-doubt, then how could I achieve this goal or any goal. Amazed at how exciting this information was, I began to apply the same principles to losing weight and getting back in shape.

I declared myself healthy, strong, and fit through daily affirmations, and using positive self-talk. I went into my closet and pulled out my favorite pair of jeans and imagined myself wearing them again. Before I ate, I would encourage myself to eat until I was 80% full, and thought about how I felt bloating and discouraged if I overate. Little by little my attitude toward myself started to change. I stopped concentrating on the negative aspects of my body and focused on the positive. I thought about all the wonderful things to be thankful for. I just had a healthy, beautiful baby! Once I stopped critizing myself, I noticed a change. I allowed my body time to get back in shape, and in turn this made me happier.

Just like with any weight loss program it took some time, but the attitude I held toward myself reflected my activity level, and my way of eating. Instead of wishing for things to happen, I started to live like I had already achieved my goals.
I realized that being a “Fit” person is much more than looking good in your clothes. It’s about being mentally and physically strong. I learned that our thoughts can make or break the goals that we set for ourselves, and how important it is to keep a healthy attitude.

It is easy to be our own worst critic. To pick out more negative qualities about our self then positive, but the irony to that is, we are the only ones who can make ourselves succeed. Wanting to succeed at a task, but having self-doubt is like exercising everyday and eating unhealthy. Your working hard to get in shape but you can never truly succeed, because you’re depleting your body of vital nutrients. Positive thinking is giving your mind the nutrition it needs to succeed, and make your goals become a reality.

Try this exercise and experience the power of your thoughts.

Stand up with your arms lifting up and out to your sides
Twist your body as far as you can to the left, and look at where your left arm is pointing. Remember that spot.
Now put your arms down and twist back around so you are facing front again.
Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Now imagine that you are twisting around to the left again, but you are able to twist even farther. Imagine your previous mark and envision yourself going farther.

Open your eyes, and repeat the twist. You will see that you have gone even farther than you thought you could in the first twist, because you imagined yourself going farther.

So whenever you feel like you can’t reach your goals, don’t give up on yourself. Just think about it!