Interesting article on 'mantras'

kettlenic

In today's world of yoga and self-help gurus, "mantra" has become a catch phrase. It has even found its way into corporate boardrooms and seminars. Merriam Webster's Online's definition of a mantra is "a mystical formula of invocation or incantation." In other words it is a word or phrase designed to cause a desired action when repeated. So, why can't dieters use mantras to invoke willpower and focus on their diets?

The following list is not based on the science of sound waves or vibrations, or any mystical, far-eastern philosophy, but instead is a list of phrases that can be used to remind and reinforce the reasons for dieting in the first place. Even though there is no science or mysticism to the formula of words, they might just help with that ever important willpower when it's needed most.

Mantra #1- Fat is not Funny. When you reach for that extra piece of bread or "just two" cookies, remind yourself that you find no humor in being overweight.

Mantra #2- Food is my Friend, Fat is Not. Like any friend, food can wear out its welcome. In measured quantities it is enjoyable, but overdo it and it becomes annoying.

Mantra #3- If it is Sweet, It is Sugar. You don't have to read labels to find the sugar in a lot of snacks. Remind yourself that if the reason you like it is because it is sweet there is probably sugar in it somewhere.

Mantra #4- My Family, My Friends, My Food. This is to remind you that food should not be used as a comfort. Family and friends should always come first and food is simply a necessary distraction.

Mantra #5- Live, Love, Lose Weight. Just like #4, this one is a reminder. While losing weight is important, don't forget to live life and spend time with those you love.

Mantra #6- I am a loser. Turn a negative into a positive with this one. In most cases being called a loser is bad, but when dieting we all want to be losers.

Mantra #7- I think I can, I think I can... It worked for the Little Engine and it will work for you. Just remind yourself that it can be done and keep chugging along.

Mantra #8- One pound at a time. The great pyramids were built one block at a time, a long journey is accomplished one step at a time, and your weight loss will occur one pound at a time. Total success will be measured at the end.

Mantra #9- Food does not control me. When those cravings strike remind yourself that food is an inanimate object that does not control you. You control when and how you put food into your body.

Mantra #10- I can do this! Deep down you know that you can. It is important to fight the urges to give up or slip from the path. When that urge creeps into your brain, just shout it out with a hearty "I can do this!"


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kettlenic

I like - been there done that' when deciding not to eat bad foods.... and 'Food does not control me' and 'Live,Love, Lose weight'

cheeksv

This is great! I will be using it the next time I am running and need a push! Thank you

oBirdieo

I like these! For me, rather than "food is my friend", I like "food is my fuel".

EmBlazes

Mantra #9- Food does not control me. When those cravings strike remind yourself that food is an inanimate object that does not control you. You control when and how you put food into your body.

This one is my favourite as I know that the wrong foods at the wrong times are my weakness.

kettlenic

I am going to repeat them to ,yslef through out the daya dn at night before I sleep

I used to do this and swear it did help need to get back into the good habits

Because food DOES NOTcontrol us

Andythefitfamilyman

Thank you for this awesome post, I'm def going to use these