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Winning the Battle of the Mind - Discuss

cindirookbanman
cindirookbanman Posts: 71 Member
edited February 4 in Success Stories
Some of the things I have learned while being on my weight loss program is the value of more positive self talk.

What kind of affirmations, intentions, or self-imposed "rules" help you get through your temptations and encourage you to reach your goal?

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  • sdkyne
    sdkyne Posts: 77 Member
    "It's not getting easier, I'm getting stronger." Been thinking this while doing the 30 day shred...
  • belleparis
    belleparis Posts: 111
    I try to visualize my future self...what I would be wearing or doing..that gives me motivation and it's easier to say no to foods that are just plain unhealthy.

    When I am working out I think about how 6 months ago I could barely walk - lol, now I can do some crazy things/exercises I never dreamed of. I also tell myself: I am worth fighting for! I learned that from Jillian Michaels.
  • stuj019
    stuj019 Posts: 28
    I take a day at a time and remind myself this is not a diet it has to be a lifestyle change.
  • bkyoun
    bkyoun Posts: 371 Member
    If attending an event, I decide before hand what I will and won't eat so the decision is already made before I face the temptation.

    I also tell myself "I am stronger than that hill" when exercising or "I am stronger than that cookie".
  • mikeykhan2003
    mikeykhan2003 Posts: 177
    I have lists of goals achieved, short blurbs of how I envision my fitness improving given aspects of my life, and a pinterest page that I basically wear out and read all the time.

    http://www.pinterest.com/mikeykhan2003/motivation/

    I read it daily I think, and it definitely helps keep my mind focused on my goals.
  • TheFitHooker
    TheFitHooker Posts: 3,357 Member
    This is one of my most motivational go to quotes

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