lose weight with the law of attraction?
ldg2779
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Im confused..the book called secret the law of attraction. Anyone who succeed with this? Just by "ask believe recieve"they said what u believe and think will come true..dont have to think about how much u eat and no need to exercise its about what u think of your body is the body now.please help me
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Wow. Just wow.
The universe owes you NOTHING (except decreasing entropy). If you want it, you have to put some sort of effort into it.0 -
Yeah, no.0
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By not thinking about what you eat, or not being conscious of what you're putting into your body is probably how you got here in the first place.
I would say it probably isn't worth it and you should definitely re-consider your approach to weight loss. It takes a lot of work and effort to lose weight and keep it off for life; definitely more effort than just thinking about it.0 -
I suggest losing weight using the laws of thermodynamics.
Much better rate of return...0 -
Yes, the good old Prosperity Gospel. While it's good to have a positive attitude at some point physics, thermodynamics, and biology take over. If your diet is a mess and you're a couch potato and some point you're going to have to put fourth the effort and make certain changes in your life if you want to achieve those fitness goals, or any goals really.0
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Thanks for the comments so i should just get back to what normal people would do right?im ifjust wondering is law of attraction true?0
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Thanks for the comments so i should just get back to what normal people would do right?im ifjust wondering is law of attraction true?
Depends "what normal people do" means to you. Most normal people seem to eat crap and not really think about it. Some gain weight, some float around the same weight, and some are conscious of their weight and cycle between normal crap loads and lighter crap loads to lose weight.
Personally, I'd rather be pretty awesome, measure everything that I eat (even the ice cream), and map my weight loss. It's basic science. Positive thinking is a good thing, but good intentions cannot be the only thing you approach every problem with.0 -
Oh i meant the normal people who are healthy,i taught law of attraction was really good. But as i can see....i should get back to excersice and healthy eating0
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http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Law_of_attraction
^ I'll save time and not bother coming up with snark about the laws of attraction. RW probably has it covered.0 -
I don't believe the book. My skepticism radar bleeped overtime.
I'm not confused, worked with a team of experts, logged all my food, ate at a deficit, and lost a lot of weight.
There are studies that seem to indicate that dieters lose better if they spend time with friends doing the same.
http://freakonomics.com/2008/10/08/faith-based-dieting/comment-page-2/0 -
I was really interested in the Law of Attraction, so I did an experiment. From about October of 2014 through today's date, I've done nothing but envision a fully functional MFP website, forums with unfettered, adult conversations that truly help people manage their fitness goals, and a community united in support for rational approaches to meeting those goals. I'm still analyzing the data, but a preliminary review appears to show that this experiment has thoroughly debunked the Law of Attraction.
Good luck with your journey!0 -
I enjoy the concept of "like attracts like".
Since transforming my health, my fat friends have drifted away...and I have made new connections with others of common interest.
It's been nice.
As for the whole movement, who knows?
I am always wary of anything too popular with gurus making millions off gullible members of the pathetic human herd. If the law of attraction is real, just let it work, but pay nobody anything to use it.0 -
It's only the law of attraction - not the creation of miracles...tincanonastring wrote: »I was really interested in the Law of Attraction, so I did an experiment. From about October of 2014 through today's date, I've done nothing but envision a fully functional MFP website, forums with unfettered, adult conversations that truly help people manage their fitness goals, and a community united in support for rational approaches to meeting those goals. I'm still analyzing the data, but a preliminary review appears to show that this experiment has thoroughly debunked the Law of Attraction.
Good luck with your journey!
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Pinnacle_IAO wrote: »
It's only the law of attraction - not the creation of miracles...tincanonastring wrote: »I was really interested in the Law of Attraction, so I did an experiment. From about October of 2014 through today's date, I've done nothing but envision a fully functional MFP website, forums with unfettered, adult conversations that truly help people manage their fitness goals, and a community united in support for rational approaches to meeting those goals. I'm still analyzing the data, but a preliminary review appears to show that this experiment has thoroughly debunked the Law of Attraction.
Good luck with your journey!
So, are you saying I shouldn't be sprinkling my computer with holy water every time I see a shakeology thread?0 -
EPIC!!!tincanonastring wrote: »Pinnacle_IAO wrote: »
It's only the law of attraction - not the creation of miracles...tincanonastring wrote: »I was really interested in the Law of Attraction, so I did an experiment. From about October of 2014 through today's date, I've done nothing but envision a fully functional MFP website, forums with unfettered, adult conversations that truly help people manage their fitness goals, and a community united in support for rational approaches to meeting those goals. I'm still analyzing the data, but a preliminary review appears to show that this experiment has thoroughly debunked the Law of Attraction.
Good luck with your journey!
So, are you saying I shouldn't be sprinkling my computer with holy water every time I see a shakeology thread?
I just sprinkled my keyboard with the tea I was drinking...lol
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Law of attraction...some says its fake some says its real..i really dont know if im going to use this or not0
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I have to ask, if the Laws of Attraction work, how could anyone ever doubt the originators? As I can doubt the Laws of Attraction, it would imply the Laws of Attraction didn't work for the gurus coming up with it, therefore, it doesn't work.0
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I say cover all your bases - use MFP to log your food and exercise and hit your calories goal. PLUS think positive and go through your day assuming the universe will give you the healthy body you want. Your state of mind will certainly help you stick to your plan and reach your goal.
Personally, I'm a firm believer that if the Universe (fate, God, luck, whatever else you want to call it) "gives" you anything, it's what you work for, not what you want or expect to get.0 -
tincanonastring wrote: »I was really interested in the Law of Attraction, so I did an experiment. From about October of 2014 through today's date, I've done nothing but envision a fully functional MFP website, forums with unfettered, adult conversations that truly help people manage their fitness goals, and a community united in support for rational approaches to meeting those goals. I'm still analyzing the data, but a preliminary review appears to show that this experiment has thoroughly debunked the Law of Attraction.
Good luck with your journey!
So true!
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What people don't realize is that it's a self-fulfilling thing. If you are actively being positive towards the idea that you WILL lose weight, you will. You'll find yourself doing the things that need to be done to achieve whatever goal it is that you're trying to reach.
There is no "secret." If you are motivated, you can achieve whatever goals you seek.
Except money. I can't seem to achieve my winning lottery ticket goal, so that there proves the "secret" is crap. LOL However, I have been motivated enough in the past to save every extra dime for things that I really wanted.0 -
I admit I haven't read the book, but the way it was explained to me is to act as if you have already succeeded, which I kind of get. If you act like a fit, slim person (i.e. do what fit, slim people do - eat well and exercise) you'll eventually become one. If you think of yourself as a fat and hopeless overeater, you're less likely to display the behaviours necessary to make a change. You don't have to wait for the physical change before you make the mental and behavioural changes.
The explanation of the mechanics of it is pretty nuts though, no argument there. I don't think it's magical in any way, it just may help guide behaviour and make you more open to opportunities that you might have passed over had it not been in the forefront of your mind.0 -
Do people actually believe this stuff?0
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tincanonastring wrote: »I was really interested in the Law of Attraction, so I did an experiment. From about October of 2014 through today's date, I've done nothing but envision a fully functional MFP website, forums with unfettered, adult conversations that truly help people manage their fitness goals, and a community united in support for rational approaches to meeting those goals. I'm still analyzing the data, but a preliminary review appears to show that this experiment has thoroughly debunked the Law of Attraction.
Good luck with your journey!
Hysterically witty!0 -
acorsaut89 wrote: »By not thinking about what you eat, or not being conscious of what you're putting into your body is probably how you got here in the first place.
I would say it probably isn't worth it and you should definitely re-consider your approach to weight loss. It takes a lot of work and effort to lose weight and keep it off for life; definitely more effort than just thinking about it.
Preach it brother! Prima Ballerinas and Olympic athletes don't just happen. We are discipling our mids, forks, and muscles to fitness. All of the good things you have in life like a college education, happy marriage, well train dog, are because you DISCIPLINED yourself to them. Life tends to fall apart otherwise.0 -
Honestly, I am a big believer in the law of attraction but I don't think that you are interpreting it right. If that's what it truly means, then it's probably B.S. My take on it , is that you need to change your perspective on the food you put into your body and develop a better relationship with food. When you feel at peace with yourself AKA love yourself, you will not crave the same types of food that you did before....because you are raising your vibration to that of love! If you nourish yourself, then you will want to put healthy foods into your diet. It doesn't mean you should just sit there and keep wishing for something to change. You need to take action on your desires BUT in order to do that , you need to raise your vibration to that of love first!0
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Honestly, I am a big believer in the law of attraction but I don't think that you are interpreting it right. If that's what it truly means, then it's probably B.S. My take on it , is that you need to change your perspective on the food you put into your body and develop a better relationship with food. When you feel at peace with yourself AKA love yourself, you will not crave the same types of food that you did before....because you are raising your vibration to that of love! If you nourish yourself, then you will want to put healthy foods into your diet. It doesn't mean you should just sit there and keep wishing for something to change. You need to take action on your desires BUT in order to do that , you need to raise your vibration to that of love first!
Wut?0 -
tincanonastring wrote: »Honestly, I am a big believer in the law of attraction but I don't think that you are interpreting it right. If that's what it truly means, then it's probably B.S. My take on it , is that you need to change your perspective on the food you put into your body and develop a better relationship with food. When you feel at peace with yourself AKA love yourself, you will not crave the same types of food that you did before....because you are raising your vibration to that of love! If you nourish yourself, then you will want to put healthy foods into your diet. It doesn't mean you should just sit there and keep wishing for something to change. You need to take action on your desires BUT in order to do that , you need to raise your vibration to that of love first!
Wut?
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