DAY 2 Setting Goals.....

"The strangest secret in the world is that you become what you think about ."  Earl Nightingale

If I told you to close you eyes and not think about monkeys, guess what you're going to see?  Yup, you gussedit... you will mentally see monkeys everywhere....you cant help yourself.
You will always move toward what you think about most, wether it's good or bad.
The more you dwell on what you don't want, the more of it you will create.  Just like a garden thats neglected, eventually, the weeds takeover.  Who needs weeds?  Here are examples of self defeating talk.

-I can't lose weight no matter what I do.

-I have a slow metabolism.

-Why does everyone lose weight easily but me?  Its not fair.

-I don't have the will power to eat clean.

-I hate being overweight.

-I hate wallballs.

-I can't.

-I'll try.

 Any of these sound familiar?  All day long you carry a mental conversation with yourself....that's like 60,000 thoughts a day.PHEW!  That's why it's so important for you to take conscious control over your thoughts.  It's time to switch your thinking.  Here are some upliftingand positive thoughts...

-How can I lose fat and have fun at the same time?

-What can I do today to get me closer to my goal?

-What can I eat at my next meal that will help me lose bodyfat?

-I love how working out makes me feel.

-I like the way I look.

-I like eating healthy foods.

-I like myself.

-I am strong.

-I can do it...I will do it.

See the difference?  Sounds kinda simple? Well it really is. 
Our challenge for today is to write 10 positive affirmations about the challenge, your goals for your weight and what you want toacheive from this challenge.  Post these in your food log.
I have a goal card I carry in my wallet...I've had the same card for 4 years.  I see it everytime I open my wallet so I read it often.  I'll share a few of my goals to help give you an idea of how to get started.

-I am losing fat and gaining lean muscle everytime I workout.

- I deserve to be healthy and superfit.

- I will be ___% bodyfat by March 1st.

-I love how I feel in my size___ jeans.

-etc.

I suggest you put it on a card and keep it where you will see it everyday...on a mirror in your room, on the fridge, at your desk, whever you can see it.  READ IT!

 

 No picturing monkeys in your head...

Picture a lean, strong, better you. 

You deserve it!