Friday, February 11, 2011

Your #1 Obstacle Your Mind

Battling weight loss comes with great obstacles. Your greatest obstacle being your mind. It is mind over matter. Here are some top ways to stay motivated and conquer those negative thoughts.

  1. Post positive messages on sticky notes by your mirror, or desk.
  2. Self talk, meaning take the time to repeat your favorite mantra to yourself throughout the day.
  3. Reward your efforts with a gift that is not food.
  4. Surround yourself with emotionally supportive people.
  5. Hold yourself accountable.
  6. Wallow and then swallow. What I mean is to give yourself a few minutes to wallow in self misery then swallow it by sucking it up and moving forward with positive thoughts.
Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your minds off of your goals. - Henry Ford

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