WRITTEN BY JAMIE DUVNJAK, CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH
I’ve had clients and others I’ve met throughout the years express weight loss struggles with me.
Do you identify with any of these quotes?
“I don’t have time to exercise.”
“I am tired after I get off of work.”
“A gym membership is too expensive.”
“I eat like crap, because the house is already filled with junk food from the kids.”
“I am already overweight, so what’s the point?”
"I am a sugar addict and can't give it up."
If any of the above quotes sound like you, know that you are not alone. It can be challenging to shift your current way of thinking. It’s easy to make excuses. Just try to envision the end result. What does it look like? Buy a pair of skinny jeans. Hang them in your closet door as a constant reminder of what you want your body to look like. How good would it feel to wear those pair of jeans?
According to metaphysical speakers Wayne Dyer and Louise Hay, “I AM” are 2 of the most powerful words you can say to yourself. What you end up telling yourself each day has a negative impact on your body. For example, if you wake up and think or say “I am at an unhealthy weight and there is no end in sight,” it sets the mood for the rest of the day. You feel bad about yourself and are telling your cells to hold onto that extra weight. A more positive affirmation should be “ I am energized and ready to give my body what it needs to have a fit body.”
Here is an reflective exercise from Louise Hay. Write down 50 positive words that describe you and what you love about yourself. Feel free to circle any on this list that resonate with you. Hang it up and revisit it each day.
Active
Adaptable
Adventurous
Affectionate
Ambitious
Authentic
Brave
Clever
Communicative
Compassionate
Creative
Curious
Dedicated
Detailed
Determined
Diligent
Driven
Dynamic
Easygoing
Effective
Empathetic
Energized
Entrepreneur
Expressive
Fun
Friendly
Giving
Hard-working
Healthy
Helpful
Honest
Humble
Imaginative
Independent
Innovative
Intuitive
Jovial
Kind
Loyal
Nonjudgmental
Nurturing
Open-minded
Optimistic
Organized
Passionate
Persistent
Playful
Reliable
Resourceful
Respectful
Romantic
Self-disciplined
Sincere
Spunky
Strong-willed
Soulful
Understanding
Warm-hearted
Witty
Zesty
Meditate on your list. Realize all of the good in you and focus on that. Clear your mind of any negative thoughts that are holding you back from achieving your goals. Change your thoughts, change your actions and you’ll ultimately change the outcome. You'll be wearing those skinny jeans in no time!
In good health,
Jamie Duvnjak
Certified Health Coach
I’ve had clients and others I’ve met throughout the years express weight loss struggles with me.
Do you identify with any of these quotes?
“I don’t have time to exercise.”
“I am tired after I get off of work.”
“A gym membership is too expensive.”
“I eat like crap, because the house is already filled with junk food from the kids.”
“I am already overweight, so what’s the point?”
"I am a sugar addict and can't give it up."
If any of the above quotes sound like you, know that you are not alone. It can be challenging to shift your current way of thinking. It’s easy to make excuses. Just try to envision the end result. What does it look like? Buy a pair of skinny jeans. Hang them in your closet door as a constant reminder of what you want your body to look like. How good would it feel to wear those pair of jeans?
According to metaphysical speakers Wayne Dyer and Louise Hay, “I AM” are 2 of the most powerful words you can say to yourself. What you end up telling yourself each day has a negative impact on your body. For example, if you wake up and think or say “I am at an unhealthy weight and there is no end in sight,” it sets the mood for the rest of the day. You feel bad about yourself and are telling your cells to hold onto that extra weight. A more positive affirmation should be “ I am energized and ready to give my body what it needs to have a fit body.”
Here is an reflective exercise from Louise Hay. Write down 50 positive words that describe you and what you love about yourself. Feel free to circle any on this list that resonate with you. Hang it up and revisit it each day.
Active
Adaptable
Adventurous
Affectionate
Ambitious
Authentic
Brave
Clever
Communicative
Compassionate
Creative
Curious
Dedicated
Detailed
Determined
Diligent
Driven
Dynamic
Easygoing
Effective
Empathetic
Energized
Entrepreneur
Expressive
Fun
Friendly
Giving
Hard-working
Healthy
Helpful
Honest
Humble
Imaginative
Independent
Innovative
Intuitive
Jovial
Kind
Loyal
Nonjudgmental
Nurturing
Open-minded
Optimistic
Organized
Passionate
Persistent
Playful
Reliable
Resourceful
Respectful
Romantic
Self-disciplined
Sincere
Spunky
Strong-willed
Soulful
Understanding
Warm-hearted
Witty
Zesty
Meditate on your list. Realize all of the good in you and focus on that. Clear your mind of any negative thoughts that are holding you back from achieving your goals. Change your thoughts, change your actions and you’ll ultimately change the outcome. You'll be wearing those skinny jeans in no time!
In good health,
Jamie Duvnjak
Certified Health Coach
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