What do you have to say?

To yourself that is? So often we have a negative tape playing in our head and we may not be aware of it. I have met with many fantastic mothers, wives, successful business owners and in 30 minutes I can’t tell you how often I hear:

“I just can’t lose the weight”

“I can’t find the time to go grocery shopping and prepare meals”

“I can’t find the motivation”

Those are just a few. It is sad to think that if I am hearing these statements in such a short time, how much more are they reciting them in their mind throughout the day?

We have talked before about how powerful the mind is. Your internal dialog sets the tone for what you believe is true about yourself. I remember growing up and if I ever said something negative about myself my father would remind me that if I said it and believed it then it would be true…negative or positive. If you keep telling yourself “I can’t lose the weight” or “I can’t find the motivation” then you WON’T! You need to start BELIEVING you CAN!!! Can’t is a four letter word that we want to banish in our home at Get Fit NH! Here is a quote I really liked in an article I was reading:

“Between being perfect and giving up, there’s BETTER.”

Many of us strive for perfection, especially on the journey of weight loss. When things don’t go as planned you might say “Forget it, I will start again tomorrow” and tomorrow turns into Monday and so on. Then that voice inside your head might tell you, you failed again so why bother trying any more. You need to SILENCE that voice and get back on track!  Every day (even every minute) is an opportunity to get better and closer to our goals!

We must choose to be positive and shut the negative out! There is so much negative going on in the world it is hard not to be brought down by it. I often suggest people write down one positive thing each day and see the difference it makes. Some have started doing it and they now notice when others compliment them or when they make a better choice that will get them closer to their goal. It has been a privilege to see what a little positive note each day (or every other day) can make in their mindset.

Thank you for continuing to let me be a part of your journey! I look forward to you sharing more of your successes with me!

Coach Erin