What if doing something you dread could really be fun and pleasurable? What would happen if you did not have a lot of fear, anxiety and trepidation?
If you simply don't believe the old mental programming that losing weight, becoming healthier, and making some positive changes in your life is a drag - then it can actually BE fun and pleasurable. It's just that easy: CHOOSE TO BELIEVE SOMETHING NEW.
Begin to believe that being healthy is a pleasure, because it honestly is. It's not about depriving you or causing you pain and suffering. Eating healthy foods is truthfully really wonderful.
Here's how: the next time you catch yourself thinking the worst, just turn it around and give it to God (or Higher Power). Here's a list of possibilities:
I can't do this >> I can do it with God's help.
I'll be too hungry >> I'll feed myself regularly and healthfully.
I cannot have dessert >> I can have a healthy dessert.
I'm tired >> I'll get more energy with healthy habits & give myself rest.
This is torture >> This is an act of self-love and care.
Gyms are hellish >> Gyms are temples of health and happiness.
Goodbye good food >> Hello great, better food.
I don't have time for changes >> I'm making myself a priority.
Let's add to this list together. Please post a comment about how you're changing your old destructive beliefs into new, active, loving careful beliefs.
And please tell your friends about this daily column - treat them to some love and thoughtfulness!
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Make Weight Loss Fun and Pleasurable
Monday November 2, 2009
Filed Under: Beliefs, Dr. Norris, Dr. Norris Chumley, Dr. Norris Chumley Satisfied Life, Emotional Health, Emotions, God, Health, Health Stress, Health Support, Healthy Habits, Prayers, Religion, spiritual weight loss, spirituality
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About Dr. Norris Chumley Satisfied Life
Dr. Norris J. Chumley is a doctor of theology and the arts, and has lost 160 pounds and maintained it over 16 years with God's help. The author/host of "The Joy of Weight Loss: a Spiritual Guide to Easy Fitness," and many TV programs and DVD's, including "Spiritual Guide to Weight Loss" and "30 Days to Spiritual Well Being," Dr. Norris also does private consultations, leads workshops and lectures nationally. He has been a featured Beliefnet daily columnist and contributing editor for many years.
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"No single approach to weight loss works for everyone. We urge you to consult with your physician before making any significant changes in your eating habits or physical activities to ensure that what you propose for yourself is nutritionally, mentally and physically sound, safe, and healthy. Copyright © 2008, by Magnetic Arts, LLC, all rights reserved."
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yes, that sounds like a good idea feeding into your sub-consiou mind and replacing every thout with positive ones. I do believe that all things are possible thru God our creator.
This is great advice.Getting into a positive frame of mind will help you overcome the difficulty of a strict diet.Aligning your beliefs with your weight loss goals will motivate you so much more.
Your weight loss advice makes so much sense, and most importantly , "IT WORKS!" Simple exercises, like eating slowly, chewing well, drinking water, can all produce results. And, results are the biggest motivators.
Since "joining your program," and generally trying to be positive, eat healthy, and be as active as possible, I have lost 17 pounds!!
My son gave me his pedometer, and to begin with that was a great motivator.
Thank you I needed to be reminded that I can do it through Christ. I need your prayers. My problem is getting started and remaining consistent.
My problem is sticking with it. I start out fine, but I always end up going back to my old habits.
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