This is such a good post. Just truth, no BS.... the way it should be...

If you want it - go get it. Maybe that'll be my new siggy. lol

Thanks very much. Nice screen name... how'd you get the heart in your username?

do tell...i was wondering that myself

lol you hit Alt and #5, 5 times...

This is a great thread! I am a big fan of setting goals (specific ones), visualization, and meditation. I know it is not everyone's cup of tea, but the combination has really helped me stay the course when I have been so frustrated by things not moving as quickly as I want.

I have also found it helpful to have photos of myself at my goal (granted, from many years ago!) and smaller clothing in my drawer to motivate me. Nothing like trying it on and having it fit one day! I realize not everyone likes to do things this way, but it has been so helpful for me. Also spending time with upbeat and encouraging people who are striving to improve their own lives and health.

Cheers
ABBA

Just some thoughts : )


Determination

The longer that I have been in the health and wellness industry, the more I believe it is your mindset, your emotions that create an individuals health, not the latest diet or weight loss fat burning endorphin realising pill that will create long term happiness and health.

“Determination is the ability to get knocked down again and again and still get up to fight for what you believe in.”

These last few weeks I have personally been searching for some answers in creating the success that I want in my life. I am determined to have a certain number of people reading my newsletters, I am passionate about doing what I feel like I was born to do and yet I have come to understand that determination is also being prepared for what is going to happen.

I had a basketball coach that used to say to me “do not focus on winning the game, focus on the preparation for the game, get your body in the best shape, work hard in practice, and feed your body the right nutrients…. And the game will be easy.”

So if before reading this today you were feeling a bit low, or feeling like your goals seem so far, I want you to focus on your preparation for the results that you want, make it the priority to prepare for success and the success will happen more naturally.

Who knows, maybe you will never achieve the exact weight that you want or the energy in abundance that you dream of, but by being as prepared as possible, you will in fact become person that you want to be, but also, who knows, maybe you will far surpass all expectations you ever had of yourself!

Determination + Preparation = Success


So there you have it, now all it takes is immediate action!
Pete

I'm right with you about the photos of yourself. Maybe the scale says you're not losing 5lbs like you wanted, but the photo will show you were you're leaner and thinner. I only recently found this out and feel that if I'd known sooner I would have totally been able to stay motivated.

p.s. motivation is tough to find sometimes, but i agree.. if you want it bad enough you'll keep finding it.

Hello, I'm new to this forum and I have been reading this thread with interest. Clearly, you all have goals and are trying really hard to stay focussed on your end result

My particular question is - has any of you tried a life coach to help you? If you aren't sure what one is, in a nutshell, they are an individual to whom you give permission to hold you to account. In addition to that, they are non-judgemental, interested only in your goals (be they weight loss or anything else) and they hold you to your commitment to yourself to be the very best you that you can be.

Life coaches tend to work via the phone, which means they have clients world wide. How do I know? I am one!
Interested in a free session? contact me. SPAM