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In my previous article I looked at the importance of mind-set for weight loss. We discussed how your current subconscious programming really determines your weight and if you want to lose weight permanently then you need to start working at the source of the problem.
So how can this positive mind-set be achieved?
Well, one of the main techniques that I like to use is called 'self-talk'. This is something my clients often use and it can have wonderful results when used properly and consistently. So lets quickly look into how this works.
As I mentioned previously, your programming comes from various sources, one of the most important of which is your own internal dialogue. So when you say to yourself 'I will never lose weight for good' or 'diets simply do not work for me' you are actually programming this into your subconscious and making it a reality. So what self talk will do is help you to change your inner dialogue so that you are creating positive, not negative programming.
So, what you need to do first of all is appraise your current self talk. To do this you have to simply note down everything that you say to yourself about your weight, dieting, and exercise. So, for example, if you hear you saying in your head 'this diet will never work', note that down. Do this for 3 days, noting down everything and a picture will appear.
After three days you should review what you have written into your log. Ask yourself this - are these the sorts of programs you really want to log into your subconscious. Remember these programs are kind of like orders, so you really want to be sending the right signals, right?
So, first of all, take every phrase you have written down and turn it around. So for example the phrase, 'this diet will never work' will become 'this diet will definitely work'. Do that with all of your phrases and then you'll be looking upon the sorts of positive messages that will want to be programming into your internal hard drive or subconscious.
Ok so the next step is to read out these positive messages each day. In order to alter your programming you need to be consistent so read them each day, preferably in front of the mirror. Also, make sure that you speak the phrases out loud and with conviction. As you start doing this you will then begin to be able to actually 'edit' your own self talk as you say it. This will help to the long term changes in your programming that we are looking for.
This is only one technique, but its one of the best I've ever come across. Use it and get that foundation in place for long term weight loss.
So how can this positive mind-set be achieved?
Well, one of the main techniques that I like to use is called 'self-talk'. This is something my clients often use and it can have wonderful results when used properly and consistently. So lets quickly look into how this works.
As I mentioned previously, your programming comes from various sources, one of the most important of which is your own internal dialogue. So when you say to yourself 'I will never lose weight for good' or 'diets simply do not work for me' you are actually programming this into your subconscious and making it a reality. So what self talk will do is help you to change your inner dialogue so that you are creating positive, not negative programming.
So, what you need to do first of all is appraise your current self talk. To do this you have to simply note down everything that you say to yourself about your weight, dieting, and exercise. So, for example, if you hear you saying in your head 'this diet will never work', note that down. Do this for 3 days, noting down everything and a picture will appear.
After three days you should review what you have written into your log. Ask yourself this - are these the sorts of programs you really want to log into your subconscious. Remember these programs are kind of like orders, so you really want to be sending the right signals, right?
So, first of all, take every phrase you have written down and turn it around. So for example the phrase, 'this diet will never work' will become 'this diet will definitely work'. Do that with all of your phrases and then you'll be looking upon the sorts of positive messages that will want to be programming into your internal hard drive or subconscious.
Ok so the next step is to read out these positive messages each day. In order to alter your programming you need to be consistent so read them each day, preferably in front of the mirror. Also, make sure that you speak the phrases out loud and with conviction. As you start doing this you will then begin to be able to actually 'edit' your own self talk as you say it. This will help to the long term changes in your programming that we are looking for.
This is only one technique, but its one of the best I've ever come across. Use it and get that foundation in place for long term weight loss.
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