Stress and Overweight

POSITIVE THINKING:


I have caught myself all too many times thinking negative thoughts. "This line up will take forever" or "I will never get out of here on time". You know those words you use in your head that you think no one else will hear. They happen so often that you don't even notice anymore. Well someone IS listening. It is your subconscious mind and it is quite happy to give you whatever you think whether it's good or bad. It is a message taker and has no sense of humor. It takes you literally.  So, if you are thinking, "I will never lose weight" or "This will never work" or whatever negative thought you have toward your goal, you are sabbotaging your progress.  Even though you think no one is listening.  That is where the yo yo diet comes from.  You are on a roll and you are focusing on your positive progress.  Then something happens or doesn't happen to you to start thinking the negative version of your progress.  Up, down up, down........ And on we go. So, if you want to have better experiences in your life. Think and talk in a positive way.  Correct yourself if you catch yourself saying negative things and announce, "This is what I DON'T want, now what do I really WANT."  That will help you pivot out of that dark place and fill the void with something positive.  



MEDITATION:

We have all heard that our lives are too stressed out and we need to take some time for ourselves.  Many, many articles have been written about stress and over weight.  There are loads of chemicals that are secreted in our body when we become stressed.  Mostly they were used as the "Fight or Flight" mechanism to save our life.  Now a days we just live a more stressful life every day.  Thes glands are now over worked and are dumping endless amounts of chemical into our system that keep the fat from leaving.  "THE SURVIVAL MECHANISM".  So, it's time to relax.

 Learning to meditate can help you relax and have a calmness about you that you can only experience to believe.

There are many many types and ways to meditate. Have you been caught daydreaming in class, in a meeting or even while behind the wheel of your car? You are already well on your way. You are disengaging your conscious mind and zoning. That is the same place that you go when you meditate. When you pay attention to your thoughts you can then focus on what you want instead of what you don't want. I know people who meditate for 15 minutes a day up to at least an hour every day. Just focus on your breathing, in and out and let your mind go blank. If thoughts come, that's ok just say it can think about you later and let it pass out of your mind. Many people stare at a candle or an object to keep their focus. Others listen to music or recorded meditations. There are endless options out there to help you quiet your mind. "Ommm " or "Huuu" are good sound to make to lift your energy while you meditate as well.