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Think positive!

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NEWSFLASH! It’s time to THINK POSITIVE!

Change begins with thinking in a different way. We hold the power in our own mind to make the changes that need to happen.

We must begin to think positive, and to trust that great things are in our future. Next, we must erase the negative thoughts that plague our minds. You know the kinds of thoughts that I’m talking about; the ones that play all too often:

“Here we go again, you remember what happened the last time you tried a new workout plan?”

“Why even bother? You know that you won’t be able to stick with it.”

“Go ahead, quit, you know you don’t have what it takes.”

“I just can’t help being overweight, my metabolism is messed up!”

“I’ll never be able to look like I want to look, so why even try”

We need to replace those negative thoughts with positive thinking and stop being our own worst enemy. Let’s make the mindful decision to focus forward on a new beginning.

Whatever happened to:

“You can do it.”

“You have what it takes.”

“You are a winner!”

“Keep keeping on.”

“You’ve got this!”

Aren’t you ready to embrace an active lifestyle of health and strength? Then get started and embrace it and consider it yours.  The truth is we all have within us the power to change. We have the potential to accomplish much more than we give ourselves credit. That’s right, regardless of our age, genetics, or body type; we have what it takes to succeed! But we must believe it before we achieve it.

 

 

 

 

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Taking charge of your health and wellbeing

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“The patient should be made to understand that he or she must take charge of his own life.  Don’t take your body to the doctor as if he were a repair shop.”   Quentin Regestein

Going to the doctor is okay as we need to seek medical attention to treat sickness.  But that is merely a “reactive” approach to when we encounter a problem with our health.

The World Health Organization says that we are to embrace a proactive, not a reactive solution to being healthy.   They call it, “Preventive, curative and palliative interventions.”  This means it is not just our doctor’s job to make us healthy.

Bottom line, it is our personal responsibility to pursue a healthy lifestyle.  It is high time for us to realize that it’s not the job of our spouse, friend, or neighbor to motivate us toward health.   The responsibility lies with each of us to learn how to take care of the body that is given to us.  It is ours to manage for a lifetime.

Where to begin?  Let’s start by getting our minds around the kind of changes we want to attain with our bodies. The sculptor creates his work of art in his mind before even touching the workable clay.  We can do the same with changes that we want to make.

Take a deep breath and be still for a few minutes.  Begin to get that visual in your mind of what you want your strong, healthy and energetic body to look like.  Close your eyes and keep them closed until you have the clear, attainable picture in your mind.

Begin to make a list of 5 goals that are important to you, and begin to think about some baby steps toward those goals.

Remember, we will change our body when we change our mind; and not until then.

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“He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything.” Arabian Proverb

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There are some “Do’s” that are important to embracing health.

Do maintain a positive attitude.

Do eat three meals a day.

Do make meals last more than 15 minutes.

Do eat only in designated areas of the house.

Do stay away from cigarettes and second-hand smoke.

Do avoid and reduce stress as much as possible.

Do exercise moderately and regularly.

Do eat plenty of fiber to maintain regularity.

Do practice portion control.

Do plan snacks.

Do realize that you get one body for a lifetime and it is up to you to maintain it.

The promise of a better life is within your reach. Fueling your body with healthier habits will improve your quality of life, and your example will help create a healthier, happier world.  To see more about our Fit Forever journey check this out: http://wp.me/PGpee-94

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