Health & Beauty

‘Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.? - Henri Ford

‘It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome.? - William James

Are your beliefs responsible?
I know, this sounds ridiculous. But are they?

Could your beliefs be responsible for the extra weight around your waist?
What kind of beliefs do you have regarding your body, your weight and your health?

You see, our beliefs are deeply rooted in our subconscious mind.
And to get rid of your unwanted weight permanently, you need a supportive system; and it starts with your beliefs.

It may be your own belief system who is questioning the new you and the one you want to become. Are you doing something that doesn’t appeal to your beliefs?

What are your beliefs?
Our beliefs are the thoughts we do not questions, the ones we take for granted ; the one we regards as our absolute truth.

You might believe you cannot trim the weight because:

• You think you have a low metabolism.
• You think you are heavily built.
• You think it is in your genes.
• You think you do not deserve to be slim and fit.
• You think to have a slim and fit body is reserved for a few lucky people.
• You think you have to deprive yourself.
• You think you must invest too many efforts.
• You think you cannot succeed; it is too difficult for you?

I am sure you can add a few beliefs of your own.
But the good news is that these are only beliefs.
You can always switch to a more supportive one.

Are your beliefs hurting you?
If you do not like those kinds of beliefs, just adopt new ones.
It may be much easier than you think.

Some of our beliefs serve us very well; they protect us and help us live a purposeful life. Some of our beliefs were helpful during our childhood, but they may not help us anymore as adults.

Our beliefs act like filters in our life. They let us see only what fit the beliefs.
Beliefs are sometimes buried deep down in our subconscious mind. It has nothing to do with logics and our conscious mind. It may even be in contradiction with your resolutions and your commitment to a healthy weight.

You may think that regaining your health and your healthy weight is the best possible thing that could happen to you. I know it sounds almost impossible that your own beliefs would not allow you to be healthy and fit.

But if you are not getting the results you expect though you are taking great care of your nutrition and you do follow a good exercise plan, you will agree that something is missing in this picture. Why is the extra weight still on your body?

It is probably time to search in your beliefs, question your inner world.
It is much easier to trim the weight when you believe that:

• You can, not that you must but you are able to.
• You deserve to be healthy and slim.
• Your genes are no real obstacle if you believe you can be healthy and slim. Don’t use them as an excuse.
• You deserve to be happy and successful.

We all deserve it.

Isabelle Epstein,
Dedicated to healthy nutrition and a healthy life style. If you would enjoy motivation and tips for a healthy weight management, sent directly to your inbox, sign up for Isabelle’s free newsletter at: www.HealthyNutriMania.com

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