How to Become a Successful Dieter by Annette Dykes

Exercise is often equated to “hard work.” And sometimes I just don’t feel like exercising. Can any of you relate?

Maybe “exercise” doesn’t create those feelings for you. If so – Great! Keep exercising!

But what about the word, “move?” Movement doesn’t have the same threatening connotations attached to it that many people feel with the word “exercise.” I have started a “movement program” now instead of an exercise program. What’s the difference? My movement program doesn’t require a background in gymnastics to perform, and I “move” as often as I can throughout the day. Movement has become a part of my daily routine, rather than a one-hour trip to the gym that I have to do 5 days per week (that doesn’t mean I never go to the gym. I still do! But now I go because I want to, not because I “have” to).

Movement means taking the stairs, walking through the parking lot, dancing in my living room, playing a game of pick-up basketball, stretching, sitting on my Ball (you know those big, colorful balls you see at the gym or on TV?) so that my lower back is always working and I work on my posture throughout the day.

You see, movement is easy. And it can be fun, too.

Wouldn’t you like to go take the dogs for a walk in the park, and feed the ducks while you’re there? Or to go dancing with some friends? Or maybe you enjoy gardening or cleaning (okay, there have got to be SOME people who enjoy cleaning!)

Get off the couch and enjoy your life. MOVE every day.

TIP #5: Focus on the Progress, not on the Gap

So often when working with people who are trying to lose weight, I notice that many of them focus on how far away

they are from their goal, rather than acknowledging the progress they are making.

In losing her first two pounds on a program, one of my clients said, “Only two pounds! I still have 23 more to go!”

What kind of message do you think that sends to your subconscious mind?

Instead of focusing on the 23 pounds (or whatever it is for you) that you have NOT lost yet,

recognize and acknowledge yourself for the progress you HAVE made.

This will encourage and motivate you to continue on your weight loss path.

Sometimes it’s not easy, which is why a supportive environment, or a coach, can be a huge benefit in your success.

In any case, acknowledge yourself as often as you can.

And focus on your success!

TIP #6: Attract Your Perfect Body

Everything, everything, everything in our lives is a reflection of the vibration we are giving off to the universe.

If you want a healthy body, you can attract it, by becoming aware of the thoughts, feelings and emotions that are prevalent in your thinking about your weight. Everything in the universe is made up of energy (ask a Physicist), and this includes our emotions. If you emit positive emotions, you will attract positive results.

If you emit negative emotions, you will attract exactly what you say you don’t want in your life.

The Law of Attraction is a complex, yet very simple principle that has been clearly explained by Michael Losier in his book, “The Law of Attraction”.

Successful dieters understand that their thoughts and feelings lead to their results (your inner world creates your outer world).

TIP #7: Play

What does playing have to do with dieting? Everything!

If you perceive something to be hard, tedious, boring or no fun, your subconscious mind will do whatever it takes to take you out of the game.

But have you ever noticed that when you do something fun – something you love – the energy of that experience lasts for hours,

if not days, after the experience itself has ended?

That’s because you have raised your vibrational energy, and when you are in a higher vibrational state, life FLOWS with ease.

The same thing will happen when you “play” with your food! Okay, I know your mother always told you not to… But who’s watching?

When you take care of the part of you that wants to play, you will naturally be more loving towards yourself – and that includes in the food and exercise area of your life, too! So, make a Mickey Mouse in your pancakes. Go for a bike ride in the park, or spend an evening dancing! Whatever you do, PLAY!

Lighten up! Play is a critical factor in your success as a dieter and your overall life fulfillment, too.

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Annette Dykes is the Life&Weight Loss Coach at MyPrivateCoach.

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BIO:

Annette holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and has coached hundreds of people over the past seven years to successful weight loss by implementing simple and effective strategies that make losing weight easy and fun! Her holistic approach focuses on creating life-balance while implementing necessary change.

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