Have you ever
convinced yourself that if your weight were to fluctuate, it would only be
temporary?
Have you ever self-sabotaged your success because you were scared
that those amazing changes would not last forever?
Have you ever feared that if
your weight changed you would change as a person, driving your family and
friends to think differently about you?
Have you ever convinced yourself that
there is no point in losing weight because you are petrified to gain it all
back again?
Self-sabotage
happens when instead of conquering an uncomfortable situation you let it
control you.
When we feel out of control, we react by creating a situation we can
control – one that reaffirms that we are correct. Instead of remaining
committed to reaching our original goals, we self-destruct screaming, “See, I
told you I would gain those ten pounds back again!”
This causes
you to feel anxious and defeated, fueling your inability to experience high self-esteem.
It is unfortunate how many people cannot take a compliment because they are
scared of having a big ego, think they do not deserve a compliment, or worse, they are scared of what the person may have thought of them before.
If someone says
“Have you lost weight? You look awesome!” and you hear “Have you lost weight?
Wow, you must have been really fat before!” that is a major problem.
Instead of
forfeiting your success to the extinction burst, create
action steps that eliminate this and that move you towards health.
Do what
works!
These action steps are clearly outlined in Life By Design – your guide
to living an extraordinary life.
Your body has basic requirements for life to be expressed fully. You are designed to eat, move, think and be powered in a way
that is congruent with your genetic design. If something is defined as healthy
it moves you towards health, not away, and is good for everyone and good
forever.
I invite you to ask
yourself why you are scared of succeeding.
If you have gained health, why are
you fearful of gaining weight? Ask yourself at what point in your life were you
the healthiest? Was it when you had healthy skin, hair and nails, impeccable
digestion and regular bowel movements, energy and focus throughout the day, restorative
sleep, and a strong body that was capable of quickly recovering from injuries,
illnesses and stress? Or, was it when you had none of this, but were skinny.
Please
understand that your journey will have its ups and downs – weight losses and
gains. But when you start meeting all of your requirements and start living By
Design, you have automatically started moving towards health, not away from it.
And please
understand that the number on the scale does not determine your self-worth. If
you lose those extra ten pounds, will that make you a more patient mother, a
more loving wife, a more productive employee, a more supportive friend, or a
stronger athlete?
You cannot blank
out on what your body requires to be healthy. What you can do is accept that
there is clear evidence to support the Life By Design recommendations, and
action it in your life. Reality is the final arbiter.
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