I had a conversation with a woman this week. As the conversation progressed she asked me what I did for a living. When I told her I was a personal trainer and fitness instructor she responded the same way a lot of people respond - with excuses. Excuses of why she can't exercise, why she can't give up desserts, why she doesn't lose weight - none of which were valid. The mere mention of my profession sends some people into a flurry of justifications; it just comes with the job.
I didn't pass judgement on this woman; eight years ago I was just like her. Instead of condemning her I feel for her. She has trapped herself in her mind and in her body. She has already made up her mind that she can't exercise, can't eat healthy, and can't lose weight. Then she confirmed her negative thoughts by speaking the words aloud.
After speaking with her, I realized that we all trap ourselves. We speak negativity over our lives all the time; "I can't lose weight", "I'm so stupid", "I can't remember", "I hate my thighs", etc. Negativity can damage our health just the same as any physical illness. It can affect our immune system and leave us vulnerable to sickness and depression.
As we celebrate our freedom on Independence Day, I challenge you to become free from negative thinking and speaking. Don't let yourself be trapped by your own thoughts. As you catch yourself starting to speak or think something adverse turn it around and proclaim the opposite, even if it isn't true. For example, if you say, "I never get break", announce "I am blessed." Try it for a week. You'll open yourself up to the positive side of life. You might even start appreciating your thighs!
Have a happy 4th and EAT INTENTIONALLY!
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