Do You Have What it Takes to Lose Weight?

Some people have been down the weight loss road so many times without success that they stop believing they are capable of losing weight and keeping it off. They feel like they just don't have what it takes to lose weight.

But the truth is that inside you, you already have everything you need to succeed. You might find it hard to believe but you already possess the right body, the right mind, adequate knowledge, strength and determination to change. You simply need to bring these qualities to the surface so you can use them.

Now I am not saying that thinking different alone can allow you to lose weight, you certainly need a proper diet-and-exercise regimen; but if you rely only on the diet and exercise you will never achieve the life-long results you want. How can I be sure? Statistics show that 95% of dieters will gain the weight back. They worked hard; they followed the diet; they went to the gym; they lost the weight, and then gained it back. Why?

The answer is simple; they ate differently; they moved differently; but they never thought differently. They used willpower to make the change, but willpower never lasts a lifetime. To truly change course in your life, you must reprogram your mindset and start to believe in yourself and your ability to change. Without this belief change will not happen.

It is easy to tell if you are sabotaging your weight loss efforts. Simply take a day and tune in to the things you tell yourself about your weight, food, the bathroom scale, your reflection in the mirror and all other related things. Are you telling yourself negative things, berating yourself or calling yourself names? These are symptoms of a faulty weight mindset and they have the power to prevent you from losing weight.

When you use negative self-talk you cover up the qualities that help you succeed and prevent them from coming to the surface. You need to start telling yourself a new story, you need to start believing in yourself and your ability to change and build a high sense of self-worth. You do have what it takes to lose weight and by simply shifting your attention toward the positive qualities you already possess you will find losing weight can be a reality for you.

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