There’s nothing like seeing the “big” picture and thinking “big” about how my life will change once I’ve reached my weight loss goals. In fact this is a strategy that I employ daily. I spend time each night just before drifting off to sleep visualizing my life as a smaller me. This keeps me motivated. It set my subconscious mind in motion to help me stay the course. And it’s exciting to think about what I’ll be able to experience once the vision has come to fruition.
But on the road to my “big: fabulous life I know I have to keep the focus small. I do that in the following ways.
I’m conscious about eating smaller portions. I don’t deprive myself of the foods I enjoy, but I do eat them in smaller portions and I do track what I’m eating. This helps me to maintain control.
My weight loss approach is to take small/baby steps. I’m not trying to change everything all at once. I pick one thing to focus on and one habit to change at a time. I get that under my belt before moving on.
I take small bites. I’m a fast eater and so I really have to concentrate on slowing down. Taking smaller bites helps me to slow it down and enjoy the foods I’m eating. It also helps with my digestion.
I set small goals. Things I can achieve and feel good about. Some of my goals are weight loss goals and some aren’t. Some are behavioral and some are physical. The point is that each goal I set is a smaller goal that helps me to progressively work towards accomplishing my ultimate goal.
I make small shifts in my thinking. Having the proper mindset is 90% of the weight loss equation. I do this by reciting my daily affirmations, reading books, blogs and articles that motivate me, and listening to podcasts.
So the bottom line is, I have big dreams. I’m making big plans. My health is being impacted in a big way. And this is all happening from taking small consistent and progressive steps.