-WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE=

You ever notice that when you say, "I'm having a really bad day," things just seem to get worse?

Our language is very powerful and actually influences our reality. The way we frame things--the language we use to describe experience--is a very important tool that most of us don't take advantage of.

Saying "I'm fat," or "I have no willpower" or "I'll never be thin" are all statements that close off possibilities rather than open them. Those statements send a message to your powerful unconscious that "this is the way things are."

Bad move.

Studies have shown that our thoughts have powerful influences on our outcomes. Start framing your reality in positive terms--visualize yourself at the weight you want to be and write it down. Use affirmation statements that are specific, measurable and attainable. For example, "I am 135 pounds and enjoying wonderful, vibrant health!" and put those statements on 3X5 cards and post them where you can see them every day. Use this 'frame of thought' on other issues you are having problems with.

Even if they're not real for you yet, those positive images and thoughts send powerful messages to your subconscious that can inflence the choices you make going forward. ~~