Power of Positive Thinking

hockeyrules · 08-02-2007, 04:21 PM

I've been trying to be more upbeat about my weight loss.

Instead of thinking "I haven't lost a pound in 10 days" I say to myself "You lost 6 pounds in 16 days!"

Instead of thinking about the foods I can't have, I'm thinking about how I get to eat my old favorites, butter and bacon, again.

Does anyone else do this? I'm looking for more positive thoughts to add to my mental game.

Boop D Boop · 08-02-2007, 04:40 PM

I always tell mysely....I only want it because, I cant have it!!!!

goalreacher · 08-02-2007, 06:27 PM

Just got these weight loss inspirational quotes from the internet.
Hope this helps

Ralph Marston
Your goals, minus your doubts, equal your reality.

Lee Iacocca
You've got to say, I think that if I keep working at this and want it badly enough I can have it.

David Viscott
You must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be.

We never repent of having eaten too little.
Thomas Jefferson

Take twice as long to eat half as much.
Anonymous

Your body is the baggage you must carry through life. The more excess the baggage, the shorter the trip.
Arnold H. Glasgow

One way to get thin is to re-establish a purpose in life.
Cyril Connolly

More die in the United States of too much food than too little.
John Kenneth Galbraith

Some people have a foolish way of not minding, or pretending not to mind, what they eat. For my part, I mind my belly very studiously, and very carefully; for I look upon it, that he who does not mind his belly will hardly mind anything else.
Samuel Johnson

homestretch · 08-02-2007, 09:13 PM

I always tell myself how lucky I am to not weigh over 200 pounds anymore. I appreciate the small stuff like how nice it feels to actually curl up on the couch. When you weigh 200 pounds you lose the ability to curl!

Diana · 08-03-2007, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goalreacher

Just got these weight loss inspirational quotes from the internet.
Hope this helps

Ralph Marston
Your goals, minus your doubts, equal your reality.

Lee Iacocca
You've got to say, I think that if I keep working at this and want it badly enough I can have it.

David Viscott
You must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be.

We never repent of having eaten too little.
Thomas Jefferson

Take twice as long to eat half as much.
Anonymous

Your body is the baggage you must carry through life. The more excess the baggage, the shorter the trip.
Arnold H. Glasgow

One way to get thin is to re-establish a purpose in life.
Cyril Connolly

More die in the United States of too much food than too little.
John Kenneth Galbraith

Some people have a foolish way of not minding, or pretending not to mind, what they eat. For my part, I mind my belly very studiously, and very carefully; for I look upon it, that he who does not mind his belly will hardly mind anything else.
Samuel Johnson

Those are great!!!

JuliaL · 08-03-2007, 04:28 AM

Positive self-talk is SO important. I am convinced that trying to be positive, as well as visualizing my goals have helped with my weight loss and maintenance tremendously.

We all have down days and want to beat ourselves up, but it's so important to tell yourself good things about yourself. When you start to think "I can't lose weight" immediately tell yourself NO, then replace that thought with a more positive one like "it might take a while, but I will reach my goal if I stick to my plan"

It's all in the attitude - what you think is what you become!

jezzie · 08-03-2007, 04:28 AM

A few of my favorites:

• The most successful people are those who are good at plan B.

- James Yorke

• Opportunity is missed by most because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

- Thomas Alva Edison

• Everything can be taken from a man but ... the last of the human freedoms -
to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way.

- Viktor Frankl

sbarr · 08-03-2007, 04:38 AM

For me, it's "remembering where I came from" - As you move down well into onederland, leave that behind you as a milestone you don't ever intend to see again. Yes, it is work, but the rewards are worth it.

oreo2 · 08-03-2007, 07:26 AM

"You can't climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets"

Can't remember who said this but it has been a favorite motivator of mine for years.

hockeyrules · 08-03-2007, 07:41 AM

Thanks for all the great suggestions. I'm going to post some of these in my workspace for inspiration.

goalreacher · 08-03-2007, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diana

Those are great!!!

Thanks! Love these quotes!

Thank God for the internet and all the resourceful info in it!

Charski · 08-03-2007, 10:29 AM

I am blessed with a "Pollyanna" attitude! I don't know why. I just always seem to see the positive side of things.

You're doing so great, consider yourself a SUCCESS STATISTIC and vow to remain one!

08-02-2007, 04:21 PM	#1
hockeyrules MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,793 Gallery: hockeyrules Stats: 2002-2004: 195/164/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 7/18/07: 206/186/150	Power of Positive Thinking I've been trying to be more upbeat about my weight loss. Instead of thinking "I haven't lost a pound in 10 days" I say to myself "You lost 6 pounds in 16 days!" Instead of thinking about the foods I can't have, I'm thinking about how I get to eat my old favorites, butter and bacon, again. Does anyone else do this? I'm looking for more positive thoughts to add to my mental game.

08-02-2007, 06:27 PM	#3
goalreacher Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 159 Gallery: goalreacher Stats: 5'3 180/150/100 WOE: Atkins Induction Phase Start Date: January 2008	Just got these weight loss inspirational quotes from the internet. Hope this helps Ralph Marston Your goals, minus your doubts, equal your reality. Lee Iacocca You've got to say, I think that if I keep working at this and want it badly enough I can have it. David Viscott You must begin to think of yourself as becoming the person you want to be. We never repent of having eaten too little. Thomas Jefferson Take twice as long to eat half as much. Anonymous Your body is the baggage you must carry through life. The more excess the baggage, the shorter the trip. Arnold H. Glasgow One way to get thin is to re-establish a purpose in life. Cyril Connolly More die in the United States of too much food than too little. John Kenneth Galbraith Some people have a foolish way of not minding, or pretending not to mind, what they eat. For my part, I mind my belly very studiously, and very carefully; for I look upon it, that he who does not mind his belly will hardly mind anything else. Samuel Johnson __________________ In Jesus all things are possible, even weightloss! Weight loss journey stats: 150 149 148 147 146 145 144 143 142 141 140 139 138 137 136 135 134 133 132 131 130 129 128 127 126 125 124 123 122 121 120 119 118 117 116 115 114 113 112 111 110 109 108 107 106 105 104 103 102 101 100

08-03-2007, 04:28 AM	#6
JuliaL Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 17,687 Gallery: JuliaL Stats: 190/143/140 16/6/6, height 5'8", age 49 WOE: Atkins/BFFM Start Date: 4/22/03	Positive self-talk is SO important. I am convinced that trying to be positive, as well as visualizing my goals have helped with my weight loss and maintenance tremendously. We all have down days and want to beat ourselves up, but it's so important to tell yourself good things about yourself. When you start to think "I can't lose weight" immediately tell yourself NO, then replace that thought with a more positive one like "it might take a while, but I will reach my goal if I stick to my plan" It's all in the attitude - what you think is what you become! __________________ [COLOR="Blue"]*"Our limitations and success will be based, most often, on our own expectations for ourselves. What the mind dwells upon, the body acts upon." -Denis Waitley*[/COLOR] Check out my story: http://www.quickandsimple.com/diet-w...ht-loss-lawler

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08-02-2007, 04:40 PM	#2
Boop D Boop Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: California girl, stuck in S.Illinois Posts: 263 Gallery: Boop D Boop Stats: 205/189/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Aug 20,2007 (again!!)	I always tell mysely....I only want it because, I cant have it!!!!

08-02-2007, 09:13 PM	#4
homestretch MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,749 Gallery: homestretch Stats: 206.5/155 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 5/26/06	I always tell myself how lucky I am to not weigh over 200 pounds anymore. I appreciate the small stuff like how nice it feels to actually curl up on the couch. When you weigh 200 pounds you lose the ability to curl!

08-03-2007, 04:28 AM	#7
jezzie Old Wise One Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Hudson River Valley Posts: 38,596 Blog Entries: 77 Gallery: jezzie Stats: choosing to be scale-free; WOE: YOU:on a Diet - Dr. Oz Start Date: 04/22/07 - lightbulb; started YOU.	A few of my favorites: • The most successful people are those who are good at plan B. - James Yorke • Opportunity is missed by most because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. - Thomas Alva Edison • Everything can be taken from a man but ... the last of the human freedoms - to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way. - Viktor Frankl

08-03-2007, 04:38 AM	#8
sbarr Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 3,273 Gallery: sbarr Stats: 203/190/135 WOE: Basic Low carb, slow, steady, some stumbles Start Date: Jan 2005 (again)/15-Apr-2008 (after baby)	For me, it's "remembering where I came from" - As you move down well into onederland, leave that behind you as a milestone you don't ever intend to see again. Yes, it is work, but the rewards are worth it.

08-03-2007, 07:26 AM	#9
oreo2 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,792 Gallery: oreo2 WOE: lc	"You can't climb the ladder of success with your hands in your pockets" Can't remember who said this but it has been a favorite motivator of mine for years.

08-03-2007, 07:41 AM	#10
hockeyrules MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,793 Gallery: hockeyrules Stats: 2002-2004: 195/164/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 7/18/07: 206/186/150	Thanks for all the great suggestions. I'm going to post some of these in my workspace for inspiration.

08-03-2007, 10:29 AM	#12
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central Coastal CA Posts: 12,488 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/130/150 goal 5'5" 55 years young WOE: ATKINS! now and always.... Start Date: 5/03	I am blessed with a "Pollyanna" attitude! I don't know why. I just always seem to see the positive side of things. You're doing so great, consider yourself a SUCCESS STATISTIC and vow to remain one!