Comments on: One Foot In Front Of The Other: Mentally Preparing For Weight Loss http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/its-all-mental/one-foot-in-front-of-the-other-mentally-preparing-for-weight-loss/ Culturally Sound Tools, Tips, and Advice Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:38:55 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Kym http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/its-all-mental/one-foot-in-front-of-the-other-mentally-preparing-for-weight-loss/#comment-290 Kym Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:07:11 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=322#comment-290 You've said everything I already know, but just don't need to put into practice. Yes, it's difficult! I know my triggers and even as I sink my hand into the bread, I can hear my inner voice telling me to put it down and go write or something. Sometimes that voice wins out and sometimes it doesn't. I'm working towards more wins. You’ve said everything I already know, but just don’t need to put into practice. Yes, it’s difficult! I know my triggers and even as I sink my hand into the bread, I can hear my inner voice telling me to put it down and go write or something. Sometimes that voice wins out and sometimes it doesn’t.

I’m working towards more wins.

]]> By: China Blue http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/its-all-mental/one-foot-in-front-of-the-other-mentally-preparing-for-weight-loss/#comment-204 China Blue Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:37:01 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=322#comment-204 This is really interesting. I've found that it's all in the mental mind - that's half the battle. Getting out there and doing the exercise, making the choices, that's the other half. The feelgood hormones reinforce the decisions you've made, make you feel that the hard work is worth it. The results speak for themselves.It's a neverending feedback loop. I have been using NLP - Paul McKenna, actually - to reprogramme my brain. The hardest part is looking at yourself and telling your reflection what you love, rather than what you want to change. It's as simple as this: 'what you visualise, you become'. Getting that part right sets up your journey for success, no question. This is really interesting. I’ve found that it’s all in the mental mind – that’s half the battle. Getting out there and doing the exercise, making the choices, that’s the other half. The feelgood hormones reinforce the decisions you’ve made, make you feel that the hard work is worth it. The results speak for themselves.It’s a neverending feedback loop.

I have been using NLP – Paul McKenna, actually – to reprogramme my brain. The hardest part is looking at yourself and telling your reflection what you love, rather than what you want to change.

It’s as simple as this: ‘what you visualise, you become’. Getting that part right sets up your journey for success, no question.

]]> By: Tanesha http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/its-all-mental/one-foot-in-front-of-the-other-mentally-preparing-for-weight-loss/#comment-133 Tanesha Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:09:13 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=322#comment-133 someone retweeted your latest post and im sold. ironic that this topic is my next blog post. i'll be reading! someone retweeted your latest post and im sold. ironic that this topic is my next blog post. i’ll be reading!

]]> By: Nicci@NiftyEats http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/its-all-mental/one-foot-in-front-of-the-other-mentally-preparing-for-weight-loss/#comment-120 Nicci@NiftyEats Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:30:01 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=322#comment-120 I just found you through twitter, can't wait to learn more. Great tips on weight loss too. I just found you through twitter, can’t wait to learn more. Great tips on weight loss too.

]]> By: James Anderson http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/its-all-mental/one-foot-in-front-of-the-other-mentally-preparing-for-weight-loss/#comment-118 James Anderson Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:30:15 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=322#comment-118 Thanks for sharing your thought..There is no short cut in achieving BMI at the healthy range. Weight loss is gradual process involving lifestyle changes. To lose weight, make sustainable changes to eating and exercise habits. The amount and type of food taken determines the energy (calorie) intake. Energy in food comes from carbohydrates, protein and fat. There is weight gain when consistently intake of calories is more than the physical activity. Thanks for sharing your thought..There is no short cut in achieving BMI at the healthy range. Weight loss is gradual process involving lifestyle changes. To lose weight, make sustainable changes to eating and exercise habits.
The amount and type of food taken determines the energy (calorie) intake. Energy in food comes from carbohydrates, protein and fat. There is weight gain when consistently intake of calories is more than the physical activity.

]]> By: Tracy http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/its-all-mental/one-foot-in-front-of-the-other-mentally-preparing-for-weight-loss/#comment-117 Tracy Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:55:08 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=322#comment-117 Erika, I agree with the idea of making everything from scratch. I CAN NOT WAIT until I get my own place so that I can undertake the task of becoming the Martha Stewart/B. Smith of southeast Louisiana. I have a ton of recipes just waiting to be carried out in my own little kitchen... A girl can dream, can't she? Erika, I agree with the idea of making everything from scratch. I CAN NOT WAIT until I get my own place so that I can undertake the task of becoming the Martha Stewart/B. Smith of southeast Louisiana. I have a ton of recipes just waiting to be carried out in my own little kitchen… A girl can dream, can’t she?

]]> By: Erika http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/its-all-mental/one-foot-in-front-of-the-other-mentally-preparing-for-weight-loss/#comment-114 Erika Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:35:01 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=322#comment-114 Gina, I'm glad you agree! :) Tracy, some of the information I've read - and I'll have to put this in a post, I see - says that you CANNOT retrain the brain. Think about that for a moment! It's not about retraining the brain, but more about finding new coping mechanisms, and developing new habits to overpower the old ones. Very important! Kenya, mental preparation is hard and it's really neverending. It's not about will power at all - it's about developing habits that allow you to never NEED your will power. I know that sounds crazy, but think about it - I don't keep a single processed food item in my house. Cookies? I make 'em from scratch. Cupcakes? Scratch. If I can't make it from scratch (and put in the time it takes TO make it from scratch), then I can't have it. I don't have to worry about will power if the opportunity isn't there, you know? Gosh, I guess that'll have to be a post, too! Thanks for the comments, y'all! :) Gina, I’m glad you agree! :)

Tracy, some of the information I’ve read – and I’ll have to put this in a post, I see – says that you CANNOT retrain the brain. Think about that for a moment! It’s not about retraining the brain, but more about finding new coping mechanisms, and developing new habits to overpower the old ones. Very important!

Kenya, mental preparation is hard and it’s really neverending. It’s not about will power at all – it’s about developing habits that allow you to never NEED your will power. I know that sounds crazy, but think about it – I don’t keep a single processed food item in my house. Cookies? I make ‘em from scratch. Cupcakes? Scratch. If I can’t make it from scratch (and put in the time it takes TO make it from scratch), then I can’t have it. I don’t have to worry about will power if the opportunity isn’t there, you know?

Gosh, I guess that’ll have to be a post, too! Thanks for the comments, y’all! :)

]]> By: Kenya http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/its-all-mental/one-foot-in-front-of-the-other-mentally-preparing-for-weight-loss/#comment-113 Kenya Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:38:27 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=322#comment-113 I agree with this completely, the mind can totally derail you if you let it. You are right, you have to prepare for this thing mentally. And it takes time to erase old habits. I've been at this thing for a while, and have fallen many times. My falls come when I don't plan meals and make sure to take food out to cook. Or when I don't take my lunch to work. That's when I'm tempted to stop at McDonalds and Taco Bell. It's all about identifying what triggers you and trying to overcome it. And I have fallen, but the difference is I don't let my thoughts derail me. In the past, I would eat bad and say "oh okay eff it, I'm already down this path and have failed, this is going to effect my loss so just eff it." Now, it's like you know, I fell, but I can get back up and just get back on track. It takes TIME, and that is something I have to remind myself every day. This is very inspiring, I am glad to share this journey, and have these posts to view as I travel this long hard road. Thanks! I agree with this completely, the mind can totally derail you if you let it. You are right, you have to prepare for this thing mentally. And it takes time to erase old habits. I’ve been at this thing for a while, and have fallen many times. My falls come when I don’t plan meals and make sure to take food out to cook. Or when I don’t take my lunch to work. That’s when I’m tempted to stop at McDonalds and Taco Bell. It’s all about identifying what triggers you and trying to overcome it. And I have fallen, but the difference is I don’t let my thoughts derail me. In the past, I would eat bad and say “oh okay eff it, I’m already down this path and have failed, this is going to effect my loss so just eff it.” Now, it’s like you know, I fell, but I can get back up and just get back on track. It takes TIME, and that is something I have to remind myself every day. This is very inspiring, I am glad to share this journey, and have these posts to view as I travel this long hard road. Thanks!

]]> By: Tracy http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/its-all-mental/one-foot-in-front-of-the-other-mentally-preparing-for-weight-loss/#comment-112 Tracy Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:35:42 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=322#comment-112 Retraining the brain is one of the HARDEST things to do! Temptation is a BEAST!! It's amazing how the mind can play tricks on you when you start on the path to a healthier lifestyle. You start craving the most unhealthy stuff in the world, even if you haven't eaten it in a while. Pictures of damn near everything looks good. Food aromas make your mouth water. It's easy to fall back into old habits. However, your post is so true. It is about baby steps. You can't make huge changes overnight. That's a breeding ground for disaster. Retraining the brain is one of the HARDEST things to do! Temptation is a BEAST!! It’s amazing how the mind can play tricks on you when you start on the path to a healthier lifestyle. You start craving the most unhealthy stuff in the world, even if you haven’t eaten it in a while. Pictures of damn near everything looks good. Food aromas make your mouth water. It’s easy to fall back into old habits. However, your post is so true. It is about baby steps. You can’t make huge changes overnight. That’s a breeding ground for disaster.

]]> By: Gina http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/its-all-mental/one-foot-in-front-of-the-other-mentally-preparing-for-weight-loss/#comment-107 Gina Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:18:51 +0000 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/?p=322#comment-107 It's a rebirth. A washing away of what you always thought was. So with that thought in mind. Baby steps. It's a lifestyle change. Genius blog post Erika. It’s a rebirth. A washing away of what you always thought was. So with that thought in mind. Baby steps. It’s a lifestyle change. Genius blog post Erika.

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