Well I made it to sleep yesterday without any snack eating. I had my own nice dinner and that was that. I fell asleep as the boys were cheering on the Giants in overtime. My poor cat was rolled up in a ball under my bed all night!
Today's lesson is: I CAN DO IT. Actually, when I had reached this day before (my notebook says November 20th) I put the following statements on business-sized cards and made several copies:
1. I can do it.
2. I am totally determined.
3. I am using a great weight-loss plan.
4. I am capable of accomplishing anything.
5. Others have done it and so can I.
6. I've done it before and I can do it again.
I think these were directly from the book, but then I added in my own workbook: "I can do it BECAUSE:
1. I'm smart.
2. I'm a good cook.
3. I'm a good planner.
4. I want it.
5. I've done it before and I can do it again.
The most important lesson here is to get used to positive self-talk. I read somewhere that even if you use negatives in positive self-talk, such as "I am not lazy," your brain only hears, "I am lazy." Not that I believe everything I read, but it sounded good - so I try to be careful to state things only in the positive.
Tomorrow I am going to reflect on the first 7 days, as well as some goals that I have been refusing to make up until now.
Have a great evening!
Miriam
I love, love, love the new look of your blog, Miriam! : )
ReplyDeleteAlso, your positive attitude is so refreshing, and so addicting! Hope the rest of the week follows suit!
...5. I've done it before and I can do it again.
ReplyDeleteI tell myself this one all the time!