Even though it’s the middle of August, I can feel the season changing. The number if daylight hours is diminishing, and I’m noticing that a few trees have begun to shed their leaves.
For those of us who, like the trees, might like to shed a few pounds between now and the holidays, here are a few tips.
1. Eat only foods you love. The quickest way to gain weight is to go on a diet. Abandon your belief in the diet myth, and eat foods that bring you pleasure.
2.Pay attention to your thoughts. The quickest way to gain weight is to tell yourself, “I’m so fat,” or “I ate like a pig,” or “I can’t believe my pants are fitting tight again!” Abandon those negative voices in your head, and instead relish and acknowledge your magnificence.
3.Focus on what you want. The quickest way to gain weight is to focus on how fat you are. Instead of affirming what you don’t want (see Tip No. 2), affirm what you do want.
4.Celebrate yourself. The quickest way to gain weight is to feel like depressed about your life. Look for reasons to applaud your accomplishments, whether it is as simple as choosing to eat an apple, or as significant as spending an hour with a personal trainer. Everything you do that moves you toward your desired outcome deserves celebration!
5.Express gratitude. The quickest way to gain weight is to ignore your body. Be grateful for everything about your fine self. When you were a baby, everything about your body fascinated you. Rediscover that fascination by taking time to be grateful to your body for everything it has done for you.
By following these simple tips, you can go a long way in reinventing yourself during the upcoming autumn season. Who knows where you may be by the holidays?
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