Don't Lose It! Release it!

Words carry energy. Words carry meaning. Words impact our lives and our actions.

For example, think of the word “lose.” When we “lose” something, how do we feel? Probably not great. If we lose our keys, we may feel frustrated. If we lose our wallet, we may feel desperate. If we lose a friendship, we may feel sad. If we lose someone in death, we grieve and mourn.

The word “lose” carries certain connotations. It can imply desperation, sadness, grief, and lack, for we long for what has been “lost.” And our subconscious may go on a hunt to “find” what we’ve lost. If we continually think about “losing” pounds or “losing” inches, we may end up, on a subconscious level, looking for--and finding--those “lost” pounds and those “lost” inches.

When we think about the weight of our precious human bodies, perhaps, instead, we could think in terms of “reducing” or “releasing” weight which no longer serves us. We could view the weight we carry with us in terms of letting go of what we no longer need. To me, the idea of “letting go” or “releasing” feels much more pleasurable than “losing.” When we “let go” or “release” something, we’re the ones who have the power and control over what we release. We’re the ones in charge!

So, next time you think, “I’d really like to lose a few pounds,” consider restating that idea in terms of “release.” “I’m releasing weight that no longer serves me.”

You may be surprised how this one shift can impact your weight-release journey!

Up next: “Gratitude? For This Body?”