Guest guest Posted December 20, 2004 Report Share Posted December 20, 2004 I think it's the most effective to keep out pictures that we love as motivators, rather than pictures we don't like. Another great book, "Excuse me your Life is Waiting" by Lynn Grabhorn talks about this exact thing. We need to focus on the things we want - not on the things we don't want - in our lives. If it's being thinner, fitter, etc, we need to not only visualize that, but also think about the way that would make you feel, be it being on the beach, being able to run 10 miles or just fitting into that dress we haven't worn in ages. It doesn't matter if you don't currently think it's possible to be a size 'whatever'. It doesn't matter if anyone else thinks it's not possible- your relatives, friends, doctors, strangers - anybody. The key is that you know in your heart, that's what you want. I don't think we should ever focus on the negative. Our thoughts and feelings are like magnets - we attract into our lives what we focus our thoughts and feelings on. I say, take the bad picture and put it in a shoebox somewhere. Fill your house and your mind with the good pictures!!! -Amie From: rose9796@... Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 10:30 AMTo: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right Subject: Re: Other motivators Amie, Right now, the weight loss in and of itself is enough to keep me motivated, also the fact that my clothes are looser. I'm going to have to buy some new underwear SOON! LOL I like the idea of having the picture. I'm going to get out a picture of myself that I hate, and one that I love and put them on the refrigerator. Also, my sister and I are doing this together. We both have more than 100 pounds to lose, and it really helps to have someone to call and say "I really want a ..." We kind of keep each other motivated, kind of like with this list. I may have to find some more motivators later on, but this is it for now. B. in SCReminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this WOE please read "The South Beach Diet" by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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