Fwd: You Are What You Think

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Some things to think about.

Gena

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> Subject: You Are What You Think

>

> " I'm good enough, I'm smart enough and, doggone it, people like me! "  

> by Paige Waehner 

>

> What do you think about when you exercise?  Are your thoughts

> positive ( " dang, I look GOOD! " ) or negative ( " why can't I lose more

> weight? " )? It may surprise you to know that bad thinking habits may

> be what's keeping you from a consistent exercise program. I'm not

> saying you should go all Stuart Smalley on us, but figuring out

> distorted thinking patterns can make exercising easier and, yes, even

> more fun. 

>

> Perfectionism - Also known as unrealistic expectations.  If you

> berate yourself for losing only five pounds instead of ten, you may

> be guilty of this kind of distorted thinking.  Maybe you need a

> reality check to figure out what a realistic goal is.

>

> The Blame Game - Are you having trouble exercising because your gym

> is too far away? Or because the weather's bad? Blaming external

> factors helps people avoid taking responsibility for their own

> failures. If you're not working out, it's nobody's fault but yours. 

> Once you recognize that, you can take steps to rectify the

> situation.  What's your excuse for not working out?

>

> I'm a Loser, Baby - Many of us equate self-worth with success. 

> Losing weight means we're good, failing to lose weight means we're

> bad and no one will love us.  If you feel like a failure all the

> time, it's almost inevitable that you will fail.  Remember: what you

> look like is just one aspect of who you are.  Edel Jarboe recommends

> that you " focus on who you are and not just on what your body looks

> like. Acknowledge the whole you and not just your body. "   You're

> complex!  You're fascinating!  And don't you forget it!

>

> It's Not Fair! - Have you ever wondered, " Why can't I look like that

> person? "   Mat Luebbers, About's Swimming Guide, reminds you

> that " your abilities are unique (as are those of every human

> being)... "   Comparing yourself to others is only going to encourage

> those negative thoughts. Instead of tearing yourself down, boost your

> own ego by thinking about how great you are (and you are, darling).

>

> I Hate My (insert unsightly body part here)! - If you've ever looked

> in the mirror and said, " Oh my god, are those my thighs? " it's time

> to take a a step back.  We all have a body part we love to hate, but

> remember that your body allows you to walk, run, squat, and jump. 

> That belly that seems to attract every calorie you eat serves to

> protect your spine when you move, sit or stand.  Your body works as a

> whole, so try to appreciate all you can do in a day because of your

> thighs, hips, and belly (regardless of how they look)!

>

> The Antidote to Negative Self-Talk

>

> The antidote for negative thinking is...drum-roll please...positive

> thinking!  Try this activity recommended by R. Ball, MS

> in " Cognitive Strategies " (IDEA Personal Trainer, Nov-Dec 2000): 

> Carry around a pocketful of paper clips.  Every time you have a

> negative thought about yourself, hook the paper clips together in a

> chain.  states, " often clients become motivated to change

> because they are surprised at the length of the chain at the end of

> the day. "

>

> Stop those negative thoughts before they happen by saying the

> word " Stop! " when you feel a self-defeating comment coming on.  Or

> take out that stupid chain of paperclips and, for each positive

> thought, remove one until you're paperclip-free--or at least until

> your office manager sends out an email asking who stole all the

> paperclips.

>

> >From " Cognitive Strategies, " IDEA Personal Trainer, Nov-Dec. 2001

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[Guest guest]

> Subject: You Are What You Think

>

> " I'm good enough, I'm smart enough and, doggone it, people like me! "  

> by Paige Waehner 

>

> What do you think about when you exercise?  Are your thoughts

> positive ( " dang, I look GOOD! " ) or negative ( " why can't I lose more

> weight? " )? It may surprise you to know that bad thinking habits may

> be what's keeping you from a consistent exercise program. I'm not

> saying you should go all Stuart Smalley on us, but figuring out

> distorted thinking patterns can make exercising easier and, yes, even

> more fun. 

>

> Perfectionism - Also known as unrealistic expectations.  If you

> berate yourself for losing only five pounds instead of ten, you may

> be guilty of this kind of distorted thinking.  Maybe you need a

> reality check to figure out what a realistic goal is.

>

> The Blame Game - Are you having trouble exercising because your gym

> is too far away? Or because the weather's bad? Blaming external

> factors helps people avoid taking responsibility for their own

> failures. If you're not working out, it's nobody's fault but yours. 

> Once you recognize that, you can take steps to rectify the

> situation.  What's your excuse for not working out?

>

> I'm a Loser, Baby - Many of us equate self-worth with success. 

> Losing weight means we're good, failing to lose weight means we're

> bad and no one will love us.  If you feel like a failure all the

> time, it's almost inevitable that you will fail.  Remember: what you

> look like is just one aspect of who you are.  Edel Jarboe recommends

> that you " focus on who you are and not just on what your body looks

> like. Acknowledge the whole you and not just your body. "   You're

> complex!  You're fascinating!  And don't you forget it!

>

> It's Not Fair! - Have you ever wondered, " Why can't I look like that

> person? "   Mat Luebbers, About's Swimming Guide, reminds you

> that " your abilities are unique (as are those of every human

> being)... "   Comparing yourself to others is only going to encourage

> those negative thoughts. Instead of tearing yourself down, boost your

> own ego by thinking about how great you are (and you are, darling).

>

> I Hate My (insert unsightly body part here)! - If you've ever looked

> in the mirror and said, " Oh my god, are those my thighs? " it's time

> to take a a step back.  We all have a body part we love to hate, but

> remember that your body allows you to walk, run, squat, and jump. 

> That belly that seems to attract every calorie you eat serves to

> protect your spine when you move, sit or stand.  Your body works as a

> whole, so try to appreciate all you can do in a day because of your

> thighs, hips, and belly (regardless of how they look)!

>

> The Antidote to Negative Self-Talk

>

> The antidote for negative thinking is...drum-roll please...positive

> thinking!  Try this activity recommended by R. Ball, MS

> in " Cognitive Strategies " (IDEA Personal Trainer, Nov-Dec 2000): 

> Carry around a pocketful of paper clips.  Every time you have a

> negative thought about yourself, hook the paper clips together in a

> chain.  states, " often clients become motivated to change

> because they are surprised at the length of the chain at the end of

> the day. "

>

> Stop those negative thoughts before they happen by saying the

> word " Stop! " when you feel a self-defeating comment coming on.  Or

> take out that stupid chain of paperclips and, for each positive

> thought, remove one until you're paperclip-free--or at least until

> your office manager sends out an email asking who stole all the

> paperclips.

>

> >From " Cognitive Strategies, " IDEA Personal Trainer, Nov-Dec. 2001

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

>

> Subject: You Are What You Think

>

>

> " I'm good enough, I'm smart enough and, doggone it, people like me! "  

> by Paige Waehner 

>

> What do you think about when you exercise?  Are your thoughts

> positive ( " dang, I look GOOD! " ) or negative ( " why can't I lose more

> weight? " )? It may surprise you to know that bad thinking habits may

> be what's keeping you from a consistent exercise program. I'm not

> saying you should go all Stuart Smalley on us, but figuring out

> distorted thinking patterns can make exercising easier and, yes, even

> more fun. 

>

> Perfectionism - Also known as unrealistic expectations.  If you

> berate yourself for losing only five pounds instead of ten, you may

> be guilty of this kind of distorted thinking.  Maybe you need a

> reality check to figure out what a realistic goal is.

>

> The Blame Game - Are you having trouble exercising because your gym

> is too far away? Or because the weather's bad? Blaming external

> factors helps people avoid taking responsibility for their own

> failures. If you're not working out, it's nobody's fault but yours. 

> Once you recognize that, you can take steps to rectify the

> situation.  What's your excuse for not working out?

>

> I'm a Loser, Baby - Many of us equate self-worth with success. 

> Losing weight means we're good, failing to lose weight means we're

> bad and no one will love us.  If you feel like a failure all the

> time, it's almost inevitable that you will fail.  Remember: what you

> look like is just one aspect of who you are.  Edel Jarboe recommends

> that you " focus on who you are and not just on what your body looks

> like. Acknowledge the whole you and not just your body. "   You're

> complex!  You're fascinating!  And don't you forget it!

>

> It's Not Fair! - Have you ever wondered, " Why can't I look like that

> person? "   Mat Luebbers, About's Swimming Guide, reminds you

> that " your abilities are unique (as are those of every human

> being)... "   Comparing yourself to others is only going to encourage

> those negative thoughts. Instead of tearing yourself down, boost your

> own ego by thinking about how great you are (and you are, darling).

>

> I Hate My (insert unsightly body part here)! - If you've ever looked

> in the mirror and said, " Oh my god, are those my thighs? " it's time

> to take a a step back.  We all have a body part we love to hate, but

> remember that your body allows you to walk, run, squat, and jump. 

> That belly that seems to attract every calorie you eat serves to

> protect your spine when you move, sit or stand.  Your body works as a

> whole, so try to appreciate all you can do in a day because of your

> thighs, hips, and belly (regardless of how they look)!

>

> The Antidote to Negative Self-Talk

>

> The antidote for negative thinking is...drum-roll please...positive

> thinking!  Try this activity recommended by R. Ball, MS

> in " Cognitive Strategies " (IDEA Personal Trainer, Nov-Dec 2000): 

> Carry around a pocketful of paper clips.  Every time you have a

> negative thought about yourself, hook the paper clips together in a

> chain.  states, " often clients become motivated to change

> because they are surprised at the length of the chain at the end of

> the day. "

>

> Stop those negative thoughts before they happen by saying the

> word " Stop! " when you feel a self-defeating comment coming on.  Or

> take out that stupid chain of paperclips and, for each positive

> thought, remove one until you're paperclip-free--or at least until

> your office manager sends out an email asking who stole all the

> paperclips.

>

> >From " Cognitive Strategies, " IDEA Personal Trainer, Nov-Dec. 2001

>

>

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[Guest guest]

So most of you are used to my silliness, and hopefully new members

have been warned I tend towards lunacy. Anyway, this made me think of

this new mental kick I've been on, that I thought I'd share. I

created a little SuperHero character in my head, like from comic

books. Her/My " SuperPowers " are things I think I'm good at or like

about myself, or even ones I think bite me in the butt. When

something upsets me, or I want to get down on myself, I try to think

up a silly comic-book type story around the problem. I find it's a

lot harder to brood over something, when I imagine my alter-ego is

flying around in tights and cape, battling evil. Maybe your boss is

secretly a SuperVillain, or your husband got hit with a Jerk-Ray.

Besides, you can't be accused of trying to have a second childhood if

you refuse to admit the first one ever ended. =+)

Catalina

aka Chaos Girl

hehe

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> > Subject: You Are What You Think

> >

> > " I'm good enough, I'm smart enough and, doggone it, people like

me! "  

> > by Paige Waehner 

> >

> > What do you think about when you exercise?  Are your thoughts

> > positive ( " dang, I look GOOD! " ) or negative ( " why can't I lose

more

> > weight? " )? It may surprise you to know that bad thinking habits

may

> > be what's keeping you from a consistent exercise program. I'm not

> > saying you should go all Stuart Smalley on us, but figuring out

> > distorted thinking patterns can make exercising easier and, yes,

even

> > more fun. 

> >

> > Perfectionism - Also known as unrealistic expectations.  If you

> > berate yourself for losing only five pounds instead of ten, you

may

> > be guilty of this kind of distorted thinking.  Maybe you need a

> > reality check to figure out what a realistic goal is.

> >

> > The Blame Game - Are you having trouble exercising because your

gym

> > is too far away? Or because the weather's bad? Blaming external

> > factors helps people avoid taking responsibility for their own

> > failures. If you're not working out, it's nobody's fault but

yours. 

> > Once you recognize that, you can take steps to rectify the

> > situation.  What's your excuse for not working out?

> >

> > I'm a Loser, Baby - Many of us equate self-worth with success. 

> > Losing weight means we're good, failing to lose weight means we're

> > bad and no one will love us.  If you feel like a failure all the

> > time, it's almost inevitable that you will fail.  Remember: what

you

> > look like is just one aspect of who you are.  Edel Jarboe

recommends

> > that you " focus on who you are and not just on what your body

looks

> > like. Acknowledge the whole you and not just your body. "   You're

> > complex!  You're fascinating!  And don't you forget it!

> >

> > It's Not Fair! - Have you ever wondered, " Why can't I look like

that

> > person? "   Mat Luebbers, About's Swimming Guide, reminds you

> > that " your abilities are unique (as are those of every human

> > being)... "   Comparing yourself to others is only going to

encourage

> > those negative thoughts. Instead of tearing yourself down, boost

your

> > own ego by thinking about how great you are (and you are,

darling).

> >

> > I Hate My (insert unsightly body part here)! - If you've ever

looked

> > in the mirror and said, " Oh my god, are those my thighs? " it's

time

> > to take a a step back.  We all have a body part we love to hate,

but

> > remember that your body allows you to walk, run, squat, and jump. 

> > That belly that seems to attract every calorie you eat serves to

> > protect your spine when you move, sit or stand.  Your body works

as a

> > whole, so try to appreciate all you can do in a day because of

your

> > thighs, hips, and belly (regardless of how they look)!

> >

> > The Antidote to Negative Self-Talk

> >

> > The antidote for negative thinking is...drum-roll

please...positive

> > thinking!  Try this activity recommended by R. Ball, MS

> > in " Cognitive Strategies " (IDEA Personal Trainer, Nov-Dec 2000): 

> > Carry around a pocketful of paper clips.  Every time you have a

> > negative thought about yourself, hook the paper clips together in

a

> > chain.  states, " often clients become motivated to change

> > because they are surprised at the length of the chain at the end

of

> > the day. "

> >

> > Stop those negative thoughts before they happen by saying the

> > word " Stop! " when you feel a self-defeating comment coming on.  Or

> > take out that stupid chain of paperclips and, for each positive

> > thought, remove one until you're paperclip-free--or at least until

> > your office manager sends out an email asking who stole all the

> > paperclips.

> >

> > >From " Cognitive Strategies, " IDEA Personal Trainer, Nov-Dec. 2001

> >

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> >

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[Guest guest]

>

> Subject: You Are What You Think

>

> " I'm good enough, I'm smart enough and, doggone it, people like me! "  

> by Paige Waehner 

>

> What do you think about when you exercise?  Are your thoughts

> positive ( " dang, I look GOOD! " ) or negative ( " why can't I lose more

> weight? " )? It may surprise you to know that bad thinking habits may

> be what's keeping you from a consistent exercise program. I'm not

> saying you should go all Stuart Smalley on us, but figuring out

> distorted thinking patterns can make exercising easier and, yes, even

> more fun. 

>

> Perfectionism - Also known as unrealistic expectations.  If you

> berate yourself for losing only five pounds instead of ten, you may

> be guilty of this kind of distorted thinking.  Maybe you need a

> reality check to figure out what a realistic goal is.

>

> The Blame Game - Are you having trouble exercising because your gym

> is too far away? Or because the weather's bad? Blaming external

> factors helps people avoid taking responsibility for their own

> failures. If you're not working out, it's nobody's fault but yours. 

> Once you recognize that, you can take steps to rectify the

> situation.  What's your excuse for not working out?

>

> I'm a Loser, Baby - Many of us equate self-worth with success. 

> Losing weight means we're good, failing to lose weight means we're

> bad and no one will love us.  If you feel like a failure all the

> time, it's almost inevitable that you will fail.  Remember: what you

> look like is just one aspect of who you are.  Edel Jarboe recommends

> that you " focus on who you are and not just on what your body looks

> like. Acknowledge the whole you and not just your body. "   You're

> complex!  You're fascinating!  And don't you forget it!

>

> It's Not Fair! - Have you ever wondered, " Why can't I look like that

> person? "   Mat Luebbers, About's Swimming Guide, reminds you

> that " your abilities are unique (as are those of every human

> being)... "   Comparing yourself to others is only going to encourage

> those negative thoughts. Instead of tearing yourself down, boost your

> own ego by thinking about how great you are (and you are, darling).

>

> I Hate My (insert unsightly body part here)! - If you've ever looked

> in the mirror and said, " Oh my god, are those my thighs? " it's time

> to take a a step back.  We all have a body part we love to hate, but

> remember that your body allows you to walk, run, squat, and jump. 

> That belly that seems to attract every calorie you eat serves to

> protect your spine when you move, sit or stand.  Your body works as a

> whole, so try to appreciate all you can do in a day because of your

> thighs, hips, and belly (regardless of how they look)!

>

> The Antidote to Negative Self-Talk

>

> The antidote for negative thinking is...drum-roll please...positive

> thinking!  Try this activity recommended by R. Ball, MS

> in " Cognitive Strategies " (IDEA Personal Trainer, Nov-Dec 2000): 

> Carry around a pocketful of paper clips.  Every time you have a

> negative thought about yourself, hook the paper clips together in a

> chain.  states, " often clients become motivated to change

> because they are surprised at the length of the chain at the end of

> the day. "

>

> Stop those negative thoughts before they happen by saying the

> word " Stop! " when you feel a self-defeating comment coming on.  Or

> take out that stupid chain of paperclips and, for each positive

> thought, remove one until you're paperclip-free--or at least until

> your office manager sends out an email asking who stole all the

> paperclips.

>

> >From " Cognitive Strategies, " IDEA Personal Trainer, Nov-Dec. 2001

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