Chocolate or Flowers

How we talk to ourselves is often the key to unlocking of the reasons for failed dieting!!

If we go into something thinking we cannot do it, or you know what you are like, you don't stick to anything!!  Then very likely that you will fulfill your thoughts.  It seems a strange thing to say but if you actually listen to yourself you just might realize how bad you make yourself feel.  If you spoke to a friend like it, would they be your friend for long?

We tend not to believe that we are in charge of our own programming, it is easy to say it is her/his fault, it is my job/boss/colleagues, it is the bank/credit card for making me miserable...so I eat!!!  I know I have been there and made every excuse under the sun.  

The great news is, it is not their fault it is our excuse!  That is a bitter pill to take, but once we do accept responsibility for our actions, and control of how we talk to ourselves, you have won the battle.  

There is no magic wand or genie, we are all powerful for ourselves, it is in the choices we make. Next time you want to buy some chocolate, buy yourself some flowers instead they will last a lot longer, they will brighten up your room and your mood. There will be no guilt or additions to the hips!!