08-Nov-2006
============= Power Programming Bi-Weekly Newsletter ============
In this issue:
1. ) Welcome
2. ) Success Stories From The Counselors Office
3. ) A great new website
4. ) Book News
5. ) Weekly weight-loss chat
6. ) Guest Article
7. ) Quote of the Week
1. WELCOME
I just wanted to take a moment to welcome all of the new subscribers to this ezine. I hope you will find that the stories and articles you’ll read will sink into your mind and help you to make healthy, happy choices.
The more I research, write about and talk about health and weight loss, the more I’m realizing that every action, whether it be over-indulging at our favorite restaurant or under-indulging in exercise, is nothing more than a reaction to our experiences, a reaction to our culture.
None of us need to be overweight or unhealthy. It is completely preventable. Don’t think so? You know exactly what is causing you to gain weight. You know that eating prime rib followed by a heaping piece of cheesecake doesn’t help. You know that if you worked-out 5 days a week it would make a difference. You know that picking on Hershey’s kisses all day at the office is a sure way to gain weight. The problem, we can’t get past out cravings and our habits. That is where the mind comes into play. Take control of it and you’ll take control of your actions. How do you start doing this you ask? The first step is to get your free mental programming CD if you haven’t already gotten one. Take the two minutes to do this. Go to; http://fatproofstore.com/free.html.
2. SUCCESS STORIES FROM THE COUNSELORS OFFICE
Well, I’ve got many stories to share but I’ll limit it to just one. Last week a new client came to see me. He was a male, about 45 years old, had always been in shape but over the last couple of years has slowly put-on weight. Yes, he knows why. He had stopped exercising and started grazing. His biggest problem was the constant picking all day. He paid a visit to the vending machine everyday, stopped by co-workers’ offices for candy, munched on bagels during meetings and ate super-duper lunches. All of which he never did before. He really felt like a derailed train.
I spoke to this gentleman yesterday, about one week after our first session, and sure enough, he’s back on track. There’s no more grazing, his lunches are sensible and he has exercised every single day since our initial session. I gave him a real good mental tune-up and his actions have followed.
3. A GREAT NEW WEBSITE
Check out http://www.liveawesome.com. This site is for busy people who want to get the newest, cutting-edge and easy-to-use wellness information for optimal health in the least amount of time! My good friend and colleague, Kevin Gianni, a health and fitness expert gives you a lot of great stuff on this site. DON’T MISS IT.
4. BOOK NEWS
After working closely with the NBN (National Book Network), my publisher and the team have come-up with the new title,
“LOSING WEIGHT WHEN DIETS FAIL: The Clinically Proven Power Programming Method for Amazingly Easy, Fail-Proof, Diet-Free Weight Loss”
Next will be the new cover and we are on track for an April release. Make sure to pass the word on.
5. WEIGHT LOSS CHAT
I’ve been hosting a weekly on-line weight-loss chat. The chat takes place every Monday at 9:00 P.M. Anyone can participate. Just go to http://www.weightlossbuddy.com/ and hit chat.
6. GUEST ARTICLE: Flex Your Motivational Muscles
By Elaine Currie
Self motivation is like a muscle, it needs exercise to keep strong and in good shape. If you fail to exercise a muscle it will gradually atrophy until it becomes completely useless. If you allow this to happen, it takes a great deal of extra effort to restore the muscle to full power and to regain your previous fitness level. Self motivation is needed when the wear and tear of daily life slows you down and you need to give yourself an extra push to keep going. Getting into the habit of daily exercise will ensure your motivational muscles won't let you down when you need them.
Whether you are aiming to improve your work productivity, trying to break a bad habit, or if you want to make a big change in the direction of your life, you can benefit from performing self motivation exercises. Motivation is the force that drives you to achieve your dreams, realise your plans, and reach your goals. There will be times when the ordinary pressures of life wear you down. Stress, anxiety, and fatigue can sap your energy and rob you of your joy and passion for life. A self motivation exercise or two will help to reverse the effects of those negative forces, and give you the power to reshape your future.
A simple but effective self motivation exercise that you can perform anywhere and at any time is creative visualization. To implement this technique you literally picture yourself achieving your dreams, carrying through your plans and reaching your goals. A good time to carry out the visualization exercise is when you are falling asleep at night. Alternatively you can set aside some time when you won't be interrupted to perform the visualization in a relaxed atmosphere. You should concentrate on your mental picture of you reaching your goal. Once you have the picture clear in your mind, imagine the feelings that accompany your achievement. Feel the elation, happiness and fulfilment you are feeling at that moment in your visualization. Practice this visualization every day and over time you will find that just conjuring up the picture will bring with it the positive feelings associated with reaching your goal.
To enhance the effect of these positive thoughts, you can add a further exercise: positive speaking. This exercise, however, is best done in a place where you won't be overheard, otherwise your exercise might be mistaken for eccentricity. Once you have your vision in place, say positive and encouraging words that promote and affirm the picture you are imagining. If you are overcome with self-doubt, then speak aloud the opposite of your negative emotions. Speaking the opposite of the negative words associated with your feelings will empower you and restore your self-belief.
If you allow your mind to dwell on negative thoughts, your attitude will become negative but the damaging effects of negative thoughts and feelings can be eradicated by positive thinking. By repeating the exercises daily, you will achieve a positive mental attitude. As Aristotle said: "We are what we repeatedly do". These exercises, although simple, can have astonishing benefits and by using them you can change your life.
If you believe that you can reach your goals and make your dreams come true then you will.
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7. QUOTE OF THE WEEK
To climb steep hills requires a slow pace at first.
Shakespeare
