I'm Too Fat!

Wow! That certainly is a very harsh title. What's worse is that some people actually think that way. Here are some other phrases that people tell themselves.

• I'm too stupid.
• I'm too dumb.
• I'm not worth it.
• I can't do it.
• Nobody loves me.
• It's too hard.
• I don't deserve it.
• I hate myself.

The reality is that most people really think this way. Guess what? Every one of those phrases are saying the same exact thing. "I'm lying to myself!" Most of us have children. If you heard your child say any or all of these things, what would you tell them? Exactly...so, why are you saying these things to yourself? Negativity will breed more negativity which will breed more and more until you guessed it, you actually believe the negative thoughts. When that happens you are in BIG trouble.

If you are a regular reader, or believer in my programs, then you know that none of these sayings are true. You know that through the Three Commandments of Fat Loss, none of the above mentioned phrases could be true. You have to stay focused on the positive. I know that I harp on these things a lot, but it is because they are so important. To be successful in anything, you must be fundamentally sound. If you have changes that you want to make in you health or appearance, then you know that all it takes it to follow these three simple steps.

1. The hardest part of your workout is walking through the door (i.e., getting started). This is true for anything. You have to start if you want to finish. If you truly believe that you are too fat, too dumb or not worth it, then starting is extremely tough because you already believe that you can't do it, so why try? I know, that it can be intimidating, scary and nerve racking. You have to understand that you are worth it. There is always hope. The best way that I can explain this is through the bible. When Jesus was on the cross, he was accompanied by two other men. Both of them were bad dudes, but one of them looked to Jesus for forgiveness, and he was forgiven. It is never too late. You CAN make a difference! You just have to start!
2. Never compare yourself to anyone else. This is so important. Stop looking at celebrity magazines, actors and actresses, models and neighborhood super moms or even pictures of you from ten or fifteen years ago. Instead just look at you today. Stop trying to be these other people, and instead just be a better you. Each and every day, your goal is to be just a little better than the person you were yesterday. That is easy. Here are some examples. Walk one more step today then you did yesterday, take one less bite of something unhealthy or perform one more exercise than you did last time. When you look at it like that, you can easily become successful. Climbing a mountain is hard work, but taking just one step up that mountain, isn't. Each day just take one step forward, and you will eventually be on top screaming from the top of your lungs that you finally did it!
3. Never give up what you truly want, for what you think you want today. If I believe that I am too fat, then I have lost hope. Eating this candy bar really will not make that much of a difference. In fact it will bring me some level of happiness. Why should I give up the little happiness that I have left for something that I can never achieve, right? WRONG! That is thinking in the wrong direction. What is more important to you? Is it the candy bar, or is it really making a difference? Maybe you feel like you are too far gone, that there is too much weight to lose or that you are beyond help. If so, then you are right. You have to change your way of thinking. You must believe that you can make a difference. Do not focus on the 100 pounds of weight that you have to lose. Instead just focus on one pound. Baby step your way to victory. Can you lose just one pound? Certainly. So, I ask you again, what is more important to you? The candy bar, or the pound? Now you can make an educated decision in the positive direction! Keep this up and you will be on your way to a better tomorrow!

The bottom line is that you can do this. If I told you to walk into a dark room, and find your way to the exit, you would have a hard time doing it. You would be scared of stubbing your toe, tripping on something that you can't see or running smack into a wall. However, I'm not asking you to do that. By following a regimented program that is complete with diet and training, you are not walking into the dark. By following your program, you are walking through that same room only with the lights on. Walking into a room with the lights on it easy. Sure it takes some effort to walk from point A to point B, but at least you can see how to do it. There is no more intimidation, no more scary and no more nerves racking. With the lights on...

You CAN do it! You ARE worth it! You DO deserve it! Don’t let me be the only one who believes in YOU!