Positive Thoughts, Positive Actions, Positive Results

Weak is he who permits his thoughts to control his actions; strong is he who forces his actions to control his thoughts.  

 

When I read this quote, I couldn’t help but think of so many of you. When we feel mentally weak it’s so easy for us to let our thoughts take control of who we are and what we want. It becomes a snowball in our life to let our thoughts about food and drink affect our actions and in return affect our life in a negative way. When our thoughts take control it can make us depressed and sad….it can turn any day into a bad one. It’s the time that we feel mentally weak that we choose to let our guard down and we begin to self sabotage with unhealthy choices and actions. These are the choices that affect not only us but everyone important in our life.  

 

The reason I felt so strongly about writing this today is because whatever negative you did these past few weeks/months may hit home today. Whether you are off to work and your clothes don’t fit or you have come to the realization that you gained 10 lbs from summer fun. Either way it’s an easy time to let your thoughts control you actions and continue to spiral out of control.  

 

The second part of the quote is what I want you to focus on today – it’s when we are mentally strong we turn the tables and we force ourselves to do the right thing and control what we want and who we become. Regardless of how much temptation is around us we choose to be healthy and happy and stay that way. We wake in the morning with the 100% intention to feel amazing and do the right things and thats what we do. Day and night our mental strength controls our actions and our actions control our thoughts to stay happy, healthy and fit.  

 

I know I don’t have to ask the question- which do you want to feel? I already know the answer. In fact, for most of you it’s not one or the other it’s both, and it’s both too often. It’s what constantly causes the vicious roller coaster ride you put yourself on day in and day out. One day you feel confident and amazing the next it’s self pity and indulgence. It’s the same 5 pounds you keep losing and gaining. It’s an unhealthy path because it can change your day and thoughts mentally on a daily basis.   

 

Today I want you to make a commitment to finally be done with the roller coaster and want to step off the ride forever. The best way to do this is to start focusing on quality goals as much or more than quantity goals. 

 

Focus on goals and actions that are more important than the scale moving an ounce in either direction. I’m not telling you to forget the number all together, I know how important that is for you to be aware of and to monitor your progress. I’m just saying in addition to the number moving in the right direction you should think about another goal and positive actions that would mean a lot to you and possibly change your day/life. Focus on goals that will help you get the number moving in the right direction and positive actions/goals that will trigger more positive actions/goals in your daily life.  

 

 

 

1.  MY FAVORITE: Make it a priority to eat healthy 6 days a week and cheat only 1 day a week.

2.  This month start to plan ahead everyday and have your meals and snacks packed in advance.  

3.  Do not get upset over anything that is not meaningful to yourself  and your family.

4.  Don’t let yourself get caught up in gossip and find yourself eating on the phone. The person you are talking about is exercising while you are talking about them.  

5.  Make a commitment to learn to run 1 mile without stopping or walk a fast 2 miles.

6.  When you feel sad make yourself laugh.

9.  When you start to feel depressed let yourself sing a happy song out loud.  (Sounds silly but it works!)

10.  When you feel fear -make yourself push forward.

11.  If you feel uncertain – raise your voice louder in confidence.

12.  If you feel insecure – think about your past successes.

 

 

Repeat them, follow them and live them. Whether it’s one or all of them – Promise yourself that you will focus on a positive life mentally and physically. It’s important for all of us to recognize and identify our emotions and learn to control our thoughts and moods through positive actions. When you wake in the morning I want you to fight to start positive and stay positive. Everyone has issues. I tell you all the time that no one’s life is perfect, it doesn’t exist. What does exist is living a perfect life. Those who live a perfect life make it perfect with their positive thinking and positive actions. They stay on their path and in control because they want it. They work everyday to live and be happy. Don’t look for problems because I promise you will find them. Look for the positive, the happy, the playful and the control to be who you want to be and feel the way you want to feel. 

 

Start today. Focus on feeling good, and to feel good you have to eat healthy and on program. Focus on exercise because it gives you energy and strength. Focus on accomplishing your everyday tasks at work and home. Make a list and focus on getting it done. Be a good person, listen to your children, talk to your parents, and put positive effort and time into your significant other. Make the priorities in your life based around the most important things – your health, your family, your home, your happiness, your career!

 

 

 

 

 

~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick

 

 

 

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