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LOVE TO LIVE HEALTHY TRANSCRIPT
THE POWER OF YOUR WORDS –
Transforming Thoughts for Weight Loss Success
Speaker: JOSEPHINE FITZPATRICK
Hi everyone, welcome to the Love to Live Healthy show. I’m Josephine Fitzpatrick, and for the month of November, we are going to focus on the power of our words and how they affect all the success in our life. Words are really one of the most powerful tools we have and because of this, it’s important to recognize that words really matter. Honestly, I don’t think that many people take the time to really think about how powerful their words can be. Think about it, one positive or negative word from us to another person can affect their entire day, week and even month. Words have the power to inspire, motivate, comfort and heal, but we also know they have the power to cause harm, pain and damage. And honestly too often I hear people talking in a conversation without really thinking about the impact of what they’re actually saying. Words can impact yourself or others just by speaking them.
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So let’s talk about how words can impact ourselves. For example, have you ever heard yourself saying this situation is just impossible, or I can’t lose weight, I can’t stay on program, I’ll try, but I can’t really do it. I’m always hungry. If you answered yes to any of those, then you have been sabotaging your success simply by how you speak. You know that your subconscious interprets what it hears very literally. Your mind and body will follow the direction of your words. So if you want more success in health and weight loss, you must begin with what you’re projecting into the world each time you open your mouth.
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You must think before you speak, because the words you use hold immense power. They have the power to fuel your confidence and ambition, but they also have the power to make you feel anxious and inadequate. They have the power to make you feel strong and give a great first impression, but they also have the power to have you quickly forgotten. They have the power to create opportunities, but they also have the power to shut them down. You know, did you ever hear the saying? The words you speak become the house you live in? Well, that saying is so true because the world literally mirrors yourself back to you. If you use positive language about yourself and your ability to meet challenges and achieve your goals, then that is what will show up for you externally. But also, if you continue to say things about yourself or your circumstances that sound hopeless or fearful, or about your constant anxiety or pessimism, then those words are what is going to shape your reality. And it’s not you just talking to you, your language also impacts how others perceive and relate to you. You know, if you often feel left out or spoken down to consider how your speech patterns are contributing to how others engage with you, using language like making excuses or second guessing your opinion before you even shared it can completely undermine you as a person. If you listen to any successful person, you will notice they use language that is positive, precise and action focused.
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It’s important to understand how the words we choose to speak and think have such a profound impact on our mindset, especially when it comes to our weight loss and overall health. Each word carries energy, shaping your perception and influencing your actions. When we describe ourselves or our journey using positive, empowering language, we set the stage for success. For example, instead of saying I can’t resist temptation, we can choose to say – I am learning to make healthier choices. And that little shift in words not only alters our own mindset but also redefines our relationship with food. Positive affirmations play a huge role in reshaping our internal dialogue. What we say to ourselves internally matters more than what we say to anyone else, and by consistently practicing affirmations such as I am capable of achieving my goals, or I love my body and I want to treat it with respect, saying those affirmations, we are reinforcing a mindset that actually aligns with our weight loss aspirations. Eventually, they help to break down our self-doubt and replace it with a sense of empowerment, making it easier to stay committed to our healthy journey.
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We also have to be very mindful of the language we use when we do have setbacks, because no one is perfect. You know, I believe that we should go into everything thinking 100% positive. We want to inspire ourselves to reach for the stars, but the bottom line is no one is perfect every day. So when you do have a setback, you have to watch your language so it only is a setback. For example, instead of saying a slip-up is a failure, instead you can say it’s a learning opportunity. Thinking something like I learned something valuable from that experience. Well, that helps you bounce back more effectively, see, by changing challenges into a constructive statement, helps empower ourselves to keep progressing rather than allowing that negativity to derail all our efforts. You know, if you say to yourself I’m a failure, I messed up, so now you go off the whole day. No, don’t do that. Instead, you turn it around and you make it constructive. Okay, I went off. I see what happened. I see what triggered me. I’m learning from it. I’m moving on back on my path. You know, if you think about it, weight loss is hard enough, but it’s even harder if we are talking ourselves down, if we are self-sabotaging our own thoughts.
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We all know firsthand the impact our words have on our mindset. It’s undeniable. We have all heard when a child grows up being verbally abused by a parent or by any elder, hearing the same negative things over and over again you’re fat, you’re ugly, you’re stupid, you’re never going to be anything in life that child grows up with no confidence and believes what they heard. But when a child grows up with constant reassuring how amazing they are, how they can do anything they want to do when they grow up, they grow up confident and excited about their future. Words you are told from the time you were young can transform your mindset to believe what you have been told. That is how much power is in words. So by choosing language that uplifts us and inspires us, we can transform our thoughts. And in transforming our thoughts, that will help transform our actions. You know if we keep telling ourselves what we are capable of. We will eventually start doing it. The thought transforms the action, and embracing that power of positive words not only enhances our self-image but also pushes us towards our weight loss goals.
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And when I say language, the best language to help your mindset go from negative to positive is always going to be affirmations. I can’t even begin to tell you how many times I send affirmations to my clients and I have them repeat them when they need them. They are life-changing when they are used correctly. You know we all hear about positive affirmations, but many of us do not realize there has actually been a lot of science behind the success of using them, because, when used correctly, positive affirmations are more than just simple phrases. They are powerful tools that can significantly influence our thoughts and behaviors, particularly in the use of weight loss. When we repeat positive statements about ourselves, we engage in a process known as cognitive restructuring, which allows us to challenge and change negative thought patterns. This is just another shift in mindset that can lead to healthier behaviors, and those healthier behaviors will contribute to our weight loss goals. By consciously choosing words that uplift and inspire us, we are constantly creating a healthier environment that will lead to the transformation and success we want.
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You know, when it comes to positive language, the brain is highly responsive. We don’t always remember or realize how amazing and smart our brains are. I’m sure I mentioned this before, but a Doctor once told me a long time ago that our mindset is so strong that we have the ability to heal ourselves from sickness, but we also have the ability to make ourselves sick. It’s all about what we think. When we affirm positive beliefs about ourselves, we activate pathways that reinforce those beliefs, making them more likely to manifest in our daily lives. By consistently practicing affirmations, we can actually retrain our brains to focus on our strengths rather than our weaknesses, giving us a more positive self-image. And that is what encourages those healthy lifestyle choices. And that is just the mental connections. Positive affirmations are also so important with emotional connections. When we recite affirmations that actually resonate with our true desires and values, we engage our emotions, which enhances the effectiveness of the practice. For instance, saying something like I am strong and capable of achieving my weight loss goals. That not only reinforces a positive self-image, but it also creates feelings of empowerment and motivation, and this emotional engagement can move you forward to take action, whether it’s choosing to stay on program, being more active or just living an overall healthier life.
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Even when it comes to stress, affirmations have proven so successful. Incorporating positive affirmations into your daily routines leads to reduced stress and increased resilience. And we know stress often plays a significant role in weight gain and difficulty losing weight, because we know stress triggers unhealthy eating habits and emotional eating. But by using affirmations to helps you create a mindset of calm and confidence, we can counteract that stress and its negative effects on our bodies. Saying something simple like I am in control of my results or I can make it through this difficult time, can be a game changer with your stress and trigger eating.
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You know the bottom line is with all I’ve just spoken about is that you have to be prepared. I say it all the time, I can never say it enough. You need to always be prepared with your food, of course, but also with your affirmations. You need to be prepared in every area of your life. Saying affirmations in the morning is great to set you up for the day, but also having them in your head or on your phone, ready for you to look at when you do have that moment of weakness or stress, is the key to keeping you on path.
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We have to remember embracing this practice is not just about losing pounds, but it’s about gaining a deeper understanding of ourselves, learning what we need, and when we need our affirmations, and being prepared to take a breath and a step back and say them to ourselves so that we can continue on our path and our journey toward a healthier and happier life. As we create more positive relationship with our words, we open up the door to limitless possibilities and profound personal growth in all areas of success and in all the goals we are working toward.
Thank you for listening today. Next week, we will be talking more about specific affirmations, how to use them, how to use your words for real meaning, and some mantras that can help us all reach our goals. Please make sure to hit the follow button so you can get access to our next podcast as soon as it comes out next week. I’m wishing everyone a happy, healthy, positive week – and always, always, let your faith be bigger than your fears. Much love to you all. |
