Slimming down can be difficult because it’s frequently done for a special occassion.  Shedding a few pounds just in time to fit iinto that dress for the holiday party,  or next weekend’s beach trip. Even though it took time to put on the weight, somehow we want it to as if by magic vanish instantly. The fact is that slimming down takes time for everyone. You’re not alone!

Regrettably, those few extra pounds can’t  just melt off our bodies, and that’s why most people find it hard to remain presistent and focused on our weight loss goals. Fortunately, there’s a solution and it all begins with a positive and confident mindset.

Weight Loss Affirmations

The trouble that a lot of of us have is that when the weight doesn’t disappear immediately, we get frustrated or discouraged, and that causes us to give  into the  temptation.of making the wrong food choices.  We have thoughts of, “Nothing’s ever going to work so I might as well just eat” that set us back when we have just barely in the weight loss process.

Instead of permitting these thoughts to plant a negative seed in your mind,  use affirmations to positively react to negative thoughts. Doing so will also serve as a reminder of your goal. Weight loss affirmations can help you shed pounds by encouraging you to stay focused and motivated, even in times of struggle and disappointment.

Overcoming Self-Defeating Thoughts

We all would like to believe we have the self-discipline necessary to lose weightt. Healthy nutrition often feels like it involves a great deal of  work and  time, it’s easy to get discouraged and give in to temptation. The problem is that when we get frustrated or impatient, we lose sight of why we initially started on this journey. If you decide to abandon your efforts or are tempted by a forbidden food, you can pull out your list of affirmations and use them to combat the self-defeating thoughts and attitudes.

The greatest thing about affirmations is that they can be used any time of the day or night. After all, they will become embedded into your subconscious! The more you use them, the more your behavior and decisions will change, and the more power you will have over self-defeating thoughts. Here are a few affirmations you can try.  Use those that resonate with you.

I dissolve all blocks to reaching a healthy weight for me

I forgive myself for substituting one appetite for another

I fill all physical appetites in physically healthy ways

I am aware of my eating habits and how they affect my weight

I am willing to change my eating habits and I do so easily
I enjoy the process of reaching a healthy weight for me
I do everything I need to do to achieve my healthy weight
I see myself at my healthy weight and I achieve it
I have non-stop daily determination to reach my healthy weight
It is easy for me to stay on my plan to obtain my healthy weight
I have a positive attitude about what I eat, how I eat, and when I eat
I dissolve all need and all triggers to overeat
I enjoy eating less while getting all the nutrition I need
I eat the foods and amounts that keep my weight where I want it to be
Developing healthy eating habits becomes easier each day
I stay on a healthy eating plan and maintain my healthy weight easily