What is a why?

A why can be many things - but the term relates to your goals, and the reason you want to achieve them. The WHY.

In this podcast episode we break down examples of your why when it comes to a weight loss goal.

Remember! Your why and your goal must be for YOU - no one who does it for others will be successful for the long run.

Another version of negative language that demotivates us is always mentally listing the things we 'have' to do and the things we 'should' do.

The day can feel entirely different and you can be in an entirely new headspace when you change the verbiage that you are using.

Instead of, "I have to pick up my kids," change your thoughts to: "I get to pick up my kids."

Instead of: "I have to go to work," instead, "I get to go to my job."

Instead of: "I shouldn't eat that cake," Try: "It's not worth the calories." Or, "I'll save cake like that as a celebration when I reach my goal weight." or, "I'd rather not eat that cake now because I know it will taste great but make me feel tired and sluggish, or make me crave other sweets."

Make the language about how these things are a CHOICE, a PRIVILEGE , or a DECISION that you are in control of, proud of, and choosing to make because you are excited about the outcomes of those choices.

Your brain likes goal setting. In fact, it even rewards you for pushing toward your goals with dopamine. It even changes the physical structure of your brain when you are pushing towards substantial goals!

Check out this article to learn more: The Science of Setting Goals (And Its Effect on Your Brain)

Next, remember that ambitious goals are far more motivating. Learn more in this article:

What Goal-Setting Does to Your Brain and Why It's Spectacularly Effective

Finally, remember!

Self-esteem refers to how you feel about your overall self, how positive or negative you are about your personality, your body, your overall skills, and lack-thereof. It’s about how much self-love you have.

Are you down on yourself because you are always making the same mistakes, or giving up too soon? What big-picture things about yourself do you dislike and want to improve? Those are things that are tied in with your overall personality and self-esteem.

Your level of self-confidence can often be seen in the way you project your feelings to the world. For example, are you standing proud and tall when you take your turn at something, or do you look nervous and unsure?  These reactions are noticeable clues to your overall self-esteem.

Self confidence on the other hand, is situational.

Do you hate yourself because you haven't mastered pole vaulting yet? Or the trapeze?

Of course not. In fact, I'd bet you've never even tried pole vaulting so how could you be expected to be good at it?

Self-confidence ties more closely into your skillsets and varies from situation to situation.

You may have a healthy self-esteem however you may not be confident in your math abilities, or you may not be very confident when it comes to sports or cooking or some other area you know you aren’t very talented in.

Name the last thing that went perfectly, exactly, precisely as planned.....

I'll wait.... 😉

So...why do we wait around for the moment that we can implement our perfect weight loss plan??

We gained the weight in small little increments, and we can lose it the same way. Just start - NOW! 

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Want to chat with me about this or topics in other episodes?

Join us in our FREE Weight Loss Motivation Facebook Group today!

Want to find out more about tools and coaching that will help you move forward on your Weight Loss Journey...? 🤷‍♀️

Head to the site to learn more! 👉 Motivation Depot

Want to schedule a 1-to-1 consultation with me? Click here to book a consultation call. I look forward to talking with you!

Until then, 💪 work hard, 😊 keep smiling & enjoy the waves! 🌊

Just like there is no such thing as PERECT, there is no such thing as always being in a happy, upbeat, motivated state of mind!

Rather than waiting around for that 'perfect' mentality to return - use ALL your emotions!

Use your:

Use them to fill your sails and push you faster in the direction of your weight loss goals! Redirect and repoint and hone these emotions into tools for your success!

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Want to chat with me about this or topics in other episodes?

Join us in our FREE Weight Loss Motivation Facebook Group today!

Want to find out more about tools and coaching that will help you move forward on your Weight Loss Journey...? 🤷‍♀️

Head to the site to learn more! 👉 Motivation Depot

Want to schedule a 1-to-1 consultation with me? Click here to book a consultation call. I look forward to talking with you! 

Until then, 💪 work hard, 😊 keep smiling & enjoy the waves! 🌊

Things your Weight Affects:

Subsequently:

It's time to Understand, Accept and Learn to Control The Emotional Drama

It's Time to Retrain Your Inner Voice!

Tune into this episode to talk about the ways you can identify, examine, catch and reframe those inner thoughts! 

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Want to chat with me about this or topics in other episodes?

Join us in our FREE Weight Loss Motivation Facebook Group today!

Want to find out more about tools and coaching that will help you move forward on your Weight Loss Journey...? 🤷‍♀️

Head to the site to learn more! 👉 Motivation Depot

Until then, 💪 work hard, 😊 keep smiling & enjoy the waves! 🌊

Today, I'm pulling out the curtain, busting open the book o' secrets and sharing some behind-the-scenes 'secrets' of being a Weight Loss Coach! 

😉 Enjoy!

P.S. Here's the link to the 7 Reason's the Scale Isn't Moving Mini Course (comes with your checklist to print and keep by the scale!) Grab it now for just $7! 🤩 👉 https://www.motivationdepot.net/7reasons 

Weight loss is a unique goal - it is one of the only things that you can actually accomplish by NOT doing something (randomly snacking, etc!) 

Also, what will you GAIN!? 

Listen in to this episode to find out! 😉

P.S. Here's the link to the 7 Reason's the Scale Isn't Moving Mini Course (comes with your checklist to print and keep by the scale!) Grab it now for just $7! 🤩 👉 https://www.motivationdepot.net/7reasons

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Want to chat with me about this or topics in other episodes?

Join us in our FREE Weight Loss Motivation Facebook Group today!

Want to find out more about tools and coaching that will help you move forward on your Weight Loss Journey...? 🤷‍♀️

Head to the site to learn more! 👉 Motivation Depot

Until then, 💪 work hard, 😊 keep smiling & enjoy the waves! 🌊

What is one of the best things about motivation...? It's OPTIONAL. While it does make your weight loss journey more fun, easier and happier - it's not necessary for losing weight. 

Remember - it's not the motivation itself that's making you lose - it's the activities. You don't need to be pumped up and inspired to do things, (working a job you can't stand is a great example!) you can still make progress when you just do the things! 

Listen in to learn more! 

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Want to chat with me about this or topics in other episodes?

Join us in our FREE Weight Loss Motivation Facebook Group today!

Want to find out more about tools and coaching that will help you move forward on your Weight Loss Journey...? 🤷‍♀️

Head to the site to learn more! 👉 Motivation Depot

Until then, 💪 work hard, 😊 keep smiling & enjoy the waves! 🌊