7 MINDSETS TO LOOSE TO LOOSE WEIGHT
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To get rid of that fat you
need to carry along your thoughts. Because
thoughts are things. The things we see come from the things we don’t see (our
thoughts).
One of the major reasons why
we gain weight is because we acquire thoughts that encourage us to eat more
food our bodies can utilize.
As
a man thinketh in his heart,……
1. BEING FAT IS A SIGN OF
WEALTH.
No, a fat asset base is a sign of
wealth, not a fat tummy. Ask Dangote or P-square, lol. Don’t be deceived by popular tales. In fact children with
Kwashiokor also have pot bellies.
2.
PEOPLE RESPECT FAT PEOPLE.
In this part of the world, yes, poor
people generally judge the man who has a pot belly as being a big man. Those people
who “hail” your big tummy won’t be there to for you when you have huge health
bills to pay.
This year, loose the need to please/impress
people. Like I said in no 1, your asset base and the positive impact you make
in people’s lives is a sure way to attract respect, a fan base and fame.
And for strangers, the way you smell or dress would definitely
define the way you are addressed.
3. I MUST EAT WHEN I COME BACK FROM WORK.
Eating is not a form of relaxation after
a hard demanding day. Nothing beats sleep or a good novel or movie.
4.
BEANS IS POOR MAN’S FOOD.
Come on, you know that is not true.
5.
I HATE HEALTHY FOOD.
Does the sound of healthy food mean
boring food to you? No matter the meal, the way you prepare it and serve it is what
matters the most.
6.
I CAN’T EXERCISE.
Maybe you have had surgery, amputation
or got an ‘F’ consistently in physical education like me in primary school,
never believe the lie that you can’t exercise.
You have heard of the Paralympics right?
people with all forms of physical ability doing sports or our favourite
football players who returned to the field after a few days or weeks post
surgery or is it Nigeria’s Kanu Nwankwo who returned to a fulfilling sports
career after heart surgery.
Exercise does not have to be a heart
pounding strenuous activity in the gym, it could be taking a walk while listening
to your favourite songs/ gospel message, dancing or playing soccer/tennis or my
favourite swimming!
Read this man's story here. He lost his leg in an accident.
7.
FAT IS IN MY FAMILY.
Okay maybe all your kids, brothers and
sisters are on the big side. Let me categorically say that your genes
contribute a very small proportion to why you have weight and metabolic
syndrome issues, try eating less and see if you won’t get slimmer than your
other family members!
8.
I CAN’T LOOSE WEIGHT.
Gist for another day!
