"4 Proven Ways to Nurture Your Will-Power"

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Does losing weight seem like a goal that's always just out of reach? Do you wonder how people ever find the will-power to stay away from the fattening foods you love?

Here's a simple plan in four steps that will help you create the persistence and will-power that's needed in order to follow through with the decision to lose weight.

Persistence can be nurtured by following this four-step guideline.

1. Discover your true purpose for wanting to go on a diet.

Right now, say to yourself "I need to lose weight." Did that statement excite your subconscious mind? Probably not.

To be successful in following through with any major life change, including a healthy new diet, you need help from the powerful control center in your subconscious mind.

So do what it takes to build a strong, positive picture of success
that your subconscious mind can get excited about.

To find your true purpose, imagine what your life will be like when you've reached your weight loss goals - and make it exciting!

Can you truly say you have a burning desire to lose weight? If you
can't say that yet, it's a pretty good bet that sooner or later you'll find a piece of chocolate cake on your plate, and you'll have no idea when it was that you gave up on your diet.

So work on this step - nurture it, feed it, build on it - until you feel a compelling desire for change.

2. You need a plan that is reflected in your actions.

"Intending to" or "trying to" do the plan does not count. Most people stop at this step, simply imagining themselves taking steps towards change, but never actually changing anything.

Don't let that be you. Find the weight loss program that meets your needs, and then act as though it matters each time you make a choice of what you eat. It will matter, if you've paid attention to step #1.

When you get up each morning, think about the choices you made the
day before, and compare those choices with the plan you've chosen.

Did you make sure that your plan was reflected in your actions?

If not, recommit yourself each morning. If you find that you never follow the plan, it may be time to reconsider the program, and find one that better fits your needs.

3. Do not allow any negative suggestions to come into your mind from your relatives, friends or acquaintances - or yourself.

They don't mean to, but many people who really care about you will offer the opinion that you've chosen the "wrong program" (no matter which program that may be). They will try to get you to change your mind, in the spirit of helpfulness. Or they'll offer you sweets and treats, saying that "you deserve it, just this once."

Don't allow this kind of loving sabotage destroy your commitment to health.

And remember that your own internal judge may also offer you
negative, discouraging thoughts. Gently move these thoughts out of
your mind. If you really desire a thinner, healthier body, you'll
need to let go of the habit of picking on yourself.

4. Join with a group of people who share your burning desire, and who will help you follow through with your plan.

Choose this group wisely. Many people think they're serious about weight loss, but never actually lose weight, becaue they don't really do anything about it. Or, if your friend is totally committed to a program that clearly doesn't work, and insists on encouraging you to follow in her footsteps, she isn't the right person to choose as a "diet buddy."

Look for someone who is already losing weight, and who shows some real excitement about it. She'll love to have your support and encouragement, and her own enthusiasm will be contageous. You can actually gain a lot for your own morale by giving her help when she seems to need it.

But remember, choose your diet buddy wisely.

Serious about losing weight? Then print out this short list,
and check yourself daily to see if you're nurturing your commitment
with your attitudes and actions.

Create a definite purpose, and build it into a compelling desire.

Create a specific plan, and check each day to make sure you're following it.

Don't accept any negative or discouraging suggestions, from others or from yourself.

Join with others to nurture and encourage each other.

It takes some creativity and commitment - but if you work on mastering these four steps, you'll discover that you're nurturing your own will-power. And that will give you the inner strength you need to stay on your diet.

Jonni Good is the author of most of the original articles on this site. Jonni always looks for the easy way to solve common health problems, by working with human nature. Her books have helped hundreds of people lose weight, get fit, and regain their health - with less struggle. Please take a moment to visit her other sites:

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