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The
Psychology of Weight Loss: Part 4 - The
Power of Praise! |
by:
Greg
Ryan Fitness Expert |
Your
success in sticking with an exercise and
weight loss program may just come down to
you asking for help - unless pride gets
in your way. The key to longevity is surrounding
yourself with people who will give you support
followed up by accountability.
"A good team is one that has quality support,
honest encouragement, and requires personal
responsibility." From my e book The "A"
Factor
Your Inner Circle
"You can tell a lot about a person by the
friends they keep." This is a very true
statement. Let me say this first. Many decisions
in life have strings attached to them. Strings
sometimes make it virtually impossible to
accomplish any goal. However, it is important
to be aware of who influences you the most.
Usually there are two types of people around
you:
Toxic, negative, pessimistic people Non-toxic,
encouraging support people.
Negative, Pessimistic People: Toxic
You usually know these people. After being
around them you feel physically and mentally
drained. Toxic people are envious, cynical,
and pessimistic by nature. If you try to
get support and encouragement from this
type of person, all you're going to get
is frustrated. If possible, don't spend
much time with them.
Positive, Optimistic People: Non-Toxic
On the other hand, if you are around those
who are honest and encouraging, you become
a reservoir of energy. Depending on how
important change is to you, the choice of
changing friends and certain relationships
may be necessary. In other words, if you
want to know about yourself, just look at
the types of friends you have.
EnCOURAGEment
The most effective accountability systems
I know are those that stress encouragement,
accompanied by direct responsibility. Encouragement
and support can come form different directions.
In most cases, you're influenced by those
with whom you most associate and those you
most value in your life. The more you're
positively reinforced, the more fulfilling
the journey will be and the more memorable.
It takes courage to take this step and if
you make it, you should be applauded.
Responsibility
Even though you can't succeed alone, you
still have to take some responsibility in
your health and goals. Part of being responsible
is sharing goals with close friends and
support people. Take some pride in what
you want to do. Take what you're doing seriously.
If you don't have your health, what do you
have?
About the Author
Greg Ryan is a high profile fitness expert
and former employee of Kathy Smiths. Body
building champion, public speaker and
personal trainer to the stars. He is a
best selling author of the Changing from
the INSIDE Start getting in better shape
today! For FREE MINI COURES click here
www.resolutions.bz
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