Back to Basics Boot Camp
Weight Loss Minute by Linda Spangle
I don't know if you get these, but I thought this topic was appropriate for our group. I included her website info. While she is not WLS specific, she does have some good motivational stuff. Enjoy!
Got a minute? That’s long enough to be a success!
The Wt. Loss Minute By Linda Spangle, RN, MA
Author: 100 Days of Weight Loss
www.WeightLossJoy.com
www.theweightlosscafe.com/blog
Great idea: Never say FAILURE again!
Some of you may remember this story from a few years ago. But I’m
sharing it again because for me, it is one of the most powerful
examples of motivation I’ve ever seen.
Until now, Gaby didn’t have much going for her. At age 15, she’d
already done time in a youth detention center. With a tough
family background that included drugs and jail time, it looked
like Gaby would be following in those footsteps.
But something still burned deep inside of her. A hunger, a light
that gave her the hope of a way out. Gaby demonstrated this hope
by climbing Mount Elbert, the second highest mountain in the U.S.
lower 48 states.
Eloquently told several years ago by Tina Griego, a columnist for
a major newspaper in Denver, Colorado, Gaby’s story shows an
amazing level of commitment to creating a better life.
You can read Tina’s full column with Gaby’s inspiring story here:
http://tinyurl.com/6z8snd9
According to Tina’s report, Gaby not only climbed to the top of
the 14,433 feet tall mountain, she conquered it in record time.
She refused to stop, and just kept climbing—pushing and shoving
her feet forward over and over.
The counselor who brought this group to the mountain stated that
Gaby never complained. She just stayed focused on climbing up the
mountain.
Later, Gaby revealed she had never done anything this hard. She
said “I kept telling myself, don’t give up. I kept saying I know
I can do it."
At the teen center, Gaby’s counselor challenged the group, “Don’t
listen to the boundaries that have been set up for you. The
percentages, the odds, they’re not that important. If you want to
do it, you can."
When you’re working on managing your weight, it’s so easy to get
discouraged and lose your focus. But using Gaby’s mountain climb
as inspiration, remind yourself that quitting is not an option.
Sometimes you have to ignore statistics or comments such as
"everyone gains the weight back." Just like Gaby’s climb, if you
want to do it, you can.
Never say FAILURE
One of the most common things I hear from my clients is, “I feel
like such a failure!" These words are usually spoken by people
who have accomplished phenomenal progress around their diet and
exercise efforts.
Yet because they have a few slip-ups or gain back some pounds,
they discount all their progress and label themselves as a
failure. The word “failure" will never motivate you to do more.
In fact, it usually has the opposite effect, and makes you quit
trying.
As of today, I challenge you to eliminate this word from your
weight-loss vocabulary. Instead, speak about making choices,
learning new ideas, and changing your direction in life.
Suppose Gaby had made it only to the tree line instead of the
summit of the mountain. Would you have called her a failure?
Absolutely not! In fact, I would call her a success just for
showing up that day.
In the same way, falling off your diet or gaining weight back
doesn’t make you any more of a failure than Gaby’s teammates who
only climbed part way up the mountain.
In your weight-loss efforts, every step counts. Each time you eat
a healthy meal or do an exercise routine, you move forward in
conquering your own mountain.
Look for the smallest indication of forward movement and progress
with your goals. Then at the end of the day, the week, or the
month, make a strong proclamation:
“TODAY, I FEEL LIKE A SUCCESS!" Because you are one.
100 Days Challenge blog: www.theweightlosscafe.com/blog
Be sure to read the blog postings each day this summer as I go
through the 100 Days of Weight Loss book one day at a time. The
comments from other readers are extremely insightful, and are
helping all of us with our commitment to our goals.
If you are new to the Wt. Loss Minute, go here to read the
previous issues:
http://weightlosscafe.net/wt-loss-minute_317.html
Know others who've got a minute? Forward this ezine and brighten
their day.
© Linda Spangle, 2011. #0711, Weight Loss for Life, Inc.
5023 W. 120th Ave. #183, Broomfield, CO 80020
Contact: [email protected]
www.weightlossjoy.com
303-452-1545 or 1-800-298-3020
If you no longer wish to receive communication from us:
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Got a minute? That’s long enough to be a success!
The Wt. Loss Minute By Linda Spangle, RN, MA
Author: 100 Days of Weight Loss
www.WeightLossJoy.com
www.theweightlosscafe.com/blog
Great idea: Never say FAILURE again!
Some of you may remember this story from a few years ago. But I’m
sharing it again because for me, it is one of the most powerful
examples of motivation I’ve ever seen.
Until now, Gaby didn’t have much going for her. At age 15, she’d
already done time in a youth detention center. With a tough
family background that included drugs and jail time, it looked
like Gaby would be following in those footsteps.
But something still burned deep inside of her. A hunger, a light
that gave her the hope of a way out. Gaby demonstrated this hope
by climbing Mount Elbert, the second highest mountain in the U.S.
lower 48 states.
Eloquently told several years ago by Tina Griego, a columnist for
a major newspaper in Denver, Colorado, Gaby’s story shows an
amazing level of commitment to creating a better life.
You can read Tina’s full column with Gaby’s inspiring story here:
http://tinyurl.com/6z8snd9
According to Tina’s report, Gaby not only climbed to the top of
the 14,433 feet tall mountain, she conquered it in record time.
She refused to stop, and just kept climbing—pushing and shoving
her feet forward over and over.
The counselor who brought this group to the mountain stated that
Gaby never complained. She just stayed focused on climbing up the
mountain.
Later, Gaby revealed she had never done anything this hard. She
said “I kept telling myself, don’t give up. I kept saying I know
I can do it."
At the teen center, Gaby’s counselor challenged the group, “Don’t
listen to the boundaries that have been set up for you. The
percentages, the odds, they’re not that important. If you want to
do it, you can."
When you’re working on managing your weight, it’s so easy to get
discouraged and lose your focus. But using Gaby’s mountain climb
as inspiration, remind yourself that quitting is not an option.
Sometimes you have to ignore statistics or comments such as
"everyone gains the weight back." Just like Gaby’s climb, if you
want to do it, you can.
Never say FAILURE
One of the most common things I hear from my clients is, “I feel
like such a failure!" These words are usually spoken by people
who have accomplished phenomenal progress around their diet and
exercise efforts.
Yet because they have a few slip-ups or gain back some pounds,
they discount all their progress and label themselves as a
failure. The word “failure" will never motivate you to do more.
In fact, it usually has the opposite effect, and makes you quit
trying.
As of today, I challenge you to eliminate this word from your
weight-loss vocabulary. Instead, speak about making choices,
learning new ideas, and changing your direction in life.
Suppose Gaby had made it only to the tree line instead of the
summit of the mountain. Would you have called her a failure?
Absolutely not! In fact, I would call her a success just for
showing up that day.
In the same way, falling off your diet or gaining weight back
doesn’t make you any more of a failure than Gaby’s teammates who
only climbed part way up the mountain.
In your weight-loss efforts, every step counts. Each time you eat
a healthy meal or do an exercise routine, you move forward in
conquering your own mountain.
Look for the smallest indication of forward movement and progress
with your goals. Then at the end of the day, the week, or the
month, make a strong proclamation:
“TODAY, I FEEL LIKE A SUCCESS!" Because you are one.
100 Days Challenge blog: www.theweightlosscafe.com/blog
Be sure to read the blog postings each day this summer as I go
through the 100 Days of Weight Loss book one day at a time. The
comments from other readers are extremely insightful, and are
helping all of us with our commitment to our goals.
If you are new to the Wt. Loss Minute, go here to read the
previous issues:
http://weightlosscafe.net/wt-loss-minute_317.html
Know others who've got a minute? Forward this ezine and brighten
their day.
© Linda Spangle, 2011. #0711, Weight Loss for Life, Inc.
5023 W. 120th Ave. #183, Broomfield, CO 80020
Contact: [email protected]
www.weightlossjoy.com
303-452-1545 or 1-800-298-3020
If you no longer wish to receive communication from us:
http://autocontactor.com/o?r=cab19cc1ff904345af0fc73883009477
To update your contact information:
http://autocontactor.com/o?c=1&r=cab19cc1ff904345af0fc73883009477
