| There are two separate ways to THINK SLIM. | | | | short time. |
| Firstly is to model the behavior of someone who is | | | | Secondly, thinking slim is using the same techniques |
| already slim, either through good living, or they have | | | | that elite athletes and successful business and sales |
| achieved their weight loss goals. | | | | people have used for over 40 years |
| I don't mean some stick insect person, or that really | | | | The power of positive visualization. "Oh no, not that |
| annoying person who can eat whatever they like and | | | | rubbish!", you may say. |
| not gain an ounce. I mean a person with a similar | | | | I have been told. I used it a few times and it did not |
| natural body type to you, who appears to live | | | | work. I can guarantee than no successful person has |
| sensibly and avoids crazy diets. | | | | ever used it a few times for a good result. They do |
| You will notice that this person is active, they | | | | it for a few minutes daily until it works, and it always |
| exercise regularly, they have good energy, and are | | | | does. |
| most likely in good health. | | | | You may remember Cathy Freeman the Australian |
| So you can't model their energy yet! It does not | | | | runner who won the 200 meter sprint at the Sydney |
| matter. Set your own targets as you work towards | | | | Olympics. She had seen herself win that race |
| their activity level. This person can be anyone you | | | | thousands of times in her mind since she was a child. |
| admire for their healthy attitude. | | | | She persisted until she succeeded. |
| Imagine how they think when they are contemplating | | | | How to Visualize: |
| exercise, grocery shopping, cooking or dining out. | | | | Sit quietly, allow yourself to relax. You may choose |
| Start to think as if you have already achieved your | | | | to think about someplace like a beach or a forest, |
| goal, and act accordingly. | | | | any place that you find very calming. |
| What would their kitchen pantry look like? Would it | | | | Now see yourself at the weight of your choice. It |
| be full of cookies, soda or other snacks? | | | | may be your ideal weight or perhaps somewhere |
| Would they super size their meals, would they have | | | | between where you are and where you plan to be. |
| the fries with their steak and salad? | | | | Don't worry if the image isn't perfect, it is your intent |
| Would they prefer a sugar or fatty snack or would | | | | that counts. |
| they have a piece of fruit? | | | | See yourself being active, going for walks, eating |
| Would they order cake with their coffee? | | | | healthy food, having fun, buying new clothes. Keep it |
| Would they feel they were missing out if they did | | | | light and fun. |
| not order cake? | | | | Did you know that even visualizing exercise can |
| Do they mind if they have to walk a bit further to | | | | stimulate the release of growth hormone and you |
| their car? | | | | get some of the benefits of actual exercise? |
| Do they find others to help them keep on track? | | | | I don't run anymore after a knee reconstruction |
| Do they lash out occasionally? Probably, unless they | | | | years ago. But when I visualize running on the beach |
| are super human. | | | | or up a flight of stairs, my muscles around my knees |
| Can you begin to see how your slim friend may | | | | start to twitch as if I really am running. I love it. |
| make different choices on a day to day or hour to | | | | This visualization is really very simple. It doesn't take |
| hour basis and how these choices will work for you | | | | long and it is good to spend some time just relaxing. |
| or against you? | | | | When you open your eyes you will feel refreshed, |
| Remember the best weight loss is a little on a | | | | and a bit closer to your goal. |
| consistent basis over time, rather than a lot in a | | | | Have fun, relax and enjoy the process. |