A little less conversation a little more action please!.. research on why fat talk should be hushed...

You're probably already aware of how crucial self talk is to success in any aspect of your life, whether it be fat loss, sport, business success or relationships. We have approximately 70,000 thoughts on average each day, pretty much all of which our subconscious takes to heart, and I'm sure you've probably heard the famous Bob Proctor quote, 'thoughts become things'.

So it may come as no surprise that a recent study published by SAGE Publications, found that the more people tended to talk about fat, being fat, being worried about being fat etc, the more likely they were to be dissatisfied with their bodies, REGARDLESS of waist circumference.

SAGE Publications. "Frequency of fat talk associated with increased body dissatisfaction, regardless of waistline." ScienceDaily. 30 Mar. 2011. Web. 8 Aug. 2011

Now I accept that it's impossible to regulate 70,000 thoughts or every word that leaves your lips, but what we can all do is start becoming more aware of the images, particularly self images, that we project, and acknowledge when a thought is not conducive to our ultimate well-being. And let's face it, trying to convince others or yourself that you are carrying excess weight isn't going to make you feel good in any way at all, or indeed help you get the shape you want to be in. So, when you next catch yourself thinking or speaking 'fat thoughts' say 'cancel!' and replace it with something positive, like, 'I'm putting the effort in to feel great about myself by....'



And, as I always say when there is too much chatting and not enough moving going on at Phoenix Pro, 'A little less conversation a little more action please.' :)

To Your Success!

Charlotte

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