Thank Your Thighs 20-minute Turkey Burner
Thank Your Thighs EMGLive Fitness RealFit Ride
Words are very powerful. What you say is true. If you say your legs are fat, all that matters is your own perception of that reality, so… they are what you say they are. If you beat yourself up a lot, next time you catch yourself being kinda harsh ask, "would I allow someone to talk to my sister/mother/daughter/friend that way?" If not, re-frame the statement as if you are in the process of improving something about yourself. Rather than "I hate my thighs" try saying "I am feeling better & better about my legs with every workout." or "I am feeling stronger & more fit every day." When I was told to use statements like "I love my legs" it felt way too abrasive & untrue. I felt like I was lying to myself. So, instead I would take a bit more gentle approach so it felt more true for me, making it a far greater improvement in how I was talking to myself. Ultimately, lifting yourself up will put you in a better mood, inspire you to inject more energy into your workouts and therefore make positive change happen WAY faster than if you beat yourself up all the time. That kind of talk only holds you down & keeps you stuck. So, appreciate what those legs & what your body can do for you!!! There truly is so much to be grateful for.
Thanks Dana, I really needed to be reminded of this! Funny how you always seem to be tuned in to what I need to hear! I have fallen off the wagon so to speak in a big way, put weight on got into a negative head space resulting in eating more crap exercising less more weight on and focusing on how fat I am and beating myself up for continuing to sabotage all the good results I had. Great way to check yourself if you wouldn’t say it to a family member why say it to yourself! Will try harder thanks again Dana you’re amazing!
So glad this helped you shift gears in your mind, Joanne. It’s a constant practice 🙂 So, be patient & gentle with yourself… you are more likely to stay on the wagon that way. xo