Mantras

I can't say enough about how incredibly effective simple mantras are, regarding food and exercise -even if you only say them inside your mind.

These two mantras are the ones I use. When I was learning to eat better I would say this one a couple of minutes before each meal:

"I control what I eat." Wasn't that simple?

I am a morning exerciser and my husband is an evening exerciser and he will generally only exercise if I exercise with him. Unfortunately that is usually around the time that my biorhythm (sp?) is on the lower energy side. This makes it exceptionally difficult to motivate myself to exercise. So during the day, off and on, I will say this simple mantra, "I AM exercising!"

It is very important that mantras be in the correct format to be effective. Here are some examples.

Incorrect: I am going to eat well.
Correct: I am eating well!

Incorrect: I am going to workout today.
Correct: I am working out!

It must be said as if you are currently engaging in that activity. And it must be said with enthusiasm!

You would be surprised at how big of an impact these mantras make, even if said a few minutes a day.