[BFL] Positive Self-Image

[judy130]

I came across an old notebook where I had jotted down notes from a book I had borrowed from the library years ago. I will go back to the library and look for it and let you know what the title is if anyone is interested, but in the meantime, here are my notes as I thought they would be interesting to share. I didn't know where else to post so hope this is OK.

The whole thing is divided into:
1. Changing your thoughts
2. Changing your beliefs
3. Changing your language
4. Changing your physiology

I will post each section when I have more time.

1. Changing your thoughts:
The strongest, most powerful force in the mind is its need to act in ways which match our thinking, and the strongest force in the human personality is the need to remain consistent with how we define ourselves.

The mind is able to believe and accept without question; to accept as an absolute fact all our thoughts and dialogue.

The body must match what is going on in the mind, not the other way around.

Thoughts control feelings
Feelings control actions
Actions control events

Focus on how you want to be,
Never on how you don't want to be

Focus only on what you want to move towards and accomplish.
Never on the opposite, which is what you want to leave behind.
--
Judy

[tonil]

Great post, Judy. I printed it out and it's on my desk at work! Thanx for sharing. -- Toni

[tonil]

PS, I see you are doing the BSB -- how do you like it? It kicked my butt!! -- Toni

[judy130]

Hi Toni
I've only just started the third week, and I'm not on the advanced, but yes, it's definitely working better for me than BFL, although BFL was brilliant for the first 8 weeks. I just wanted more exercises as I had got into a rut. Now in my third week I can feel the muscles and have started (slowly!) losing weight and I feel a lot stronger.

I expect weeks 5 & 6 will be killers - 4 sets of everything!!

Judy

[judy130]

Continuation of thoughts:

Every single thought has a physical effect on your body and an emotional effect on your mind.
All your thoughts have consequences: healthy thoughts have healthy consequences, negative thoughts will eventually have negative consequences.
Your thoughts are yours to change, to update, to review and remove.
Take control of your thoughts rather than letting them control you.

2. Changing your Beliefs

The most important beliefs are identity beliefs (empowering or limiting).
Define yourself positively.
Beliefs are physical and real.
Imagination is more powerful than logic.

[Inigo]

Originally posted by judy130

Focus on how you want to be,
Never on how you don't want to be

Focus only on what you want to move towards and accomplish.
Never on the opposite, which is what you want to leave behind.
--
Judy

YES YES YES! :) This drives it home. Good stuff. This goes along with my thought that emphasis should be on GAIN rather than LOSS.

The best way to a healthy and fit (meaning muscular) body is by focusing on what you want to GAIN... not thinking about what you want to lose.