2009
21
Oct
Fasting, weight loss & the mind
In this article we are going to talk about how weight loss and fasting efforts can be sabotaged by negativity and other destructive belief systems that lie under the surface of our consciousness. We will look at some methods I have used to overcome this assault, as well as some affirmations that have helped me during those rough moments of weakness and temptation as it relates to food and diet.
Dieting Fasting: Dieting, Fasting and The Mind in Revolt – An Internal Quest
Dieting, Fasting and the mind go hand in hand.
Fasting attacks pollution in the body, but it also will put you face to face with a large amount of negative thinking that, in turn, can sabotage your progress.
A quick note before we get further into dieting fasting and the mind: Others can also sabotage your progress if you let them.
There are many misconceptions related to fasting. it is very possible that when you decide to launch your water or juice dieting fasting effort, some of your friends or family members may try to talk you out of it.
Gather as much information as possible of what you are trying to accomplish and, by all means, share it with close relatives or friends.
Stay close to them as you go through the process, and do not hesitate to approach them for support – especially during the first nine to eleven days when hunger and withdrawal pains are at their peak.
But I suggest that you DO NOT trumpet your dieting fasting intentions to a large group of people. If you do so, you might have to endure endless opinions and criticisms that will only thwart your motivation and, even possibly, break your resolve.
Yet the benefits of fasting are yours for the taking if you are willing to undergo a little sacrifice.
I am not advocating that you flagellate yourself or any type of anorexia fasting. I am referring to dieting fasting as a discipline practiced responsibly.
Once you pass the seventh to tenth day, you will know what I mean. Peace and liberty beyond words.
Thought Patters & Belief Systems
Dieting Fasting and the mind goes beyond the negative thinking that emerges when one stops eating.
Abstaining from food also awakens whatever subconscious, self-defeating belief systems and patterns lie within you.
Many obese persons use food to cover up unpleasant emotions. Thus the phrase “comfort food.”
It is comforting to eat. For me there was a rare type of emotional release in overeating, even if I knew it was killing me. If you relate, then you