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The
Psychology of Weight Loss #4 - The Power
of Praise!
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by:
Greg Ryan Fitness Expert
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Your
success in sticking with an exercise and weight loss program may just
come down to you asking for help - unless pride gets in your way. The
key to longevity is surrounding yourself with people who will give you
support followed up by accountability.
"A good team is one that has quality support, honest encouragement, and
requires personal responsibility." From my e book The "A" Factor
Your Inner Circle
"You can tell a lot about a person by the friends they keep." This is a
very true statement. Let me say this first. Many decisions in life have
strings attached to them. Strings sometimes make it virtually
impossible to accomplish any goal. However, it is important to be aware
of who influences you the most. Usually there are two types of people
around you:
Toxic, negative, pessimistic people Non-toxic, encouraging support
people.
Negative, Pessimistic People: Toxic
You usually know these people. After being around them you feel
physically and mentally drained. Toxic people are envious, cynical, and
pessimistic by nature. If you try to get support and encouragement from
this type of person, all you're going to get is frustrated. If
possible, don't spend much time with them.
Positive, Optimistic People: Non-Toxic
On the other hand, if you are around those who are honest and
encouraging, you become a reservoir of energy. Depending on how
important change is to you, the choice of changing friends and certain
relationships may be necessary. In other words, if you want to know
about yourself, just look at the types of friends you have.
EnCOURAGEment
The most effective accountability systems I know are those that stress
encouragement, accompanied by direct responsibility. Encouragement and
support can come form different directions. In most cases, you're
influenced by those with whom you most associate and those you most
value in your life. The more you're positively reinforced, the more
fulfilling the journey will be and the more memorable. It takes courage
to take this step and if you make it, you should be applauded.
Responsibility
Even though you can't succeed alone, you still have to take some
responsibility in your health and goals. Part of being responsible is
sharing goals with close friends and support people. Take some pride in
what you want to do. Take what you're doing seriously. If you don't
have your health, what do you have?
About the Author
Greg Ryan is a high profile fitness expert and
former employee of Kathy Smiths. Body building champion, public speaker
and personal trainer to the stars. He is a best selling author of the
Changing from the INSIDE Start getting in better shape today!
For FREE MINI COURES click here www.resolutions.bz
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