Fitness

Self-talk and Exercise
When you work out, what messages are running through your head? How you think about exercise greatly influences how you feel about it — and how likely you are to stick with it. If your self-talk during exercise is all negative, your experience with exercise will be negative, too.

Do any of the following thoughts sound familiar?
I don't like exercise.
I'm not a natural athlete.
I'll never get better at this.
Everyone is looking at me.
I missed a workout, so I may as well give up.
I'm too tired for this.
I'm never going to reach my goal.
If I exercise, I'll feel exhausted afterward.

Continue reading to find out how to turn these negative thoughts into positive, motivational ones. Read more

Change for a Lifetime

Building Your Network for Success
While much of the work to make your weight-loss program succeed is up to you, finding proper support can certainly improve your chances for success. Think about the following descriptions, and then for each one, name one or more people in your life who could play that role in your "support network":

The Listener and Guide: Someone who will listen when you need it and can give advice when appropriate without being judgmental.

The Kindred Spirit: Someone who is "on the same wavelength" as you and shares experiences similar to your own.

There many helpful roles that the people in your life can play — keep reading to learn about more. Read more