One of my client's co-workers baked cookies for her peers. When it got down to the last three, the office worker offered my client one of the last cookies. My client replied "You know I don't eat them." At that moment the woman insisted "Eat it. You know you want it. Just have one."
Certainly we understand that the office worker was not being malicious. The real disappointment is that when the same client had stopped smoking no one insisted she "just have one cigarette." We wouldn't think about standing there making statements like "You know you want it" with a lit cigarette.
It is not my responsibility to dictate whether someone should have a cookie or cigarette. I am just confused as to our peers cannot honor our choices. But mainly I am amused that people take others healthy food choices so lightly.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
ALL LEVELS
People are complex human beings who experience life on several levels (physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.) Real change work is done on all levels. The results and benefits are experienced in many ways.
In relation to healthy and fitness the benefits can be a new heightened self image. Achieving fitness goals leads to self-confidence, improved body image and discipline.
And as ones health improves it will effect the over all immune system, meaning a better work performance, fewer missed days at work and school etc. Good health can bring a increase in oxygen flow throughout the body especially the brain.
On a physical level health changes reduces the risk of injury.Strengths the heart, lowers blood pressure, assists in anti-aging, digestion, skin, hair etc. Everything depends on circulation and the only way to get things circulating is by moving.
Finally ask a professional athlete if training is a spiritual experience and they will agree. Many people roll their eyes when you start talking about a professional athletics. As if they cannot relate to them. But we can learn alot from a professional. About their thoughts, their attitude etc. And if you apply what we learn to all levels you can experience the benefits on all levels
In relation to healthy and fitness the benefits can be a new heightened self image. Achieving fitness goals leads to self-confidence, improved body image and discipline.
And as ones health improves it will effect the over all immune system, meaning a better work performance, fewer missed days at work and school etc. Good health can bring a increase in oxygen flow throughout the body especially the brain.
On a physical level health changes reduces the risk of injury.Strengths the heart, lowers blood pressure, assists in anti-aging, digestion, skin, hair etc. Everything depends on circulation and the only way to get things circulating is by moving.
Finally ask a professional athlete if training is a spiritual experience and they will agree. Many people roll their eyes when you start talking about a professional athletics. As if they cannot relate to them. But we can learn alot from a professional. About their thoughts, their attitude etc. And if you apply what we learn to all levels you can experience the benefits on all levels
Monday, April 12, 2010
WHAT DID YOU SAY?
I asked a weight client what she thought was the best thing she could do to get control of her weight. She replied: "Stop eating chocolate." She continued to add that she refused to give it up--- "It's the only thing I have!"I told her that I didn't think it was the only thing she had. When I asked her about her family, career etc and pointed out that she "had that" , she laughed. "I know that", she replied.
Making statements like that are not harmless. Not only did she say it out loud to me but I am certain she has said it to herself several times. By making a comment like that, she immediately creates a picture in her mind. And that picture translate to a suggestion.
I remember once I had heard an overweight woman tell her friend "I just look at a piece of cake and get fat." Now if she keeps telling herself that, she will always be right.
Food is important. We eat in order to live. But be careful how you speak about it. There is nothing magically about food. The magic comes from you. And your words have power. Remember you are the most suggestable to yourself. So it may be beneficial to listen to what you are saying.
Making statements like that are not harmless. Not only did she say it out loud to me but I am certain she has said it to herself several times. By making a comment like that, she immediately creates a picture in her mind. And that picture translate to a suggestion.
I remember once I had heard an overweight woman tell her friend "I just look at a piece of cake and get fat." Now if she keeps telling herself that, she will always be right.
Food is important. We eat in order to live. But be careful how you speak about it. There is nothing magically about food. The magic comes from you. And your words have power. Remember you are the most suggestable to yourself. So it may be beneficial to listen to what you are saying.
Monday, April 5, 2010
GO AHEAD--UNDER INDULGE
Yesterday I was participating in celebrating Easter with a friend's family. I had just enjoyed a very nice dinner and was satisfied. Seeing that my plate was clean, the host asked if I wanted more food. I replied "No thank you. I'm fine." The next line is something that I have heard on several occasions--- "Oh c'mon it's Easter." Now you can insert any other event in place of the word Easter. As it is not an uncommon for me to hear it after I decline to eat more.
I am still confused as to why people equate the success of an event with the feeling of over indulgence. What does one have to do with the other? If I wanted to overeat I would not need a celebration to do so. If I chose to celebrate or dine with friends, I am enjoying their company. Subjecting my physical body to unnecessary work and pain takes away from my experience. I chose not to overeat and to pass on foods substances that I consider damaging to my body (i.e. too much sugar and salt) I would never insist on making that choice for someone else. They are responsible for themselves. But no one ever says "C'mon have a drink. It's your birthday" to an alcoholic.
I am still confused as to why people equate the success of an event with the feeling of over indulgence. What does one have to do with the other? If I wanted to overeat I would not need a celebration to do so. If I chose to celebrate or dine with friends, I am enjoying their company. Subjecting my physical body to unnecessary work and pain takes away from my experience. I chose not to overeat and to pass on foods substances that I consider damaging to my body (i.e. too much sugar and salt) I would never insist on making that choice for someone else. They are responsible for themselves. But no one ever says "C'mon have a drink. It's your birthday" to an alcoholic.
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