July 10, 2013

  • Visualization

    I have been exercising and eating healthier for about thirty-five days now. While my weight doesn't seem to be dropping all that much, I have found I possess a lot more energy most days. This is possibly because on the days I exercise I find it easier to fall asleep at night having used up a heck of a lot more energy during the day. I do still wake up a few times in the night though, possibly more than before, but I can usually fall back to sleep pretty quickly. Some of these wake-ups may be partially due to the fact I'm trying to drink eight glasses of water a day rather than my usual four...   

    Anyways, I've been using this one website to track my eating habits and exercise minutes, and it said I could join this other page which gives me daily visualizations to complete. I have only been doing this for a couple of days, but it actually relaxes me and motivates me more. I love it!

    Here are some examples I found through the page and snooping other people's pages on said site: 

    Spend 30 seconds visualizing one of your most important goals. See yourself reaching this goal. What will you feel like? How will this change your life?

    Picture yourself at your goal weight, working out effortlessly alongside your former self. You see your former self struggling with exercises now easy. How does it feel to see yourself on both sides of your journey? What habits can you work on today to get one step closer to your future, improved self?

    Imagine you have to make a choice between a cookie and an apple. Confidently reach out, grab the apple, and take a big bite. Notice the feeling of relief that washes over you. You made the right decision to help you get a step closer to your weight-loss goal! Think about this scenario if you feel tempted by unhealthy choices today.

    Spend 1 minute visualizing that you're standing in front of a powerful waterfall in a beautiful place. Harness that energy and power to help you stay strong all day long.

    But then I found out it was just a trial and I'd have to pay to get a membership to all it has to offer, and to be honest I'd be more likely to join Xanga than it if I had the money cuz I love y'all more!

    So here is the thing. I need help visualizing becoming healthy and losing weight, as well as being brave enough to go to Ireland for two years on my own. I tried looking for guided imagery websites or books or apps, but didn't have any luck. What I would like is for y'all to send me some things to visualize each morning regarding any of those things. Please? 

    SUMR