We often think that positive thinking means looking at the world through rose-colored glasses. But that isn’t the case at all! Re-framing our negative thoughts in a more constructive light often empowers us to move beyond the limitations that negative thinking creates. How many times have you found yourself in one of these negative weight loss thought traps:
* All-or-nothing – “I cheated and ate the whole bag of chips. Why am I even trying?”
* Making rash conclusions- “My friends are going to see me as a failure, I’m going to lose my job and the world is going to come crashing down around my ears.”
* Over-generalization – Using the words like “always” or “never”, often creates unrealistic generalizations about our situation. I always crave chocolate on Sunday.
* Discounting the positive – How often have you completely ignored the compliments you receive and dwell entirely on one negative comment?
* Personalization – “My mom criticized how I feed my child. I must be a terrible parent.”
* Labeling – “I’m a loser.” “I’ll always be fat.”

One of the most immediate life-changing exercises you can do to help you lose weight is to begin paying attention to these negative-thinking pitfalls. When they pop into your mind, stop and then re-frame them. This will give you a more positive outlook and may help you lose weight and establish a new relationship with your body and your life.

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