Does this story sound familiar? I was speaking to someone the other day about her struggles with food. She was almost in tears while sharing with me about not being able to lose weight. Susan (named changed) had tried every diet on the market, unable to maintain the weight she lost and usually gained an extra 5 pounds after she went off the diet. Tears started rolling down her face as she explained, “There is nothing I can do to keep the weight off and maintain it.”
Susan felt desperate and was unwilling to start a new diet plan. She asked what other options did she have? I put on my coaching hat and asked, “What other area in your life could you focus on instead of the food?” Susan was not happy in her present job and was thinking about looking for another position in the company. I then asked, “what small step could she take to start researching a new position? Susan’s face brightened as she said, “I will check the “Positions Wanted” Board in the cafeteria.” I requested that she let me know what happens. I also asked if she was interested in a coaching partnership.
If you are struggling with your weight, think what other area of your life you are concerned about? Taking a small step to finding a solution for the other area in your life will help you with your struggle with food. It has been proven if we focus on something else we unconsciously find a solution for our biggest problem.
Here’s my invitation to you; Experiment by taking the following small steps:
1. Make a list of all the other challenges you have in your life besides food.
2. Decide which other concern you would like to work on.
3. Write a short description of the challenge.
4. Brainstorm ideas that would solve your problem.
5. Decide which small step you will take to solve the challenge.
6. Write down the step you are going to take and a date when you will start.
7. Enjoy the journey.
Have fun with the experiment and let me know about your challenge and what small step you are going to take to solve your concern. I am always available to support you in getting off the diet merry-go-round and making your dreams a reality. You can reach me by leaving a comment on the blog or sending me an email at helen@loveyourselfcoaching.net.
How to lose weight, dieting tips, food struggles, food, loving yourself
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
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2 comments:
Helen,
Great advice. Often times shifting our focus will help us in our struggle with our current big challange. Sometimes we just need to walk away from what is in front of us and come back to it another day with a fresh set of eyes.
Hi Mark:
Your comment is so true. I am always amazed when I can't find something if I stop looking for awhile the item always appears. So the moral of the story is to focus on something else and solutions will appear. Helen
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