subject: What's Behind Weight Loss Motivation [print this page] Is it the carrot or the stick? When it comes to weight loss motivation it helps to understand what moves you to take action. When you do, you'll find that you get the results you want more easily.If the carrot motivates you, then you are thinking about moving towards your goal. You find your goals exciting and you look forward to the end result. You'll notice that you are thinking about how great you are going to look and feel. You can imagine how well your pants will fit and how good you will feel.If you ask someone with a 'carrot' motivation why losing weight is important they will likely answer "I will have more energy" or "People will notice how great I look". Others can see them as as naive because they tend to see the glass as half full. This is because they are always looking at the good side of things and ignoring potential problems.If you are motivated by the stick, then you will take action when you find a problem to be solved. Deadlines and threats work really well as inspiration. You are focused on how tight your pants are and how you feel right now.If you ask someone with a 'stick' motivation why losing weight is important, they will answer "I want to get rid of my gut" or "I want to prevent a heart attack". Others see them as being too focused on problems. They tend to drop their priorities and focus their attention on the crises of the day. They can be perceived as cynical by others.Have you noticed which one describes you best? Do you want to lose weight because you want to look good or because your clothes are too tight? Maybe you are one of the few people who are motivated in both directions.If you are a 'carrot' tell yourself "My weight loss goal will take me where I want to go". If you are a 'stick' tell yourself "I won't get anywhere unless I have a weight loss goal".Here's your assignment: Figure out if you are a carrot or a stick. Next, insert your specific weight loss goal. Repeat multiple times every day. This is a form of self hypnosis which will keep you on track to achieving your weight loss goals.
What's Behind Weight Loss Motivation
By: Sherri Frost
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