Keep it Positive!

It's a common emotion to "hate" your eating and fitness habits. I used to say I hate my...then list a body part. Putting negative emotions towards what we are doing and want to change seems to help put us in gear to make the changes we need. But is there a more effective way?

Negativity is contagious. We've seen one grumpy person ruin an entire groups good feelings. The same goes for our life. If we fuel negative feelings towards aspects of our lives that we want to change, there is a chance that those feelings can spill over to other aspects.

But positivity is just as contagious. Think about a kind gesture from a stranger. The idea of paying it forward with kindness. Just a smile can help us deal with a bad day sometimes. Applying that concept to our health and fitness is the same. Stop saying "I hate" and start the sentence with "It would make me happy to..." It could just spill over into other parts of our lives. So here are mine.

Instead of saying I hate my legs because they are not muscular enough.
I will say "I can improve my leg muscles by working hard at the gym on leg day."

It seems cheesy. But try it, you'll be surprised at how much a little positive talk can change your outlook on life! It could just be good for your New Fit Body.