Do You Talk Yourself Out of Weight Loss?

Diet and exercise and they way we talk to ourselves has always been a passion of mine and over the years I have spoke at length to people about the struggles they face of trying to lose weight.

One thing that always seems to be noticeable is the way in which people talk to themselves.

The word I hear far too often is 'can't'.

"No matter how hard I try, I can't lose weight"

"I exercise all the time but still can't shift the weight"

"I've tried every diet going and still can't get my weight down"

I'm the first to admit that I WAS your typical negative person. My mum is a born pessimist and this trait was kindly handed down to me from a young age. However, something clicked in me one day and I vowed to change the way I think. Over the years I have read every book about changing my thoughts, listened to cassette tapes (yes it was that long ago), CD's and any information I could.

It has taken time and I am not saying that I am the most optimistic person around, but I have learnt to talk to myself in a much kinder tone.

Constantly telling yourself you can't do something is a sure fire way for your brain to find a way to prove you right. You are what you think. 

If you are trying to lose weight (or anything for that matter), try talking to yourself differently. If you find yourself wanting to use the word can't or say anything negative, STOP. Change the way you talk to yourself. Talk as if whatever you want to achieve is possible. 

Whilst talking in a more positive way will help in your every day life, if you have something specific you wish to achieve then you have to feel it too.

Every morning and/or evening you need to close your eyes and visualise yourself achieving your goal. I do this in bed. See a picture of yourself as you wish to be. This could be more confident, slimmer, fitter, healthier - anything you like. Really take the time to notice everything about yourself that you would like to change. Next take this person and float them into your own body, feel the emotions you would feel as if this dream had come true. Experience the exact feelings you would get if your goal was real and you had achieved what you set out to do.

Whilst you can tell yourself everyday that "i will lose weight" or "I feel more confident". The only real way to fully achieve these things is to know how you would feel on the inside at having mastered your goal.

I myself use a piece of software every day that quietly works away in the back ground of my computer whilst I'm working, reinforcing positive affirmations to my sub conscious mind.

                                    Take a look for yourself. You won't be disappointed!

How to Stop the Migraine Pain in Just 3 Minutes

If you are suffering from migraine, you probably tend to stuff yourself in chemical laden and expensive painkillers. We suggest that you try this inexpensive, natural and homemade remedy. It will give you an amazing relief within just 5 minutes.

People with migraine know exactly how unbearable and uncomfortable this pain is. Migraine goes to the extent where it makes life look pretty hard, and in many cases it has shown to be resistant even to the strongest painkillers. In this article we give you a quick and simple method to relieve migraine pain.

It is more like a traditional method that reduces pain within a few minutes, even though it is not the most delicious thing you will ever try.

All you need is some Himalayan salt, some lemon peel and lemon juice.

The most important thing is to get high-quality salt. Choose Himalayan crystal salt, as it is abundant in minerals. You can find it in larger supermarkets and healthy food stores. It contains 84 essential elements. Himalayan salt relieves migraine, headache, strengthens immunity, increases serotonin levels and normalizes pH balance in the body.

The treating method is quite simple. Juice 2 lemons, add two tablespoons of Himalayan salt in, and grate some of the lemon peel. Stir well and pour the mixture in a larger container or jar. Pour in 2 deciliters of water. Stir well and drink. You may not like the taste of this drink, but it will provide you an instant relief within a few minutes.

Note: If you suffer from hypertension, consult your doctor before trying this method.

Source:healthyfoodhouse.com/how-to-stop-the-migraine-pain-in-just-3-minutes/

Beat Stress!

Relax and switch off from the daily pressures of everyday life with our top anxiety relieving tips

1 Stretch it out

Regular downward dogs are one of the best ways to reduce stress. Yoga helps you learn how to relax in the real world and is great for training you to calm the mind and remove yourself from life’s stresses. The poses, combined with deep breathing techniques, help you reach a state of tranquillity and require concentration of the mind and body, leaving little room to worry.

2 Pack a punch

Have things ever got so stressful that you’ve wanted to hit something? We’ve all been there. And while none of us would actually start smashing things up just because we’re angry, there is a safe alternative when it comes to pounding out stress: boxing. Look up your local studio or try out a boxercise class at the gym. It’s a fantastic workout, too!

3 Push your body!

Bootcamps are becoming more and more popular these days and, while signing up is a fantastic way to keep fit, it’s also an effective way to help beat stress. You’ll be so exhausted afterwards you won’t have the energy to worry, plus all those feel-good endorphins will help to lift your mood and put any problems into perspective.

4 Share it

Many of us bottle up our problems, but this is no good for anxiety levels – and it can often make things seem much worse than they are. Ever heard of the saying ‘A problem shared is a problem halved’? It’s very simple but very good advice. Talking about whatever is bothering you can alleviate your concerns and help to resolve them.

5 Step by step

Concentrating on a complex task or move can help you forget your worries. So kick those concerns to the kerb with a dance workout. The moves will require your full attention, plus they’ll boost your heart rate.

6 Get your zzzs

It may be at the bottom of your priority list right now, but getting a good amount of sleep each night is crucial to your ability to cope with stress. The less sleep you get, the more pressure there is on your ability to focus, which will only aggravate you. 

7 Breathe deep

Taking time out to do some breathing exercises can be an extremely effective way to reduce stress. Every day, try to find a quiet spot just for you and focus on full, cleansing, deep breaths from the abdomen.

8 Write it down

Sometimes it helps to write thoughts down. Lots of psychologists recommend this as it helps us to recognise our emotions and find what is actually bothering us. Take a moment each day to write in a free-form style, noting how you are feeling and why. 

9 Bin it!

Another interesting technique is to write down everything that is stressing you out, then throw the piece of paper away! Researchers have found that people who literally threw away their concerns had lower stress levels and worried less.

10 Get in the zone

Meditation is not only a great way to relax, but it also prompts mindfulness. This can help you recognise unhelpful patterns of thought and activate positive mental states, such as kindness, compassion and patience.

Source:womensfitness.co.uk/health/1290/beat-stress

How SLUMPING could be causing your headaches

Increased pressure on the neck not stress or dehydration is to blame, experts say

• Majority of tension-type headaches are caused by pressure on the neck 
• These are characterised by a tight pressing pain on both sides of the head
• Bad posture and increased neck pressure causes knots to form in muscles
• Knots release chemicals increasing sensitivity to pain in nerves in the head

Many people put their headaches down to too little water or too much alcohol.

But experts suggest most headaches are actually caused increased pressure on the neck, made worse by bad posture.

Slumping leads to knots forming in the neck muscles, which release chemicals that make nerves more sensitive to pain.

This causes pain to be felt in the head, known as a tension-type headache - that feels like a tight, pressing pain on both sides of the head.

Experts say 80 per cent of all tension-type headaches - the most common type of headache - are caused by muscles in the neck.

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Most headaches are caused by increased pressure on the neck, made worse by bad posture, a survey found

New research found 40 per cent of people suffer a headache at least once a week and 67 per cent get one once a month or more.

Half of people said headaches negatively impact their quality of life while nearly three quarters said they wish they could deal with the pain more effectively.

These types of headaches typically last from 30 minutes to two days.

Julie Sugrue, a physiotherapist specialising in the role muscles play in headaches said the head and neck have at least 36 muscle groups of which 20 have been shown to refer pain to the head.

She said: 'These muscles are used for many activities such as moving the head, maintaining posture, eating, talking and facial expressions.

'There are a variety of factors such as poor posture and increased neck tension which can result in "knots" developing in these muscles.

'Tenderness caused by these knots can cause pain in a distant area, which is likely due to the nerves being sensitive.

'This is called referred pain, and is the reason neck muscles can cause pain to be felt in the head.'

Currently, 70 per cent of people wait twenty minutes or more before treating their headache, the survey found.

When they do treat their pain, more than half report using paracetamol.

But Dr Andrew Dowson, founder of headache services at King's College Hospital, London, suggests using ibuprofen too.

HAVE YOU GOT TEXT NECK? HUNCHING OVER A PHONE 'HURTS THE SPINE'

Slumping to read a text or study a selfie can put undue pressure on the neck, leading to a sore back.

This is because bending the neck increases the pressure put on the spine.

Bending the head at a 60 degree angle to look at a phone screen puts 60 lbs – or 27kg – worth of pressure on the cervical spine, the part of the spine above the shoulders, the study found.

At more than four stone in weight, that is heavier than the average seven year old.

The extra pressure put on the neck leads to early wear and tear and the person may eventually need surgery, experts said. 

He said: 'Ibuprofen is recommended as one of the first lines of treatment for tension-type headaches in guidelines for healthcare professionals by the British Association for the Study of Headache, alongside paracetamol and aspirin.

'Consumer confusion around headache management and treatment is part of the problem.

'It's important that consumers understand that it's the tenderness in the head and neck muscles, commonly described as "knots", that trigger release of pain-causing chemicals.

'These chemicals make nerves more sensitive to pain and produce the symptoms of tension-type headaches.'

The research was carried out by Nurofen Express.

The news comes after MailOnline reported in November 2014 that slumping to read a text or study a selfie can put undue pressure on the neck, leading to a sore back.

This is because bending the neck increases the pressure put on the spine.

Bending the head at a 60 degree angle to look at a phone screen puts 60 lbs – or 27kg – worth of pressure on the cervical spine, the part of the spine above the shoulders, the study found.

At more than four stone in weight, that is heavier than the average seven year old.

The extra pressure put on the neck leads to early wear and tear and the person may eventually need surgery, experts said. 

Source: dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2961684/How-SLUMPING-causing-headaches-Increased-pressure-neck-not-stress-dehydration-blame-experts-say.html#ixzz3SfQxIGpw