Skyler Meine

The Power of Positive Influences

It’s tough to feel confident about your ability to slim down when your friends aren’t. Sometimes even well-meaning friends and family are skeptical of our goals. (Often they feel bad that they’re not making the same great changes in their own lives, so they unconsciously put you down.)

Losing weight is hard. We don’t need negative influences around us to make it harder. No—we need people to help us make it easier! And they can. In fact, positive influences are essential to your body shaping mission.

Take a look at this post on No More Bacon: it’s by “the woman behind the fat guy”—Ryan’s wife. Can you see the role she plays in his journey, and the role he plays in hers? They keep each other strong and upbeat, and the heights they have reached in just one year are phenomenal.

So where are these positive influences in your life?

The People You Hang Out With: It’s smart to spend time with upbeat people who support your goal. Your mind absorbs what people tell you and the energy around you—positivity is contagious! You may not have to go outside your circle to find it: sometimes it’s as simple as asking your friends and family for support.

A Community of Like-Minded People: If you can’t get your friends and family on board (and even if you can), join a community related to your goal. Spending time with a group of people who have the same purpose and experiences as you is invaluable.

Body Shaping Hypnotherapy: How is hypnosis a positive influence? Tammy Garner, the Master Certified Hypnotherapist who worked with me to create the Mastering the Mind series, knows exactly how to get your subconscious mind to work positively toward your goal. So, not only is she a positive influence in your life, but she’ll help you become your own positive influence—which is what achieving your IdealShape hinges on. (Why? Read this)

1. The Experts: Personal trainers, weight loss coaches and nutrition professionals are powerful positive influences. We are trained to help you create your ideal body and mind, and we’re passionate about the mission. This blog is a great source of positivity, so keep reading! I’m here offering encouragement and expert advice, free of charge, simply because I want you to learn that you have the power to create change in your life.

If you want to make your weight loss path smoother, more enlightened and more fun, surround yourself with the positive influences above. You’ve already got three on board—you’ve joined a community, you listen to Mastering the Mind each day, and you’ve sought out my advice on this forum.

That leaves one goal for today: spend some time in the company of a positive person. Pick someone who is supportive of your goals, and hang out with them or give them a call. Enlist the encouragement of everyone around you!

See you back here tomorrow. And if you have questions or comments, leave them below.

You’re doing great!

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