Income? Did she say income? Yes, income.
Did you know that overweight and out of shape people earn less money doing the same job than people who are in shape and at their ideal weight? It’s true.
Did you know that overweight and out of shape people get passed over for promotions (regardless of how good they are at their job) for people who are in shape and at their ideal weight? It’s true.
Did you know that people who are overweight and out of shape are taken less seriously than people who are in shape and at their ideal weight? That’s true, too.
And, did you know that people who are overweight and out of shape are treated more rudely in almost every situation than people who are in shape and at their ideal weight? If you’re overweight and out of shape you probably already know this, but you’re pretending it isn’t true.
The people in your world: whether you like it or not; are not going to change. You have to. If you don’t mind being overweight and out of shape, and you don’t mind earning less money, and you don’t mind being taken less seriously, and you don’t mind when people are rude to you, and you don’t mind the health risks, then stay where you are.
But, if you do mind, then it’s time to make some changes. And you have to make them simple, doable and fun. Going on a strict diet and committing to a rigorous exercise routine may not be for you. It certainly isn’t for me. I have a very busy schedule and a great deal of responsibility and I want all of this to be easy. My guess is; so do you.
You have to change your thinking. Start telling yourself how wonderful you are and you’re “willing” for it to be okay to change your body. Be loving to yourself. That’s really where it all begins. Remember, you can’t get through life without your body. And you want your body to be healthy. Being overweight and out of shape is not healthy. And it doesn’t feel good.
Start a journal. Keep it simple. If you’re overweight and out of shape, write down where you are. It’s important to have a starting point. You may not like what I’m about to say but have someone take a picture of you. It’s not to show anyone but you. Put it in your journal (you can even put it in face down). It’s a reference point.
I had a client several years ago who couldn’t tell the difference in her body after she had lost 50 lbs. with my program. We had taken a picture of her when she first came into the office, so we took another one of her that day, 50 lbs. lighter. She was stunned. She had no idea she had changed so much. That’s why I’m telling you to take a picture. (I’d like to start a “Success Gallery” over the next year and all of you who want to participate, be part of it).
Write down your weight today or tomorrow. If you can, have someone measure your body: Write down your size. Remember, this is your “start.” Right now you’re overweight and out of shape.
Let’s see where you are in 3 months, 6 months and a year. And remember, I’m in this with you. I’ll show you mine, if you’ll show me yours’.
Change Your Mind, Change Your Life!
Suzy P
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