The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet: Activate Your Body's Natural Ability to Burn Fat and Lose Weight Fast (40 page)

In my life, I have struggled with self-limiting beliefs or internal stories about things—rationalizing why I should avoid conflict, or repeating negative thought patterns that keep me stuck and create unhappiness, poor choices, or bad outcomes. That is why I work with coaches in both my personal and my professional life. It’s a strategy I often recommend to others who are looking to make significant shifts in their thinking, choices, and behavior.

One of the approaches I’ve especially liked is the Handel Group coaching model. It has gotten my thinking straight and my actions clear and consistent with my dreams and goals. If you are interested in getting coaching to support you on your journey, give you the kick in the pants you need, and teach you how to get out of your own way, check out http://offerings.handelgroup.com/drhyman.

How am I feeling physically?

What changes do I notice in my body since starting the detox?

What thoughts and emotions are present for me today?

What is my dream for my health and well-being? (Describe this in as much detail as possible. Articulate your vision of your ideal life, including what you look and feel like, where you will be, what you will be doing, and who you will be doing it with. Dream big!)

What are my beliefs about my ability to achieve the weight and health goals I’ve set for myself? Do I think it is possible?

What do I believe stands in the way of my achieving those goals?

What mental evidence have I gathered to “prove” that self-defeating story?

Can I entertain the fact that these beliefs may not be the absolute truth?

What positive belief would work better for me?

What examples can I think of that prove the positive belief?

What new positive, transformative story can I create about where I am headed with my health, weight, and well-being?

Since I can remember, I have found myself eating unconsciously. How did I get to the bottom of that bag of chips or cookies? Where did that pint of ice cream go? I often eat standing up, or in the car, or while I am doing something else, and then I never really feel satisfied. It’s as if I am not really there while the food goes down. The Take-Five Breathing Break ritual of stopping and taking five breaths before every meal changed everything for me. I noticed how I felt and calmed my body down rather than eating in a state of stress (which always makes me eat more). I tasted the food instead of inhaling it and could actually notice when I felt satisfied. Amazing how such a simple exercise could do so much to change my relationship with food. I even noticed throughout the rest of the day how much happier and calmer I felt.

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JENNIFER GENARA