We can let circumstances rule us, or we can take charge and rule our lives from within. ~Earl Nightingale
Have you ever thought of giving your power away to a cookie or bag of chips rather than keeping your resolve on your eating program? When I think of it in terms of a food choice is stronger than myself, it bothers me tremendously. Food choices are fleeting but you, your health and self-esteem are rock solid assets to protect.
Don’t allow any exterior situation or circumstance to rule you. Take charge! The next time a food choice is beconing you, choose you!
Believe In Yourself,
Cathy, Certified Life Coach
Weight Loss Surgery Coach
There is power in the choices you make on a daily basis. Look at the choices you’ve made over time and you will begin to understand how you have directed your life toward the path you’re on. Every choice you make defines, once more, who we are. Every choice gives us a chance to pave our own road further.
Let’s use this quote for some empowering self-talk to say to yourself when faced with an emotional eating situation…..
Recently a friend of mine was going through a difficult time in her life. As she shared with me the circumstances and feelings of discouragement she was feeling, all of a sudden she quoted Winston Churchill. As Churchill stated, “Never, never, never, never give up!” Talk about making a u-turn! I was so inspired by the challenges she was experiencing in her life yet she had that inner light of hope and strength by telling me she would never, never, never, never give up! 
It is difficult to express your needs clearly and honestly? If so, write out a script as far as what you’ll say and how best to say it. You can even practice it on someone close to you or rehearse yourself. 
I am so happy and excited today. I’ve had a dream for a long time. It floated in and out, and around my head for quite awhile. I usually dismissed it when my self-limiting beliefs geared up screaming in my head. Thanks to a mentor and friend, I decided to take that dream and turn it into a goal. I worked hard for this goal. I spent many hours, financial resources, effort along with the support of my family and friends, that goal is now a reality. 
As a rocket takes off into space, a tiny directional shift at the point of takeoff can mean a difference of hundreds of miles later in the flight. Our small choices can have huge consequences. Today, pay attention to the tiny decisions you make. Congratulate yourself for the small and big choices you make for yourself, your weight loss and health! Consistent good choices equals success! Yeah YOU!!
Have the courage to be yourself. Remember, you have the courage to:
If you are where you want to be in your life, good for you! Keep going! However, if you want something different or more for your life, go for it. Remember that YOU are in charge. You do not “have to” repeat yesterday’s habits. Make new choices today. Take charge. You are the COO (Chief Operating Officer) of your life. Make small, repeated changes in your thoughts, your habits, your actions, and ultimately, your destiny. You can do it! 
What’s the size of your comfort zone? Your comfort zone is the place that you hang out within yourself. Your behavior, attitudes, risk-factor and thoughts are in your comfort zone. The more you spend outside of your comfort zone, the more comfortable and familiar it feels. Plan on feeling uncomfortable temporarily. Turn your comfort zone up a notch or two. Before long, your comfort zone has expanded, and your possibilities for change have grown along with it.
