One way for people to handle the stresses of the modern world and to achieve calmness and serenity is to practice the ancient art of meditation. Not only is this but meditation also helps in reducing excessive weight of the body.
The first step is to take time to incorporate a few moments of meditation into your day. Some find this meditation to be beneficial to do as part of a morning routing that includes a brisk walk and a light morning snack such a piece of fruit or glass of juice. Many find it hard to meditate while trying to digest breakfast, so some may choose to eat after the meditation.
There are many types of tapes or CD’s that can be played during meditation, some include subliminal messages to lose weight or to achieve goals. The first step is to find a comfortable position, either sitting or lying. Sitting can be preferable as it is easy to fall asleep if lying down, and you want to be conscious yet able to tap into your unconscious mind and deep feelings. Take some deep breaths in through the nose and out through the mouth, and let your tense body surrender to a feeling of complete relaxation.
Ponder over the positive thoughts coming in your mind, and don’t allow the negative thoughts to over-power you. First thing to do is to construct a picture in your mind of yourself at a lesser weight (or clothes size). If you have just a little to lose, picture your ideal weight; if a lot of pounds need to be shed, imagine yourself at 10 pounds lighter or one size smaller than now. Imaging the goal in small increments will help to fight feelings of failure and make the goal believable to your subconscious. Think about the outfits that give good look on those who are slim. Concentrate on the feelings you have about your body in this improved state. Notice how you move easily and have more confidence.
Imagine yourself doing an activity that you enjoy, and enjoy even more due to your improved physical shape and appearance. Picture yourself out walking and enjoying being part of life instead of on the couch in front of the TV with potato chips. You can imagine yourself at the dinner table, reaching for a second helping of vegetables instead of mashed potatoes and gravy. Imagine yourself at a party, choosing healthy food and passing by fatty food that does not provide much nutrition. You should set your mind on eating only nutritious food and avoiding food that is oily, fried or spicy.
After meditation the need is to put this new information into reality in your life. Start from that day to eat only healthy, nutritious food instead of fried and junk food. Take the thought of your body in motion and capitalize on opportunities to exercise. Exercise greatly helps to reduce weight. Follow the motivation through out the day. Instead of being lethargy, do work hurriedly. Take the stairs while others wait for the elevator and feel how good it is to "stretch your legs".
Continuing self-praise plays a big part in maintenance of a healthy plan. These "tapes" of days gone by can interfere with the progress unless they are replaced with praise for eating smaller portions and being active.
