Along with a sensible diet and an exercise program designed for women, I have a secret tool that has helped me with all my fitness goals. This simple tool is something that all of us possess, doesn’t cost any money and you can add it to your fitness program in just 5 minutes a day.

The secret tool that I am speaking of is my daily affirmations. Along with my fitness journal, my daily affirmations super charge my brain to keep me focused on my goals. Whether I want to focus on my diet and nutrition or challenge myself to a more intense workout, my daily affirmations are the foundation of my day.

I set aside 5 minutes every morning to say my affirmations. Just a bit of quite time to help me focus on what is important to me. I also use this time to concentrate on all of my blessings for there are so many things to be thankful for. I rev up my mind with all of these positive thoughts and then I throw it into gear by repeating positive affirmations that set my mind in action.

Some days I actually need more than the customary 5 minutes. But when I am finished saying my affirmations, I am confident that success is mine. That’s how powerful these declarations can be. It can work for you just as it has worked for me. But first and most importantly you must believe it to be true.

You must believe in your affirmations in order for them to ring true. It you say that you will only eat healthy foods today, but deep down you know that you are planning to pig out on some food that is high in saturated fat or sugar, then don’t use that affirmation. Only say the things you believe to be true.

Once you say them, do everything in your power to make them happen. For instance, if you say, I will exercise 10 minutes longer today, make sure you do that and more. If you say, I will eat 5 vegetables today, be sure to eat at least 5 vegetables. Give yourself a command and follow through.

Positive affirmations will work for your diet, your exercise, your financial plans or your career aspirations. It’s a great tool to help you succeed.

Daily affirmations are much more than words. With the power to bring about success in your life, these positive declarations train your brain to react. Since your mind is the catalyst for bringing about change in your life, these active phrases can train your brain to seek out success.

Whether your goal is to lose weight and get in shape, make a career move or to improve your finances, affirmations can put you in the right frame of mind to help you reach those goals. A vital tool when you want to enact change in your life, affirmations can be your key to success.

When you are trying to lose weight, by making lifestyle changes to your diet and fitness routine, daily affirmations can keep you on track. Best of all, they are completely free of charge, and you get to decide which affirmations that you will repeat.

This is the important part of affirmations. You don’t want to repeat phrases that you don’t even believe in. In order to achieve anything, you must first believe it to be possible. If you want to lose weight, you must believe that you can and will lose weight. You will eat healthier foods. You will exercise for at least 30 minutes every day. You will get at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep tonight. You will eat at least 5 fruits and vegetables today.

Keep in mind that your daily affirmations are for the present day only. Concentrate on the day at hand and don’t try to project too far into the future. Dieting and weight loss are a day by day challenge, focus on each day, be thankful for your achievements and do all that you can to attain success today.

Eat a sensible diet, exercise for at least 30 minutes every day and keep a fitness journal to help you succeed with your weight loss plans. If you will practice these simple techniques, you can and will lose weight without a strict diet that deprives yourself of all your favorite foods.

Remember, affirmations are more than just words, they are the foundation to your success. Use them wisely and most importantly, believe in the power of your words.

New diets, old diets or diets in between, anyone courageous enough to commit to a diet program is entitled to a little help now and then.  That’s why positive affirmations are so beneficial when you are trying to reach your goal. And you know how I feel about that…the goal to improve your body is as important as any goal on this planet.

1. I eat healthy foods.
2. I only eat when I am hungry.
3. I enjoy eating my meals.
4. I taste every morsel and savor the delicious flavors.
5. I stop eating before I am full.
6. I wait for 10 minutes before going back for seconds.
7. I enjoy sitting down with others to eat.
8. I make each meal a celebration of food.
9. I eat to live, not live to eat.
10. My next meal is only a couple of hours away.
11. My goal weight is_____. (fill in your goal weight)
12. I am losing weight every week.
13. When I lose ten pounds I will buy a new_______. (fill in with your choice)
14. I drink eight to ten glasses of water every day.
15. I eat five small meals instead of three large meals every day.
16. I have very few cravings because I eat every two to three hours.
17. I eat fruit when I want something sweet.
18. Vegetables taste really good.
19. I wait until I have tasted my food with three bites before adding extra salt.
20. I am aware of my food weaknesses.
21. My clothes fit better because I watch what I eat.
22. My goal to lose weight is more important than my food craving.
23. I will look wonderful in my swimsuit.
24. I aim for five to seven servings of fruits and veggies every day.
25. I eat protein at every meal.
26. I get calcium every day from low fat sources.
27. I eat foods that give my body energy.
28. I eat foods that make me pretty.
29. I avoid fried foods.
30. I avoid alcohol or limit it to weekends.
31. I love sitting down to a meal with my family.
32. I love to cook healthy meals.
33. I look forward to dining out even when I am dieting.
34. I love to look at my changing body in the mirror.
35. I am getting slimmer every day.

Begin each day with positive affirmations and gratitude in your heart. If you allow your self a few minutes each day to reflect on all that you have to be thankful for and repeat as many affirmations as you like, there won’t be any room for negativity. As many times as needed, reaffirm your belief in yourself, by taking time out to read over and when possible repeat your affirmations aloud. It is the ammunition you need when you are dieting in the dangerous world of bad eating habits.

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When you feel your motivation start to suffer from a slump, you might try positive affirmations to get you back on track. Many people find that affirmations are the fuel to get them going each and every day. I believe in these and begin each day by saying my own. Positive self-talk is vital to a healthy mind and body. To get you started, I’ve gathered 35 affirmations geared for fitness. Stand in front of a mirror and repeat any number of these affirmations to your self to give you the charge you need to get going.

1. I am fit, healthy and attractive.
2. I love and appreciate my body.
3. I love to exercise.
4. I am fit and healthy.
5. I am strong and can handle anything that challenges me today.
6. I am fit and active.
7. I am burning fat when I do aerobic exercises.
8. I can feel the fat burning when I jog.
9. I enjoy my workouts.
10. I will create 30 minutes in my schedule to exercise each day.
11. I am slender.
12. I look wonderful.
13. I am getting stronger every day.
14. I am flexible because I exercise.
15. I am excited to exercise.
16. I like the way exercise makes me feel.
17. I am energetic.
18. I am losing two pounds each week.
19. I am beautiful.
20. I like to workout.
21. I am a healthy and fit woman.
22. I am healthy and sexy.
23. I choose to work out every day for a beautiful body.
24. I maintain a healthy weight.
25. I am stronger because I exercise.
26. I take good care of myself.
27. I am healthy and energetic.
28. I am intelligent and sexy.
29. I am physically fit.
30. I have reached my weight loss goals.
31. I am exercising for an extra 15 minutes today.
32. I am adding weights to my work out routine.
33. I am taking my exercise to the next level.
34. I am happy with the way exercise makes me look and feel.
35. I am accomplishing great feats every day.

Remember to say these with conviction. You must believe they are true in order for them to work, and I believe they do work. Once you have reinforced yourself with positive affirmations, chart the results of that day in your journal. It only takes a couple of minutes and it may be the most beneficial minutes you spend in your day.

Please share some of your positive affirmations in the comment space below:

Affirmations can be used on nearly every part of your life. Positive words of encouragement combined with feelings of gratitude and empowerment help us to break free of old ways of thinking and bad habits and change our patterns of behavior. This is especially true when it comes to women’s fitness, particularly regarding losing weight effectively.

Journaling and affirmations go hand in hand. Each is an indispensable tool in helping to reinforce our way of thinking and help us to move forward with positive change. Your brain is the biggest obstacle to overcome and train in order to lose weight. That’s because you have to first break old habits in order to form new and better ones. I encourage everyone to keep a fitness journal and give yourself the gift of affirmations by repeating positive self-talk to motivate and inspire you. Below, I’ve gathered 35 affirmations that will help you to stay committed to your journal. I believe if you will give journaling a try, you’ll realize just how successful you can be.

1. I write in my journal every day.
2. My journal makes me accountable for my fitness goals.
3. I record everything I eat each day in my journal.
4. Journaling helps to free my mind.
5. I am much more productive when I journal.
6. I feel empowered when I journal.
7. I keep my journal handy so I can write in it when I feel the need.
8. I unleash my burdens when I write in my journal.
9. I use my journal to write down all that I am thankful for.
10. I love my life.
11. I am thankful for every day.
12. I am losing weight every day and my journal is the proof.
13. I feel challenged to exercise when I write in my journal.
14. I am reminded about eating healthy when I write in my journal.
15. Journaling helps me to curb my cravings.
16. Journaling allows me to communicate my feelings.
17. I feel happier after I write in my journal.
18. Journaling helps me stick to my diet.
19. Journaling encourages me to eat healthier.
20. I am much more successful when I record everything that I eat.
21. I look forward to writing in my journal.
22. Writing my affirmations helps me to believe in myself.
23. Positive affirmations replace the negative thoughts that try to sabotage my fitness program.
24. My journal is my ally in my fight against unhealthy living.
25. I believe journaling is vital to my success.
26. I can fight temptations better when I write in my journal daily.
27. I enjoy exercising more when I journal to stay motivated.
28. When I read my journal it makes me happy.
29. I have achieved great feats and my journal is proof of my success.
30. I no longer fear defeat because I confess my fears when I journal.
31. My body is improving every day through a regular exercise program.
32. I am much more accountable for the foods I eat when I write in my journal each day.
33. I am no longer overcome by guilt from eating, because my journal allows me to plan and enjoy my meals.
34. I am becoming physically fit, and my journal helps me to stay on track.
35. I am making changes in my life and am recording the entire account in my journal.

How do you get motivated for journaling?  Leave a comment in the space below: