If you had a magic mirror that showed you your future and in it and you saw yourself looking lighter and more toned, wouldn’t that make those lunchtime salads and after-work treadmill routines easier to take? When you spend time using positive visualization techniques to assist you in maintaining your diet and exercise routine, you create that magic mirror in your own head.
The key to visualizing for success is to be reasonable about what you visualize. Remember, this is a visualization and not a fantasy; while it is fun to imagine that you could wake up 50 pounds lighter tomorrow, that is a fantasy and will result in you being disappointed at the lack of reality around this dream.
When you practice healthy visualization, you will have a goal in mind of losing a gradual amount of weight as a result of diet and exercise. You may imagine yourself six months into the future as reasonably lighter, more toned, more comfortable in your body, and able to move easier and take part in more group activities. Once you’ve created this picture and you know it can be done, it’ll be easier than ever to stay on your diet and exercise plan.