Saturday, October 30, 2010

Are you ready for change?

You would think that change is a four letter word the way that so many people avoid it all costs, especially when it comes to changing their habits. As a Healthy Living and Weight Loss coach, one of the biggest challenges I face is to help people understand that Change can actually be their best friend if they would just learn to embrace it rather than resist it. I learned this hard lesson many times over through the many adversities and painful losses I have had to face in my life that forced me into change. The first example that comes to mind was when I was diagnosed with cancer at age 29. I had to change many of my habits in how I thought, how I talked to myself and how I dealt with the people and events that caused me stress and anxiety. I knew that negative stress and anxiety would only steal away the positive healing energy that I needed to fight my fight and beat my cancer. I discovered so many attitudes that caused me what I call "self-inflicted" stress. Working through these attitudes later helped me in my weight loss journey as well and I am proud to say that I have not only lost the excess weight that had once weighed me down physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, but I have now kept that weight off for over six years.

Changing my thinking, changing my attitudes and changing my behaviours has truly changed my body and my life. I now help others do the same and could not think of a more rewarding way to make a living and live out my purpose on this planet. I would not be where I am right now if I did not open up my arms to the universe and say "Change, I am going to take you on regardless of my fears and self-doubts."

If you want to change your health, change your body, change your thinking and change your life, and enjoy the better quality of life you so desire and deserve, you can do it. It is not a question of whether you CAN do it or not, it is merely a question of whether or not you CHOOSE to do it. The question is how important is it to you and what are you prepared to do about it?

If one of the areas you want to change in your life is to eat healthy and control your weight, then I invite you to take my FREE Readiness Assessment today and find out how ready you are for change.

What do YOU want to change in YOUR life? Drop me a line at roslyn@roslynfranken.com. I'd love to hear from you.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Tired of letting your weight get you down?

Then how about getting your weight down instead? Consider this...
 
Which of the following statements ring true for you?
  • I’m unhappy with my weight and physical appearance and want to lose weight and get in shape.
  • I’m tired of feeling tired and want to have more energy.
  • I don’t eat properly or exercise regularly and want to improve my overall health and well-being.
  • I am self-conscious in my appearance and want to have greater self-confidence.
  • I'm afraid of developing weight-related health risks such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, some forms of cancer and more and want to do something about it
  • I've been on all kinds of diets in the past only to lose the weight and gain it all back and I'm now looking for a realistic and sustainable solution.
  • My doctor told me that I need to lose weight and I know I need to do something about it
If one or more of the above statements rings true for you, then imagine if you could hear the following statements inside your head instead...
  • I am in control of my weight and am in better shape than ever.
  • I have lots of energy and am doing things now that I never dreamed possible.
  • I am in good overall health and have a renewed sense of well-being.
  • I have an easier time finding clothes that fit properly and enjoy clothes shopping again.
  • I am confident in my appearance and in my inner self.
  • I am taking proper self-care measures to minimize my diet, weight and lifestyle related health risks.
  • I know that what I'm doing to eat better, feel better and live better is something I can realistically do for the rest of my life.
  • My doctor is pleased with the direction my health is going!
The good news is you absolutely CAN turn your health and weight around for a healthier and happier life, not just according to the number on the scale, but in terms of how much lighter you can ultimately feel about your food, your body and your inner self. 

I have not only turned my own health, weight, body and mindset around for greater health and happiness, but I have helped thousands of others do the same. The A List Weight Loss program I offer is unlike any other program that I am aware of especially given that it is facilitated by me personally, someone who has been there and understands your pain and challenges and what it takes to not only lose the weight but also keep it off!

If you're looking to make positive changes to how you look and feel for greater health and happiness, then it all starts with a decision and your readiness to do what it takes to make it happen. With Halloween and the holiday season fast approaching, NOW is the time to take action so that you don't find yourself starting another New Year feeling weighed down physically, mentally and emotionally by the dreaded post-holiday weight gain blues.

The question is...
Are YOU ready to take control of your health and weight for a life of greater health and happiness?

Find out now by taking The A List Online Readiness Assessment today with no cost to you except for just an investment of a few minutes of your time. Now available at: 


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