To use INO you have to define the rules of your new life. How often do you want to exercise? What are you trying to do with your diet? Once you have some kind of a plan, INO can help you follow it. Where you get your "rules" is up to you.
step 1: To start list the rules you eat by now. You might not think that you have any, but there are distinct patterns to the way you eat and the way you behave that are probably not working for you. e.g "I always have to have a snack at 3pm." "I never eat vegetables." Write out at least 15 statements that begin with the words " I always" or "I never". Bear in mind that different rules can emerge in different situations (at work, at leisure, in social activities, with friends, with family, and so on)
step 2: Tap your inner database for things that worked for you from previous diet programs - like knowing that R&B music makes exercise bearable for you, for example. Lisa suggests looking at 5 other weightloss programs that you've tried in the past and write at least three things about each that worked for you, and three things about each program that didn't work.
step 3: Take your 15 rules (things that work for you) and choose two diet related rules to tackle. Use your rules from step 1 to rewrite those rules. For instance, "I always have a piece of fruit or a small bag of pretzels at 3pm" Every time you chose these new rules over your old ones you are further reinforcing the new rules. Give yourself 6 weeks to get those two rules down, then add another. Allow yourself time to get comfortable living by these new rules and use INO to keep you honest.
step 4: In addition to the two diet related rules you need to come up with one exercise related rule. For instance, shoot for 30 minutes 3 or 4 times a week. Take baby steps especially if exercise is not something you like doing. The point is to start establishing exercise as a habit, to commit to some sort of a schedule and, with the help on INO, make it permanent.
No matter how tough it is, stick it out for six weeks. But bear these three things in mind using INO: 1. Is the rule I'm trying to follow realistic? 2. Am I sick? 3. Am I obsessed in any way? Don't set rules that risk your job, hurt friends, family or even yourself, or force you to shirk from responsibilities. Think of INO as encouraging words from a coach, not a judgmental command from a drill sergeant. It is meant to build you up, not tear you down. Respect every little bit of progress you make. You deserve it!
from "Secrets of a Former Fat Girl: How to Lose Two, Four (or More!) Dress Sizes--And Find Yourself Along the Way " by Lisa Delaney. Also see: http://www.formerfatgirl.com/
Book Reviews
This book takes all the piece parts from all the diciplines-psychological, physical, and spiritual-and puts it together in a well organized program. Brooke doesn't just focus on diet, exercise, or emotional eating issues, but rather creates a integrated system, which can be applied to many life challenges. If you have finally come to realize that conquering a weight problem is not a simple or easy task, then this book will give you a concrete method to get your weight under control.
In The Thin Commandments Diet, Dr. Stephen Gullo lets you in on his unique weight-loss program that has a success rate that is many times higher than the national average and has helped patients lose more than 100 pounds -- and maintain that weight loss for more than 5 years. His two-part approach replaces willpower with strategy and deprivation dining with great-tasting gourmet fare.
For more info, click here
Based on the Law of Attraction, the overall premise of The Secret is simple: You can get what you truly feel about. It’s not just thinking about something; you need to envision the results exactly as you would like them to be—and then watch them happen. In this full-color companion to The Secret DVD, Rhonda Byrne discusses its role in the work of some of our most successful teachers including Neale Donald Walsch, Dr. Fred Alan Wolf, Jack Canfield, Dr. John Gray, and Michael Bernard Beckwith. All of them share stories of success ranging from eradicating disease and overcoming obstacles to acquiring wealth and achieving what most would consider the impossible. THE SECRET and The Secret logo are trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to TS Production Limited Liability Company.