Can meditation help you slim?
Tuesday 16 December 2008
Dieting can be a stressful experience sometimes, especially during busy periods in your life - so Closer has found some helpful and easy to follow relaxation techniques that will help you to calm the hustle and bustle in your mind and encourage the mindset that will help you to stay focused on your new eating habits!
Research has proven that meditation is a safe and simple way to balance your physical, emotional, and mental state and its incalculable values have been known and practiced for thousands of years by way of thought, contemplation, and reflection.
Meditation promotes that weight loss starts on the inside – and in order to start your weight loss program, your body and mind have to be happy and healthy to begin with!
There are loads of stress- busting exercises to get your teeth into, but to get the ball rolling, try these out for size….
* Check out the CDs and audio devices that can be played during meditation. Maybe it’s a ticking clock or the melodic sound of bird chorus that float help you relax
* Find a comfortable position, either sitting or lying. Sitting can be preferable as it’s easier to fall asleep if you’re lying down
* Take some deep breaths in through the nose and out through the mouth, and let your body submit to a feeling of absolute relaxation. Bliss!
* Acknowledge but dismiss any negative thoughts. From here, construct a positive picture in your mind of how you want to look! Concentrate on the feelings you have about your body in this improved state. Notice how you have more confidence. Imagine yourself doing an activity that you enjoy, and enjoy even more due to your improved physical shape and appearance
* Concentrate on the feeling of health and well being. Congratulate yourself on being able to understand that choosing a healthy lifestyle is an opportunity, not a punishment
Words by Tasha Usefnia
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