20 - Stories of Transformation: Queing Jones

Positive thinking and affirmations led Queing Jones down the path to a full body and mind transformation. After a pivotal moment by the lake, she made a promise to herself to be better -- to change from the inside out. Fitlandia and Mind Zoning® helped her realize that lasting change starts with the mind. A Walk by the Lake  Growing up, Queing was uncomfortable with her size. She would cringe at the not-so-cute clothes in the plus size section as a little girl. In college, she compared herself to the other girls in her dorm. The more she focused on the number on the scale, the higher it seemed to go. During the summer of 2014, Queing was experiencing several unfortunate life situations at once -- she lost her job, was moving, going through a breakup and living off her savings to get by. One day she went for a walk by the lake next to her new place; the water made her feel calmer. She thought about how her conversations with herself were always so negative, which led to more unfortunate circumstances. So in that moment she decided she was going to be better. She wanted to look back on that day and remember that was the time when her life changed. Her new motto became -- "I cannot say anything to myself that I wouldn't say to my best friend!" Training the Brain "I enjoy fruits and vegetables" "Look forward to walking" "I choose things that are good for my body" These are a few examples of what Queing tells herself. These positive thoughts are what began her weight loss journey -- not an expensive program, special diet, or magic pill. It truly is an inside job; if you think that weight loss starts with diet and exercise then it is not going to last. People ask her, "Well how did you stop eating fast food?" and she says that she now prefers to prepare her own wholesome meals because that is what makes her feel good. Queing and Christa emphasize that this is a constant training of the brain. We must recognize when we have a negative thought, stop that thought pattern and then turn it into something positive. Queing says that the body is a good servant, but a terrible master. The mind and the spirit agree on what they want and then have a conversation with the body to tell it what to do. Biggest takeaway: Catch yourself in negative thought and reframe it with a positive. Be thankful for what you do have and what you can do. Queing enjoys hardcore group bootcamp workouts with other women. She learned what is fun for her and what will keep her motivated. Christa and Queing recognize that it takes a lot of courage to first walk in to the gym or a fitness class, but just remember that everyone was a beginner once. You cannot compare your journey to anyone else's. Join the Fitlandia Facebook group to keep up with Queing and the other Fitlandians on their journey to holistic health and wellness. It is a private group where we support, share and love on one another. Sign up for your FREE 2-week trial membership today!