66 - Mind Zoning®: Growing the Desire to Change Your Lifestyle

Welcome back to the Fitlandia Podcast as we launch one more holiday episode for you to get you pumped and excited to make a healthy permanent lifestyle change before the new year arrives! We encourage you to harness the opportunity of the new year to launch you into the healthiest you possible. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck or even just a little confused on where to start, this is the Mind Zoning® for you. For further encouragement and community to back you up every step of the way as you kick start your health journey, make sure you check out Christa's nutrition and mindset program, 30 Days to Thriving as we launch January 2nd! As with every Mind Zoning® session, it's important to sit and lay back into a comfortable position and close your eyes. Wherever you are let your body be fully supported This is your time to release To relax To grow the desire to make a permanent lifestyle change First, bring your awareness to the top of your head Notice that you can release and relax Your scalp Letting go of any tension in your forehead In your eyes And cheeks Letting your jaw be soft Imagine that relaxation continuing down the back of your neck Over your shoulders Letting go of any tension from the day Giving yourself permission For just a few minutes To truly relax And embrace a new mindset Continuing to release any tension in the arms Or elbows In the wrists All the way down to your fingertips Drawing attention to your chest The rise and the fall From inhaling And exhaling Releasing any tension in your belly Letting it be soft As you find a nice beautiful rhythm in your breath Continuing that relaxation in your hips Being fully supported Through your thighs Letting your knees relax and be soft Through your calves Your ankles All the way down to your toes Just imagine as relaxed as you are right now You can become even 10x more relaxed Just imagine this beautiful imaginary wave Cascading over the top of your head Covering your body, head to toe Just surrounding you in relaxation And calm And peace Allowing your mind to be wide open like a clear blue sky Full of potential Full of possibility With a deep knowing That anything is possible When you engage the deepest part of your mind And you can access that right now Think now for a moment What is it that you would like to change about your lifestyle? Mentally list of everything that you'd like to change With full possibility If you had all the tools Had all the resources to be successful How would your lifestyle change? Truthfully answer the question What is stopping you? Maybe you're afraid to let go Of a reliance On sugar Or alcohol Maybe food has been a mechanism for self-soothing? And you're not sure what can replace that Maybe you're overwhelmed with your schedule And can't imagine fitting in one more thing I want to assure you in this moment That you fold the power in your mind today To overcome any obstacle It first starts by growing the desire to change Imagine now There's a tiny seed deep in your mind That we're planting today As that tiny seed is planted Just like a plant You can nurture it with water and food to help it grow And you can best do that with positive thoughts And as you listen to the words I share Focus your attention Visualizing that small seed deep in your mind Knowing just like a plant with every positive affirmation Its easy to make time for exercise You can learn to enjoy cooking You can find a dietary plan that's perfect for your body and lifestyle Just imagine that seed is growing into a plant With the stems sprouting throughout The leaves starting to bud As it gets bigger with your mind with every affirmation I am worthy of a healthy body I deserve to put myself first I am good at setting boundaries Now notice how your plant is getting bigger And taller More leaves begin to fill your mind This vibrancy and vitality grow with every affirmation It's nurturing that seed Developing it into a strong plant Roots that extend to every part of your mind I look forward to daily movement I love getting inspiration from my fitness tribe I am successful at achieving any goal I can imagine for myself And now imagine this plant that started as a seed With every affirmation, grew its stems Filling your mind with strong roots reaching out Getting stronger and stronger And you notice this desire is growing in you to make a change Think about one small thing you can do today That would tell you, "yes I am going in the right direction" Commit to one thing today That will serve your goal in growing the desire to make a healthy lifestyle In a moment, we will come back But for now, just imagine this beautiful, strong plant A seed that we have planted That you can cultivate and nurture and grow in your mind everyday That only furthers your ability And desire to change You have everything within you that you need Engaging the power of your mind You may notice in the next couple days That you have a desire to listen to this session again And further grow that plant In your mind Growing the desire To make a lifestyle change Connecting deeply with all the physical benefits All the emotional benefits All the spiritual benefits And the mental benefits that you will gain By making a permanent lifestyle change And that just continues to nourish the plant Growing your desire everyday When you're ready take one last deep breath in Locking in all of this amazing energy Taking it with you for the rest of your day Into your sleep And when you're ready you can open your eyes Take a deep breath Begin moving around Allow the relaxation to take you into your day or night Leaving this session feeling calm And excited For the potential of what's to come We hope you all this use this technique, every day, as we welcome in the new year and all the new opportunities to cultivate permanent, healthy lifestyles! As we foster that desire to become healthy, we will create a thought pattern that it's easy and fun and attainable. Christa is offering her 30 Days to Thriving program starting again in January to help you fight the hard battle against our reliance on refined carbs, sugar and alcohol. Make sure to sign up today if you're ready to meet your healthiest YOU, while fighting against diseases and inflammation. Also, check out this past episode about redefining what it means for us to "diet".   Leave us an honest review on iTunes and Stitcher and tell what you got from today's show!