There are those who see the glass as half full; and there are those who see the glass as half empty. The people who see the glass as half full are the ones who find the good in situations, people and circumstances. This is a natural way for these people to be, which is actually beneficial for weight loss. Who knew that the connection between gratitude and weight loss comes through happiness. When people see the positive and are mindful enough to stop and take note, gratitude steps in and amplifies the happiness. Happy people are more successful losing weight. Weight loss itself is reason to grateful and happy.
But, what if you are not that naturally happy person. What if you see the glass as half empty? Does this mean you can't lose weight? No, of course not. However, it does mean that you need to intentionally cultivate a more positive outlook and actively seek out the good in situations, people and circumstances.
Weight loss can feel like an all-consuming process, a part-time job without pay, at the beginning. After a while, sticking to the program will enable us to create new habits and adopt a healthier lifestyle. Then, we see the results we were hoping for all along. There will be challenges along the way. That's normal and very predictable. How we choose to react to those difficulties will either help us keep going or not.
There is no end to the things that come along in the course of a day that can give us a lift and a smile. Slow down and notice these little things and big. It costs us nothing to be grateful for the life we are given, and that itself is a gift.
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