Weigh In Wednesday- Motivate Yourself

Here’s how I talk to myself to get myself motivated. By request, here are the questions:
Engaging and Evoking
Coach: Listen with the goal of understanding. Give no advice. Ask-
1. Why might you want to_________? (Listen) What else?
2. How important is it for you to make this change?
3. What are the 3 most important benefits for you to__________?
4. If you decided to____________, how would you do it?
(Give a short summary/reflection of the speaker’s motivation for change, then ask:)
5. So what do you think you’ll do? or Where does this leave you?

[@evathomas9730]

You are a natural educator, Heather! I always learn from you.

[@SonicSongbird]

Thank you for your eloquent transparency and motivational tips. You are a shinning star! ✨

[@yentavegan8823]

I want to be able to be a healthy senior citizen

[@Harber67]

You have THE MOST BEAUTIFUL complexion, Heather and fabulous teeth and the loveliest smile. I learned the word “compliant” from you on your former videos and it has helped me enormously at keeping on track. Thank you for your continued support. It’s an awful feeling to feel disappointed in oneself, I’ve been there before myself. Be kind to yourself and speak kindly to yourself. You are amazing!

[@joaniealiventi3010]

Thank you Heather. You continue to be an inspiration.♥️

[@suzyschwarz4202]

Thanks for this video, Heather. It was very helpful!

[@LifeLoveandAvocados]

Oh, if only we could lose the same amount each week! It just doesn't work that way. We can only try and stay focused and do our best.

[@mammabear2183]

Heather, you are an awesome person. I really appreciate your sharing this technique. This is great information that will help me stay focused on what is important. Thank you so much!!

[@louisecolombi6630]

I didn’t know the motivational interviewing method. So interesting: “Motivational interviewing is a counseling method that helps people resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find the internal motivation they need to change their behavior. It is a practical, empathetic, and short-term process that takes into consideration how difficult it is to make life changes. (...)”

[@mecsonka221]

We use motivational in interviewing at my work. I work at an alcohol/drug residential rehab center. It is a very good tool.

[@LauraCastillejos]

Thank you for explaining the Motivational Interviewing. I'm going to try it! Thanks for the video Heather! 💕

[@tammywade3649]

Thanks for checking in Heather. You give me inspiration with my weight loss journey. I had gastric sleeve surgery about 3 years ago now, went from 256 lbs to 190. I couldn't get any lower. Now I'm creeping back up, to 221 lbs. The struggle is real!

[@elizabethcowles6856]

Best of luck on your journey, it is very frustrating on times. Keep going, you know you can do it . 🥰

[@shereemoon]

Truth and motivation, THANK YOU! 💖

[@TerriMaresCrochet]

LOL! Constantly trying to conquer my Mount Rushmore!

[@patwhite8741]

Hang in there - you are doing great!

[@junedunne]

You are a lovely lady with a gentle and ebullient spirit! Keep on keeping on 🦋

[@carolfeingold5379]

I needed to hear this today! I struggled to lose weight and today I’m back up 4 pounds. So frustrated with myself. But your talk calmed me down. I’m chopping broccoli for breakfast right now!

[@peche140]

Thank You for the great tips! I really like how you explained the motivation technique

[@mandym8781]

So many practical tips 👍🏼😉 I’m prepping veggies while I listen 💕🥦

[@marysusa6985]

Hi Heather, I found "The Work" of Byron Katie to be extremely helpful working with my stressful thoughts. It has been extremely helpful with addictive thinking. I started by reading her book "loving what is". That was many years ago and I still use the work to this day to help me with my underlying stressful thoughts. It's pretty much automatic for me now. Just thought i would share since it changed my life and relationships in so many wonderful ways.

[@veeveeisallyouneed]

Heather, great video today!! :) I shared it across my Facebook.

[@jcsmith7898]

I am sure you will succeed on this journey... you will then become an even more stable and powerful voice for this lifestyle.

[@judyosborne]

We all have our moments dear. We just have to learn from them. Rome wasn't built in a day so we just have to take the highs and lows one day at a time girl. All my best honey. Keep positive dear! 🤗

[@jcsmith7898]

Your skin is glowing!

[@rp3343]

YES!! That was my first impression too. Gorgeous glow in the face. 🤗

[@laquittasmith7324]

Thanks for sharing I know you will do great in your weight loss

[@MrsPlantinTexas]

Could you post the interviewing questions in the description box so we can copy them? I'd like to write them in my journal. Love you, my friend! You are a beautiful human. 💗💗💗

[@thebutterflyeffect-plant-b3067]

That's a great idea! Yes, I will do that right now.

[@fenysnake]

Trying to avoid a future of frailty is too far away for my "immediate gratification" mind 😒 when i crave junk i remind myself of the CEOs getting rich off cheap additives that keep us addicted and unwell. I don't want to contribute to their bank accounts xo

[@cathysalmost605]

Very nice video I've fell of the wagon and have gained and it really shows I know what to do but am having trouble especially on my lunch breaks at work its not easy❤

[@pattypop52]

all lives matter ❤️💪🏾❤️🙏🏾💪🏾❤️ ❤️👍🏻🙏🏻💙❤️💪 PLANT STRONG 🥦🍠🌽🥬🍅🥒🧄🥕 there is magic in them there veggies & fruit !! hehe but it's true !! ❣️❌⭕️

[@cat-annechats5362]

I like your questions! I want to not give in to my thoughts, but eat what I know I should. Hugs~

[@NSkrobis]

You had back surgery to correct Spinal Stenosis, right? Do you feel it has helped or alleviated it ?

[@thebutterflyeffect-plant-b3067]

It definitely has! I am starting to get feeling back in my feet and my hip pain, which I didn't even realize was related but was really debilitating, is now completely gone. And this is only 2 months post surgery. I should continue to improve for 6 months to 1 year.

[@colleenc5008]

@@thebutterflyeffect-plant-b3067 That's wonderful! I'm so happy for you!

[@sherrivann5256]

SOFAS Is not working for you.

[@thebutterflyeffect-plant-b3067]

Well I took off 300 lbs by not eating SOFAs, so I am pretty sure it works for me. One tiny slip does not mean I abandon what I believe in; it means I work harder. People slip all the time, no matter what plan they are following. I am just honest about it.

[@fenysnake]

Hi Sherri, it works for many other populations across the globe, people like Heather prove it works by their success with weight loss. Do you have another way of eating that improves health by any other metric besides the scale? I am mortified of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, cognitive decline, etc. If you know another "diet" to mitigate my risks please tell me (my family history is a train wreck)