046: Are Your Thoughts Keeping You Unhealthy?

Simple, Healthy Choices for Weight Loss

In this episode, Dr. Steve and his wife Theresa explore the power of thoughts and how they can influence our outcomes in various areas of life. They introduce the CTFAR model, emphasizing the significance of changing debilitating thoughts to empowering ones. They also delve into the relationship between thoughts, exercise, and weight loss, emphasizing the need for mindful eating choices and the power of language. If you've been wondering whether your thoughts are keeping you unhealthy, this episode is a must-listen.

[00:01 - 07:30] CTFAR: A Tool for Changing Your Thoughts and Achieving Results

Explains that everything starts with a thought

Highlights the importance of changing thoughts to make things effortless

Emphasizes the need to change debilitating thoughts to empowering thoughts

Discusses examples of common debilitating thoughts

[07:31 - 16:05] Changing Thoughts for Better Health and Weight Loss

Exercise should not be an excuse for unhealthy eating habits.

Weight loss can be achieved without exercise, but exercise has some fantastic benefits.

Using the word "yet" to acknowledge current reality but affirm future change.

Find your pain point and switch it around to an empowering thought to achieve better results.

[16:06 - 24:26]

Catching yourself thinking negative thoughts is the first step to changing them.

Write down debilitating thoughts hindering progress.

Circumstance, Thought, Feeling, Action, and Result model for understanding thoughts.

Thoughts impact various areas of life, including relationships, money, and profession.

[24:27 - 25:46] Closing Segment

Our thoughts shape our perception of everything, both positive and negative.

Focus on evaluating every food choice based on its impact on health.

A shift in thoughts leads to a shift in actions and results.

Reiterate the importance of thoughts in shaping our lives.

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Tweetable Quotes:

“Every single thing that we do starts with a thought.” - Theresa Hughlett

“Catching yourself is changing your thoughts.” - Theresa Hughlett

“Adding the word “yet” is a perfect and super easy way to really start changing some of those disempowering thoughts.” - Theresa Hughlett

“Your circumstances happen to you, but your thoughts about those circumstances determine your feelings, determine your actions, and that determines your results.” - Dr. Steve Hughlett