POSITIVE WORDS AND PHRASES.

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Couscous

7:23 am
25 Sep 14
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Hi all, I am a continual 5:2er, (off and on) and still my weight loss is on the positive, downward path. Over all the time I have contributed, read and replied to other posters comments what I have come to see is that dieting and its success is psychological, ie – its all in the mind. I have seen many positive outcomes and well done. I have also seen many negative comments interlaced with some positives by posters who may or may not recognise the positive efforts they make in their commendable efforts with the 5:2 way of life. Put simply I suggest many of you should simply Google “Positive words and Phrases”. Seek through the many sites you will find until you discover some that will suit and support you with the 5:2 way of life. In fact I know that many of you all ready have a positive attitude. The problem as I see it is that of the many superb positive comments made by many posters they seem to get lost in the hundreds of great posts made. Can any posters who have and use a simple, POSITIVE word, PHRASE or SAYING that helps them, share them in a common thread.
Good luck to you all out there.

D52

2:47 pm
25 Sep 14
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Couscous,

Interesting post.

My phrase – “game on” – comes from sports competition, where people are publicly faced with the realities of both winning and losing.

The way I approach 5:2 is that there are two factors – the 5 and the 2 – and they add up to every day.

Every day is “game on” for me. On the “2” days I try to simply follow the basic FastDiet. On the “5’s” I try to eat good food and not too much of it. Likewise I try to get some exercise every day.

Some days I win.

Some I lose.

Just like athletes.

But athletes do a very interesting thing – win and lose they continue to play out the whole season. Why? Because they are playing for the overall accomplishment of being the champions “for that season.”

Win or lose I’m going to play out the whole season. Why? Because I’m playing to feel, and be, healthy. Health is not a game, it’s a season. The season of your lifetime.

After adding up the wins and loses 5:2 has helped me compile a very high winning percentage. A good season, so far.

For me “game on” is NOT about the positive – it’s really about the positive AND the negative. Accepting both as reality, putting on my game face and getting out there and doing the best I can today, win or lose, but never perfect. And coming back tomorrow to do it again.

Bootsy Badger

9:54 pm
25 Sep 14
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D52 – your post just helped me! Great perspective on eating and (I just realised) on any worthwhile practice in life: sport, any artistic endeavour; meditation; relationships. So it has helped me remember, again, that eating/5:2 diet is not some separate, ring-fenced activity but just part of life. And that’s positive!
All the best to all on this forum.

oldtyke

10:32 am
4 Oct 14
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On fast days I repeat, “My hunger is eating my fat”.

AmyB

8:02 pm
13 Dec 14
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“Whenever you want to quit, remind yourself why you started.” That is probably my favourite quote, because it helps me so much being disciplined.

Couscous

12:23 pm
24 Jan 15
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Browsing through todays posts I came across the “F” word on at least two posts. I really do believe as responsible adults the “F” word should be banned by every one. It is used far to often, induces negativity, causes hurt feelings and in some cases re-inforces the “Glass half full mentality”. Stop it, it should be banned from this forum, any one using it should be reported…. who to?….. well I dont know, they just should be. Oh the word I am talking about…. did I not mention it?….. the word is well known and used on a daily basis. The word is…”FAILURE”. Ban it, dismiss it from your minds and vocabulary, do not use it, do not allow the word to enter your thoughts as you wind your way through the 5:2 life style. I was on my 3rd fast day of the week on Friday, come 8.00pm I had a re-assessment of my day, recognised my immediate needs, RE – ADJUSTED my programme and basically pigged out. I have moved my fast day to another day more suitable to me. I did not “F”….
So let us all banish the word, I am sure we will all feel that much better for it, after all we are doing the 5:2 and you cannot be more positive than that.
Good luck to you all out there.

Makica

3:19 pm
24 Jan 15
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@couscous I love your post! Ban the F word!!!! 😀

Dogsabie

12:28 am
18 Jun 15
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Hi Couscous. This is an interesting topic. Both banning the F word plus staying positive. I’m of the opinion that negativity is really demoralising both for this new way of eating plus everyday living. I try and stay positive all the time. It does not always work but it does most of the time. Happy 5:2 ing.

Mike A

12:09 pm
25 Sep 17
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It’s more than a couple of years old – but there are some great comments in this thread, so I hope a few others find it too : )

sophia13

4:57 pm
17 Aug 24
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This topic is quite intriguing. Balancing positivity with avoiding negative language can significantly impact our approach to new eating habits and daily life. Staying optimistic is key, even if it’s challenging at times. I strive to maintain a positive outlook and find it makes a real difference. Happy 5:2-ing!

Couscous

10:28 pm
21 Aug 24
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Hi Sophia 13, I was emailed notice of my post a couple of days ago and of your recent reply to it. I originally posted in August 2014, almost 10 years ago. Many thanks for your comments, I am amazed that posters do scroll through many of the posts on the site. Now in my “post mid 70s” I have suffered certain health issues and my physical health and weight are a major issue. I have sought and am about to get some positive health responses from my local Doctors practice, tomorrow in fact in my local health club gym. Its a start. To be honest I have slipped dangerously overweight and finally sought help. It proves to me that we are all human and no matter how much we articulate positive attitudes some are less than perfect, I am certainly not perfect. We “are not an island”. Who said that? I fell into a seriously negative life style, but have recognised the issues and have taken a positive response as you have said. I know that my renewed attitude to my health and diet will have a positive impact on my lifestyle. The 5 :2 is part of that. Thank you for your post and thank you to all posters out there striving to meet their personal challenges. You all are a inspiration.