CANADIAN PHYSIQUE ALLIANCE March Issue | Page 29

MINDSET MATTERS The weight you're looking to lose isn’t always on your body,. Written by: Melissa Melnychuk Editor CPA Magazine It may be in your life Many times we think, “If only I was in better shape, I would be able to do more!” “If I was just 10lbs less, I would be happier” “I would have reached my goals by now if my partner didn’t hate how much I go to the gym!” Although if you did make improvements in any of these areas it will help your health, and your physical appearance, what it will not do is have the mental impact that most people think it will. The truth is, that when you struggle with weight and wanting to get rid of it, there is usually a deeper issue that is resulting in the struggle. I have a few issues with the above statements and in this article I will explain those issues, the effect I feel as a life coach/trainer that they have on my clients' results. Negative Vibes Do Nothing for you We all have vibrations running through us. You know when you encounter someone and after a conversation with them you are exhausted or even depressed?