02/14/2025
Food Freedom Lessons: What WILDERBODY Teaches You
"The real weight we carry isn’t on our bodies; it’s in our minds."
So often, we focus solely on the physical aspects of our health journey, believing that shedding pounds will lead to happiness. Yet, the heaviest burdens are often the unseen beliefs and emotions we carry within. These internal narratives shape our relationship with food and self-worth.
For example, have any of these common thoughts or beliefs visited you lately?
"I can't do it."
The belief says after multiple unsuccessful attempts at weight loss, you may feel incapable of achieving your goals.
The impact on your life is this belief fosters a sense of defeat, leading to a lack of motivation and potential abandonment of health pursuits
"I don't deserve it."
The belief says you feel unworthy of attaining a healthy body or experiencing happiness.
The impact on your life is This mindset can result in self-sabotage, where you unconsciously hinder your progress due to feelings of unworthiness.
"I just need more willpower."
This belief has the assumption that sheer willpower is the sole key to weight loss.
The impact on your life is this belief can lead to frustration and self-blame when willpower wanes, ignoring the importance of sustainable habits and self-trust.
"I've tried everything. Nothing seems to work for me.
This belief fosters a sense of hopelessness stemming from past failed attempts at weight loss and gaining health.
The impact on your life is this mindset can discourage you from exploring new or alternative approaches, limiting your potential for success.
"My family is overweight; it's in my genes."
This belief says the notion affirms that genetic predisposition makes weight loss unattainable.
The impact on your life is This belief can lead to resignation and a lack of effort toward health goals, underestimating the influence of lifestyle changes.
By questioning the truth of these beliefs it allows us to realize that perhaps not all our beliefs are truly supportive to our health and well-being. By addressing and changing our perspective and releasing these mental weights, we open the door to true transformation, finding freedom and peace in both body and mind.
Let me tell you a story. I have always been a person who has felt young at heart. However, hidden in my subconscious was the belief that as you age aches, pains and weight gain is just part of the process.
And so in my 60’s when a little weight started to pile on and the body was becoming slightly less flexible, rather than looking at what I was contributing to my own situation, I just put it down to aging.
I became aware of how many times I was excusing a signal my body was giving me by putting down to aging ( and it was more than I what I imagined) and I really began to question the truth of that. I looked for mentors of people who were living vibrant full lives and started to examine what they were doing. I kicked that belief to the curb. My new belief for now ( I like to keep my beliefs as soft, so if I gain a new perspective I am willing to change what I believe) is Aging is inevitable, however growing old is optional
I started moving my body more and in fun ways, I allowed more time for play. I found WILDFIT and changed my relationship with food. And I started to fall in love with myself, fall in love with life. My life became healthier, happier and more vibrant. Yes I will continue to age, however there will never be a reason to grow old.
What mental "weights" have you discovered in your journey towards health? Your discovery could really help others on their journey, so I invite you to discuss how shifting your mindset lead to profound changes.
Much love ❤️
Loving Life,
Pamyla Love
Certified WILDFIT Coach
