How would you plan to succeed?

So here is where I begin... Questions by my mentor, Carlos DeJesus, that I am to answer. 
But the answers require an ACTION on my part.  My answers are not the end..it is only the beginning!  If you've lost focus on your dreams and goals, you must also ask the questions and find your answers. and then take ACTION. and begin...

In the past what do you think were the reasons you got off track from pursuing your goals?

I lost my focus.  Distractions. Lack of belief in accomplishing my goal.
 

How would you remedy that? ReGain Focus. Eliminate or reduce distractions. Have Faith in the process

Regain focus by (action steps)

1.  Visual:  putting my dream/goal in front of me every day. either by way of physical pictures and/or mental pictures.  I can use my own picture from when I was at my best in 2010.

2.  Write/Read:  Get clear about what I want. write it out in detail.  Why do I want it?

3.  Verbal:  use positive self-talk. read out loud what I want. 

Affirmation: I am focused on my physique goals because I keep it in front of me every day. I am clear about what I want and I use positive self-talk to remind myself that I can do it and to instill belief in myself and my abilities to reach my goals. 

 Eliminate or reduce distractions by (action steps)

1. Plan/Prepare:  Plan and prepare my meals ahead of time.

2. Log off social media when I Need to do my mental homework(journaling, affirmations.

3. Self-talk: self-talk through situations where wrong food choices may be tempting. Be more conscious of thoughts.
Affirmation: I plan and prepare my foods ahead of time because it is worth it to reach my goals. I am more conscious of my thoughts and direct my thoughts towards my goals. By logging off social media I am able to journal and keep my mental muscles working to reach my goals.

What steps would you take?  Keep putting my goal in front of me. any distractions need to be turned in to affirmations, declaring what it is/who I want to be. Use my thoughts and words consciously to reaffirm my goal. Declare my Belief in the process and to keep the faith.

How would you plan to succeed?

I need to keep writing and speaking belief into my being and into my goals.  Journal the process.

Would you be willing to do these things? yes.

Would you be willing to share your Journal Entries? yes I actually miss the "blogging" aspect of my weight loss journey and sharing it with those who may also benefit from my words.

Do you find any of this helpful? yes. it forces me to stop and think and put it down.  because sometimes just thinking is not enough to be able to move forward. 

What would be the end result of you using this model? I become more conscious of my thoughts. Based on past experience, this has helped me in my journey. not just with weight loss but with life.