On Monday, Feb. 1, 2010 at 5 p.m. PST and 8 p.m. EST, I will be hosting a live, 60-minute teleseminar.

This is your chance to ask me your most important questions on how to achieve your ideal weight and permanent weight loss.

If your question is selected, I will ship you a complimentary copy of my book, “The MindBody FX Lifestyle: Mastering the Mind-Body Connection for Permanent Weight Loss.”

I’m looking forward to answering your questions!

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What is it you desire to have happen in your life? Are you clear about what it is? Do you embody the atmosphere of your desire? Do you feel that you deserve to have wonderful things happen to you?

Are you unclear about what you desire or whether you feel worthy enough, creating a negative self-image? Beliefs like this are all detrimental to your self-esteem and will stop you from creating what you desire.

You are not alone. There are many people who do not see themselves in a positive light. You may see yourself as being overweight and a failure because you’ve tried every diet and nothing works. Then you hear about the importance of positive thinking and weight loss. But you don’t believe that you can lose weight. 

What you believe in your subconscious mind will manifest in your life and you will be right. And you have created another opportunity to belittle yourself and run to the fridge for some comfort food.

What you believe and focus your attention on, whether it is positive or negative, will manifest in your life. In her book, “You Can Heal Your Life,” Louise Hay suggests this affirmation while looking in the mirror: “I love and approve of myself exactly the way I am.”  It is important for you to learn to love, appreciate and accept who you are, exactly where you are in your life.

You can’t expect anyone else to love you more than you love yourself. It is of great value to you to acknowledge all of your wonderful attributes. It boosts your self-esteem and you will attract into your life new ideas, new people, and a new way of seeing yourself.

That is the law of attraction at work for you. By loving yourself and who you are, more good will stream into your life. You will create the life you truly desire and deserve.

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January is Thyroid Awareness Month. So let me start by talking about where the thyroid is and what its function is. Your thyroid gland is a pinkish, butterfly shaped gland situated in the front of your neck, just below your larynx (voice box). It is the master regulator of your metabolism and temperature.

Every cell and metabolic function in your body must be at the correct temperature in order to function effectively. If the thyroid gland is not functioning optimally, then every reaction in your body will suffer.

The thyroid is part of the endocrine system that regulates the balance of chemicals, pH, hormones, and temperature. The pineal, pituitary, parathyroid, thymus, pancreas, gonads, and adrenal glands, along with the thyroid are all part of that system. These glands are meant to work together in harmony. If any one of these glands is overworked, or exhausted, the other glands will work overtime to compensate. 

The thyroid has two modes of function, production and conservation. Production mode is when you need to perform your day-to-day activities at optimum levels. Conservation mode is when the body needs to conserve energy and repair, usually when there is an illness or a high-stress event. A very easy way to see if your thyroid is functioning in harmony with the rest of the organs is to take the BTT self-test.

The Basal Temperature Test (BTT) is a test that you can do at home.  Place a thermometer in your armpit and hold it there for 10 minutes, record the reading for three consecutive days.

The normal body temperature taken this way is between 97.8 and 98.2 F (36.6 C and 36.8 C). If it is below 97.8 F (36.6 C), the thyroid may need support. Women who are menstruating need to do the BTT test on the second, third, and fourth mornings after finishing their cycle.

This is where nutrient and lifestyle changes can make a difference and give the thyroid the tools to switch back into production mode again. Having a balanced diet and exercise routine will get you back on track.

Eat more iodine-rich foods. Seafood, sea vegetables, such as kelp, dulse and algae, carrots, cod liver oil, garlic, onions, pineapple, spinach, and tomatoes.

Exercise more. Exercise stimulates thyroid function, increases metabolic rate, and serotonin levels. Those are important for important for to achieve a good mood.

Supplements with thyroid-supporting nutrients.Vitamins and minerals like zinc, selenium, B-complex vitamins, vitamin E, vitamin C, and iodine work together to help the thyroid manufacture hormones. Homeopathic thyroid support formula can stimulate the body on an energetic level. Digestive enzymes, additional adrenal support, and a probiotics are also beneficial.

By making better lifestyle choices you will lose weight and get your thyroid back on track!

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Using affirmations that allow you to imagine the goal or results you want to achieve is a profound way to attract what you want. Focus on these thoughts and images in the morning, during the day as many times as you can, and before you go to sleep.

Affirmations are designed to focus you to go towards your goal. But without action, these affirmations will be totally useless. So affirm and take action.

To give your affirmations more power and immediacy:

• State the affirmation in present tense, “It is easy for me to be a non-smoker.” Never use the future tense because it opens up your mind to thinking you are not ready now. Know in your mind that it already is your truth in this very moment.
• Say affirmations out loud. Do this while driving or walking. Looking in the mirror is a powerful way to affirm your intention.
• Put your body into your affirmation. As you say, “I am happy and healthy, smoking does not interest me,” walk around with your shoulders back, and head held high, taking fluid light steps.

When you speak out loud with emotion and physical feeling, the affirmation process becomes a powerful change agent. It deepens the effect in your subconscious mind.

You may even want to write a “stop smoking and be healthy” agreement with yourself. For example, “I (your name) give myself permission to stop smoking. I deserve to be healthy. I now enjoy being smoke free!”

Find a quiet space and begin writing positive affirmations. They should be one sentence, easy to say, and remember. This positive energy will create a new healthy habit that will result in you being smoke free and in good health.

What your mind thinks, your body will feel. So say your affirmations with emotion and conviction.

• I believe in myself and my ability to be smoke-free.
• I enjoy being a non-smoker.
• I enjoy a smoke-free environment.
• Smoking does not interest me.
• I am smoke-free.

To be successful using affirmations to quit smoking they need to be said more than once or twice a day. Say them as often as you used to think about that next cigarette.

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Introducing the new MindBody FX official blog widget.  Stay up to date on Melonie Dodaro’s latest MindBody FX blog posts, where she covers topics on weight loss, dieting, nutrition, fitness, and more importantly, improving your mindset.  All keys to effective weight loss management. 

This blog widget, otherwise known as a blidget, can be installed almost anywhere on the web.  So if you have a Google home page, add it there.  Add it to your favorite blog.  Share it on your Facebook profile.  Any widget-friendly area on the web will do. 

Installing the MindBody FX blog widget is easy.  Simply select the ‘Get Widget’ button on the widget below.  Yes, that’s the actual widget!  Copy the code as directed and paste this code into your blog or preferred site.  You may also link to any of your favorite sites by clicking the images below the code, such as Blogger, Facebook, iGoogle, Twitter, and more! 

It’s that easy!

Get the <a href=”http://www.widgetbox.com/widget/mindbody-fx”>MindBody FX</a> widget and many other <a href=”http://www.widgetbox.com/”>great free widgets</a> at <a href=”http://www.widgetbox.com”>Widgetbox</a>! Not seeing a widget? (<a href=”http://docs.widgetbox.com/using-widgets/installing-widgets/why-cant-i-see-my-widget/”>More info</a>)

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