Linda Spangle > Quotes

“Starting today, instead of saying "I have to" when discussing your actions or goals, substitute the words "I choose to." Now the phrase "I have to go to work" becomes "I choose to go to work." And "I have to lose weight" becomes "I choose to lose weight." Saying "I choose to" puts you in charge and affirms that you want to see results.”
― Linda Spangle, 100 Days of Weight Loss: The Secret to Being Successful on Any Diet Plan

“Ambivalence is one of the biggest enemies of change. If you aren't sure that you really want to take action on something such as your weight, ambivalence will usually win.”
― Linda Spangle, 100 Days of Weight Loss: The Secret to Being Successful on Any Diet Plan

“Your true value doesn’t come from the wonderful things you do, the children you raise, or the business you run. You are valuable because you exist.”
― Linda Spangle, Life is Hard, Food is Easy: The 5-Step Plan to Overcome Emotional Eating and Lose Weight on Any Diet

“When you get dressed each day, look in the mirror and say, “I look great!” It doesn’t matter if you’re wearing a baggy dress and worn shoes. Pretend! Imagine how you would talk to others, do your work, and raise your children if you truly felt great about yourself. Then live out of that internal picture, acting “as if” those things were true.”
― Linda Spangle, Life is Hard, Food is Easy: The 5-Step Plan to Overcome Emotional Eating and Lose Weight on Any Diet