The Power of Desire

I am currently reading the book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill which thus far has been a very interesting read regarding the mindset of those who become wealthy but I also believe many of the principles that I've read in the book can applied to ones health and fitness.

For instance one the chapter talks about desire and how important it is for those wishing to accomplish specific goals in life to maintain a high standard of desire. The method applies to becoming rich however I have altered it to show how it can be applied for health and fitness and is now something I wish to use going forward in a subconscious manner.

1. Fix in your mind the exact weight and lifestyle you desire. It is not sufficient merely to say, "I want to be skinny." Be definite as to the amount.
2. Determine exactly what you intend to give in return for the body you desire.
3. Establish a definite date when you intend to possess the body you desire.
4. Create a finite plan for carrying out your desire, and begin at once, whether you are ready or not, to put this plan into action.
5. Write out a clear, concise statement of the body weight you intend to reach. Name the time limit for its acquisition. State what you intend to give in return for the body, and describe clearly the plan through which you intend to reach it.
6. Read your written statement aloud, twice daily, once before retiring at night, and once before rising in the morning. As you read, see and feel and believe yourself in your new body and lifestyle.

The problem with the health and fitness industry these days is everything is has become far too complicated with too many fad products and effective marketing confusing the masses of population to take shortcuts and forget about the basics of being a health and active person. Whilst people argue over calorie counting and macro nutrients and so on, the simple truth is the person will not succeed if their mindset is not in the right space. Using the method above is step towards reaching your goal, by reminding yourself twice daily you can hope to turn basic diet controls such as calorie awareness and portion control into habits done purely based on your subconscious.