While there may be many circumstances in life over which we have no control, there are many choices we make which give us an enormous amount of power over our own lives.

There are consequences for every decision we make, some may be positive and some may be negative. If you learn to listen to your heart, your instinct will tell you whether you are making the right decision.

The choices that you have for your mind and soul are:

• The choice of how you think
• The choice to have a positive or negative attitude.
• The choice on whether to take action or not.
• The choice to learn new healthy habits or repeat old bad habits.
• The choice to take blame circumstances or take responsibility.
• The choice to succeed or fail.
• The choice to wish you could do it or believe you can do it

While the positive choices you make about your body affect your weight and energy levels the positive impact of the choices you make for your mind and soul affect your self-esteem, confidence and how you look in your clothes.

Gift to yourself

You can't lose weight or lead a healthy lifestyle for your husband, wife, parents, siblings or friends. You have to do it for you. You have to believe you're worthy of this precious gift. You already have the gift in your hands - the freedom of choice is your gift. The choice to leave it unopened or unwrap and enjoy it is yours!