Thread: Willing yourself thin?

Will yourself to keep something that you already have?
Isn´t that the easiest thing to do?

I guess, in a way. But let's say that you're trying to find a crazy, twilight zone type excuse. Is there a small possibility that if you want yourself to be a certain way so badly, your body just lets your mind take over?

Do you mean believing in something that is not true just because you want it so much? It is possible, the mind is a powerful thing. If it is not that, can you explain again? Thanks

Yes you can. But it is not so much that you 'body' lets your mind take over - but your mind lets your subconcious drives take over.

Take someone who is recovering from anorexia. They know they need to add mass and they may be 'wanting to' be heavier, but are not 'comfortable' with the idea of being heavier. So, although they 'try' to gain weight, and they, on some level, THINK that they are trying "as hard as they can" they will subconsciously sabotage their efforts. And these actions will make sure they 'fail' in their goals...

So it is not so much a case of 'willing yourself thin' but 'preventing yourself' from progressing due to fear....


You just have to overcome this subconscious drive by recognizing those 'subconscious' actions and ACTIVELY preventing yourself from doing them - no matter how 'anxious' you become with the change in routine.

I completely understand that, and I am willing to admit that I suffer from that (to a certain extent). But I'm really thinking along the lines of something out of a Twlight Zone episode, where despite doing things to the contrary (like actually eating a lot), a person can maintain their current weight because they want to so badly.

You can will yourself thin. Its called self control.

However, you cannot will yourself thin while eating 6000 calories a day of garbage.

Originally Posted by Twin Peak

You can will yourself thin. Its called self control.

However, you cannot will yourself thin while eating 6000 calories a day of garbage.

Originally Posted by Vieope

, the mind is a powerful thing. [/i]

But in most ppls case it is simply 'go with the flow' rather than working consiously towards a positive mind set. IMO, the mind is not as easy to work with as the body.

yes, you will yourself to stop eating like a fricking pig and you will yourself to work-out!

Jaim, I don't think you're actually trying as hard as you think. I have repeated a surefire way for you to gain weight over and over. Count calories. If you don't gain weight, then increase that number of calories. Repeat this until you gain weight.

Have you ever eaten 5-6K calories a day every day for extended periods of time? I have. It takes some degree of force feeding. It takes a gradual increase in calories. It takes consistency.

Originally Posted by CowPimp

Jaim, I don't think you're actually trying as hard as you think.

This was my point --> She may 'think' she is trying on some level (or she may HOPE she is trying), but if she really sat down and analysed what she was doing and she was REALLY honest with herself she would find that she is not really trying at all. She is too scared to try.

So she refuses to change her behaviour - and nothing will change.

I'm willing myself a set of sixpack abs right now while sitting down wathching TV.
And tonight ill dream away my love handles!

I'm not using this mind power thing as an excuse. I know I'm not trying as hard as I could be, I'm trying hard, but not giving it my 100%, I kind of gave up about a month ago.I have tried the 5000 - 6000 calorie thing. But I vomitted by accident, and my mom told me never to do it again, it wasn't worth it.

Regardless, I appreciate the responses but I don't think you guys get what I'm asking. I'm not talking about self control or will power. I'm actually talking about your mind telling your body to be thin - like ACTUALLY twilight zone style.

Originally Posted by jaim91

Regardless, I appreciate the responses but I don't think you guys get what I'm asking. I'm not talking about self control or will power. I'm actually talking about your mind telling your body to be thin - like ACTUALLY twilight zone style.

I get what you mean, Mind over matter. To answer your original question bluntly, the answer is no. You cant have a poor diet, lack excercise, and be generally lazy and expect to look like Scwartznegger or some tv action star with ripped abs and a shredded physique just by wishing or willing your body this. I am sure however someone looking to make a quick buck will sell you some pill or some "Far East Chant" that they will guarantee will make you thin and ripped without any special effort. look how many electro shock 6-pack ab makers were sold. Now next time you go to the mall look at all the fat people walking around, those are the people who bought these things. Dont get fooled into any quick fix scheme or miracle pill that require "no effort". It take hard work, dedication, education, and self control, and it isnt easy or everyone in real life would look like they fell out of a hollywood movie. So buckle down and get started!!!

We get it. Its ludicrous. End of story.

When I grow old I won´t look like ALBOB, when I grow old I won´t look like ALBOB, when I grow old I won´t look like ALBOB, when I grow old I won´t look like ALBOB...

Originally Posted by Vieope

When I grow old I won´t look like ALBOB, when I grow old I won´t look like ALBOB, when I grow old I won´t look like ALBOB, when I grow old I won´t look like ALBOB...

Hey, few minutes later and it continues to work.

Originally Posted by jaim91

Regardless, I appreciate the responses but I don't think you guys get what I'm asking. I'm not talking about self control or will power. I'm actually talking about your mind telling your body to be thin - like ACTUALLY twilight zone style.

I understood what you were asking, and it's just plain silly.

Law of concentrated attention

First thing on monday I will call Africa and say their food problem is solved.

I know you guys are skeptical, I just wanted to see if it was at possible, or if there was any proof.

Originally Posted by jaim91

I know you guys are skeptical, I just wanted to see if it was at possible, or if there was any proof.

I have seen your pictures, do you wanna continue with the same weight while eating a lot?

maybe i could will a bigger penis.... not that I need to or anything

Originally Posted by busyLivin

maybe i could will a bigger penis.... not that I need to or anything

Change your boyfriend.

it sounds a little like christian science thinking to me. like willing cancer to go away. there is no such thing as fat god made you you are perfect it's just wrong thinking that gives satan power and you are percieving yourself as fat because your faith is not strong enough...... don't buy it !!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by rockgazer69

it sounds a little like christian science thinking to me. like willing cancer to go away.

It does help though, not because of christianity of course.
But it is proved that a better self-esteem can benefit your immune system and your overall health. Not to the point of burning a lot of excessive calories.

faith can bring about miracles who knows what mystery lies behind that it is inspiring though.

Let´s not go crazy with that faith talk though.