Phillip C. McGraw Quotes & Sayings

all begins with you surrounding yourself with the right people - the good and authentic people - and "unsurrounding" yourself with the wrong people. And we both know there are plenty of wrong people in this world. — Phillip C. McGraw

Sometimes you just got to give yourself what you wish someone else would give you.
— Phillip C. McGraw

Foods with Potential Thermogenic Properties Coconut oil Olive oil Green tea Walnuts Mustard (yellow or Dijon) Foods That Stick to Your Ribs Almonds Raisins Apples Yogurt (nonfat) Chickpeas Eggs Dried plums (prunes) Cod Greens (any kind of leafy greens) Rye Lentils Tofu Peanut butter (natural) Whey protein Pistachios (roasted, unsalted, in the shell) — Phillip C. McGraw

First, you're going to have to stop using food for anything other than nutrition. You cannot continue to use food to celebrate, or as a companion, or for entertainment, or comfort. You cannot medicate yourself, your mood, or pain with food. — Phillip C. McGraw

Awareness without action is worthless. — Phillip C. McGraw

If you need a miracle, be a miracle. — Phillip C. McGraw

I didn't just come in on a load of turnips! — Phillip C. McGraw

People have the right to think and say whatever they want to. But you have the right not to take it to heart, and not to react. — Phillip C. McGraw

If emotional pain or problems have cropped up in your life, you must insist on getting closure. Closure means you don't carry the problem or the pain. You address the issue, then you slam shut the book and put it away. — Phillip C. McGraw

I love life, but not everything in it. I love people, but not all of them. I love myself, but not everything about me. — Phillip C. McGraw

You can't change other people or (some) conditions; you can change only your reactions to them. — Phillip C. McGraw

You create the results in life that you believe you deserve. - DR. PHIL MCGRAW — Phillip C. McGraw

Hungry people are eventually going to eat, and eat with a vengeance! — Phillip C. McGraw

can't change what you don't acknowledge. — Phillip C. McGraw

Life's managed, not cured. — Phillip C. McGraw

The difference between winners and losers is that winners do things losers don't want to do. — Phillip C. McGraw

Experts indicate that you should aim for consistent weight loss of about one to two pounds per week, so you should remain realistic - you aren't going to lose 40 pounds per week (no matter what any diet product claims). — Phillip C. McGraw

Smugglin' that by me? That's like tryin' to smuggle sunrise past a rooster. — Phillip C. McGraw

Here they are: Power Proteins Super Starches Chicken breast Oats Tuna (chunk light, canned in water) Brown rice Black beans Corn Prime Produce - Veggies Fit Fats Carrots Avocado Tomatoes Sunflower seeds Mushrooms Cashews Prime Produce-Fruits Blueberries Oranges Grapes — Phillip C. McGraw

Anger is nothing more than an outward expression of hurt, fear and frustration — Phillip C. McGraw

Sometimes you make the right decision, sometimes you make the decision right. — Phillip C. McGraw

If we were all just alike, one of us wouldn't be necessary. — Phillip C. McGraw

Life's a marathon, not a sprint. — Phillip C. McGraw

If you ever get started on the right path to change, there is one important precondition you have to meet. You must rid yourself of that gnawing and overpowering sense of urgency and panic that always seems to appear on the scene. — Phillip C. McGraw

Self-acceptance was the foundation of the happiest time in your life and it was the engine that powered the train. — Phillip C. McGraw

Power begins with having a crystal-clear view of reality and what each and every person in your life is driven by. — Phillip C. McGraw

Forgiveness of those who have transgressed against you, or those you love, is not about them; it is about you. It is a gift to yourself. — Phillip C. McGraw

When you get emotional, slow your thoughts down, and listen attentively (write it down). That way, you'll be able to hear what you are thinking. You do this becoming very still and very quiet, and recording your thoughts. These high-speed thoughts and internal reactions always precede your feelings and emotions. Trust me, you did tell yourself something if you now feel anger, mad, anxious, frustrated, sad or depressed. From now on, whenever you get upset, listen ever so carefully, to what you are telling yourself. — Phillip C. McGraw

You wouldnt care so much about what people think about you if you knew how little they did — Phillip C. McGraw

Drama and crisis are currency to them because they love the power to make people react. They thrive on a good fight, a good scandal, a good drama. — Phillip C. McGraw

These are our neighbours, our co-workers, friends' children ... the problem is closer than you think, but so is the solution. — Phillip C. McGraw

When you allow a person's words to upset you, you're giving away your power. — Phillip C. McGraw

You're FAT - and don't try to sugarcoat it, because you'll just eat that, too. — Phillip C. McGraw

It is just good practice to do a situational scan and have situational awareness when you are out in the world. — Phillip C. McGraw

The difference between you and the person you envy, is that you settle for less. — Phillip C. McGraw