“Strive for greatness.”
“Never give up!”
“Just do it.”
You've heard all of these inspirational phrases before! They're used to drive you towards your goals and motivate you to succeed. If your fitness goal is weight loss (a.k.a. fat loss) then shifting your mindset is the first essential step for success.
What is weight loss mindset?
Weight loss mindset is your view on weight loss. Many people go into weight loss with a negative view about themselves.
“I'm too fat!”
“I hate the way I look in a bathing suit!”
“I'll never look like that girl in the magazine!”
“I was just born to look like this!”
When you start your journey with this mindset, you're setting yourself up for failure. By shifting your thought process from the negative body image views about yourself, to the positive outcomes of weight loss (more energy, healthier lifestyle, more active) you change your mindset and set yourself up for success!
When your mind is right, the body will follow. Think about that key positive outcome that is driving you to lose the fat. Is it your health? Maybe you need more energy? Or, possibly looking to become more active and spend time with your children?
Shifting Your Mindset For Successful Weight Loss
After you discover your WHY, the sky is the limit! You will be consumed with your fitness goal. It will push you to eat more nutrient dense foods, make better choices, and become the driving force behind your workouts. Your new mindset will give you confidence you did not know you even had!
Remember, it takes time! Changing your mindset is more than just a quick fix. As your mindset begins to shift those around you will notice the way you carry yourself! This positive feedback from loved ones will be even more motivation.
Tips To Shift Your Mindset
Here are some great tips to help you shift your mindset and soar through your weight loss journey!
- Change your goals! Don't focus on the numbers, focus on how you feel. Is your energy higher? Are you more active?
- Focus on the positive! Stop worrying about how others see you, or how you look in a certain outfit. Think about the benefits of living a healthy life and focus your attention there.
- Keep your goals attainable! Losing 20 pounds in 2 weeks is not an attainable or healthy goal. Be sure to choose goals that are appropriate for you so that you can celebrate your wins!
- Reward yourself! Stop focusing on the punishments for messing up and reward yourself for the wins. Did you do your first HIIT workout? WIN! Did you finally do a pull-up? WIN!
Focus on shifting your mindset, surround yourself with others who can motivate and support you through your journey and you will do AMAZING!