Why is mindset so important when it comes to weight loss?
Because the only reason we don’t reach any goal we’ve set out for ourselves is because of the voice in our heads that puts up obstacles.
The voice that says I can’t do it because…I don’t have time for…I’m just too busy…I have too much in my plate right now, but when things settle down…It’s really hard to go without x (insert food or habit that you’d like to change)…I have tried before and it didn’t work.
If we are feeling determined, we often try to push against that voice, or stifle it. We may gain some temporary traction with willpower.
But if the underlying belief that ‘it’s so hard’ or ‘this is going to be difficult’ is still there, it eventually sneaks back in during our weak moments, can make us feel defeated, and can sabotage our efforts to keep making progress and stay on track.
What’s valuable is to recognize this pattern, to know that these thoughts may show up, and be on the lookout for them.
Be onto yourself with the excuses, know that our brains prefer the easy and familiar, and be prepared to have strategies in place to uphold the new habit we want to intentionally choose instead.
Giving this some thought ahead of time is key to your success and is what we work on to make sure you’re prepared when those weak moments arrive, and they always do.
Want to work on mindset? It’s the missing piece to reaching your goal if you haven’t.