How to Win the Mental Game of Weight Loss

Getting healthy and losing weight doesn’t start in your kitchen or in your gym—it starts in your mind. Once you get yourself in the right place mentally—you can start to make lasting change. And that’s where a lot of people make the mistake: They skip the mental part!  You have to WIN the mental game of weight loss first! Your power is in your mind!

So, how can you win the mental game? These steps below will get you started.

1. Get real with where you are today. Be honest with yourself. Where is your health today and where do you want it to be? How much weight you need to lose for your optimal health? Write out a little self-assessment of where you are today and your goals (where you want to be).
2. Make your start doing and stop doing lists. What do you think you need to change in your life?  What do you need to stop doing and what do you need to start doing? Can you list the habits that aren’t supporting your healthy lifestyle? Can you list the healthy steps you are willing to take? Hint: Keep it simple like drink more water. Take more steps. Do squats daily. Get one hour of exercise most days. You don’t have to get all complicated to see results.
3. But you also need the support of a family member or a friend. A workout buddy, a supportive ear, or someone to cook healthy alongside you. Don’t go it alone. People who have support have more lasting success.
4. Make your success easier. Surround yourself with the people and the tools you need to lose weight.I don’t believe in crazy diets, but rather learning to make healthy food choices for life. I put up new ones all the time. And if you want to work out with me regularly, check out my DVDs or the free workouts I post on my Facebook page.