“Shifting your mindset about lifestyle change for weight loss results is the biggest factor in losing weight”
Our mindset determines all we see and how we retaliate or react. In today’s society we are surrounded by fear, wanting to belong, controlled by our emotions and most importantly, not forgetting about the media influences.
When we are set in a certain mindset we become “Auto Pilots” to everything and just carry on doing things we are accustomed to. Sometimes its all we know, our family history. For example, the foods we prepare and eat. Because we were raised that way, we assume that is the way.
However, when you shift your mindset lasting results will follow, but of course it does not happen overnight. You have to prepare yourself for many down hill slips and tumbles. What remains important is how you recover from these throw backs.
Here are 3 r’s that can help with shifting your mindset.
1) Rethink
2) Reprogram
3) Redirect
When you activate the RETHINK: You have to reverse the cycle of behaviour and thought. To change how you see things and experience things.
How to this:
- Meditation: Take 15 minutes of your day and use a meditation technique called “Shift Switch”.
- Retribution removal: Remove yourself from past and present threats, pressure and intimidation. “No more buy in”.
To Reprogram your reaction requires commitment and perverseness.
How to this:
- Diary tracking: Research has proven that keeping a daily diary is a great reminder for when you need to reflect.
- Repeat positive affirmations: Such as I can do this, I got this. I will not give up.
- Surround yourself with supportive people: Find people who are positive and will encourage you in the change.
- Stay active: Go for walks, it helps with clarity of mind.
- Excuse Phenomena: STOP making excuses and playing the blame game.
Redirecting means to change your direction or move from one place to another.
How to this:
- Differentiate: What is a problem and what is a benefit.
- Love yourself: Give yourself the same advice you’d give to a trusted friend..
- Label your emotions: What are you feeling and what triggers the feeling.
- Balance your emotions with logic thinking: Try to remove yourself from the situation. Step out of your skin from a minute and reflect.
- Practice gratitude and grace: What are you grateful for.
- Focus: Staying focused on the change, not giving up, persevering through the most difficult situations.
In my next bog I will share with you what happens if these 3 r’s are activated:)