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SSP 133. The Self-Sabotaging Mindset
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♦ The Self-Sabotaging Mindset ♦
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Why and how can some people achieve then maintain physique transformation when others can’t? Scott covers characteristics of two opposite mindsets: those doomed to fail and those destined to achieve.
This subject is addressed in Scott’s book “The Mindset of Achievement”, which can be found for free on his website, scottabelfitness.com.
♦♦ Quality of mindset determines quality of behavior. ♦♦
• Trying to change behaviors doesn’t address the underlying mindset.
• People who struggle with weight loss exhibit the following characteristics:
-Make excuses for every scenario and condition.
-Play the blame game. Never your fault.
-Focus on too much on food and eating.
-Focus on all the things you can’t have and all the foods you’re trying to deny (instead of focusing what you’re trying to include.)
-Focus on weight instead of feeling better.
-Become skeptical of your own ability to change.
-Set unrealistic goals.
-Don’t change mindset about significance of food and its proper relevance.
-Play the “poor-me” game.
-Are overly judgmental. See the Anti-Diet Approach:
https://scottabelfitness.com/ebooks/anti-diet-approach/
-The judgmental mindset often gives birth to the perfectionist mindset.
-Unrealistic expectations and assumptions. Plateaus happen. Progress isn’t linear.
-Focus on external circumstances instead of internal indicators of character.
• Those successful at sustained physique transformation do these things:
+Develop lifestyles that support weight maintenance.
+Accept that weight maintenance and physique transformation is your responsibility.
+Stop following trends and see through them.
Stop having the mindset of sheep and adopt the mindset of shepherd.
+Remind yourself that physique maintenance is health maintenance for life.
+Embrace this as “what is” and not “what you want it to be”.
+Focus on the little accomplishments, not on the sacrifices involved.
+Use long-term imagery and visualization to counter impulses to cheat.
+Transition from making efforts at behavior modification and more about character.
+You notice, observe and embrace even the smallest personal victories.
+Embrace transformation as a choice, not something forced upon you.
+Understand the importance of positive and nurturing self-talk.
+Avoid being judgmental. Learn from mistakes.
• Nothing can taste as good as lean feels.
• A few tips for a mindset of achievement:
+Be habit-based and process-focused.
+Until you change your mind, you’ll never change your habits.
+Taking care of your physique should be like brushing your teeth.
+Plant seeds of faith, not seeds of doubt.
+Remember: The process is the goal and the goal is the process.
• When you change the way you look at things, the way you look at things will change.
**Get an entire module of "Food Freedom" as a Free Email Course. 100% Free. No Credit Card Required.
https://foodfreedomcourse.com/free/
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♦ The Self-Sabotaging Mindset ♦
----------------------------------
Why and how can some people achieve then maintain physique transformation when others can’t? Scott covers characteristics of two opposite mindsets: those doomed to fail and those destined to achieve.
This subject is addressed in Scott’s book “The Mindset of Achievement”, which can be found for free on his website, scottabelfitness.com.
♦♦ Quality of mindset determines quality of behavior. ♦♦
• Trying to change behaviors doesn’t address the underlying mindset.
• People who struggle with weight loss exhibit the following characteristics:
-Make excuses for every scenario and condition.
-Play the blame game. Never your fault.
-Focus on too much on food and eating.
-Focus on all the things you can’t have and all the foods you’re trying to deny (instead of focusing what you’re trying to include.)
-Focus on weight instead of feeling better.
-Become skeptical of your own ability to change.
-Set unrealistic goals.
-Don’t change mindset about significance of food and its proper relevance.
-Play the “poor-me” game.
-Are overly judgmental. See the Anti-Diet Approach:
https://scottabelfitness.com/ebooks/anti-diet-approach/
-The judgmental mindset often gives birth to the perfectionist mindset.
-Unrealistic expectations and assumptions. Plateaus happen. Progress isn’t linear.
-Focus on external circumstances instead of internal indicators of character.
• Those successful at sustained physique transformation do these things:
+Develop lifestyles that support weight maintenance.
+Accept that weight maintenance and physique transformation is your responsibility.
+Stop following trends and see through them.
Stop having the mindset of sheep and adopt the mindset of shepherd.
+Remind yourself that physique maintenance is health maintenance for life.
+Embrace this as “what is” and not “what you want it to be”.
+Focus on the little accomplishments, not on the sacrifices involved.
+Use long-term imagery and visualization to counter impulses to cheat.
+Transition from making efforts at behavior modification and more about character.
+You notice, observe and embrace even the smallest personal victories.
+Embrace transformation as a choice, not something forced upon you.
+Understand the importance of positive and nurturing self-talk.
+Avoid being judgmental. Learn from mistakes.
• Nothing can taste as good as lean feels.
• A few tips for a mindset of achievement:
+Be habit-based and process-focused.
+Until you change your mind, you’ll never change your habits.
+Taking care of your physique should be like brushing your teeth.
+Plant seeds of faith, not seeds of doubt.
+Remember: The process is the goal and the goal is the process.
• When you change the way you look at things, the way you look at things will change.
**Get an entire module of "Food Freedom" as a Free Email Course. 100% Free. No Credit Card Required.
https://foodfreedomcourse.com/free/