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.

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