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