At Direct Macro Nutrition, we’ve witnessed incredible transformations as our clients shed over a million pounds. And do you know what we’ve discovered? The number one game-changer for their success, both during and after our program, is their mindset.
That’s why we place such a strong emphasis on mindset throughout our program. We understand that it’s the critical factor holding people back from unleashing their true potential when it comes to their health.
In today’s blog post, I want to dive deep into the number one thing you need to change in order to achieve permanent weight loss. It’s a powerful concept that revolves around creating the right STATE of mind. Most importantly your state around nutrition, exercise, and the habits necessary for long-term success.
What Is Your State?
Your STATE is the alignment of your thoughts, beliefs, and feelings. It’s the driving force behind your actions, and those actions, in turn, shape the outcomes you experience in life.
Now, here’s where the challenge arises for most people: when it comes to healthy eating, exercise, or making positive lifestyle changes, they often find themselves trapped in a negative state of mind. Negative thoughts, beliefs, and feelings about crucial behaviors such as working out, meal planning, meal prepping, or cutting out foods that don’t align with their goals can undermine their consistency.
Let’s face it: you can’t expect to be consistent with something if you harbor negative feelings towards it.
Negative states lead to negative actions.
Negative actions lead to negative outcomes.
By clinging to negative mindsets regarding the actions you must consistently engage in, you’re inadvertently setting yourself up for failure.
But fret not! We’re here to help you break free from this self-sabotaging cycle. One of the most valuable lessons we teach our clients is to stop believing in anything that doesn’t serve them. That includes holding onto negative thoughts, beliefs, and feelings about the very things they wish to change.
Let’s explore two powerful ways to change your state quickly.
- Change the meaning.
Whenever you catch yourself trapped in a negative mindset, pause and ask yourself, “What am I making this mean?”
Life is a beautiful canvas, and you hold the brush. You have the power to assign meaning to every aspect of your journey. The meaning you attach creates a ripple effect of thoughts, beliefs, and feelings.
In that very moment, you hold the key to unlock a positive perspective, attaching meaning that uplifts and empowers you. Be aware, though, that this transformation requires effort, intentionality, and consistency to override the deeply ingrained negative patterns.
2. Ask better questions.
Thinking is an art of inquiry—a series of questions that shape your reality. The answers you receive are shaped by the questions you ask. It’s time to upgrade your questioning skills!
When you ask yourself negative questions, you’re bound to generate negative thoughts, beliefs, and feelings. Consequently, the responses you receive won’t serve you.
But when you dare to ask positive questions, the magic happens. Positive questions create a cascade of empowering thoughts, beliefs, and feelings. They set you on a path of discovery and provide you with responses that truly serve you.
Here are a few captivating questions to help you shift your mindset:
- How can I make this happen?
- If I wanted to, what steps could I take to achieve this?
- Hypothetically, how could I make this a reality?
- If I were to channel the wisdom of someone I deeply respect, what actions would they take to accomplish this?
As you begin to integrate these questions into your daily routine, you’ll witness a transformation. They will spark a positive, results-oriented response within you and empower you to take control of your mindset.
The Big Takeaways
When you find yourself trapped in a negative state of mind regarding something you wish to be consistent with, make a conscious effort to attach a meaning that truly serves you. And remember to fuel your mind with positive mindset questions. By consistently implementing these strategies, you’ll witness a profound shift in your life.
Are you ready to embark on your journey toward permanent fat loss? If so, we invite you to join our life-changing 12-Week Program. It equips you with all the necessary tools to lose weight and, most importantly, maintain your progress.
If you’re still unsure, take a moment to explore the incredible success stories of our clients who have achieved remarkable transformations through our program.
