{"id":46153,"date":"2022-09-13T00:54:35","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T00:54:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=46153"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"weight-loss-mindset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-mindset\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get A Weight Loss Mindset In 10 Steps (It&#8217;s Not About Willpower)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-mindset\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-mindset\/#Struggling_To_Lose_Weight_Check_Your_Mindset\" >Struggling To Lose Weight? Check Your Mindset<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-mindset\/#How_To_Get_In_A_Weight_Loss_Mindset\" >How To Get In A Weight Loss Mindset<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-mindset\/#1_Find_Your_Ultimate_%E2%80%9CWhy%E2%80%9D\" >1. Find Your Ultimate &#8220;Why&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-mindset\/#2_Set_A_SMART_Goal_Then_Break_It_Down\" >2. Set A SMART Goal, Then Break It Down<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-mindset\/#3_Educate_Yourself\" >3. Educate Yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-mindset\/#4_Be_Reasonable\" >4. Be Reasonable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-mindset\/#5_Set_Yourself_Up_For_Success\" >5. Set Yourself Up For Success<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-mindset\/#6_Question_Your_Beliefs_About_Weight_Loss\" >6. Question Your Beliefs About Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-mindset\/#7_Focus_On_Health_Not_Weight\" >7. Focus On Health, Not Weight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-mindset\/#8_Switch_From_%E2%80%9CI_Have_To%E2%80%9D_To_%E2%80%9CI_Get_To%E2%80%9D\" >8. Switch From &#8220;I Have To&#8221; To &#8220;I Get To&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-mindset\/#9_Be_Patient_With_Yourself\" >9. Be Patient With Yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-mindset\/#10_Seek_Support_When_Needed\" >10. Seek Support When Needed<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-mindset\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know how weight loss happens\u2014eat less, move more. Simple, clear and easy to understand, but not always easy to do. In fact, for many people, weight loss seems impossible. They start out with all the motivation and willpower in the world, but eventually give up because they can&#8217;t stick to their plan. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re struggling to lose weight, it&#8217;s not because you&#8217;re lazy or lack willpower. The problem is that you don&#8217;t have the right mindset. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent research reveals that your mind plays a much bigger role in weight loss than previously thought. In fact, your weight loss mindset is more important than your genetic predisposition or how much willpower you have. What does that mean, exactly?<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Get_A_Weight_Loss_Mindset_In_10_Steps\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Get_A_Weight_Loss_Mindset_In_10_Steps\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Here&#8217;s a quick overview:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Struggling_To_Lose_Weight_Check_Your_Mindset\"><\/span><strong>Struggling To Lose Weight? Check Your Mindset<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your mindset is your attitude and beliefs about something. It&#8217;s how you see yourself, your health, and your ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/tattoos-after-weight-loss\/\">lose weight<\/a>. Psychologists believe there&#8217;s an important cycle between your mindset and your behavior.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your mindset affects your behavior, which then affects your results. If you believe that you can&#8217;t lose weight, you&#8217;re likely to give up when the going gets tough. On the other hand, if you have a positive outlook and believe that you can reach your goals, you&#8217;re much more likely to stick to your plan and achieve success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of a simple scenario: You&#8217;re starting out on a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/bone-broth-for-weight-loss\/\">low carb diet<\/a>. The first few days are difficult but you&#8217;re determined so you push through it. Then something distressing happens (you tank a project at work, or you get into a fight with your partner) and you&#8217;re stressed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;re craving carbs like crazy and all you can think about is how good they&#8217;ll taste.Your first instinct is to give in to the cravings and have a big bowl of pasta. After all, you&#8217;ve always been overweight and the diet probably isn&#8217;t going to work anyway, right?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrong. This is where your mindset comes in.If you have a negative or fixed mindset\u2014meaning you believe that your weight is completely out of your control and there&#8217;s nothing you can do about it\u2014you&#8217;re more likely to give in to the cravings and sabotage your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, if you have a growth mindset\u2014meaning you believe that you can learn and grow and change your habits\u2014you&#8217;re more likely to find the strength to resist the cravings and stick to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/celery-juice-for-weight-loss\/\">your diet<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may not seem like much, but this simple example illustrates the power of your mindset. Your beliefs and attitudes have a direct impact on your behavior, which then affects your results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychologists have studied this phenomenon under Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a type of therapy that assumes that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are all interconnected. The theory is that if we can change our thoughts, we can change our behavior and achieve our goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been proven to be an effective treatment for a wide variety of mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and eating disorders (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3673298\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). And recent research suggests that it may also be an effective tool for weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study published in 2016 found that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can help people lose weight and keep it off. The study followed overweight and obese participants over the course of a year. Half of the participants received traditional weight loss counseling while the other half received Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the end of the year, the participants who received Cognitive Behavioral Therapy had lost more weight than those who received traditional counseling. They were also more likely to keep the weight off <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/coffee-lemon-and-hot-water-for-weight-loss\/\">long-term<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study&#8217;s authors believe that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is so effective for weight loss because it helps people change their mindset about food and their body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3673298\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It also teaches them practical skills for dealing with difficult situations, like how to resist cravings or how to handle setbacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/meal-replacement-smoothies\/\"><i>Meal Replacement Smoothies For Weight Loss: How Effective Are They For The Long Haul?<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Get_A_Weight_Loss_Mindset_In_10_Steps\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32606 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"weight loss mindset\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Get_In_A_Weight_Loss_Mindset\"><\/span><strong>How To Get In A Weight Loss Mindset<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that you can change your mindset. And, when you do, it will have a positive impact on your behavior and your results. Here are 10 steps to help you develop a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/paleo-lunch-ideas\/\">weight loss<\/a> mindset:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Find_Your_Ultimate_%E2%80%9CWhy%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>1. Find Your Ultimate &#8220;Why&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meaningful and lasting change starts with a strong why. You need to be clear about your motivations for wanting to lose weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your why might be to improve your health, to feel better about yourself, or to fit into that pair of jeans that you haven&#8217;t been able to wear in years. Whatever it is, make sure it&#8217;s something that truly matters to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One technique that can help you find your why is to imagine your future self. Picture yourself in one year, five years, or 10 years from now. What do you look like? How do you feel?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What&#8217;s important is that your why is something you can control. In other words, you need to be able to lose weight for yourself\u2014not for someone else.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Set_A_SMART_Goal_Then_Break_It_Down\"><\/span><strong>2. Set A SMART Goal, Then Break It Down<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goal setting is an important part of any <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-losing-50-pounds-does-to-your-body\/\">weight loss journey<\/a>. But it&#8217;s not enough to just set any old goal. Your goal needs to be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a SMART goal might be to lose 10 pounds in three months.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is specific (10 pounds)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Measurable (you can track your progress with a scale)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Achievable (losing 10 pounds in three months is realistic if you&#8217;re dedicated to making lifestyle changes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relevant (this goal is relevant to your ultimate why)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time-bound (you have a specific timeline for achieving this goal).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you&#8217;ve set your SMART goal, break it down into smaller, more manageable goals. These are the goals you&#8217;ll focus on week-to-week or month-to-month. Why? Although big goals are exciting, they can also be daunting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smaller goals are easier to accomplish and will give you a sense of achievement along the way. Think of your big goal as the destination, and the smaller goals as the journey\u2014enjoy the ride!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if your goal is to lose 10 pounds in three months, your smaller goals might be to lose 3-4 pounds per month. You&#8217;ll break this down further into which changes you need to make on a daily or weekly basis to achieve your monthly goal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve mustered up the courage to crush your weight loss goal, let Betterme take the sting out of this demanding process. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Get_A_Weight_Loss_Mindset_In_10_Steps\">Our app will help you<\/a> restructure your habits, remold your life and crank up your fitness results!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Get_A_Weight_Loss_Mindset_In_10_Steps\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32609 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Educate_Yourself\"><\/span><strong>3. Educate Yourself<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s a lot of misinformation out there about <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-fast-weight-loss\/\">weight loss<\/a>. You need to educate yourself about the basics of healthy eating and exercise so that you can separate fact from fiction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by reading trustworthy sources, like the website of the National Institutes of Health or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK221839\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).These organizations provide evidence-based information on a variety of topics related to health and wellness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeking knowledge is an important part of developing a growth mindset; when you know better, you can do better. You&#8217;ll avoid these common weight loss mistakes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>crash diets: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are restrictive diets that eliminate certain food groups or severely limit your caloric intake. They&#8217;re not sustainable in the long-term and can actually lead to weight gain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>detoxes and cleanses:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> There&#8217;s no evidence to support the claims that these programs help you lose weight or detoxify your body. In fact, they can be dangerous\u2014especially if they involve fasting or cutting out entire food groups.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>supplements: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s no magic pill that will help you lose weight. Stick to a healthy diet and exercise program, and save your money.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>spot-reducing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Unfortunately, you can&#8217;t choose which areas of your body will lose fat. When you lose weight, it will happen all over\u2014not just in the area you want to target.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>exercising every day:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You don&#8217;t need to exercise every day to lose weight, but it is important to be active on a regular basis. Overdoing it can lead to burnout, which will sabotage your weight loss efforts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Be_Reasonable\"><\/span><strong>4. Be Reasonable<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A one-size-fits-all approach to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1700-calorie-meal-plan-high-protein\/\">weight loss<\/a> doesn&#8217;t exist (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK221839\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). What works for one person might not work for another. It&#8217;s important to be reasonable in your expectations and work with the resources you have to achieve <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/kimchi-diet\/\">results<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you might not have time in your day to go to the gym. This doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t be more active.\u00a0 You can still find ways to move more, like taking a brisk walk in your neighborhood. taking your dog for a walk or dancing around the house while you do chores.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another example relates to diet culture. You might not have the resources to buy all organic, grass-fed, and locally sourced food.That&#8217;s OK! You can still eat healthy by making smart choices with the resources you have.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy frozen fruits and vegetables, which are often more affordable than fresh produce. And look for sales\u2014you can stock up on items when they&#8217;re on sale and save them for later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you make lifestyle changes that are sustainable and realistic, you&#8217;re more likely to stick with them long-term.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Read More: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-shakes-for-women\/\"><i>Weight Loss Shakes For Women: The Complete List Of Fat-Burning Ingredients<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Get_A_Weight_Loss_Mindset_In_10_Steps\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32599 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"weight loss mindset\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/7.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/7-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/7.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Set_Yourself_Up_For_Success\"><\/span><strong>5. Set Yourself Up For Success<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;re more likely to achieve your goals if you set yourself up for success from the start. Creating a healthy environment\u2014both physically and mentally\u2014will help you stay on track.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some ways to set yourself up for success:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep healthy food within easy reach and make sure your kitchen is stocked with nutritious staples. This way, you&#8217;ll be less likely to order takeout when you&#8217;re tired or hungry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan ahead by packing your meals and snacks for the day. This will help you avoid unhealthy choices when you&#8217;re on the go.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set a regular sleep schedule and make sure to get enough rest. Lack of sleep can lead to cravings and make it harder to stick to your diet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rethink your social life and make time for activities that don&#8217;t revolve around food and drink. This can help you avoid triggers that lead to overeating.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make exercise a priority and schedule it into your week. You&#8217;re more likely to stick with your workout plan if it&#8217;s part of your regular routine.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Question_Your_Beliefs_About_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><strong>6. Question Your Beliefs About Weight Loss<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to change your mindset, it&#8217;s important to question your beliefs about weight loss. Where did you learn these beliefs? Are they based on fact or fiction? What&#8217;s your internal dialogue like?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, do you tell yourself that you&#8217;re not good enough or that you&#8217;ll never be able to lose weight? This type of negative self-talk will only hold you back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try to identify the thoughts and beliefs that are standing in your way. Once you&#8217;re aware of them, you can start to challenge and reframe them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Focus_On_Health_Not_Weight\"><\/span><strong>7. Focus On Health, Not Weight<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best ways to change your mindset is to focus on health, not weight. This shift in perspective can help you feel better about yourself and make healthier choices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health isn&#8217;t just about the number on the scale. It&#8217;s also about how you feel mentally and emotionally. When you focus on being healthy, you&#8217;re more likely to make choices that are good for your mind and body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s an example of a decision you might make if you&#8217;re focused on <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegan-protein-shakes-for-weight-loss\/\">health<\/a>:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You wake up feeling tired and groggy. Instead of reaching for a cup of coffee, you decide to hydrate with a glass of water and eat a nutritious breakfast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This decision supports your physical and mental health. Although both drinks are low-calorie and won&#8217;t affect your weight loss efforts, coffee can dehydrate you and make you feel more tired (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/sleep-faqs\/why-does-coffee-make-me-tired#:~:text=Coffee%20is%20considered%20a%20diuretic,you%20to%20experience%20fatigue9.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A nutritious breakfast, on the other hand, will give you energy and help you focus throughout the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Get_A_Weight_Loss_Mindset_In_10_Steps\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32592 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5-7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"weight loss mindset\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5-7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5-7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5-7.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5-7-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5-7.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Switch_From_%E2%80%9CI_Have_To%E2%80%9D_To_%E2%80%9CI_Get_To%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>8. Switch From &#8220;I Have To&#8221; To &#8220;I Get To&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&#8217;re trying to lose weight, it&#8217;s easy to focus on all the things you have to give up\u2014like your favorite foods or your nightly glass of wine. This can make the journey seem daunting and unappealing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One way to change your mindset is to switch from &#8220;I have to&#8221; to &#8220;I get to.&#8221; For example, instead of thinking, &#8220;I have to give up carbs,&#8221; tell yourself, &#8220;I get to eat more vegetables.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This simple reframe is called positive thinking and is a practice that&#8217;s proven to improve mood and motivation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reasons why BetterMe is a safe bet: a wide range of calorie-blasting workouts, finger-licking recipes, 24\/7 support, challenges that\u2019ll keep you on your best game, and that just scratches the surface! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Get_A_Weight_Loss_Mindset_In_10_Steps\">Start using our app<\/a> and watch the magic happen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Be_Patient_With_Yourself\"><\/span><strong>9. Be Patient With Yourself<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing weight takes time, so it&#8217;s important to be patient with yourself. Remember that you didn&#8217;t gain the weight overnight, so you can&#8217;t expect to lose it that quickly either. Focus on making small, sustainable changes and give yourself credit for every step in the right direction. This will help you stay on track and avoid becoming discouraged.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Seek_Support_When_Needed\"><\/span><strong>10. Seek Support When Needed<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making lasting changes to your diet and lifestyle can be tough, especially if you&#8217;re trying to do it on your own. If you need some extra support, don&#8217;t be afraid to seek help from a friend, family member, therapist, or other health professional.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s best to consult qualified help if you&#8217;re struggling because they can give you personalized advice and guidance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losing weight requires more than just making changes to your diet and exercise routine. It also requires a change in mindset. The good news is that you can learn how to get a weight loss mindset using the 10 steps outlined in this article. 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Simple, clear and easy to understand, but not always easy to do. In fact, for many people, weight loss seems impossible. They start out with all the motivation and willpower in the world, but eventually give up because they can't stick to their plan. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you're struggling to lose weight, it's not because you're lazy or lack willpower. The problem is that you don't have the right mindset. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent research reveals that your mind plays a much bigger role in weight loss than previously thought. In fact, your weight loss mindset is more important than your genetic predisposition or how much willpower you have. What does that mean, exactly?<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Here's a quick overview:<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Struggling To Lose Weight? 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