Mental toughness and weight loss

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“The 3 key components for success are as follows: psychological preparedness, physical conditioning, mental toughness.”- Chuck Norris[1]

According to the company Mental Toughness Partners:

“ Mental Toughness is a personality trait that determines your ability to perform consistently under stress and pressure, and is closely related to qualities such as character, resilience, grit and perseverance.

Peter Clough, Professor of Applied Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University and a pioneer on research into Mental Toughness further describes a mentally tough person as “someone who is comfortable in their own skin, can take whatever comes along in their stride and mostly enjoy the challenge”.[2]

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The article Stepping Up to Scale: Achieving Weight Loss Success with Mental Toughness notes:

“ Losing weight is a challenging journey that requires discipline, patience, and perseverance. Along with the physical challenges, there are also mental and emotional hurdles to overcome that are often not talked about. Developing mental toughness is an essential part of the weight loss process. After all, the reason you have landed yourself in an unhappy body state was your inability to say “no” to food. Today is the day you flip that switch and embrace just how tough your mind can be!

One of the most important aspects of mental toughness is setting clear, achievable goals. So many start their journey with only the end goal in mind, which seems very overwhelming. I recommend setting many smaller goals to help power you through this journey. Let’s say you want to lose 50 lbs, I would make your first goal to lose 5 lbs. When you have a specific smaller target in mind, it's easier to stay focused and motivated. Break your goal down into smaller, manageable steps and set a realistic deadline for each step. “I will lose 5 lbs in 2 weeks” sounds much more attainable than "I need to lose 50 lbs NOW". Chipping away at 50 lbs 5 pounds at a time will not only keep you motivated, it will make your journey much more exciting.

Learning to say “NO”. You found yourself 50 lbs overweight because you are not accustomed to telling yourself no when it comes to food. Start the habit of actually telling yourself No out-loud (if need be). You may want that delicious dessert or snack but do not NEED it. Sticking to your total calories for the day can be so empowering but in order to do that you will need to learn to say no.[3]

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Steve Siebold, author of the book Die Fat or Get Tough: 101 Differences in Thinking Between Fat People and Fit People notes:

“ Make no mistake: Many diets work very well and have been scientifically proven to do so. Because an individual lacks the mental toughness to stick to a diet doesn’t make the diet any less effective. People have a difficult time accepting their own behavior so they blame their diet. That’s no different than a college graduate begging for money on the street and then blaming the school for his failure to succeed.

People battling weight have failed on so many diets they begin to believe there’s something mysteriously complex about getting thin and healthy. It’s a psychological phenomenon that holds people back from building the body they desire and deserve.

Fit people know weight loss is as simple and straightforward as making a commitment to change and being mentally tough enough to stick to their commitment. The configuration of the diets themselves can be very complex, but adhering to a diet is as elementary as having the willpower to keep your word to yourself.[4]

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Steve Siebold on his book Die Fat or Get Tough: 101 Differences in Thinking Between Fat People and Fit People:

"From 2003 to 2008, I interviewed hundreds of fat and fit people and disected their core beliefs and philosophies around diet and exercise. What I found was fit people have completely different beliefs and philosophies in this area, and these beliefs and philosophies drove their eating and exercise habits. The differences in thinking are so extreme I decided to write a book about it."- Steve Siebold on his book Die Fat or Get Tough: 101 Differences in Thinking Between Fat People and Fit People[5]

Articles and videos related to mental toughness and weight loss

Most individuals are overweight due to their dietary and exercise habits.[6]

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Journal/academic articles related to mental toughness and weight loss

Chuck Norris on the topic of obesity

Chuck Norris publicity shot from official website.

See also: Chuck Norris on the topic of obesity

In April of 2011, the conservative Christian Chuck Norris wrote:

“ The problems with being overweight and obese go far beyond looks. They affect our mentality, mobility and can lead to a number of physical diseases and ailments...

It's true that genetics, environment, socio-economic status, metabolism and behavior can be contributors to these ailments. But the fact is most Americans are overweight and obese because they eat poorly and don't exercise. Most of our foods are super high in fats, sugars and salt. And, compared to other countries, we eat much larger portions. We live to eat – most other cultures eat to live.

The primary reason obesity statistics and these subsequent illnesses are so high is that our culture is entrenched in hedonism, which means we are all about pleasure. We go where we feel like going. We do what we feel like doing. We watch what we feel like watching. And we eat what we feel like eating. And God help the soul who tells us to do otherwise...

... We think doing what we feel like doing is power and freedom, when really it's just carrying out what our flesh craves. True freedom is being able to look straight in the eye of what you feel like doing (even if it's wrong) and possessing the power to say no. Eating what we want isn't liberty – that's tyranny. Eating what is right is freedom – that's victory over oppression. And triumph over the tummy should be our next battle. Fighting for a better America includes fighting for a healthier, fitter, combat-ready you. (That is why my new cultural warrior book, "Black Belt Patriotism," contains an entire chapter on helping you win the consumption war and not just the culture wars."[7]

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See also

Essay:

Books

  • Die Fat or Get Tough: 101 Differences in Thinking Between Fat People and Fit People by Steve Siebold. London House Pr (January 7, 2010)
  • Fat Loser!: Mental Toughness Training For Dieters by Steve Siebold. ‎ London House Press (January 7, 2014)
  • The Ultimate Fit or Fat by Covert Bailey. ‎LiStTbdHMH; Subsequent edition (January 4, 2000)

Notes

  1. ↑ Chuck Norris quote, Quote Fancy website
  2. ↑ What is Mental Toughness?
  3. ↑ Stepping Up to Scale: Achieving Weight Loss Success with Mental Toughness
  4. ↑ Steve Siebold: AMA wrong to call obesity a disease by Steve Siebold, Cap Times
  5. ↑ Die Fat or Get Tough: 101 Differences in Thinking Between Fat People and Fit People by Steve Siebold
  6. ↑
  7. ↑ http://www.wnd.com/index.php/index.php?fa=PAGE.printable&pageId=109051
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