WIN is a powerful acronym that comes from legendary Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz. It means “What is important now?” Sports coaches often instruct their players to ask themselves this question at least 35 times a day in order to train them to focus on what is most important in that moment, at any given time. This same acronym can be applied to your weight loss journey.
Ask yourself: “What is important now?”
When you ask yourself: “What’s important now?” It forces your mind to think and act on your priorities. When you decide something is important and think about the WIN question, you are reminded that NOW is the time to act and move toward your goals.
You face many important choices and decisions throughout the day regarding your weight loss journey. Your responses to those choices (the decisions you make) have a lasting impact on your weight and health. To succeed at weight loss, you must ask yourself this powerful yet simple question as often as possible. “What’s important now?” Pausing to ask yourself this question will allow you to prioritize your choices and subsequent behavior.
5 C’s to win the weight loss game
If you’ve been hibernating through the long winter months, it’s time to shake off the winter blues and get your spring/summer game on. Like athletes, weight loss winners must start by getting their heads in the game. This mind game revolves around five important characteristics, otherwise known as the 5 C’s.
Obligation
This is your pledge, your dedication to yourself. You have to work hard and put your heart into the game. Find your “Why” to get started. Ask yourself.
- Why do I want to do this?
- Why is losing weight important to me?
Then write it down and/or draw it. Before you make a change, first give yourself a good reason to do so.
Whether you want to live longer for your grandchildren, improve your physical and/or mental health, or fit into your favorite pair of jeans, if you remind yourself of your “why” when you feel like giving up, you’ll be more unlikely. do so. Remember: A commitment is a promise to yourself that you will do what it takes to achieve your goal.
Serenity (self-control)
To be successful at losing weight, you must learn to keep your cool, especially under pressure. Learning new coping skills, habits, and behaviors is essential to tolerating emotions, cravings, and situations that may derail your efforts.
Concentration
Concentration is another important skill not only for athletes but also for people who want to lose weight. Focus on healthy habits that will propel you toward your goals. You fuel your body with RM-approved foods. How much water do you drink? Is exercise part of your daily routine? To create lasting changes and achieve your goals, you need to make a healthy lifestyle a habit and focus on behaviors that will help you succeed in your weight loss efforts.
Trust
Believing that you will succeed is more than half the battle. If you’ve been a yo-yo dieter or have failed at weight loss in the past, trusting yourself can be a challenge.
Focusing on your strengths helps build confidence in your ability to lose weight. You are likely to be overly critical of yourself and tend to forget when you have succeeded. You can begin to build confidence and achieve your goals by changing your self-esteem. Tell yourself.
- This time will be different
- I am capable of success
- i can do it
Consistency
Consistency is the key to weight loss success. If you want to change the quality of your life, you must prepare to win. Find a weight loss program (like Red Mountain Weight Loss®) that allows you to consistently grow and get the real results you want. We offer a variety of medically approved programs to help you lose weight fast and keep it off for life. You’ll get everything you need to help you transform to health and wellness.
Ready to lay the foundation for a healthier lifestyle? Discover four principles you can follow to successfully lose weight and set the stage for positive lifestyle changes.