What you think matters more than what you eat when it comes to losing weight.

Okay, here's a quick test. Do you think a banana or banana bread is healthier?

Is it too simple? Okay, here's another one for you: Is it healthy
to eat oatmeal or pancakes for breakfast? Are you still doing well? Here's another. Is it better to eat grilled or fried fish for lunch?

If you chose banana, oatmeal, and grilled salmon, you have won the blue ribbon for making good eating choices. But, to be honest, were these truly difficult questions?

You probably already have a good idea of which foods are ideal for your overall health. That's why we won't go into detail about the advantages of one diet over another. Instead, we'll focus on the true transformation, the one that occurs within your mind.

Because here's the crux of the problem: when it comes to losing weight, what you think matters far more than what you eat.

You must change your thinking in order to achieve significant and long-term weight loss. Self-esteem, how you see yourself, and occasionally notions about your success and future are all linked to thoughts about your body and weight. You won't be able to make significant progress until you untangle these issues.

As a result, you'll learn about seven mentality shifts in these articles. But, before we get started, let's face one reality: there will be setbacks.

They strike even the most disciplined, structured, and resolute individuals, and they will almost certainly strike you at some point. Your discipline will be tested by an extravagant birthday weekend, your organizing abilities will be tested when your preschooler becomes unwell and you must care for her, and a reservation at a tempting new five-star restaurant will undermine your strong determination.

And it's all fine. Everyone experiences setbacks, but they can be overcome. In reality, the occasional setback helps to hone the abilities we'll be discussing and will aid you in your quest for meaningful, long-term weight loss.

So let's get started on a journey of modest steps that will lead you to a whole new destination. The first stop should be self-compassion.

See you in the next article!

Disclaimer: The article above is a summary from The Shift by Gary Foster