How To Get a Body Transformation Mindset - Coppell Boot Camp Instructor Explains

Turning on the Mental Switch – Get a Body Transformation Mindset

Part I

How can you go from thinking about transforming your body to successfully doing so? How can you get the best possible results from your training and nutrition efforts? The answer is simple- take the steps to get a “body transformation mindset”. There are SIX CRITICAL STEPS to get your mind prepared to guide your body to its best performance and appearance.

1. Admit that the current state of your body (or something about the current state) is not only not ideal but undesirable to you right now.

This step does not include saying or thinking degrading things about yourself or downplaying recent body transformation success. It simply requires admitting that something about the way you currently look or feel makes you upset, frustrated, or humiliated and that there is still more work to do. Neglecting to admit dissatisfaction with your current state and glossing you’re your goals takes away your motivation to do what it takes to see your transformation through to the intended goal. If how you look and feel now makes you happy (completely) then there is no need to change and believe me when you are faced with decisions to skip out on workouts or indulge in unplanned splurges, you will justify those actions with “I am happy with my body so why not”.

Body Transformation Mindset Action: Take a picture of yourself in a sports bra and shorts or a 2-piece bathing suit and be real about what you see then determine to change it.

2. Accept that your lifestyle choices have created the current body. This step is necessary to help you realize that you have the power to change what you see and what you don’t like. If you blame age, genetics, or circumstances for the current state of your body, you are powerless to change. You will believe you have to wait for circumstances to change or simply accept that this is the best you can have because of your age or genetics (because obviously these things won’t change). However, the truth is that you have the power to change regardless of age, genetics or circumstances. When you embrace this truth, you will find opportunities to improve.

Body Transformation Mindset Action: Admit what YOU have done (or not done) that created the current body and what you can change to get what you want. If you aren’t sure that you know the answers, start your list and send it to me. I will help you with this part of the process if you need help and are serious about getting ready to change.

3. Be willing to get the necessary gear, access, and support to change. This step simply involves a commitment to putting the pieces together that are necessary for your success. The same way you would not try to run a marathon in basketball shoes, you shouldn’t expect to successfully transform your body without the appropriate tools and support. Don’t try to “lone ranger” yourself into your best body “survivor style”- without the necessary tools. If you need some weights- buy or borrow some. If you hate working out alone- get a workout partner, a trainer, or join boot camp. Whatever the obstacle is-jump over it or knock it down but stop staring at it and pointing at it as the reason why you can’t get fit.

Body Transformation Mindset Action: Identify the tools you need and the type of support you want to get in shape. Write a list and get the things on the list. Not sure if your list is complete? Send it to me and I will help. Implement these steps to create a Body Transformation Mindset and stay tuned for the final steps in part two of this article.