Body Transformation Without Willpower - Top 6 Tips

NO WILLPOWER? NO PROBLEM!
6 TIPS TO HELP YOU TRANSFORM YOUR BODY WITHOUT WILLPOWER

Are you one of the millions of people who have given up on transforming your body and getting into great shape because you don’t have willpower? Do you go through the motions of your exercise routine with little belief that your body will change because you haven't found a way to will yourself to stay consistent with your nutrition? You don’t need willpower to have a successful body transformation. As a matter of fact, WILLPOWER IS OVERRATED.... DON'T COUNT ON IT!

By definition, willpower is the trait of resolutely (without hesitation) controlling your own behavior. In terms of diet or fitness, I would say willpower is the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior IN THE FACE OF TEMPTATION. When you are in the habit of eating what tastes good whenever you please, how likely is it that you will control yourself WITHOUT HESITATION when faced with temptation? Not likely at all. If you count on willpower, you will be disappointed with every attempt at developing a healthier, happier lifestyle.

So how does a healthy eating novice succeed at body transformation and a healthier lifestyle? Avoidance is the key. Until healthy eating has become a deeply ingrained habit, I recommend practicing discipline instead of willpower.

Discipline by definition is to train by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control. Right now you are in training and that training goes far beyond the time you spend in the gym. You are training yourself to develop healthy habits that support your goal. One of those habits is to eat healthy, wholesome food that supports optimal health, energy, and fat loss. So now what you have to do is practice eating that way. In order to succeed at this practice do the following:

1. Have healthy options available to you at all times. This will require packing snacks or at least being aware of healthy options near where you work, live, and play.

2. Avoid situations where you will not have healthy options. Until you have created a habit of consistently eating healthfully (which usually takes about 3 weeks of consistency), don’t put yourself in harm’s way. Bring a healthy option to parties. Find a new route home instead of driving past your favorite doughnut shop. AVOID. AVOID. AVOID.

3. Develop a clear vision of what you want to accomplish and strong desire for that result and all of the positive things it will bring. Know WHY you want to change (this is your driving force or motivation). If you don't have the VISION AND DESIRE, no strategy, tip, or tactic will work.

4. Focus on your vision daily. Experience the new healthier you in your mind. Soon your vision will become so clear and the desire to change so strong that you will charge through obstacles like a rhino!

5. Become accountable to someone. Telling someone or a group of people about your vision and your plan makes it more real. It is important to pick the right person/people to share with.

6. Practice your new behaviors until they become a part of who you are. If you slip once, get right back on it. Do you think Michael Jordan quit basketball because he didn't make one jump shot? NOT AT ALL. He analyzed the miss, tweaked his approach, and then perfected it. You are in training just like MJ. You are training to become the best version of you possible. Continue to practice until you arrive!