Uncovering Your Secret Weight Loss Weapon. What we can we ALL learn from Sports Champions.
November 12, 2021
By Claire Jones
There are lots of talented people in the world. Some have a natural ability at art, while others can sing with a passion and intensity that can quieten whole crowds. Some people are extremely good at sports such as tennis.
But not everyone who is talented is able to forge a career from their skill. So, what sets sports stars like Emma Raducanu and Novak Djokovic apart from the many hard-working, naturally competent tennis players in the world?
Turning Dreams into Reality
Of course, we all know that whatever our dreams may be, it is never going to come true without a little hard work. In the case of tennis players, they will train for hours every day, working on their fitness and coordination, so that when the big games come, they are prepared to compete against the best. Natural talent is a great starting point, but hard work is essential if you want to win.
They don’t just train their bodies. They will also work just as hard on their mindset. As with most things in life, the right mindset can really ensure that you give your best. If you go into a tennis match, or anything else for that matter, thinking that you will probably lose, then you almost certainly will. If you believe that you can win – amazing things can happen. Jimmy Connors, tennis champ of the 1970s and early 1980s had it right. He once said in an interview, “I go out to every match convinced I’m going to win; that’s all there is to it.”
So how do they do it?
Using the power of visualisation. Djokovic is very open about how he uses meditation and visualisation to prepare himself for the court. Currently ranked the world number one tennis player in the world, he puts his success down to these practices.
I absolutely love the story he has shared about how he made Wimbledon trophies out of anything he had lying around when he was a child, securing his belief that he would one day hold the real thing in his hand. He has since won it 6 times!
But visualisation isn’t just reserved for sports champions. Anyone can do it. Including you! When you want to change your behaviour in order to lose weight, regularly visualising what you want to achieve can really help you to stay on track when you are faced with making difficult decisions about what and how much to eat.
Here’s a 4 minute recording I’ve made that you can try
Practicing this as often as you can will help you to recall much more easily what it is you REALLY want in the long run, and be able to override temptations, and if you practice it regularly enough, and reinforce it with other positive mindset actions, it can even work to the point where they are no longer temptations! It’s your secret weapon, and it makes things a lot easier as you no longer need to keep trying to use willpower or discipline all the time.
Why not give it a go, and let me know how you get on…
Claire
About Claire Jones
Claire Jones of YourOneLife Healthy Weight Solutions, is a multi-award-winning Sustainable Weight Loss Coach, Mentor, Therapist, Speaker and Author of the popular book “How To Eat Less”, available on Amazon.
She helps people learn how to confidently manage their weight well for life, after successfully managing her own weight since 2011, following a 25 year yo-yo dieting battle.
With a career background of over 25 years spanning the NHS, HM Prison Service, and the UK Fire Service, she has seen first-hand what happens when people don’t look after their health, and has a natural desire to help and to serve those in need.
However, it was after overcoming decades of yo-yo dieting and learning how to look after her own health, that she found a particularly unique way to be of service.
She realised she had found an effective, unique and sustainable solution to the weight loss and regain cycles that so many go through, that cripples their confidence and holds them back from the lives they really want.
She is known for her relatable, down-to-earth manner and for helping her clients finally crack the code to their healthy weight and happiest selves.
She offers both standard and bespoke packages to work with her intensively on a one-to-one basis, as well as lower cost options to suit more limited budgets.
She also offers confidence coaching sessions to people who are embarking on new ventures, including, but not limited to, motorcycle riding.
You can find out more about her services by clicking here.
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