Excerpt from new blog post: '5 Things I’d Do Differently If I had to Lose Weight from Scratch" 3. I’d Shift My Mindset to “More” Instead of “Less” The language we use with ourselves matters. Instead of thinking in terms of restriction, I’d focus on strength-based habits. The idea of strength-based habits comes from my background as a behaviour change practitioner. Strength-based habits focuses on what people are building, not what they are lacking. And it works in the same way with weight loss. The language you use is either motivating you or demotivating you. So instead of saying “I want to lose weight,” try saying “I’m gaining health" Even that small shift in language makes you sit up a little straighter. Tune your mind to the person you’re becoming - your new identity - and let that motivate you. Your habits shift to: More time moving More vegetables More awareness of how my body feels More consistency with healthy habits And in the process you become: More disciplined Mo...