Today JJ talks about how having a healthy mindset can affect our physical body. When we have a good mental outlook, we are more resilient, and better able to deal with any challenges that come our way, including those that are diet-related. Listen in today and get ready to change the way you think.   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get JJ’s free GAM handout by going to jjvirgin.com/think.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Resilience, gratitude, community, and forgiveness are essential mental and emotional traits for weight loss success. Practice these to make your weight loss journey easier. Your perception of something can have a physical result. So keep your attitude positive no matter what challenges come your way. A diet is more than just what you’re putting on the plate or watching the scale. It is a mindset of positivity that you must have in order to yield the best results and a happy life.   Episode Play-By-Play [0:56] Everything is created twice; before you can create something, you have to do this [1:20] Dr. David Bressler recommends this technique for success [3:50] “When it comes to the uphill battle that is weight loss, your mindset is your greatest asset.” [4:30] Once you lose weight, one of the best things you can do to keep it off is this [5:13] Different ways mental and emotional well-being can predict weight loss. [8:05] Study showing how people’s perception of a thing affects them physically [9:15] What are some ways we can show gratitude and reap the benefits? [10:00] Another mindset hack that is foundational and game changing [11:40] All of these things help reduce stress, which means greater results here [12:45] “Forgive others, not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace.” Jonathan Lockwood Huie [13:35] This topic is a huge factor in your weight loss journey [16:18] Social media is great for learning and education, but making sure you are staying connected this way is just as important [17:40] This last factor is the ability to bounce back [19:50] Instead of behaving badly and blaming circumstances when things are hard, instead train now so that you’re prepared for when things get challenging. [20:00] The 4 things discussed are important not only for overall mental health, but also for this.     Mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to Reignite Wellness with JJ Virgin Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube Dr. Raphael Kellman podcast episode GAM Warrior Mom by JJ Virgin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices