SORT YOUR HEAD OUT

The Mental Game of Slimming Down

If you want to become slim — and stay slim — you’re going to need to sort out what’s going on between your ears.

This chapter gives you a few PAINFULLY simple mindset shifts that will make a huge difference. They don’t take much effort — but they pay off massively when done consistently.

And here’s the deal:

If you use what’s in this chapter, you’ll start becoming a stronger, more positive version of yourself. And once you’ve done that? There’s no stopping you. Not in weight loss. Not in life.

Start Talking Like Someone Who’s Already Winning

Positive thinking matters — not in a fluffy, unicorn way — but in the way you speak to yourself and others.

Start using positive language. All the time.

• “I can do this.”
• “I will do this.”
• “No problem!”

Become one of those annoying-but-effective “no problem” people. Start saying it with a confident smile. Say it even when you're not sure. Say it especially when you're tempted to whine.

And while you're at it — be encouraging to others, too.

• Tell people:
• “You can do it!”
• “I believe in you!”

Why? Because every time you say something encouraging to someone else, you’re reinforcing that belief in yourself.

And while you’re at it, dish out the occasional truthful compliment. You’d be amazed at what happens to your own mindset when you make someone else feel seen.

Small Mental Shifts = Big Weight Loss Wins

• Let’s deal with some of the big complaints.
• “I’m hungry!”
• Yes, of course you are — at first.

You’ve spent years training your body to eat constantly. It’ll take at least a few days to untrain it. Suck it up. You'll survive.

But ask yourself this before you panic:

“Am I actually hungry — or just stuck in an old habit?”

Because often, you’re just reacting out of habit, not hunger.

And here’s a secret about hunger: it doesn’t get worse.

You don’t get “hungrier and hungrier” until you pass out.

Hungry is hungry. That’s it.

Get used to the feeling. Replace it with something better — like the clean, light feeling of not being bloated.

Learn to Listen for “Enough”

How do you know when you’ve eaten enough?

Answer: Your brain tells you.

Yes, really. There’s a signal that says, “That’s enough, thanks.”

The problem? Most people eat too fast to hear it.

I used to. I’d inhale my food and still feel “empty, so I kept eating.

Now, after doing OMAD (One Meal a Day), my stomach has shrunk.

I physically can’t eat as much — and I notice that full-up signal much earlier.

It’s not even a thought anymore. It’s a feeling. A sort of,

“Oh no… I’m about to overeat” signal.

And guess what? I hate that FULL feeling now — even with my favourite food.

Once you’ve shrunk your stomach and learned to pause, you’ll feel the same.

Drink Water. Ignore Your Brain’s Nonsense.

If you feel hungry — and you’re not sure it’s real — drink a glass of water.

• If it was hunger, you’ll still feel it after.
• If it wasn’t, it’ll go away.

It’s amazing how many fake cravings vanish with a bit of hydration.

And let’s be honest — you’ve spent years training yourself to overeat.

So don’t be shocked when your brain starts whispering rubbish at you.

Don’t believe it. Just act smarter than your old habits.

The Stupidest Reason: WHY You Feel Hungry?

Ready?

You keep thinking about food.

That’s it. That’s the reason.

You obsess over it, daydream about it, plan it, stare at it online.

If you spend all day thinking about food, your brain’s going to respond by saying,

“WELL THEN, LET’S EAT!”

Solution: think about something else.

Anything else. Something that isn’t edible.

If you’re even slightly intelligent, you can choose your thoughts and what you think about.

So pick something better.

And in the evenings? Be careful.

TV adverts are basically food porn.

Half the time, I end up wanting junk I wasn’t even craving — just because I saw it between car insurance and sofa sales.

Solution: When ads come on — leave the room, laugh at them, or grab a glass of water. But for the love of all that is slim, don’t believe them.

They’re not selling food.

They’re selling obesity, low energy, and a lifetime of regret.

Now Let’s Talk About The Scales

You don’t need to weigh yourself every day.

In fact, you don’t need to weigh yourself much at all.

Your weight naturally fluctuates — especially for women. Water weight, hormones, time of day, etc. So that number? It lies.

Personally, I threw my scales away when they broke. Never replaced them.

Now I go by measurements.

My waist always shows progress first.

Chest next. Then arms, legs, neck.

I measure once a week — sometimes monthly. And yes, it’s nice when the tape measure tells you the truth before anyone else does.

Don’t Tell Them. SHOW Them.

Here’s my favourite part.

Don’t announce your weight loss plan to the world, just your accountability group.

Keep it quiet.

Let them notice. Let them say:

• “You look good — have you lost weight?”
• Just smile.
• Raise an eyebrow.
• And say something like,
• “Really? Do I?”

That moment will feel better than any number on the scale.

Because you didn’t talk about it — you did something about it.

Get your head right, and the rest follows.

The next chapter is a big one — and a surprise.

So don’t rush it. Sit down, take a breath, and open it when you’re ready.

Because we’re just getting started.