Week 2
How to Gain Weight Fast
In health and wellness, common thinking often revolves around questions like "How can I lose weight?" But there's a different approach that might help shift the perspective on these questions– inverse thinking. Simply put, inverse thinking means considering the opposite truth. For example, when aiming for a goal, you would typically ask: “How can I best achieve Goal X?” If you apply inversion, however, you would ask: “What are all the things I could do to prevent myself from reaching Goal X?”
The Power of Inversion
Inverse thinking challenges us to consider the roadblocks and hurdles that may be preventing weight loss. By examining the opposite of our desired outcome, we gain a deeper understanding of potential pitfalls and can develop more comprehensive strategies for success. Let's explore how inverse thinking can be applied to a few key aspects of weight loss:
Dietary Choices
- Conventional Thinking: "What should I eat to lose weight?"
- Inverse Thinking: "What habits or foods would I eat if I wanted to gain weight?"
Exercise Routine
- Conventional Thinking: "How should I exercise to best lose weight?"
- Inverse Thinking: "What factors could be preventing me from exercising regularly?"
or, "What would my exercise look like if I wanted to stay at my current fitness level?"
Behavioral Patterns
- Conventional Thinking: "How can I build healthier habits for weight loss?"
- Inverse Thinking: "What habits might be sabotaging my weight loss efforts?"
Mindset and Motivation
- Conventional Thinking: "How can I stay motivated to lose weight?"
- Inverse Thinking: "What mindset would I have if I wanted to get frustrated and quit?"
Inverse thinking challenges us to view our weight loss journey from a fresh perspective.
Again, inverse thinking changes questions like, “How can I lose weight?” to “How can I prevent myself from losing weight?”
What To Do Today:
Think about what you want and where you want to go. Then consider what you'd do to prevent yourself from achieving those things.
Are you doing any of them now?
Are you willing to give any of them up to move yourself closer to your goals?
Food for thought.