America’s greatest pastime is a mental game. Baseball legend Yogi Berra said it best: “Baseball is 90% mental and the other half is physical.”

You may be able to slug a hardball to the outfield or pitch a no-hitter, but you won’t get far in baseball on brawn alone—it’s your mindset that makes you great at the game.

The same principle applies to other areas of life, including your weight-loss journey. Losing weight is a mental game just as much as it is physical, and those who master the mental aspects will have greater success on the physical side.

3 baseball-inspired tips to elevate your weight-loss journey

Be persistent

The most important part of your weight-loss journey isn’t perfection. It’s consistency—and your ability to keep going when things get tough. Developing habits early on, whether it’s taking your GLP-1 medication at the same time each day or making sure you have protein in each meal, will pay off down the road—not to mention help you feel better in the moment.

If you strike out and miss a GLP-1 dose or overload on sweets, it’s not the end of your journey. Pushing forward despite the occasional setback will win you more games than the pursuit of perfection will.

Make mid-game adjustments

Professional athletes make mid-game adjustments for all sorts of reasons: weather, opponents, injuries, teammate changes, and more. Their ability to adjust to the conditions they are playing in is part of what helps them succeed at the professional level.

Habits are the foundation of any weight-loss journey, but don’t be afraid to make changes—and develop new habits—along the way. If things aren’t progressing as you’d like, take a minute to evaluate what’s working and what isn’t. Maybe the workout time you chose isn’t working with your schedule, or you’re struggling to drink enough water. This is why we call weight loss a journey, not an event; any journey will require adjustments along the way.

Learn from failure

No one knocks it out of the park on every try. But you can learn from your mistakes—in fact, failure is one of the best teachers there is.

A health coach can help you navigate your weight-loss successes and failures so you can achieve a healthy balance. Even better, they can help you get going again when you fall. 

The wins that matter

Weight loss is about more than the number on the scale. It’s about unveiling the real you—and living the life you want to live. Shed provides weight-loss medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide as well as Health Coaching to help you get more from your efforts. Visit tryshed.com to learn more or to start your weight-loss journey.

FAQs

What can I do to stay consistent with my GLP-1 medication routine?

Set a reminder on your phone or pair your dose with a daily habit you already do, like brushing your teeth. Keeping your medication visible can help keep it top of mind too.

How do I bounce back after slipping up on my diet or exercise plan?

Instead of berating yourself for “failing,” take a post-game review approach and reflect on what led to the slip-up and make a plan on how to handle it next time. You don’t need to do anything dramatic to get back on track—small course corrections are usually enough to get you back where you want to be.

When should I make adjustments to my weight-loss plan?

If you’ve hit a plateau and haven’t made any progress for weeks, this is a good sign that something might need to change. 

How does health coaching help with the mental side of weight loss?

A health coach not only helps you celebrate the wins and pick back up again after the failures, but they also can help you identify what’s working and what isn’t. They bring a fresh perspective to your journey that can help you figure out how to make adjustments and maintain momentum.