Trouble sticking to your diet?
Thought control.
Many folks here are trying to lose weight effectively. Most are having trouble sticking with their diet and exercise routine. I’ve done a lot of thinking on this and have been wondering why I’m one of the few who has had success with losing weight. I know it’s because I’ve been adhering to my diet and exercise routine, but why have I been adhering to it? The answer lies in the fact that I have employed a technique I learned in overcoming suicidal depression and alcoholism. It’s called cognitive behavior therapy… or thought control. I learned this from a book called: “The Feeling Good Handbook”, by Dr. David Burns. The book is designed to deal with anxiety, depression and other mental disorders. While it isn’t specifically aimed at losing weight, the concept can certainly be used for any mental disorder including eating disorders. I’ve been able to overcome many adversities including diabetes and fibromyalgia by employing CBT.
'nuff said?
Public Comments
1. thanks for the tip! Glad things are going well for you! :)2. If all else fails, you can always have a gastric bypass.
"Gastric bypass surgery is one type of procedure that can be used to cause significant weight loss if you are very obese. The surgery reduces your body's intake of calories. Calorie reduction is accomplished in two ways:
After the surgery, your stomach is smaller. You feel full faster and learn to reduce the amount that you eat at any given time.
Part of your stomach and small intestines are literally bypassed (skipped over) so that fewer calories are absorbed. Unfortunately, sometimes nutrients are lost as well. "
