Weight Loss Psychology

  Can’t seem to stick to your diet? There may be a very good reason.

Food as a mood enhancer

 There is a predictable drug-like induced pleasure that happens when your teeth sink into a pizza with the works. Your brain shoots out happy signals as the grease drips down your chin.

 Let’s face it: food is the cheapest non-prescription mood enhancing drug available.

Self-help psychology

If you find yourself in the “I know what to eat, but don’t eat it” crowd, then it’s time to practice some self-help psychology. 

Identify your “negative” mood states

• tension – often a sense of time urgency or “lack” of time
• fatigue – mental and physical
• boredom
• sadness
• loneliness or feeling unneeded
• feeling “unmotivated” (sign of depression)

• Before you reach for a handful of chips, rate your hunger level and check your mood. 
• Eat only if you’re truly hungry – not to change your mood.  

• The fear of being imperfect can cause unnecessary stress and lead to negative self-talk.

• Use activity to lift your mood; don’t try to think your way out.
• Stock up on healthy foods, and feel better about yourself.

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