Too Outdated for Weight Loss? - 2
The other day I focused on the importance of lifestyle change (behavior modification principles) when losing weight. Today’s emphasis will be on cognitive-behavioral strategies and how it plays into the importance of weight management.
Cognitive behavioral concepts may not sound familiar to most people but its importance can be extremely valuable. Cognitive – behavioral means specifically learning how to change your thinking in such a way that it will positively impact your (eating and exercise) behavior resulting in overall successful weight management. 
It usually is implemented with a qualified therapist but actually anyone who is motivated enough can learn it on their own.
You be asking exactly what is cognitive behavior? In a nutshell this term means to evaluate your negative thinking and turn it into something more positive. The premise is that negative thinking is frequently irrational and very likely to impact behavior in a negative way. Obviously this pattern of thinking sounds very simplistic but its value should not be undermined. It was originally adopted by Albert Ellis decades ago. The trick with this particular technique is that it has to be learned and then practiced on a consistent basis to be successful. Here is one site that may give you more insights on it.
The bottom line though is that evidence supports the use of both behavioral and cognitive-behavioral strategies, meaning both these strategies work even better together than just dieting and exercise alone. Once again, there's no real quick fixes when it comes to weight loss. You have to do the work.
You be asking exactly what is cognitive behavior? In a nutshell this term means to evaluate your negative thinking and turn it into something more positive. The premise is that negative thinking is frequently irrational and very likely to impact behavior in a negative way. Obviously this pattern of thinking sounds very simplistic but its value should not be undermined. It was originally adopted by Albert Ellis decades ago. The trick with this particular technique is that it has to be learned and then practiced on a consistent basis to be successful. Here is one site that may give you more insights on it.
The bottom line though is that evidence supports the use of both behavioral and cognitive-behavioral strategies, meaning both these strategies work even better together than just dieting and exercise alone. Once again, there's no real quick fixes when it comes to weight loss. You have to do the work.
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