The Psychology of Weight Loss & Healthy Living
a free online wellness and weight loss guide
Overeating, inactivity and the desire to quit are, at least in part, learned behaviors. That is very good news because it means that these behaviors can be unlearned and replaced. Starting today, we are going to embark on a thought- and behavior changing journey that will help us, step-by-step, change our thinking from unhealthy to healthy.
Bookmark this page and come back to review the material at least once per week, in order, without rushing to learn or do everything at once. It is important to stick with this 'baby-step" style of progress. While most of us would rather have a quick fix, our brains simply do not work that way. Mental reprogramming takes time and practice. Slow and lasting changes are better than passionate but temporary ones, so be patient with yourself as you purposefully acquire new information and establish a new way of thinking.
If you are going to add physical activity into the New You program, be sure to get clearance from your primary care physician.
If you are a social type who improves with other-accountability, you may want to start a group meet-up or office challenge where you and your friends can share success stories or engage in some friendly competition.
This information should not serve as a replacement for therapy. Please visit the Can Therapy Help Me page for more information if you think you may have an eating disorder or should require individualized help.
The Training Guide is outlined below. You can print these and create your own LifeStyle Wellbeing Journal / Progress Record.
Preliminary: Baseline Evaluation
Week One: Weight Loss Math
Week Two: Just Add Water
Week Three: Benefits of Exercise
Week Four: Examining Excuses
Check up: Progress Evaluation
Don't forget to go back and review topics periodically!
Week Five: Lifelong LifeStyle Mentality
Week Six: Strike a Posture Pose
Week Seven: Sawing Some Zs
Week Eight: Skipping Meals and Diet Pills
Check up: Progress Evaluation
Repetition is crucial in long-term learning. Review topics!
Week Nine: Move Those Motivation Muscles
Week Ten: Of Caterpillars and Courage
Week Eleven: BMR and Calories
Week Twelve: Know the Lingo
Check up: Progress Evaluation
Have you reviewed topics lately? You can even start over, if you like.
Week Thirteen: Overcoming Emotional Eating
Week Fourteen: Five Rules of Weight Loss Success
Week Fifteen: LifeStyle FAQs
Week Sixteen: Associative Learning
Check up: Progress Evaluation
Wow! Check your progress and review!
Week Seventeen: Am I Over-Training?
Week Eighteen: The Exercise Hater's Guide to Exercise
Week Nineteen: Know Thyself- Uncovering the True You
Week Twenty: Secrets the Pros Know
Check up: Progress Evaluation
Congratulations!! It's time to celebrate your success and share what you've learned with others!
HELPING OTHERS: FREE How to Become a Weight Loss Facilitator
References used in developing this program.
