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By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:28:02 +0000

Hey Freaky. One technique is to allow a pleasure food three times per week early in the day. It’s kind’ve hard to manage (due mainly to portion sizes and awareness of how to stop yourslef going back into the fridge!) unless you’ve got someone who can help you manage it. This is kind of like your training wheels untill one day you just don’t want that food, partially due to habituation and partially due to your minds recognition that these foods aren’t congruent with the healthy person you’ve become. It’s pretty cool (I’m a nerd!) but once again can be difficult to manange. Hope that helps a little bit. I’m not sure which proffessionals could help your parent maybe a PT with a psych backround or a PT with a nutrition background. Hope it works out okay

By: Freaky

Freaky — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 21:42:23 +0000

In regards to Daniel’s comment – yes, I think that is very true. One of my parents is wanting to lose weight but the biggest struggle to get started is to alleviate the thought that she will deprive herself of something that gives her pleasure.

That hurdle is very, very difficult.

By: Amelia Burton

Amelia Burton — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:41:42 +0000

Wow thats really interesting that the psychiatrist sees the feeling of deprivation as one of the main causes of failing in weight loss attempts. This is where I would argue that choosing to lead that healthy life and be a healthy person stops the feeling of deprivation.
You have chosen to do this, you are not made to. By giving your body an abundance of healthy food, you are in fact doing the opposite of depriving, and it should be what you want to be eating.
Having said that, there is always a place for strategies to help people during their weakest moments (aka in front of the cookie jar at 4pm!).
Thanks for your insightful comments.
Amelia

By: daniel

daniel — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:43:28 +0000

Hi Amelia, great article and website. I’ve been looking into the psychology of weight loss for quite a while now and there’s something new to learn all the time! Particularly liked the bit on self discipline. I read The Gabrielle Method a few weeks ago and reccomend it, the focus of the book is connecting who you are now with who you want to be. He’s got some great techniques for doing so. I’ve also worked with a psychiatrist regarding the psychology of weight loss (not for myself…although my friends tell me I should probably see one) His approach looks at developing strategies to prevent the feeling of deprivation which, he argues pretty convincingly, is the biggest contributer to people crashing weight loss attempts …anyway I’m rambling! thanks for the great insights

By: Amelia Burton

Amelia Burton — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 01:07:53 +0000

Hey Freaky,

You’ve got some great results girl! Word up!!
I love how you say you really enjoyed the feeling of eating better and exercising regularly.I think that is a real turning point for many, when the feeling of being healthy starts to overtake from the feeling of being full. It shifts your desire for different foods.

You are right in saying that everyone has their own way of losing weight, and people need to focus on the psychology behind their weight loss or it just wont last.
Keep up the good work!
Amelia

By: Freaky

Freaky — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:30:20 +0000

Hi Meels,

Great part 2… I have, over the past year, lost between 8 and 12kg. I am now sitting at 8kg less than what I was a year ago and feel great for it.

At first, it was a struggle and I had to really remind myself to stay motivated – but I found I really enjoyed the feeling of eating better and exercising regularly. I had done Weight Watchers previously with some good success – and recommend it, as it teaches you some good habits especially about portion size – but I didn’t like having to write down everything I ate.

I think each person has their own way, and I found eating in line with my own preferences and with an emphasis on cutting down on my portions and lessening my carbs in the evening really saw results for me.

I can be a little obsessive sometimes where I think I should lose more, but then I look at myself and think about what I have achieved. I also see a person who is a healthy weight and fitter than before. I may not have my six-pack yet, but that’s okay for now…

Big ups, girl!

By: Amelia Burton

Amelia Burton — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:45:17 +0000

Hi Managed First aid services,

Thanks! You should read part three which will be posted soon…
Amelia