Weight loss and emotional health /
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, [New York] (222 East 46th Street, New York, NY 10017) :
Momentum Press,
2015.
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| Series: | Health psychology collection.
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Table of Contents:
- 1. The emotional side of weight gain and loss
- Change your actions by changing your thoughts
- Mastering your impulses
- You are a complete package
- Be part of the solution
- Responding vs. reacting
- Healthy coping skills
- Hurts of the past
- Learning to set your mind
- Anger is powerful
- Jealousy is not productive
- Use logic to make decisions
- Emotional maturity
- Fearing others' achievements
- Seek encouragement
- Loving yourself
- You are not an accident
- Balancing maturity with the child within
- Meeting needs in a healthy way
- Identifying needs
- Your circle of influence
- Expressing yourself effectively with words
- 2. Curbing stress and eliminating negativity
- The real source of stress
- Own your time
- Time is precious
- Spend your time on your priorities
- Dealing with people who cause you stress
- Being a positive influence
- Healthy choices reduce stress
- Balance for a fulfilling life
- Thriving not just surviving
- Exercising positive thinking
- Comfortable in reality thinking
- Positive vs. negative reinforcement
- Elite athletes use positive reinforcement
- Expect the best
- Turning the page to a new beginning
- Accepting yourself along the journey
- 3. Embracing positive thinking to impart change
- The heart of true health
- What do your actions show that you value?
- More than a mind-body experience
- Hope grows the fruit of success
- Positive core beliefs
- You have a special place in this world
- Where do you find your value?
- Body-image vs. self-image
- Being intimate with yourself
- The deeper issues
- The importance of self-respect
- You are significant
- 4. Understanding your emotional well being and the impact on your weight
- You can't change other people
- Caring enough to change
- Talk openly about your challenges
- Honestly confronting your emotions
- Questioning your needs
- The pain of a broken spirit
- Inspiring yourself
- Looking back to move ahead
- Comfortable distractions
- Losing weight will change your whole life
- Others' perceptions of us
- Children and weight
- You are lovable just as you are
- 5. Taking responsibility for creating your best-self
- Fear of close relationships
- Balancing your needs with the needs of others
- Your impact on others
- Encouraging others
- The pain of discipline
- Empower yourself
- Being a grown-up
- The challenge to change
- The pain of regret
- Setting boundaries
- Igniting your passion
- Your whole self
- No more excuses
- New possibilities lie ahead
- The courage to be yourself
- Appendix A. Basic health assessments
- Appendix B. Reputable health organizations
- Appendix C. Calorie-smart food and drink choices (high fiber and/or nutrient dense)
- Appendix D. How to read a food label
- Appendix E. How many calories does your body need?
- Appendix F. Developing an exercise program
- Appendix G. Evaluating your risk for heart disease
- Appendix H. Recommended reading
- Index.