Hi.
I've just started a programme called the Beck Diet Solution, which is a self-help cognitive therapy programme. One of the things Dr Beck, the author, promotes is "crediting yourself" ie praising your own good behaviour with regards to your diet and exercise plans. It basically allows you to acknowledge and reinforce good and positive behaviour.
I've been doing it for a few days and I can really feel the benefits. I feel so much more positive about dieting because I am focusing on the positive aspects. Some of the people who post in my diary, where I've been posting my credits, suggested that I start a thread to encourage other people to credit themselves and be more positive. So here it is...
Here's an example of my credit list:
I credit myself because I walked quite a bit yesterday and managed to keep up with my friend who walks really fast.
I credit myself because I resisted temptation at the cinema and did not buy popcorn or sweets.
I credit myself because I stuck to my diet again today.
I credit myself because I was positive and I stayed in control.
Hope Dr Beck's idea helps other people as much as it has helped me
~Silence~
I've just started a programme called the Beck Diet Solution, which is a self-help cognitive therapy programme. One of the things Dr Beck, the author, promotes is "crediting yourself" ie praising your own good behaviour with regards to your diet and exercise plans. It basically allows you to acknowledge and reinforce good and positive behaviour.
I've been doing it for a few days and I can really feel the benefits. I feel so much more positive about dieting because I am focusing on the positive aspects. Some of the people who post in my diary, where I've been posting my credits, suggested that I start a thread to encourage other people to credit themselves and be more positive. So here it is...
Here's an example of my credit list:
I credit myself because I walked quite a bit yesterday and managed to keep up with my friend who walks really fast.
I credit myself because I resisted temptation at the cinema and did not buy popcorn or sweets.
I credit myself because I stuck to my diet again today.
I credit myself because I was positive and I stayed in control.
Hope Dr Beck's idea helps other people as much as it has helped me
~Silence~