December 9, 2007
The adult food pyramid usually leaves around 200-250 discretionary calories that you can use to enjoy a special treat. You can increase your weight loss by occasionally skipping these discretionary calories and just eating the recommended food. Do not deprive yourself constantly, however. If you routinely prevent yourself from eating that one cookie that you want, you may find yourself up at midnight inhaling the entire bag of cookies.
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December 2, 2007
Dieting mantras can work in several ways. You can use them as affirmations, forcing your thoughts to the way you will look and act when you have lost the weight you wanted. You can also use dieting mantras as cognitive challenges when you feel at risk of going off your diet for a big binge. Finally, dieting mantras can be used to ease anxiety that might prompt overeating.
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