Binge Eating & Weight Loss.

Binge Eating & Weight Loss

All theories of successful self-regulation emphasize the importance of gathering information about progress when trying to change.

Self monitoring seems to work better than relying on others to do the monitoring. I encourage clients to self monitor in relatively positive ways (to record successes) or negative ways (to record failures or problems).

If you’re trying to lose weight, self monitor instances when you resisted temptations or gave in to binge eating and how you felt after.

Both approaches—positive and negative self-monitoring— can yield directly relevant information about target behaviors.

Monitoring positive behaviors and outcomes improves success, especially early on in the process of changing behavior or when the task presents considerable difficulty.

People usually focus on the negative and their struggles when learning new difficult tasks. Yet, they actually would perform better if they focused on successes in those circumstances.

For example, a simple strategy I’ve found works well is using a calendar and fun stickers. Every day spent without binging gets a sticker. If relapse occurs, instead of focusing on the negative temporary setback, you have a visual representation of how much positive progress you’ve actually made in comparison.

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