Weight loss and emotional health / Cheri Calcagno.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Calcagno, Cheri, author.

Series:

Health psychology collection.

Health psychology collection

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Weight loss--Psychological aspects.

Weight loss.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xii, 115 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Momentum Press, [2015]

Summary:

Over the years while teaching weight management classes for hospitals and corporations, my interest moved from that of the physical to include more of the mind. I began to realize that people can know what they need to do to be healthy, but doing it is an entirely different ball game. Educating people who are in bondage with bad habits often results in them being smarter, but not necessarily healthier.

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.

Notes:

Co-published with Cognella Academic Publishing.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-111) and index.

Description based on print version record.

OCLC:

913604544