Week 3
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), is all about the HOW
How to stay motivated
How to challenge sabotaging thinking
Everyone needs a meal plan – whatever works for you. Success comes when you learn how to stick to your plan even when you don’t want to:
Even when you’re stressed or upset
Even when people push food in on you
Even when you’re eating out at your favorite restaurant
Even when you’re traveling or at a special event
Why CBT?
Neuroscience research has demonstrated that CBT brings about changes in your brain. When you think a certain way for a long time, your brain becomes more and more efficient at thinking that way.
Using sophisticated MRI equipment research has traced changes in the brain of people who received CBT for:
Chronic pain
Entrenched addictions
Severe phobias
Obsessive-compulsive disorders
Major depression
Patients were able to harness the power of their minds to change their mood and behavior and overcome serious problems. These principles can be applied to changing your relationship with food.