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Healthy Weight: Thought-Tracking Journal

Overview

The upsetting situation

Stop: My discouraging thought

Ask: Is that a helpful thought?

Choose: My new, encouraging thought

ExampleMy diet isn't going well right now.I can't lose weight. Why should I even try?Who says I can't lose weight? How am I going to lose weight if I keep thinking like this?I can make good, positive changes in my life. I'll start by cutting back on snacks . . . and pretty soon I'll see the weight start to come off.

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Credits

Current as of: March 1, 2023

Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine
Catherine D. Serio PhD - Behavioral Health

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