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Motivation

Weight Loss Strategy: Keeping Track of Food Intake

by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on February 10, 2011

Although keeping a food journal is most likely an effective strategy to lose weight, the problem with the research cited below is that there is no control or differentiation over who keeps a food diary and who doesn’t. Of course anyone who has the focus and discipline to keep a food diary is going to [...]

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(91!) Tips to Stay Motivated

by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on October 26, 2010

The theme of the last posts has been while we all know what we should do, it is a whole other matter to actually consistent do it. Frankly, I get tired of lists of things to do to diet right, exercise, sleep, etc. Most are so obvious that they put the mind to sleep. Appealing [...]

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Stategies for Excercise Adherence

by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on October 25, 2010

Yesterday’s post suggested that “keeping it simple” was important for adherence to an exercise program. Here is some other research: Peer Influence People behave in a similar way to others who are like them, and have influenced them. Martin, S. (2008). The science of compliance. Practice Nurse, 35(1), 38-39. Reciprocity People are more obliged to [...]

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