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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]