The Beck Diet Solution. How to think like a thin person.

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debnu1
debnu1 Posts: 1,568 Member
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I am going to start the Beck Diet Solution in the next week or so. I have major problems with over eating because of my mindset. That's what this book is all about changing. I want to think like a thin person so that I don't talk myself into overeating all the time.

I would like you to join me. I am going to start with day one of the six week program on July first. Feel free to get the book and chime in on how it is working for you.

I have only read the first 40 pages and already I feel as if I am acting differently and feeling better about my relationship with food. The only thing I don't like about the book so far is her use of the word diet. I am changing my eating lifestyle. Not going on a diet. Just so you know. ;-).

I am looking forward to this journey!
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  • mojomarie
    mojomarie Posts: 43 Member
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    TELL ME MORE!:) What are the basics?:huh:
  • debnu1
    debnu1 Posts: 1,568 Member
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    The focus is cognitive behavior therapy. Basically techniques to question and change the way you think about food. It is not an eating plan but a supplement to whatever healthy diet you choose. If you have ever thought: I know I shouldn't eat this but I don't care, I can't resist this food, I'm upset I have to eat, or this is too hard, I'll never lose weight. Then this system is for you. Being an emotional eater, and for any emotion. Boredom, fatigue, happy, sad. I also am afraid to be hungry for some reason. All these topics and more are in the book. My plan is to post the daily task and how I do with it each day. You can follow what I do. I am not always the best communicator so if something doesn't make sense please ask me to re explain!
  • debnu1
    debnu1 Posts: 1,568 Member
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    I am revising my start date to Monday. Please join with me. I am going to post my task of the day and how I accomplished it. Go ahead and do it with me!
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
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    If I owned it I would totally be in. I got to day 3 before, but I had to send the book back to the library. :cry:

    Good luck! I think it's a great book with great advice. I actually disliked it a little bit because it was so true, and I didn't want to admit it.
  • debnu1
    debnu1 Posts: 1,568 Member
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    I agree with that feeling. Just so you know amazon.com has it for about $5 with shipping. I ordered it just in case I have to take this copy back to the library. I have realized I need to change how I think if I am ever going to do it. I fit every description in the book!
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
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    I agree with that feeling. Just so you know amazon.com has it for about $5 with shipping. I ordered it just in case I have to take this copy back to the library. I have realized I need to change how I think if I am ever going to do it.
    I love Amazon. I have .50 cents to my name right now though. :frown: School is sucking it out from under me. I'm keeping an eye out for it at book sales.
    I fit every description in the book!
    I know that feeling! Me too!
  • debnu1
    debnu1 Posts: 1,568 Member
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    Why don't you just join me anyway. I will post the task of the day and you can do it too! First day is tomorrow. The task is to record the advantages of losing weight. Write them on an index card and post them here. The index cards are your response cards that contain messages to help you conquer your sabotaging thoughts. So let me know all your reasons for wanting to lose weight.
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
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    I am totally going to have to look into this book. Even after losing so much weight I still think about food like an obese person. I wanna think like a thin person.
  • debnu1
    debnu1 Posts: 1,568 Member
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    I have always gotten so far in my journey and stopped. I have cone to find that I Subconciously feel that I am a failure so I proove it to myself every time. I know that to get anywhere with weightloss I need to work on my brain first. I watched a video called the inner weigh. It uses the principles of the secret. You can find it on amazon. I also have been listening to the podcast called inside out weight loss. Renee Stevens ( the host I guess you would call her). Is amazing. I firmly believe and have prooved to myself that my feelings about me stay the same no matter what I weigh. I need to feel good about me now! The healthy weight will follow as I take care of what god gave me. This book is meant to go in conjunction with any diet plan it works on your mind while you follow a diet. I already know what to eat and how to exercise. I just need the tools to put that into motion. That's what I am getting frOm this journey.
  • debnu1
    debnu1 Posts: 1,568 Member
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    Day One: Weight Loss Advantages: List and rate as somewhat important, important, very important

    I'll look and feel attractive Important
    I'll be happy Important
    I'll avoid diabetes and cancer Very Important
    I'll have more energy Important
    I'll feel better physically Important
    I'll feel healthy Important
    I'll accomplish something important Important
    I'll feel more confident Important
    I'll find strength, physically and mentally Important
    I'll know what I want--make decisions easier Important
    I'll feel sexy Important
    I'll want to move and be active Important
    I'll work and play and not be tired Important
    I'll be more assertive Somewhat Imp
    I'll feel more outgoing Somewhat Imp
    I'll be less self-critical Very Important
    I'll increase my self esteem Important
    I'll feel like getting off the couch and taking charge of my life. Very Important
    I'll live in the now instead of the future or the past Very Important
    I'll be a good example to my children and help them avoid health problems Very Important
  • sl1mmy
    sl1mmy Posts: 185
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    Hi Debnu1 !

    I bought this book a couple of weeks ago. I'm on day 14 today.

    I can say it is really helpfull and how Judy Beck literraly reads my mind. So true I have unhelpfull toughts.

    I will be following you.

    Hope the best for you !


    Niki
  • debnu1
    debnu1 Posts: 1,568 Member
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    Awesome! I am glad to know it is working for you! I definitely feel as though she reads my mind. I am a little nervous to be starting because part of me likes the benefits I am getting from eating what I want when I want. I have to keep reminding myself that a child does what feels good and an adult makes a plan and follows through. (thanks Dave Ramsey)
  • debnu1
    debnu1 Posts: 1,568 Member
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    Here we are to day two. Today's task is to pick two diets that I would like to do. I already knew what I want to do so this wasn't too difficult for me. The first dietary guideline I am going to follow is the plate division--Where you divide your plate into fourths for each meal and have 1/4 protein, 1/4 starch, then1/2 vegies. I will also have 2 snacks of a protein and fruit/vegie/starch. Not bad. My second line of defense will be to enter all my calories into myfitnesspal every day. I want to see how I do with portion control before I hit calorie counting. And then I am going the extra mile and picking a third option which is to hire a personal trainer. I am also revising the title of my list of yesterday. It is my Healthy eating and exercise advantages.

    How are we doing? Good so far? I started breakfast off right and have slowly fizzled through the day but with this book you don't start the eating portion until day 14 so I am allowing myself the excuse. :)
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
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    Sorry I haven't been checking the forums as much lately (been catching up with MFP friends, mostly, and just getting on to log). THANKS FOR POSTING THE CHALLENGES! I will update with my reasons a little later. I already did that challenge, and I also did it for myself looong before reading the book. It's a great idea! Will catch up soon!
  • debnu1
    debnu1 Posts: 1,568 Member
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    No worries steph. Today's challenge was to only eat while sitting down. I had a busy morning and didn't even have a chance for breakfast let alone reading what the challenge was so I have to admit I have not done very well today. After standing and eating lunch as I was starved. I know I am not supposed to skip meals but sometimes it just happens. I did a bit better for the rest of the day but have noticed how much I usually stand and eat! It is going to get easier though and I am going to write up some response cards to remind me that just one taste while standing isn't worth it. I can wait until I sit down. It won't kill me to be patient!!
  • Steph_135
    Steph_135 Posts: 3,280 Member
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    Yikes! I still haven't had much time to sit and just copy the file from my laptop to this computer. I will try and do it tomorrow.

    I like the eat sitting down one. I did that today. I usually remember to do that. I like easy ones. :bigsmile:
  • Dawntodusk
    Dawntodusk Posts: 262 Member
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    Bump
  • debnu1
    debnu1 Posts: 1,568 Member
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    Today is day four, I have to mention that the idea is that all of these activities compile one on each other so that you develop a new trait every day. So I was much better today about sitting down for every meal. (Even though I conjured up reasons to sit and eat m&ms) and I read and re wrote my advantages list. Today's mission if you choose to accept it is to give yourself credit. It is way to easy to not give ourselves credit when it is due. So I give myself credit that I never snacked while standing today. I even found that I recognized when I was full easier because I sat down to eat.



    Lets give credit where it is due, and find reasons that we wouldn't have given credit for usually but where it really is deserved!
  • UltimateLover
    UltimateLover Posts: 306 Member
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    Bump. Thanks, i should catch up with these challenges.
  • dianeargie
    dianeargie Posts: 47
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    Hi
    I would like to join this challenge-working tonite so when I get home I will restart the book!
    thanks
    Diane

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