“I get fat shamed everyday. I just say, thanks I love my body – Kill them with kindness my mom would say.” But really, all I wished for was enough willpower to starve myself, so that I wouldn’t have to live in this body one more day.” This is what I felt like, until I …
Fat-Shamed To Fit-Framed. A Story That Will Inspire… Read More »
Many people have struggled for years or even decades on the quest to shed excess weight. Being overweight can result in loss of joy in life, intense shame, helplessness, or even being bullied. Most overweight people have tried to diet, starved themselves, mentally put themselves down about their eating, tried to have more “willpower,” with …
“I exercised this morning, so I have earned this glass of wine.” “I am stressed out after a tough day, and chocolate helps me relax.” “I can treat myself. It is the weekend, and I stuck to plan all week.” Sound familiar? It is not uncommon to hear people say, “I would be able to …
For many of us on a health and fitness journey, failure serves as a permanent roadblock that stands between us and success. However, at CBT Meets Fitness, we see setbacks as an opportunity to sharpen our skills and become better at what we do. Whether we went off track on the weekend with our diet or sustained an injury, limiting …
How To Bounce Back From Diet & Training Mistakes! Read More »
You have started your weight-loss journey and are putting in the daily efforts to reach your goals when one day your progress hits a wall. There are countless variables influencing your weight-loss journey. Below we will debunk some of the common myths about weight-loss plateaus and discuss some CBT strategies you can use to push …
People who have eating disorders contain cognitive distortions that are very well known in psychology. All-or-nothing thinking Overgeneralization Mental filter Disqualifying the positive Jumping to conclusions Magnification and minimization Emotional reasoning Should statements Labeling and mislabeling Personalization Cognitive distortions are a hallmark of anxiety, depression, body dysmorphia, eating disorders, and many other mental disorders. The …
10 Common Thinking Errors Connected To Eating Disorders Read More »
“I was caught up in a cycle of self- deprivation and excessively working out.“ “I was tired of being overly critical of my body.” “I was sick of living with a love-hate relationship with food.” “I was frustrated with unsuccessful diet attempts.” I wanted to start my journey towards a healthy, loving relationship with my …
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The Belief-O-Meter is an engaging way of help you relate to your thoughts differently. It is a form of cognitive restructuring which encourages consideration of thoughts as an ‘object’ about which you can have an opinion. Description An important part of CBT Meets Fitness is to understand that ‘thoughts are not facts’. Negative thoughts – although believable …
Are you frustrated with not getting the OPTIMAL results you know your clients are capable of? When they hit a plateau, what do you do? Do you push them harder, reduce their food more… knowing that this isn’t the right answer; but the only one you are familiar with? Stop right there! I have created …
