Lucie Is Practicing Good Cognitive Skills for Weight Loss When

question 42

Multiple Choice

Lucie is practicing good cognitive skills for weight loss when she tells herself:

• A) "I shouldn't have eaten that ice cream yesterday... no wonder I'm fat."
• B) "I was able to walk on the treadmill 15 minutes longer today than I could 2 weeks ago... my fitness level is improving."
• C) "I really, really want to lose weight; I just can't seem to succeed no matter how hard I try."
• D) "I need to remember to stop by the grocery store and pick up some more fresh vegetables for salads, and some light vinaigrette."
• E) "I was only able to run for 20 minutes… I'll never be fit enough for a half-marathon."

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Definitions:

Self-Confidence

A sense of trust in one's abilities, qualities, and judgment, fundamental to the development of an individual's personality and mental health.

Adjustment To Retirement

The process of adapting to a new lifestyle and identity following the end of one's career.

Ego Transcendence

A psychological state in which an individual surpasses the self-centered aspects of the ego, achieving a greater sense of connection and purpose.

Adjustment To Retirement

The process of adapting to a new lifestyle and identity following the end of one's formal working life, often involving changes in routines, roles, and social interactions.