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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