Lucie Is Practicing Good Cognitive Skills for Weight Loss When

question 2

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 could only do 10 sit-ups at the gym today. I'll never lose my gut at this rate."

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Definitions:

Insulin

A substance created in the pancreas that controls the levels of blood sugar by enabling cells to take in glucose.

Diabetes

A chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood, resulting from the body's inability to produce or use insulin effectively.

Diseases of Adaptation

Illnesses that result from chronic exposure to stressors, representing the body's inability to cope with prolonged stress.

Stress

The body's response to any demand or challenge, which can be caused by both good and bad experiences.