Karen Is Overweight and Has Decided to Shed Some Pounds

question 22

Multiple Choice

Karen is overweight and has decided to shed some pounds to get healthier. She wishes to implement a cognitive-behavioral method to help achieve her goal. Which of the following is she most likely to implement to make her weight-loss program successful?​

• A) Intentionally subject herself to temptations so she can learn how to resist them
• B) Eat her entire meal without a break so that her body can learn how much food she needs
• C) Reward herself for meeting calorie goals, as long as that reward is not food
• D) Binge on occasions such as an office party and not resume dieting the very next day

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