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The Power of Positive Thinking

Writer's picture: Valerie Sutherland, MDValerie Sutherland, MD

Mindset is possibly the most important part of a health and wellness plan. Unfortunately, self-blame, shame and guilt have been conditioned into the mindset of many people via ongoing exposure to various sources such as weight stigma and bias, the media, saboteurs, and other factors. Overwhelmingly, studies show that when people either feel negatively about their weight or receive negative messages about their weight, it typically results in an increase in unhealthy behaviors, rather than a decrease. On the other hand, when people feel calm, confident, and “in the groove”, they tend to make healthier choices. Let’s look at a few examples.

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