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Lapse Versus Relapse

Lapse Versus Relapse. Another Key to Long-Term Weight Management. Lapse. A mistake A stepping stone to long-term success. Relapse. A string of lapses usually stemming from guilt over the first lapse A belief that you are “ off ” the diet, so you may as well eat everything you want

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Lapse Versus Relapse

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  1. Lapse Versus Relapse Another Key to Long-Term Weight Management

  2. Lapse • A mistake • A stepping stone to long-term success

  3. Relapse • A string of lapses usually stemming from guilt over the first lapse • A belief that you are “off” the diet, so you may as well eat everything you want • Procrastination: Next week will be a new week and a new style

  4. Collapse • A state of nonstop relapse • Negative thinking leads a person to believe that an obese life is inevitable

  5. Prevention Is Easier Than Recovery • Have you established a realistic exercise program? • Do you take time for exercise? • Are you keeping food records? • Do you have healthful foods in your home? • Do you plan healthful menus? • Are you including large amounts of fruits and vegetables in your diet?

  6. Additional Steps to Prevention • Are you choosing foods in the right amounts? • Are you using preportioned foods in your favor? • Do you make wise choices when eating out? • Do you have plans for high-risk situations? • Do you have something to munch on as you prepare the evening meal?

  7. The sooner a lapse is reversed, the less chance it has of becoming a relapse or a collapse.

  8. Preventing a Relapse • Have you set realistic weight loss and exercise goals? • Do you expect perfect behavior? • Are you thinking in absolutes?

  9. Preventing a Lapse from Turning to a Relapse • Remain calm • Take charge of the situation • Get yourself out of the situation • Call a support person • Keep food records! • Stockpile fruits and vegetables • Use positive self-talk

  10. Learn from the Lapse • What events led up to the lapse? • Were there any early warning signs? • Were you in a high-risk situation? • Did you make any attempt to cope? • Imagine the entire scene before you; this time see yourself coping. ?

  11. Old Thoughts I’ve eaten too much. I’m a failure. I have no willpower. New Thoughts I ate more than I intended. I can balance it out during the next meal. Willpower doesn’t help. Continual practice of healthful behaviors will produce the results I want. Change your thoughts and you can change your actions!

  12. Old Thoughts I’m destined to be fat. I’ve tried to lose weight, but it always comes back. I may as well give up. New Thoughts In the past, I have gained my weight back. History does not have to repeat itself. I’m not “on” a diet; I’m merely learning how to balance my activity with my intake. I had a slip; I will do better next time. Change your thoughts, and you can change your actions!

  13. Words to Live By…. • Watch your thoughts; they become your words • Watch your words; they become your actions • Watch your actions; they become your habits • Watch your habits; they become your character • Watch your character; it becomes your destiny – Author unknown

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