Let's Talk Thought Patterns and Weight Loss with Dr. Beverley David - Winter 2024

In this episode, recorded on February 8, 2024, Gina talks thought patterns and weight loss with Dr. Beverley David. Dr. Beverley is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She also holds a Ph.D. in Sleep Research (Insomnia) and a Master's in Health Psychology.You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024Topics covered:Introducing Dr. Beverley DavidAddressing the inner dialogue when our history informs our present.Food is powerful!Family, culture, and the varied ways we use food to communicate, celebrate, and beyond.Let's talk about how we can change our negative thoughts about the scale.Catastrophizing, snowballing, and spiralling: how we can catch ourselves in these thought traps.I'm doing all the things....so, what am I doing wrong?Would you talk to a friend that way? When scolding, berating, and punishing ourselves are used as a form of motivation.We are learning emotional regulation that doesn't harm ourselves.Learning to be healthy is a lifelong journey.Are you festering in your funk? Try using the 3 C's - Capture, Cancel, Correct.Teasing apart our beliefs and the reality of losing weight.Let's do it! Suspending belief and going for it.Willpower is not enough; we need to plan it and do it and get back on track when we are off.Planting seeds of doubt? How sabotage can become the struggle we start to focus on.We're so vulnerable. What if I fail?High expectations followed by disappointment. What's this all about?"This is not a sprint, it's a journey"Building up confidence and being strong on the inside when we choose to speak about our choices.Distinguishing between negative beliefs, past traumas and the difference between Big T and Little t events.Comfort from food as a way to cope with negative thoughts.Practicing the 3 C's by slowing ourselves down with a conscious pause.Dealing with thought traps, word prisons, personalization and other ways we get stuck in negative thinking.Mindfulness takes practice and presence.Try a FEAR plan: Feeling, Expectation, Attitude/Belief + Actions, Reward.Where to find Dr. Beverley DavidFind Dr. Beverley:https://www.yourpsychologycentre.ca/@drdrbeverleyTo learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.