]> http://www.dieto.org/taxonomy/term/219/0 Auto generated by aggregator2 autotaxonomy en http://www.dieto.org/secret_guide_to_eating_anything_you_want_at_christmas.html <p>A while ago, Diet Blog gave you the Secret Guide to Making Any Food Calorie-Free. In the same spirit, here's a special seasonal guide to how Christmas lets you bend the definition of "healthy eating"......</p> Diet Blog psychology Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:12:15 +0000 http://www.dieto.org/healthy_eating_reward_points_will_it_work.html <p>In an effort to get their city fitter and lighter, the city of Manchester has come up with a system to get people moving and eating better. The program (called Points4Life) works like a loyalty card, whereby shoppers can redeem "exercise" and "healthy eating" points towards goods and services, including; groceries, fitness club passes and athletic gear....</p> Diet Blog psychology Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:13:28 +0000 http://www.dieto.org/rethinking_treats.html <p>When you think of "treat" in relation to your diet and exercise habits, what images come to mind? Many of us think of things that are "bad for us" as naughty treats: maybe chocolates, chips with creamy dip, take-out foods... ...</p> Diet Blog psychology Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:00:50 +0000 http://www.dieto.org/the_single_most_important_factor_in_sticking_with_exercise.html <p>It seems like a cruel irony. The majority of those who suffer from low self-esteem are the ones who stand to benefit the most from exercise. Self-esteem (self-efficacy) appears to be make-or-break factor when it comes to exercise adherence. In fact, a recent study showed self-efficacy alone boosted exercise adherence by 139% over the course of a year. Let's take...</p> Diet Blog psychology Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:49:48 +0000 http://www.dieto.org/food_poverty_and_guilt_where_do_you_sit.html <p>Communal Kitchen. We're at a strange juncture right now. First we were hit by rising food and oil prices -- and then the whole financial system appears to be crumbling before our eyes. No one seems to know what will happen next - with commentators vacillating between fear and hope. How long will these times of trouble last? How far...</p> Diet Blog psychology Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:06:53 +0000 http://www.dieto.org/could_photographing_meals_boost_weight_loss.html <p>Food journaling has been shown to be very effective in helping people shed pounds. Recent studies have actually demonstrated that it doubles weight loss compared to those who don't. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison showed that taking pictures of meals was even more effective than journaling. Here are details of the study and why researchers think it's effective:...</p> Diet Blog psychology Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:51:57 +0000 http://www.dieto.org/node/19993 <p>Food journaling has been shown to be very effective in helping people shed pounds. Recent studies have actually demonstrated that it doubles weight loss compared to those who don't. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison showed that taking pictures of meals was even more effective than journaling. Here are details of the study and why researchers think it's effective:...</p> Diet Blog psychology Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:51:27 +0000 http://www.dieto.org/time_to_stop_picking_food_while_cooking.html <p>You stir the sauce for dinner and you try a teeny bit ... and a bit more ... and another spoonful. You grate some cheese and slice a hunk off to nibble on. And maybe more olives find their way into your mouth than into the salad. It's easy to clock up an extra couple of calories before you even...</p> Diet Blog psychology Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:09:06 +0000 http://www.dieto.org/how_do_you_talk_about_your_diet.html <p>If you're on a diet - or if you just try to eat healthily and exercise regularly - then take a few moments to consider how you talk about it. You might think that the way you describe your diet to friends, colleagues and yourself doesn't really matter, but changing the way you talk about your diet can alter your...</p> Diet Blog psychology Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:12:56 +0000 http://www.dieto.org/the_secret_guide_to_making_any_food_calorie_free.html <p>As every serial dieter knows, there are certain occasions where calories don't count and aren't counted. Here's some (and the reasoning behind each): ...</p> Diet Blog psychology Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:30:54 +0000 http://www.dieto.org/a_man_of_courage_and_inspiration_randy_pausch_1960_2008.html <p>You may or may not have heard of Randy Pausch. He is not a traditional celebrity or guru, just a man with an encouraging and inspiring message. ...</p> Diet Blog psychology Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:05:48 +0000 http://www.dieto.org/are_snack_sized_packs_making_you_fat.html <p>If you're making a conscious effort to eat less, one of the first tips you'll come across is to buy snack foods in small, ready-portioned servings. Products like these fill the shelves, all promising to help us with portion control: multi-packs of 30g popcorn bags, fun-sized candy bars instead of the full-sized versions, smaller packets of chips. But could...</p> Diet Blog psychology Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:02:41 +0000 http://www.dieto.org/watching_crime_shows_makes_you_eat_more.html <p>I'm a little bit out of touch with what's popular on TV - but I do know that crime shows are perennial favorites. We really are fixated with murder and violence. A curious study has shown that people eat more when they contemplate death....</p> Diet Blog psychology Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:59:17 +0000 http://www.dieto.org/4_useful_solutions_for_a_failing_diet.html <p>Some lucky people seem blessed with an iron will; they decide to go on a diet, swear off chocolate, and not a morsel of it passes their lips until they've reached their goal weight. The rest of us occasionally need a little help. What can you do when motivation vanished weeks ago, when you find yourself slipping back into...</p> Diet Blog psychology Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:55:48 +0000 http://www.dieto.org/women_wear_bikinis_men_eat_chocolate_cake.html <p>When some men see women in bikinis or lingerie - they lose their ability to delay gratification: whether it's about food or money. The research in the Journal of Consumer Research is called "Bikinis Instigate Generalized Impatience in Intertemporal Choice". From the the lead author: "Prior exposure to sexy stimuli may influence the choice between chocolate cake or fruit for...</p> Diet Blog psychology Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:19:00 +0000