Ep. 150: How to Change, with Dr. David Macklin
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Ah, the last week of the year. Hopefully it’s your chance to kick back, relax, and spend time with loved ones. The holidays can be a time of reflection as you reminisce on the past year, or maybe you’re planning your 2023 and setting some New Year's resolutions. So what’s the secret to making long-lasting, permanent change? Join Shaun Francis (above right) as he chats with weight management expert Dr. David Macklin (at left) for tips to create practical, achievable goals.
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To learn more about Medcan’s Weight Management program, send a note to bookingteam@medcan.com.
Follow Dr. David Macklin on Twitter.
Read this study in the Journal of Substance Abuse, which found that “Seventy-seven percent [of participants] maintained their [resolutions] for 1 week but only 19% for 2 years.”
INSIGHTS
Dr. Macklin says that 80 percent of chronic diseases might be caused or accelerated by lifestyle factors like diet or exercise. So what does that have to do with New Year’s resolutions? [3:10]
What is a value statement, and why is it important to create one as you set your goals? [8:07]
What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation? [10:51]
Dr. Macklin explains why it harder for some people to lose weight than others. [13:53]
What’s the best advice that clinicians can give their patients for ethical and effective behavioural weight management? [18:59]
What are the two biggest predictors of long term adherence to regular physical activity? [22:16]
What is cognitive restructuring, and how can rethinking your resolutions help you stick to them? [25:33]
Why is getting healthy, regular sleep an important factor in achieving goals and forming habits? [28:38]
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