by chymos » September 26th, 2005, 3:04 pm
well, yes, some statements to the effect of desiring to look one's best and to gain and/or maintain a more pleasing appearance would be good, however, I disagree with the concept of "degrade weight loss", which to my understanding focuses more on the negatives of *not* complying with the file.....a more effective method in most cases would be to focus on the positives, I'd think......positive reinforcement usually works better, and generates good feelings that the subject might associate with the file, thus increasing their desire to listen to files (a possible side benefit), and instead of giving a negative outlook towards not complying (which, again IMHO, could unnecessarily create an obsession with compliance based on fear and avoidance), giving a positive outlook towards complying will actually increase desire in a way that is healthier in the long run, and any obsession with complying would be directed in a more effective/efficient and healthy manner (ie, eating a healthy balanced diet and exercising properly, and *enjoying* doing so, vs (possibly) half-starving oneself, fad/crash dieting, and so on).....
I think a good summary would be to say that if she's losing weight by doing something that she's enjoying, she will have a better, more pleasing attitude that may perhaps influence her into further compliance in other ways, while if she's losing weight by avoiding something that perhaps she's afraid of will likely give her an attitude that leans more towards neurosis and is less pleasant to be around. (and believe me, I've seen enough neurosis to last a hundred lifetimes, all courtesy of exes (most of them not mine) and relatives of said exes)