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For more information contact:
Dr. Sharon Livingston 603-537-0775
New Survey Reveals Keys to New Year’s
Resolutions and Diet Success
If you own a dog or have kids at home, you’re more
likely to make a New Year’s diet resolution than if you own a cat or have no
kids. And if you make that resolution, you’ll probably comply better if you’re
compassionate, social, manage time well, have a good memory and seek personal
growth.
Those are just some of the fascinating findings of a
nationwide survey of 600 people on dieting habits conducted by Executive
Solutions, a marketing research firm in Syosset, New York.
“People with
children and dogs are more accustomed to demands requiring discipline and a
regimen than childless people or owners of low maintenance cats,” said Glenn
Livingston, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and CEO of Executive Solutions.
“Those demands may push them to eat more for comfort – especially around the
holidays – and feel more pressure afterwards to undo their ‘sins.’”
The study revealed that of the 38 percent of the
population that makes dieting New Year’s resolutions, about one in five will
succeed long-term.
“One important element of success is compassion,
particularly for oneself in allowing for slip-ups without being overly
punitive,” said Dr. Livingston.
“Another is being social and dependable. Resolution
‘winners’ often join a group or commit to dieting with a buddy.
“Managing time well is another key, because
time-stressed people often grab whatever food is convenient, not what’s best.”
Good memory and observation skills help, too –
remembering what you ate and when, pinpointing food triggers and consciously
avoiding situations that prompt overeating.
Those who “explore their inner life” by reading self-help
books, taking classes, analyzing their dreams, doing yoga or relaxation
training more easily deflect thoughts of eating and fill up dangerous “boredom”
moments with activity rather than food, the study showed.
“If these traits don’t sound like you, don’t despair,”
said Dr. Livingston. “Instead of making a dieting New Year’s resolution,
resolve to work on the qualities of
winners so when you do diet, you’re
more likely to succeed.”
For your free dieting personality analysis, log onto www.DietTypes.com. For a detailed survey
report, go to: www.DietTypes.com/NYR.htm.
Executive Solutions is a full-service international
marketing research firm established in 1984 which specializes in the latest
qualitative and quantitative research methods and counts numerous Fortune 500
companies as clients.
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