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A new study published in the journal Appetite found that those who have more compassion for themselves when facing a setback actually had higher success in self-control over their eating and exercise behavior in the hours following the lapse.

Being kind to oneself, emerges as a key factor in coping with setbacks, allowing people to bounce back more efficiently.

The road to achieving difficult goals - especially weight loss - is paved with setbacks. Practising self-compassion helps people cope with self-defeating thoughts and feelings in response to setbacks so that they are less debilitated by them, say researchers.  

The weight loss journey is difficult and laden with setbacks. self-compassion can help people to combat self-defeating thoughts and help them to stay motivated. | Health

Get latest articles and stories on Health at LatestLY. Losing weight is exceedingly tough because high-calorie, delectable foods are easily accessible. Despite our best intentions, it is usual to overeat. These setbacks can be frustrating and demoralising, prompting people to forsake their aspirations. Health News | Can Self-compassion Help People Reach Their Weight-loss Goals?.