In his efforts to lower his calorie intake, Julius practices meditation when feeling tense rather than turning to food, and refuses to bury disturbing feelings in a box of cookies or a carton of ice cream. His efforts are examples of ______.

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Julius is controlling internal stimuli, which refers to regulating one's own internal thoughts, feelings, and emotions in order to change behavior. In this case, he is using meditation to address his emotional state without turning to food for comfort.

In His Efforts to Lower His Calorie Intake, Julius Practices