FOF: Why You “Ruin Your Diet” Every Holiday (PS: It’s Not Willpower) with Jenn Trepeck
The Big Story
Willpower as a Muscle or Battery
Jenn describes willpower fatigue using muscle, phone battery, and refillable cup analogies and what drains it.
Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
Introduction
Why Willpower Isn’t the Key to Behavior Change
Willpower as a Muscle (or Phone Battery)
How the Holidays Drain Our Willpower Faster
What the Parole Judge Study Teaches Us About Decision Fatigue
Why Willpower Works Better Before Temptation Hits
Using Upstream Willpower: What It Actually Means
Holiday Tactics That Don’t Depend on Willpower
Building Systems Now to Avoid December Burnout
Setting Up Habits That Make January Easier
Ending the Annual “Start Strong, Fall Off” Cycle
A Kinder Approach to Holiday Eating
Check in with today’s amazing guest: Jenn Trepeck
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Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.
If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.
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