#19 Dr Mel Davis - Dieting, Habit Formation, And Weight Loss

In today's episode, Daniel sits down with Dr Mel Davis from Renaissance Periodization. Topics of discussion include why habits are so difficult to change, environmental triggers, changing behaviour, food reward and addictive behaviour, the role of social support, motivation vs discipline, the intention-behaviour gap, self-determination theory, and more.

 

TIMESTAMPS

00:09 Introduction

01:27 Why are habits so difficult to change?

04:00 Environmental triggers and reactive eating

06:48 Changing eating behaviour 09:15 Food reward and addictive behaviour

11:50 Process-oriented goals vs outcome-oriented goals

13:37 How to determine the best starting point for your diet

16:35 The role of social support

17:38 Effective communication strategies

19:06 Goal setting

23:24 How do you monitor your clients progress

24:50 Setting timelines for your goals

26:41 Evolving goals

29:33 Motivation vs discipline

32:07 Role of genetics on behaviour change

33:33 The intention-behaviour gap

35:20 Rewarding yourself for productive behaviour

39:37 Self determination theory

44:20 Affirmations and self efficacy

47:40 What’s a controversial opinion you have?

49:49 Where can people find you?

 

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