Confident Eaters Why We Don't Talk Much About Willpower
"If only I had more willpower, then I could stop overeating sweets...exercise more...and finally lose weight!" These are common beliefs amongst those who have struggled with their health goals for a long time. So you may have wondered why we don't talk much about "willpower" on this podcast. Today we are going to address why we don't promote it as a primary weight management strategy.
The truth is, willpower is limited and finite in nature, and one's belief in their willpower capability can greatly impact their behavior. Instead, we would like to introduce you to concepts we prefer and find more helpful and empowering. We also discuss the importance of engineering your environment and leveraging social support to make healthier choices easier.
If you want to manage your whole state, strengthen your self control, and create a supportive environment for long-term healthy eating habits, then we hope you join us for this episode!
👉 Related episode: "What Happened To My Self-Control?" (From the Breaking Up with Binge Eating Podcast)
Episode Timeline:
00:00 Introduction to Confident Eaters Podcast
00:48 The Role of Willpower in Weight Management
01:14 Limitations of Willpower
03:58 Alternative Strategies to Willpower
07:08 Environmental and Social Influences
10:02 Practical Tips for Enhancing Self-Control
15:20 Summary and Key Takeaways
16:14 Closing Remarks
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