The PERMA Framework - 5 Pillars of Positive Psychology for Sustainable Fat Loss | Ep 345

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Struggling with fat loss despite knowing exactly what to do? You're not alone.

The answer isn't about knowledge, it's about psychology. 

Learn how the PERMA framework from positive psychology reveals the 5 psychological elements that separate people who sustain their transformation from those who remain stuck.

Discover how to engineer your fat loss approach to work WITH your psychology instead of against it, creating conditions where healthy behaviors actually feel good to maintain.

Main Takeaways:

• The intelligence paradox: Why smart people often struggle most with sustainable fat loss
• The 5 PERMA elements: Positive emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment
• How to systematically engineer psychological momentum into your fat loss approach
• Why traditional approaches focus on mechanics but miss the psychological infrastructure
• How to audit yourself across the PERMA dimensions to identify your weakest area

Timestamps:

0:01 - The intelligence paradox in fat loss
3:22 - Why smart people struggle with fat loss
5:06 - Introduction to the PERMA framework
6:17 - P: Positive Emotion and cognitive flexibility
8:31 - E: Engagement and finding flow states
10:50 - R: Relationships and social connection
13:07 - M: Meaning and purpose-driven goals
14:05 - A: Accomplishment and self-efficacy
17:24 - How to engineer YOUR psychology

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