Change Your Brain Every Day What’s Your Brain Type – 5 Types of Overeaters
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Nov 21, 2016 Discover the fascinating link between brain types and overeating. Learn about five unique psychological profiles of overeaters and how understanding these can guide better strategies for change. Explore the cycle of impulsivity and its connection to brain function and eating habits. Delve into the variations in brain functions among different overeater types, highlighting the importance of personalized approaches for achieving mental well-being. This insightful discussion sheds light on how recognizing your brain type can empower healthier lifestyle choices.
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Brain Types in Overeating
- Mental health issues like overeating are not single disorders but have various brain types.
- Your brain regulates impulses such as stopping eating or allowing extra indulgence.
Five Overeater Brain Types
- There are five overeater brain types: impulsive, compulsive, impulsive-compulsive, sad, and anxious.
- Each type differs by brain activity patterns and behaviors around food.
Impulsive Overeater Example
- Someone close to Daniel has impulsive overeating influenced by low frontal lobe activity and skipping breakfast.
- This leads to poor decisions like buying donuts and soda due to blood sugar crashes and low brain flow.
