Nir And Far: Business, Behaviour and the Brain Can You Think Yourself Thinner? - Nir And Far
Jul 15, 2024
The podcast discusses the influence of beliefs on weight loss efforts and the power of mindset in shaping exercise and health. Personal experiences are highlighted, showing how beliefs can be a motivator for improved health and fitness. The significance of positivity and enjoyment in fostering well-being through a reinforcing loop is also explored.
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Nir's Transformative Inline Skating Experience
- As a clinically obese teen, Nir's parents made him walk weekly, but the heat and chafing made it torture.
- Discovering inline skating gave him freedom and joy, changing his view on exercise entirely.
Belief Shapes Physical Health
- Mindset can physically influence health more than actual exercise volume.
- Women who believed their work counted as exercise showed improved health measures despite unchanged routines.
Belief Initiates a Positive Health Loop
- Thinking yourself thinner triggers a positive feedback loop of effort and belief.
- This loop enhances agency and leads to sustained health improvements.