Losing weight through changing what and how much you eat doesn't happen because you rationally decide to lose weight. You have to have a change of heart.

To get in touch with your motivation, think about the negative consequences of not changing as well as the positive ones. Succe...

Such foods create physical changes at a cellular level that alter how our brains and bodies react. 

When analyzing your level of addiction, consider both physical dependence (changes at the cellular level) and psychological dependence (the habitual repetition of a behavior in ...

Self-control is a muscle that, like other muscles, needs exercise and strengthening. Each time you resist temptation, you are developing greater self-control. 

Some throw away their favorite food as a symbolic act that shows they have control over the food and not the other way ro...

The causes of obesity are complex. 

• Obesity is not simply a function of laziness or an indication of emotional instability. 
• In addition, genetic and biological factors do not act in isolation but are constantly interacting with an array of environmental factors. 

Although you alone can make the changes you need to make, you can't make the changes alone. 

One of the most potent forces for positive change is the emotional support of the individuals who surround you. Social pressure can work for you or against you. Hang out with the right peo...