My name is Steve Saunders. I've been thinking about and applying the psychology of weight loss for years. I'm hoping that I can share some of the things that I have learned.
2020-11-29
Recovering From A SpiralDuring weight loss there are going to be set backs. It is not a question of if, but when (after all we are human). The real question, however, is how do you recover, especially after a significant downward spiral.(read more)
2020-11-23
Work, Rest, WorkToo much discipline for too long will backfire. You will get tired of endless hard work, and just drop it all together. Taking one day off per week during weight loss allows your mind and body to take a break. The next day you will feel refreshed and ready to go.(read more)
2020-11-15
When The Stakes are High, Don't Tempt YourselfWill power is over rated. You simply can't fight human nature for a sustained periods of time. It is folly to put a strong temptation in front of yourself and think your raw will power will prevail, often it won't.(read more)
2020-10-24
The Three Axis of ChangeChange is hard, especially when it comes to weight loss. Success requires a multi-pronged approach, including (1) psychological factors, (2) environmental factors, and (3) social factors.(read more)
2020-09-27
What, Why, When, How MuchAwareness of our eating and mis-eating patterns is one of the most important aspects to weight loss. Asking yourself these four questions every time you eat will help you make the right decisions. What am I eating, why am I eating, when am I eating, how much am I eating. (read more)
2020-08-30
Freedom Within StructureStructure is a funny thing. Too much can be stifling, not enough can leave you without direction. A key fitUprising tenet is 'Freedom Within Structure'. This approach provides the structure needed for success along with the freedom needed for you to be you. (read more)
2020-08-02
The Why'sMy first post was entitled 'The Most Important Thing'. In it I stated that in order to be successful with weight loss, it had to be the most important thing. This post I explore WHY it should be my most important thing.(read more)
2020-07-26
0 to 60 in 6 Months (not 6 days)My first attempt at an exercise plan this year was 0-60 in 1 week. I hit it super hard out of the gates. As I wrote last post, I crashed and just stopped mid week. This time I will try an evolving progression from reasonable to more rigorous over the remainder of the year.(read more)
2020-07-20
Push Too Hard, and You Might Go Over the EdgeIf you're not working toward making changes, then your life won't change. However there is a flip side, If push for changes too hard and too fast it can be too much, and you'll just say F*** this and stop altogether(read more)
2020-06-07
This Has To Be The Most Important ThingMake no mistake, weight loss is an extraordinary challenge. Never underestimate the vigilance required to lose weight and to keep it off. It is not impossible obviously, and it can be done in a way that is rewarding. But remember this: if you don’t make weight loss your most important thing, you won’t succeed.(read more)