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.
Weight loss is hard. We all know what to do, eat less, move more.
So, why are so many of us overweight? I believe that it is all about what is happening in the mind.
It’s a tough problem, I hope that you will join me as I work on solving it.
315
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August 2013
248
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July 2018
Most Recent Blog Posts
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)