Stress eating feels automatic. One minute you are stressed, the next you are staring at an empty bag wondering how you got there. In this episode we talk about why that happens, what your brain is actually trying to do, and why willpower never solves it. We also break down how to interrupt the loop, get to the real source of the stress, and build a simple “but first” action that helps you get out of the cycle without white knuckling anything. * Tried every diet out there and nothing s...
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Stress eating feels automatic. One minute you are stressed, the next you are staring at an empty bag wondering how you got there. In this episode we talk about why that happens, what your brain is actually trying to do, and why willpower never solves it. We also break down how to interrupt the loop, get to the real source of the stress, and build a simple “but first” action that helps you get out of the cycle without white knuckling anything. * Tried every diet out there and nothing s...
The Upper Limit Problem: The Closer You Get, the Harder Your Brain Fights Back
MyBodyTutor
22 minutes
2 months ago
The Upper Limit Problem: The Closer You Get, the Harder Your Brain Fights Back
Why do we sabotage ourselves right when we start losing weight? It’s not failure you’re afraid of. It’s what happens if you actually succeed. That’s when your brain kicks in with excuses, slips, and “I’ll start again Monday.” Not because you don’t want it… but because success can feel just as scary as failure. In this episode, we break down why sabotage shows up, how to spot it, and what to do when you hit that “upper limit.” * Tried every diet out there and nothing sticks? Imagine havin...
MyBodyTutor
Stress eating feels automatic. One minute you are stressed, the next you are staring at an empty bag wondering how you got there. In this episode we talk about why that happens, what your brain is actually trying to do, and why willpower never solves it. We also break down how to interrupt the loop, get to the real source of the stress, and build a simple “but first” action that helps you get out of the cycle without white knuckling anything. * Tried every diet out there and nothing s...
