In my last post, New Year’s Resolution: Ditch the Diet, I explained that dieting is ineffective form of weight regulation for most people, is a risk factor for developing an eating disorder and can wreak havoc on our self-esteem.
In this post I am excited to share Dr. Sandra Aamodt’s TEDS talk-the neuroscience behind why dieting doesn’t work.
Dr. Sandra Aamodt, a neuroscientist, explains how our brains regulate our body weight like a thermostat which makes dieting an ineffective way to lose weight.
Dr. Aamodt’s talk starts out a little dry and slow, but hang in there. She offers compelling research on how to improve your health regardless of body weight, throws in humor and her personal experience with dieting. Which had me laughing and crying by the end.
It is definitely worth 12 or so minutes of your time.