Study: Your brain is wired to make weight loss difficult, and it's not a lack of willpower
The brain defends a biologically set weight range, triggering hormonal and metabolic changes that increase hunger and lower metabolism, making sustained weight loss difficult.
GLP-1 medications can reduce intrusive food thoughts, but side effects, cost, and high discontinuation rates make regular, guilt-free eating and well-being focus important alternatives.
Start small, keep a log, picture the end result: 17 experts' top tips on how to stay motivated
Small, specific rituals and incentives—imaginative scenarios, brief tidying, timed music, mortality reminders, and TV rewards—boost motivation and sustain productive action.