The importance of the mind in a diet 

Do you often face problems sticking to a diet? Do you often give up on the idea of losing weight because it takes too much time? Do you often find yourself starving your body to lose weight? Well, then this blog is dedicated to you. 

But first, we need to understand the importance and the role of the mind when it comes to losing weight.

While trying to achieve that perfect figure we often forget that our brain is designed to safeguard us. It is very sensitive and intuitive and doesn't want to step out of its comfort zone. So when you starve yourself to lose weight, your brain registers this act as of famine, I am being fed miserly, so what should I do?  should I save some for famine in the adipose tissue - which is my safety bank? Remember losing weight is an anti survival activity. Losing weight is something the brain will not support because it has learned from past experiences that if the body gets little to eat, it should store it for future use, therefore straining yourself is never going to help you lose weight in the long run. 

Now addressing the real issue, weight loss can be done easily by sticking to a regime and getting the right amount of exercise done, but this often becomes the problem itself. A big part of losing weight begins in your brain, and more often than not, we do not pay enough attention to the mental aspect of dieting. Most people find it difficult to lose the habit of binge eating because it works as a coping mechanism for them. The act of consuming food brings them relief, which is why staying hungry during stressful times becomes difficult for them. But this does not mean you won't be able to lose weight.  There are certain techniques you can use to help your mind stick to a regime. 

TECHNIQUES TO TEACH BRAIN

1. Hypnosis 
2. Meditation
3. Repetition
4. Reward

In the upcoming articles, I will talk in-depth about each of these techniques. See you next week.