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The article is basically describing one's addiction to anything. It can be any habit at all. So whether it's a fat trap or any other trap the way out is always

by rckt 1y ago

The article is basically describing one's addiction to anything. It can be any habit at all. So whether it's a fat trap or any other trap the way out is always the same - willpower. And it comes from the sincere desire for something. I spent overall around 5 years quitting smoking. It was extremely hard, for the most part because of the mental trap. Physically I got rid of the addiction in a couple of weeks. And physical exercises were the thing that helped me. I still do my routine, because it became the substitute for my smoking habit. But in a healthy way. And from my experience this is how everything works, regarding the quality of life that you have control over. And I agree that judging and shaming is not helpful. You need to clear your mind and concentrate on the better future you want rather than reflecting on bad things that you have in your present or past.

tstrimple 1y ago
> So whether it's a fat trap or any other trap the way out is always the same - willpower. Which is completely wrong according to science on the topic. Trying to willpower your way out of addictions is a recipe for failure. It's been shown over and over again. People who are aren't addicted don't have more willpower. They have to exercise their willpower far less than someone who struggles with addiction. Identifying and eliminating environmental triggers will do far more for an addict than "willpower" will. Instead of inane advice like "just have more willpower bro" we should be teaching people about environmental triggers and how to structure your life to avoid them without relying on willpower constantly.
- Jensson 1y ago
  > Identifying and eliminating environmental triggers That requires a lot of willpower, which is why that advice typically doesn't work. Dieticians are often fat so you know there is more to it than just knowledge, there is a big willpower factor to it still.

by rckt 1y ago

tstrimple 1y ago

> So whether it's a fat trap or any other trap the way out is always the same - willpower. Which is completely wrong according to science on the topic. Trying to willpower your way out of addictions is a recipe for failure. It's been shown over and over again. People who are aren't addicted don't have more willpower. They have to exercise their willpower far less than someone who struggles with addiction. Identifying and eliminating environmental triggers will do far more for an addict than "willpower" will. Instead of inane advice like "just have more willpower bro" we should be teaching people about environmental triggers and how to structure your life to avoid them without relying on willpower constantly.

Jensson 1y ago
> Identifying and eliminating environmental triggers That requires a lot of willpower, which is why that advice typically doesn't work. Dieticians are often fat so you know there is more to it than just knowledge, there is a big willpower factor to it still.