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> 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
by 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.