American researchers have found that one of the main reasons preventing people from losing weight is not physiology, but psychology. According to specialists from Temple University and the Obesity Research Center, the key barrier is associated with the habit of eating “automatically” – not because of hunger, but under the influence of emotions.
Experts note that people often reach for food in moments of joy or sadness, forming a stable dependence on the taste and texture of food. Over time, this habit turns into a psychological mechanism that interferes with weight loss.
“Many people cannot get rid of the constant desire to have a snack, and this is what prevents them from losing weight,” explained the lead author of the study, Dr. Eddie Goldbacher.
According to her, to successfully combat excess weight, it is necessary to change not only your diet and physical activity, but also your attitude to food. It is important to learn to associate positive emotions with events, communication and activities, and not with food intake. This approach, Goldbacher claims, helps to form new habits and significantly increases the chances of successful weight loss.
