Rule #1: Stop Being So Logical, pt 1
When I first conceived of this blog, I started with the desire to present psychological studies and motivational stories of individuals that have overcome the odds to physical fitness. The problem...
View ArticleRealistic Expectations and Exercise
Quick note: This is a longer post. I was going to break it down into two posts, but felt that it was better as one. Without being a “Debbie Downer,” within health and fitness we’ve all been duped by...
View ArticleTues Psych Post ~Sticking to a Diet: Do You Lack Self-Control?
Over the past 10-15 years the research on “Self-control” (also known as willpower, self-discipline) has really started to increase. What the research has shown, or better yet, what the research is...
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Tuesday Psych Post ~ Gaining and Keeping Motivation, pt 1
Why do you always cheat on your diet, even when you have a good plan? Why do you never stick to your workout routine? This 2-part post will help to answer these questions – but more importantly,...
View ArticlePsych Post ~ Gaining and Keeping Motivation, pt 2
Yesterday’s post talked about the book Switch and the three analogies that the authors present, in the Rider (logical reasons), the Elephant (emotional reasons) and the Path (your environment)....
View ArticleFun Day Fridays ~ 5/20/11
Alright, so this post includes one update, one “master switch” found, two diet steps everyone should follow and one awesome video. The video demonstrates the difference in mindsets between those who...
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Tuesday Psych Post ~ Use Positive Deviance to Your Advantage
Most people when they try to take on a new habit such as exercise or eating healthier do so by focusing on how they’ve failed to stick to a diet or workout program in the past. They focus on the times...
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Tuesday Psych Post ~ Who Are You Going to Hang Out With?, part 3
The last two Psych posts discussed how being in groups leads to the polarization of ideas (Part 1) and how to start to have conversations with acquaintances that negatively influence your diet while...
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