It is an age-old story - we know we need to eat better, eat less, eat healthier and we try and fall off or we try, and nothing changes. Why do we have so much trouble overcoming cravings, diet issues, and obesity these days? On today's show, I speak with Dr. Glenn Livingston about all these issues that he not only helps but has faced. Dr. Livingston has been in the trenches of weight gain and obesity and overcome it and now helps patients all across the country do the same. You'll learn a ton about how our brain and stomach communicate and how our hormones play a massive role in our cravings and eating programs. You'll also learn the starting point to help someone suffering from diet issues, obesity, and eating problems.
Summary
In this episode with Dr. Glenn Livingston, we talk about strategies for changing eating habits and overcoming overeating. Dr. Glenn emphasizes the importance of setting low bar goals and creating specific rules to observe oneself successfully. By setting a low bar, individuals can build their identity and observe positive changes in their behavior. He also explains the impact of the food industry on our reptilian brain and the need to remove processed foods from our diet. He suggests creating rituals and boundaries to overcome nighttime eating and highlights the importance of self-care and regular nutrition. Dr. Glenn acknowledges that some individuals may not be able to moderate their food intake and may need to abstain from certain foods. Dr. Glenn shares his personal journey of overcoming overeating and provides practical techniques for taking control of one's mind. He explains the concept of the extinction curve and how it relates to overcoming cravings. We concluded the conversation with advice on getting started on the journey to better health.
Takeaways
> Set low bar goals and create specific rules to observe successful behavior change.
> Understand the impact of the food industry on our reptilian brain and the need to remove processed foods from our diet.
> Create rituals and boundaries to overcome nighttime eating.
> Practice self-care, regular nutrition, and take breaks to avoid decision fatigue and overwhelm.
> Recognize that some individuals may not be able to moderate their food intake and may need to abstain from certain foods. Taking control of your mind is essential for overcoming food cravings.
> Practical techniques, such as setting rules and keeping a journal, can help in overcoming overeating.
> Understanding the extinction curve can provide insights into the process of overcoming cravings.
> Getting started on the journey to better health involves making one simple rule and focusing on what you want.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:33 New Year's Resolutions and Changing Eating Habits
02:03 Setting Low Bar Goals
09:28 Conditional Rules and Moderation
11:45 Industry Manipulation and Reptilian Brain
13:59 The Impact of Food Industry and Packaging
16:42 Overcoming Industry Communication and Reptilian Brain
17:54 Creating a Plan and Breaking the Cycle
32:37 Creating Rituals and Boundaries for Nighttime Eating
34:08 The One-Third of People Who Cannot Moderate
36:05 Giving Up Certain Foods and Abstaining
38:24 The Psychology Behind Fad Diets
40:44 Getting Rid of Processed Foods
43:47 Mindset Shift and Working Through Challenges
46:03 Taking Control of Your Mind
48:30 Practical Techniques for Overcoming Overeating
52:28 Understanding the Extinction Curve
58:41 Getting Started on the Journey
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