227. The Willpower Myth of Diet Culture

<p class="p1">Much of the messaging that comes out of Diet Culture is centered around pushing yourself to achieve a particular goal.</p> <p class="p1">We're told to have discipline. We're told "no pain, no gain." We're told to suck it up and just do it if you want it bad enough.</p> <p class="p1">Hungry? How bad do you want to lose weight?</p> <p class="p1">Lacking motivation to work out today? "Just do it".</p> <p class="p1">And as I'm sure you've experienced, rarely does this kind of thinking lead to anything substantial in the end.</p> <p class="p1">It might get you going, but Diet Culture creates an over-reliance on willpower, which isn't an abundant resource.</p> <p class="p1">Don't get me wrong - you need willpower. It is a very useful tool, and you WILL use it.</p> <p class="p1">But there's a right and a wrong way to utilize it, and most people are approaching things ineffectively.</p> <p class="p1">In episode 227 of <strong>Fitness & Sushi</strong>, Deanna and I will show you how willpower works, and the best way to ensure you always have enough of it to help you power through new habit creation.</p> <p class="p1">In this episode - “<strong>The Willpower Myth of Diet Culture"</strong>, you'll learn...</p> <p class="p1">🔶 Why willpower is portrayed as a magical force that can solve all problems related to health and weight</p> <p class="p1">🔶 The unrealistic expectations of willpower that diet culture has given us</p> <p class="p1">🔶 The emotional and psychological toll of relying on willpower to resist foods and stick to plans</p> <p class="p1">🔶 How the depletion of willpower works and how to manage willpower effectively</p> <p class="p1">🔶 How willpower is a muscle that can be built up over time</p> <p class="p1">🔶 Why there was an awkward silence after Tony asked Deanna if he drains her willpower</p> <p class="p1">…and much more!</p> <p class="p1">So check the episode out. If you like it be sure to subscribe to the show and give it a 5 star rating and review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️</p> <p class="p1">Enjoy!</p> <p c