EPISODE · Mar 16, 2023 · 18 MIN
#17 It's not a lack of willpower - it's this
from Menopause Made Easy with Tanya · host Tanya Willis
Why does the whole bag of chips disappear when I only intended to have one bowl? How am I already at the bottom on the ice cream tub? Sure, I'll have another glass of wine! Our brain loves seeking pleasure and the old tactics of willpower, deprivation and restriction will not work long term, but learning about dopamine and how to derive pleasure from other things can help us to stop overeating (overtime). Dopamine is responsible for allowing you to feel pleasure, satisfaction and motivation. When you feel good that you have achieved something, it's because you have a surge of dopamine in the brain. How can we get dopamine naturally without giving into our unhealthy choices? Pick up my new free guide 5 Hacks to Cut Cravings >> https://www.vibrantlivingwithtanya.com/5-Hacks-to-Cut-Cravings
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