EPISODE · Aug 12, 2026 · 43 MIN
Why Small Habits Beat Big Diets Every Time
from Mind, Money and Medicine · host Dr. Favour
Your brain may be the real reason healthy habits keep failing, not your willpower. PJ Glassey reveals why lasting weight loss, fitness, and discipline start with rewiring the mind first, and how to make change finally stick.If you have ever felt stuck in the lose it, gain it back cycle, this conversation cuts straight to the root cause. Favour and PJ break down why motivation fades, why most diets fail, and why the subconscious "toddler" in charge of your habits keeps dragging you back to old patterns unless you retrain it.What you'll discover:- Why people fall to habits instead of rising to goals- How the Brain Type Test identifies 16 different brain types and changes the way you build discipline- Why most trainers unknowingly give advice that only works for their own brain type- How to rewire your brain while your body changes so results last- The real reason yo-yo weight loss happens and how to stop it- Why a 21-minute workout can outperform hours in the gym for busy adults- How hydration, sleep, protein, and whole-food nutrition support fat loss, muscle gain, and mental sharpness- Why relationships, stress reduction, and brain health spill into confidence, career, and financesPJ Glassey is the founder of X Gym, creator of the Brain Type Test, author of *Cracking Your Calorie Code*, and an exercise scientist who has spent decades building brain-based fitness strategies. He explains how biohacking, personalized training, and simple daily habits can help you feel younger, think sharper, and stay consistent without relying on endless willpower.This episode is especially valuable if you are trying to lose weight, build a sustainable exercise routine, reverse unhealthy patterns, or simply understand why some people seem to make healthy living look effortless. If you want a smarter way to get fit and stay fit, this one is essential listening.Connect with PJ Glassey via his website https://xgym.com/ and also instagram https://www.instagram.com/xgyms/
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