28/12/2020
Carrot Cake Oatmeal

This recipe is inspired by Dr. Lisle's preference for carrot cake. But this oatmeal is way healthier than a regular carrot cake. It's one of the best breakfasts in terms of satiety and weight loss. I created the carrot cake oatmeal especially for the InstantPot, but you can also cook it in a regular pot. I […]

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06/05/2020
Binge eating has no emotional cause - The real reason and how to get rid of it

It becomes emotional. I know not only how THAT feels, but also what you can do to get rid of it.   What is binge eating? Binge eating is characterized by periodic stuffing oneself with large amounts of food, usually calorie-dense foods. Anyone who suspects that they suffer from binge eating will certainly have taken […]

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01/04/2020
Emotional eating is a myth - The real reason and how to get out of it

You have stuffed yourself and feel ashamed? Then you've come to the right place and things will change for you forever. I promise! But I tell you in advance, it will be EXTREMELY difficult and many will not want to take this step. Anyone who has struggled with this nagging issue knows all too well […]

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25/03/2020
The Ego Trap – Why you lack motivation in weight loss

The Ego Trap is a concept by Dr. Doug Lisle and is a partner in crime by the pleasure trap and usually goes hand in hand with it. Understanding the dynamics behind it will help you to fix not only the food issues in terms of healthy eating and weight loss but also the psychological […]

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11/03/2020
Why women are obsessed with their body weight

Have you ever wondered why women care so much about their body weight? I bet you have a very specific number in mind when it comes to your comfort weight. "Health at Every Size" and many other movements in this direction are wonderful but don't quite correspond to the truth. These movements have a very […]

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26/02/2020
Addiction to supernomal stimuli

It sounds primitive, but our deepest instinct is to look for food and sex all day long. This happens subconsciously, of course, and is not an addiction. We have the desire to survive (food) and to reproduce (sex). In our ancestor's environment, without much interference, this worked well. It only becomes an addiction when disruptive […]

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12/02/2020
The truth about weight loss - What no one wants to tell you

Weight loss is the main goal of the Western population. In a study conducted in the U.S., if given the choice between getting their child through high school or personally losing weight, the majority chose weight loss. That's how urgent the desire is to lose weight is. The desire to lose weight is so great […]

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22/01/2020
Best foods that help against cravings

Maybe you often hear that cravings indicate a deficiency. That's pretty far out the window, and I'll explain why. Most of our foods today, are so highly processed that our nervous system gets greater pleasure satisfaction from them than nature intended. What happens in the brain when we eat bread, chocolate, and similar foods? More […]

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15/01/2020
The most common mistakes in weight loss

Weight loss is one of the most difficult challenges in a person's life. It takes a lot of strength, time, and energy. And yet it is one of the biggest goals in a person's life. It is even among the top three annual resolutions of people in the Western world. But why is that? Do […]

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11/01/2020
The Pleasure Trap – Everything in moderation. The myth of moderation

There are a few particular misconceptions about moderation with regard to dietary and lifestyle practices, such as the consumption of caffeine, alcohol, cigarettes, junk food, and drugs. Cocaine, caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, amphetamines, chocolate, junk food, oil, sugar, and other magic pills are supernormal stimulants. These magic substances produce such a high release of dopamine that […]

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