Why diets fail: Your feelings may dictate food choices

Published May 12, 2015 This content is archived.

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An article on Live Science reports on a new UB study that found that one reason why dieting is difficult is because people make plans to change what they eat based on what they think, rather than how they feel. The article quotes Marc Kiviniemi, associate professor of community health and health professions, who said, “Feelings don’t require in-depth thinking and self-control.” An article also appeared on Big Think.

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http://www.livescience.com/50803-diets-fail-feelings-food-choices.html

http://bigthink.com/ideafeed/feelings-drive-dieting-behavior-consider-them-when-planning

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