If you’ve ever struggled with your weight, you may have labeled yourself an “emotional eater” or firmly held the belief that you lack self-control. Seeing yourself in those terms is more than discouraging; it shapes your identity, making it more challenging to change your habits.
Research has found that the key to lasting weight loss lies more in shifting your identity than in the strength of your willpower. When you see yourself as a healthy person, healthy choices naturally follow, turning your temporary efforts to eat better into sustainable results.
