The Fat Trap

Dieting and binging: a causal analysis

*"I'm Like, So Fat!": Helping Your Teen Make Healthy Choices about Eating and Exercising in a Weight-Obsessed World*

Healthy lifestyle habits and mortality in overweight and obese individuals

Medicare's search for effective obesity treatments: Diets are not the answer

In the US, 80% of girls have been on a diet by the time they're 10 years old. In this honest, raw talk, neuroscientist Sandra Aamodt uses her personal story to frame an important lesson about how our brains manage our bodies, as she explores the science behind why dieting not only doesn't work, but is likely to do more harm than good. She suggests ideas for how to live a less diet-obsessed life, intuitively.

Sandra Aamodt: Why dieting doesn't usually work

Why dieting doesn't usually work

Exploring the brain's role in weight regulation uncovers why traditional diets fail, advocating for a shift in perspective.

Mindful eating, not dieting, leads to real health benefits; understand your body's signals to manage weight effectively.

Starvation fears from our ancestors influence modern weight struggles; diets fail, but mindful eating aligns with our biology.