Chapter
The Science Behind Overeating and Cravings
27:32 - 31:17 (03:44)
A study conducted by the Right Now app found that it takes an average of 10 times for someone to effectively tackle overeating or stress eating because the reward value changes with usage.
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The Right Now app offers tools to overcome overeating or stress eating, including a mindful eating exercise where users imagine and then consume the food they typically struggle with.
27:32 - 28:38 (01:06)
Summary
The Right Now app offers tools to overcome overeating or stress eating, including a mindful eating exercise where users imagine and then consume the food they typically struggle with.
ChapterThe Science Behind Overeating and Cravings
Episode878 How to Build Life Changing Habits and Break Addiction with Dr. Jud Brewer
PodcastThe School of Greatness
It takes on average 10 times for a person to receive the reward value to change their habits in terms of food intake.
28:38 - 30:20 (01:42)
Summary
It takes on average 10 times for a person to receive the reward value to change their habits in terms of food intake. Positive or negative prediction errors influence the way the brain learns and responds to food stimuli.
ChapterThe Science Behind Overeating and Cravings
Episode878 How to Build Life Changing Habits and Break Addiction with Dr. Jud Brewer
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The act of curiosity feels better than satisfying a craving, which can make you feel like a slave to that desire.
30:20 - 31:17 (00:56)
Summary
The act of curiosity feels better than satisfying a craving, which can make you feel like a slave to that desire. While cravings contract and close down the mind, curiosity explores different parts of the brain and fosters new experiences.