Sandra Aamodt is a neuroscientist, science writer, and author of Why Diets Make Us Fat: The Unintended Consequences of Our Obsession with Weight Loss. Sandra explores the neuroscience of everyday life, examining new research and its impact on our understanding of ourselves.

In this episode, Mike & Suzie chat with Sandra Aamodt about…

• Sandra’s history of dieting from a young age
• Sandra’s life-changing New Year’s Resolution that changed everything
• How the yo-yo diet cycle sets you up for more weight gain over time
• What is the “Defended Weight Range”?
• The problem with diet gurus calling their diet a “lifestyle”
• How our physiology fights back from dieting
• The role of leptin in weight loss and fat storage
• The difference between health and weight loss
• Sandra’s advice for goal setting and tracking progress
• Finding exercise that you enjoy for a sustainable movement practice
• How exercising while NOT dieting feels completely different than exercise while dieting
• Why you shouldn’t use fear of disease as a motivator for healthy habits
• Exercise for higher brain functioning

Mike & Suzie are the founders, coaches, and nutritionists of Mike & Suzie Health and Fitness. You'll find peace with food and your body for incredible diet-FREE fat loss, better health, and an unshakeable mindset.

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Resources:

SandraAamodt.com

Sandra on Twitter

Why Diets Make Us Fat by Sandra Aamodt

Sandra’s TEDTalk; Why Diets Usually Don’t Work

Mike & Suzie Health and Fitness

Mike & Suzie’s Diet-FREE Facebook Community