All articles tagged with #willpower
The article discusses the complex factors behind obesity, emphasizing that it is not solely a matter of willpower but involves genetics, biology, environment, and societal influences, making weight management a multifaceted issue that requires compassionate, science-informed approaches rather than blame.
Aries, the universe encourages you to embrace surrender during eclipse season, as it can lead to growth and unexpected outcomes in areas where you've been pushing against the flow. Surrender doesn't mean giving up, but rather acknowledging that not all situations can be controlled through willpower, allowing space for new opportunities and insights.
New drugs like Wegovy offer hope for people with obesity, but they also expose a social tension between a quest to medicate illness and a stigmatizing belief that obese people lack sufficient willpower to lose weight. While these drugs can mitigate obesity-related health problems and help people lose weight, they are often viewed as a "cheat" or a "vanity medication." Obesity is one of the most stigmatized conditions, and people with obesity are often judged for receiving injections to treat their condition. Despite the stigma, these drugs have arrived at a time when researchers have documented the risks of obesity and the futility of prescribing only diet and exercise as a treatment.
Mark Serrels, an editorial director, took cold showers for a year after a challenge from his inner voice. While he hoped for health benefits, he found it difficult to maintain the habit and is unsure if it had any long-term benefits. He believes the mental energy required to endure cold showers may have made it more difficult to achieve other goals. However, he never regretted a single cold shower and always felt better immediately afterward. He plans to continue taking cold showers as it has become a habit.