How Finding Your ‘Why’ is the Secret to Lasting Weight Loss
Despite the trauma of a heart attack or stroke, only 4.3% of survivors make significant, lasting lifestyle changes. It is a staggering statistic that challenges the common wisdom of "scared straight" medicine.
If the threat of mortality isn’t enough to make us drop the sugary drinks or pick up a pair of running shoes, then perhaps our approach to weight loss is fundamentally broken.
The Stagnation of the Majority
We live in an era where approximately 60% of the population is classified as either overweight or obese. In cities like Accra, where the convenience of fast food and the sedentary nature of office-bound "corporate culture" are on the rise, the desire to lose weight is ubiquitous. Yet, most people find themselves stuck in a cycle of starting and stopping.
The barriers a...
