Reading Time: 2 minutesIntroduction Weight loss is often hindered by ingrained habits and neural pathways that favor unhealthy eating and inactivity. However, neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to rewire itself—offers a promising avenue for change. By leveraging this principle, individuals can replace detrimental habits with sustainable, healthy behaviors. How Habits Form in the Brain Habits are created through the basal ganglia, a brain structure responsible for automation. Once a behavior is repeated enough, it becomes hardwired and requires less conscious effort. Applying Neuroplasticity to Weight Loss Cue-Behavior-Reward Loops – Identifying and altering the cues that…
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