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5 Ways to Use the Science of Motivation to Make Lifestyle Changes that Stick

5 Ways to Use the Science of Motivation to Make Lifestyle Changes that Stick

by Shawn Hondorp, PhD, ABPP | Biology, Diet Industry, Habits and Goals, Motivation

If you’ve been keeping up with recent posts this isn’t going to shock you: I am against dieting. At least in the typical way we approach it. The Most Effective Weight Loss Plan If you were told that you had an illness and the treatment option was 2-20%...
9 Science-Backed Tips to Get Your Kids Eating More Vegetables (and Have Fun While Doing it!)

9 Science-Backed Tips to Get Your Kids Eating More Vegetables (and Have Fun While Doing it!)

by Shawn Hondorp, PhD, ABPP | Intuitive Eating, Parenthood

Let’s call it like it is. Life is pretty nuts right now. I could use many other words as well, but I’ll stick with that for the sake of time. Getting your kids to eat their veggies might feel like a low priority, especially if you find yourself caught in...
The Science of Motivation and Dieting: What We Know For Sure

The Science of Motivation and Dieting: What We Know For Sure

by Shawn Hondorp, PhD, ABPP | Diet Industry, Habits and Goals, Motivation

There aren’t a ton of things I know for sure. It’s like this Albert Einstein quote: The more I learn, the more I realize how much I don’t know. – Albert Einstein But if there’s one thing I am going to hang my hat on and follow, it’s...
Are “Cheat Meals” Part of a Healthy Diet?

Are “Cheat Meals” Part of a Healthy Diet?

by Shawn Hondorp, PhD, ABPP | Diet Industry, Habits and Goals

If I got a dollar every time someone talked to me about “cheat meals,” I would have a great start on my kids college funds. I’ll be honest – the term cheat meal makes me cringe. As a former repeat dieter, I would never again use that term to...
Do you have a “Diet Mentality” and is it causing more harm than good?

Do you have a “Diet Mentality” and is it causing more harm than good?

by Shawn Hondorp, PhD, ABPP | Diet Industry, Food Addiction

As a psychologist working with people looking to lose weight, I often talk about the “Diet Mentality”. But what does this term really mean? Maybe you have heard that “diets don’t work” or the “diet culture” is bad, but...
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