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Originally Posted by lapka
What is WIM?
I agree with kidcollin and fredd on will-power. I do think that will-power is one of the weakest factors in food-intake regulation. I have thought about what is the difference between me an M. And one thing is, just that I have a habit of cooking and not eating out. It doesn't require any effort, it is just my routine. Will power is not involved in this.
But I mean there are other things beyond will-power and habit. I mean for many food serves for stress regulation. One of the things to improve compliance would be to look for different ways to regulate stress.
WIM is 'want it more'. Common terminology around here. How bad do you actually want to reach your goal?
The article/studies are interesting, but of course it does leave room still for people who may just be lazy, as noted in the text.
I disagree regarding "will-power is one of the weakest factors in food-intake regulation"; however, for obvious reasons. The food we put in our mouth is a choice.
Taking the research, as well as your self described difference between you an MLY, essentially being habit. We all know there are ways to help ingrain habits, and there are tons of resources for that very thing. Habits, priorities, etc... Hell, people have even attempted and offered to make her a meal plan, all she had to do was prep and eat it. No thought involved at all as to what goes in your mouth. I don't think she made it one day.
Why doesn't she attempt to establish a habit(s) similar to yours? Why doesn't she take advantage of the resources available to help with this? Why does she ignore the daily advice?
WIM, imo.