How to Stop Self-Sabotaging Weight Loss, According to Science

Eating PsychologyHow to Stop Self-Sabotaging Weight Loss: Unraveling the Psychological Blocks Holding You BackWritten by Kari Dahlgren, Mayo Clinic-Trained Health & Wellness CoachLast updated on: September 12, 2024Evidence-Based: 13 Sources CitedSelf-sabotage happens when we take two steps back after taking two laborious steps forward. If you’re stuck in a cycle of self-sabotaging weight loss, it’s important to look beyond sheer willpower.You might be asking yourself, “Why do I sabotage my diet?” or “Why do I sabotage myself with food?” The truth is, the roots of self-sabotage run much deeper than food, diet, and willpower. Both your body and your mind are constantly working behind the scenes, sometimes in ways that can derail your progress—and sometimes even for good reason.In this article, we’ll peel back the biological and psychological layers of self-sabotage around food. I’ll share my personal experience with self-sabotage, how I personally overcame this frustrating struggle, and...