It is commonly believed that obesity is caused by overeating and lack of exercise, but little is known about the close relationship between psychological factors and obesity. Psychological studies suggest that obese individuals have a strong psychological desire for food and a special preference for eating. If they rely solely on dieting and exercise to lose weight, they will feel very uncomfortable and increase feelings of "unbearable hunger", making it difficult for them to persevere and achieve their weight loss goals. Furthermore, over time, it can also affect their physical health and work or study performance. Therefore, in order to successfully lose weight, the key lies in psychological adjustment, changing unhealthy eating habits and preferences, and fundamentally controlling the occurrence and development of obesity.
Psychological adjustment mainly involves the following two points: First, from an internal perspective, it is important to relax one's emotions during meals. Many obese individuals carry heavy psychological burdens and are always worried that they will gain weight if they do not eat properly. This further intensifies their feelings of hunger, creating a vicious cycle. By letting go of these worries and relaxing one's emotions, they will realize that they are not as hungry as they initially thought. Second, from an external perspective, it is important to avoid environments that trigger food cravings. Once eating has started and a reasonable amount of food has been consumed, individuals should consciously divert their attention, leave the eating area, and engage in other activities. They should not continue eating or linger in any way.
