An Argument for Returning to Treating Obesity with Simple Willpower
Written by Nash Trout on July 22nd, 2007 in Exercise.
When I was growing up, the word “willpower” was used a lot. If only one was strong enough to resist sweets, according to logic of the time, one could stay thin. Yet today, based on a series of scientific discoveries, the importance of willpower in promoting weight loss is becoming an obsolete notion. Is it worth saving?
I would say, Yes, it is worth saving. Willpower, is our conscious act of doing the things we know are right. Being determined to lose weight, is only one of our goals that can be achieved with willpower. I’m always been a believer of “if there’s a will, there’s a way” attitude. We have to keep on going, being persistent, and determined in doing the things we know will bring success! This is true in most facets of our life — including exercising and keeping fit.
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July 23rd, 2007 at 12:01 am
[…] post title says “obesity”, but the willpower mentioned by Nash at Keeping Fit is A Daily Battle is something that everyone should use in every facet of their lives. Willpower is commitment. […]
July 23rd, 2007 at 12:59 pm
Same as “No Pain, No Gain”
December 30th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
I do agree Nash. Will power and strong resolve are handy in overcoming temptations of junk food or overeating. Most people do not have the habit of exercising their will power. As a result their will power is weak and they complaint and exercising will power is useless.
The fact of the matter might be that they find it useless because their will power is so weak. And 9 times out of 10 they might succumb to the temptations of sweets, overeating or unhealthy eating.