Positive Psychology: Nearly Sold Out
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Can there be an excess of less?
Just today, a journalist in the Boston Globe wrote about achieving her goal weight with Zepbound — at the cost of $449 monthly to maintain, plus nausea, fatigue, and hair loss. And the most-commented article in the New York Times…
When Past Attempts Feel Like Proof You Can’t Succeed
by Susan B. Roberts, PhD I hear this from new iDieters all the time: “I’ve tried so many diets before and failed. What if I can’t do this?” Here’s what I want you to understand: your biology isn’t working against…
GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: FAQ
A Clear, Science-Based Frequently Asked Questions reference GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Zepbound are everywhere right now — in headlines, on social media, and in doctors’ offices. They can be powerful tools.They can also be widely…
How CGMs Help You Understand Hunger, Energy & Weight Management
Discover how a continuous glucose monitor reveals how your food choices affect hunger, energy, and weight—so you can eat smarter and feel better every day. A CGM isn’t just for diabetes. Learn how real-time blood sugar tracking can help you manage hunger, energy, and cravings—and transform how you eat.
GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs: Why Education Still Matters
GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy), liraglutide (Saxenda), and tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) have taken the world by storm. They help people lose significant amounts of weight by reducing appetite and quieting the constant “food noise” that so many struggle with.
But there’s a difficult truth emerging from the science: when people stop these drugs, they regain much of the weight they lost.
In fact, clinical trials show that within one year of stopping semaglutide, participants regained about two-thirds of the weight they had lost. Real-world data is even starker: by two years, 85% of patients have discontinued GLP-1 medications. By three years, fewer than 10% remain on them. And once the injections stop, hunger and cravings almost always return.
Why Do We Need GLP-1 Drugs like Ozempic Now?
Obesity keeps rising, and we now seem to need drugs to combat it. But why?
In recent years, medications like Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonists have surged in popularity—not just as diabetes treatments, but as tools for weight loss. Their rise reflects something deeper than a personal health choice: a public surrender to a food environment that has become too powerful to resist. We don’t suddenly have less willpower—we have a radically different world. This article explores how changes in food supply, culture, industry influence, and lifestyle patterns have collided to create an obesity epidemic that now seems to require pharmaceutical intervention just to keep up. When you step back and compare nations with vastly different obesity rates—like the U.S., Japan, France, and South Korea—the patterns become undeniable. The data tells a story of how we got here—and why drugs may feel like the only answer in a system designed to keep us overeating.
The Ketogenic Diet: What to Know
What is Ketosis, and How Does It Work?
Ketosis is a metabolic state where your body burns fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates. This happens when carbohydrate intake is so low that your body’s glycogen stores (its usual energy source) are depleted. In response, your liver begins breaking down fat into molecules called ketone bodies, which provide energy for your brain and body.
Ketosis can occur under several conditions, such as:
Following a very low-carb, high-fat diet (a ketogenic diet).
Prolonged fasting or caloric restriction.
Engaging in extended physical activity without sufficient carbohydrate intake.
Adding Positive Psychology to Weight Management
Have you ever felt that weight loss is a never-ending struggle?
You’re not alone. For many, traditional approaches to weight management can feel restrictive, exhausting, and demoralizing. But what if the key to lasting success lies not in focusing on what you can’t do, but in what you can do, and strengths you already have within you?
This is where Positive Psychology comes in: a science-based approach that helps you focus on strengths, well-being, and flourishing. By integrating Positive Psychology into our iDiet Intensive program, we’ve crafted a new way to approach weight management—one that fosters joy, resilience, and meaningful change.
What is balanced eating, and can it help with weight control?
Balanced eating refers to a dietary approach that ensures you are consuming a variety of foods in the right proportions to meet your nutritional needs. The goal is to provide your body with all the essential nutrients—proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals—while maintaining an appropriate caloric intake.
Key Principles of Balanced Eating:
Harnessing the Power of Fiber and Protein for Effective Weight Loss
In your quest for effective weight management, dietary fiber and protein are a dynamic duo of nutrients. Together, they not only aid in digestion and muscle maintenance but also play a crucial role in controlling hunger and facilitating weight loss. As a renowned nutrition expert and researcher, Dr. Susan B. Roberts has extensively studied the benefits of combining fiber and protein, integrating these insights into the successful iDiet program. Here, we delve into the power of fiber and protein and how they can be harnessed for effective weight loss.