Watch: Lose Weight, Get Fit, and Break that Bad Habit

Author and Stanford University psychologist Kelly McGonigal, PhD, discusses strategies from her new book “The Willpower Instinct: How Self-Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It,” followed by Q&A. Topics include dieting/weight loss, health, addiction, quitting smoking, procrastination, mindfulness, sleep, cravings, exercise, goal-setting, habits, self-compassion, guilt, and shame. Book talk at Capitola Book Cafe in Capitola, CA, January 11, 2012.

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4 Comments on “Watch: Lose Weight, Get Fit, and Break that Bad Habit”

  1. scott
    07/30/2012 at 10:52 am #

    You go girl!

  2. Sandie
    02/01/2013 at 10:38 am #

    loved the presentation….however I think the title could be different..like , “self compassion or break bad habits rather than ‘Lose weight’

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