30 Seconds SummaryWillpower, breaking bad habits & starving your cravings
- Menno Henselmans' new book discusses willpower, breaking bad habits, and managing cravings.
- Willpower is not a limitless resource; self control failures often occur due to 'ego depletion'.
- Self control can be seen as an investment for future benefits rather than immediate consumption.
- Contrary to popular belief, willpower is not like a muscle that can be strengthened with training.
- Proactive strategies like efficient to-do lists and adapting work schedules to one’s circadian rhythm can enhance productivity.
- The book debunks the necessity of nootropics for productivity, highlighting that they are not required for enhanced brain function.
- Maintaining stable blood sugar levels and a consistent meal pattern are crucial for health and mental energy.
- A calorie deficit can lead to brain fog and mood changes, emphasizing the importance of food being both satiating and satisfying.
- The phenomenon of feeling sleepy after meals ('postprandial somnolence') is explained.
- Dietary consistency, such as sticking to either a low or high carb diet, is important rather than frequently changing dietary macros.
- Strategies to curb food cravings include using a food craving inventory to understand and manage triggers.
- Breaking undesirable eating habits can be achieved through substitution, discontinuation, or inhibition methods.
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