When we think about weight loss, we often focus on the physical aspect of the process. However, understanding the psychology behind weight loss can help us find sustainable and lasting success when losing weight. A study on the relationship between weight and psychology found that up to 23.2% of women with obesity and 11.7% of men with obesity are affected by depressive symptoms. In fact, obesity and mental disorders such as depression share a high co-morbidity. Studies have shown that the relationship is bi-directional — depression may lead to obesity, and obesity may be a risk factor for developing symptoms of depression.

I tend to work with highly intelligent people.

These same people struggle with change. No, you're not alone. You operate from an internal system that has led you to some successful outcomes. Maybe you've adopted that high achiever mindset or feel like you have learned how to read people really well. Potentially these are coping mechanisms... but still, in a round about way, they have led you to where you are now. They've worked out to an extent.

However, the struggle lies in your emotional intelligence. As a result of your IQ, you may have developed a really speedy reflex that might cause you to miss some finer nuances in your life. Your amazing ability to make quick inferences and judgements has become a blind spot. We all have them... but without understanding the ways that we are missing things, we stay stuck in our emotions. At times, sabotaging growth despite our best efforts.

Rather than a the typical logic format of an either/or position, what you find in between is multiple and complex. Re-examining our personal biases can actually be logical, rational, emotional, fruitful, useful, and even enjoyable. As a matter of fact, I believe it necessary and an important practice when it comes to personal development.