How not to give up on a diet: Advice from a psychologist
Author: Gordan Maleković, MD, coach, psychotherapist The question of how to stick to a diet is one of the most common ones I hear in my practice. A client recently told me, “Everything is going well until a stressful week comes. Then I eat everything I can find and feel like I’ve ruined everything.” This […]
Emotional Eating: Why We Eat When We’re Not Hungry — and How to Break the Pattern
Author: Gordan Maleković, MD, coach, psychotherapist Emotional eating occurs when we use food to regulate emotions rather than to satisfy hunger.One client told me that every evening after work he sits down and eats a burek, even though he already had lunch and dinner is waiting for him at home. He said, “I can’t stop […]
Motivation for Weight Loss When Results Are Missing: A Psychological Approach to Changing Habits
Author: Gordan Maleković, MD, coach, psychotherapist Motivation for weight loss often starts strong, but the moment the scale “stalls,” a feeling arises that the effort is pointless. I often hear: “I’ve been following the plan for weeks, and after the first few kilograms, the scale just stopped. Why should I continue?” This is the moment […]