Dr. Jud Brewer
Dr. Jud Brewer
Habit Change Eating - Mindful Eating Tools: Using Technology to Curb Cravings and Lose Weight
Habit Change Eating - Mindful Eating Tools: Using Technology to Curb Cravings and Lose Weight
Habit Change Eating - Mindful Eating Tools: Using Technology to Curb Cravings and Lose Weight
Saturday 22nd February 2025
Dr. Jud Brewer explores how a mindful eating app helps curb cravings and promotes weight loss through mindfulness techniques.
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Episode Overview
- Mindfulness can help reduce food cravings by making you more aware of your body's signals.
- The study showed a 40% decrease in craving-related eating among participants.
- The app's Wannameter tool helps users assess if their hunger is physical or emotional.
- Participants who completed the 28-day program within three months saw significant weight loss.
- The study highlights the potential for mindfulness apps to aid in various health areas.
It's not about willpower or deprivation; it's about cultivating awareness of your body's signals.
Ever wondered why you can’t resist that late-night chocolate bar? In this episode of The Dr. Jud Podcast, Dr. Jud Brewer, a neuroscientist and addiction psychiatrist, dives into the fascinating world of mindful eating and technology. He explores a groundbreaking study that tested a smartphone-based mindful eating intervention designed to help overweight and obese women curb their cravings and lose weight.
The app, tested on 104 women, guided users through mindfulness techniques to identify triggers for cravings and encouraged them to savour their food. The results were impressive, showing a significant reduction in craving-related eating and even some weight loss among participants who completed the program within three months. Dr. Jud breaks down the science behind why we crave certain foods and how mindfulness can help rewire our brains to make healthier choices.
He explains operant conditioning and how our environment is designed to push our reward buttons, making it hard to resist temptations. The app used a tool called the Wannameter to help users pause and assess whether their hunger was physical or emotional, turning mindless snacking into a more conscious act.
While the study had limitations, such as the lack of a control group and focusing only on women, it provides compelling evidence that technology can be a valuable ally in promoting healthier eating habits. Dr. Jud also highlights the potential for mindfulness apps to address other areas of health, like stress and sleep. If you’re curious about how you can use your brain to overcome cravings and make more mindful choices, this episode is packed with practical insights and tips.
Ready to transform your relationship with food? Tune in to learn more about the power of mindfulness and technology.