02/25/2026
If dieting feels much harder than it “should,” it’s not a lack of willpower. It’s biology.
When you restrict food, your body responds the way it was designed to, not to make modern weight loss easy. Understanding this can help shift thinking from self-blame to self-compassion — and toward a more sustainable relationship with food.
For more insights from the clinicians in the Harold C. Schott Foundation Eating Disorders Program, check out our blog: https://lindnercenterofhope.org/resources/blog/