Why dieting doesn't usually work

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JANUARY 2, 2015 CLASSIC TED TALK Sandra Aamodt: Why dieting doesn't usually work 12:42 minutes · TEDGlobal 2013 In the US, 80% of girls have been on a diet by the time they're 10 years old. In this honest, raw talk, neuroscientist Sandra Aamodt uses her personal story to frame an important lesson about how our brains manage our bodies, as she explores the science behind why dieting not only doesn't work, but is likely to do more harm than good. She suggests ideas for how to live a less diet-obsessed life, intuitively. Watch now »     PLAYLIST OF THE DAY Get in shape (for real this time) It is the New Year’s resolution that you make over and over again. Here, talks to help you stick to your goals — in a kind, effective way. Watch » 6 TED Talks · Total run time 1:09:51