Episode Overview In Balance365 our advice to women looking to lose weight is to stop dieting and instead focus on habits and skills. However many ask us: what does that mean? What’s the difference? And why should I shift my focus away from diets? You’ll find out exactly why in today's episode! ? We dive deep into the science behind why diets fail and how building habits and skills work better for long-term, sustainable results. Click to listen: https://www.balance365.com/episode203 And, just like we can build good habits, we can also develop "bad" habits we want to break. If you feel stuck and confused as to how to break free from your overeating habits, you can download our free guide, Binge Eating: Why You Do It and How to Stop right now. Key Points What is a diet? Why don't diets work for most people? What are habits and skills? How do they work? How to build habits and skills to support your goals Mentions Episode 151: How To Curate Your Environment For Weight Loss Success Related Content Episode 171: 4 Reasons You Don’t Have Self-Control Around Food Episode 144: Member Spotlight: Erin’s 38lbs Weight Loss + Freedom From Diets Forever Episode 127: The Balance365 Nutrition Basics Transcript Download a copy of this episode’s transcript here.