How to break bad habits keeping you from weight loss

That habit of eating candy every afternoon can sabotage weight loss and impact all aspects of health. If it feels impossible to break, that's by design.  The brain is a "habit machine" and habits are "sticky," or difficult to get rid of once you have them, says Russell Poldrack, a psychology professor at Stanford University.    The best strategy to overcome a bad habit like mindless eating is to figure out what the temptations are and then avoid them, rather than trying to resist a sweet treat in the moment. Prevention is key so don't pass by the candy vending machine in the afternoon and avoid the break room if there's a box of doughnuts on display.    Follow the link to find out why willpower doesn't play much of a role in changing a bad habit and which strategies work.  Get the story Get the TODAY Mobile App Follow TODAY Privacy Unsubscribe