In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Melissa Davis. Dr. Davis holds a PhD in Neurobiology and Behavior and has 10 years of research experience. She is also the author of the book: Evidence-Based Habit Building: Finally Get Sh*t Done. 

Topics we discussed:

-Dr. Davis' background/current training. 
-Why she wrote a book on habits. 
-What is considered a habit.
-How stress can hurt your progress.
-Why fad diets don't work long term. 
-Good habits to work on when new to dieting.
-Why people are either 100% in or 100% out when it comes to nutrition. 
-Focusing too much on outcome goals. 
-Why people cannot stick to what they do. 
-What the research says on willpower. 
-Two things that will ensure you won't reach your goals. 
-When it's a good time to plan a goal. 
-Why taking responsibility is important. 
-When shorter-term goals may be better than long term goals. 
-Why you need to make sure its YOUR goal. 
-How important is momentum?
-Whats next for Dr. Davis. 

How to find Dr. Davis:

Instagram:  @regressive_underload
Book: https://renaissanceperiodization.com/evidence-based-habit-building