Environment Design
Structuring surroundings to reduce temptation and simplify decisions.
Your surroundings shape your behavior more than motivation does. Keeping certain foods out of sight or out of the house reduces the chance of overeating. Preparing meals in advance also lowers the effort required to stay consistent. A well-designed environment supports good decisions without constant effort.
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Related glossary terms
Boring Meal Strategy
Using repetitive meals to reduce decision fatigue and overeating.
Decision Collapse
Reducing all food decisions to a simple rule, such as not eating during a fast.
Food Environment
The availability and visibility of food that influences eating behavior.
Food Mass Effect
Weight increase from the physical mass of food and liquid in the body.
Friction Removal
Eliminating obstacles that make adherence harder.
Gut Reactivation
Restart of digestion after a fasting period.
Habit Hunger
Hunger driven by routine or timing rather than physical need.
Safe Foods
Foods that are predictable and easy to control in portions.