Why some people find exercise harder than others - Emily Balcetis
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Why do some people struggle more than others to keep off the pounds? Social psychologist Emily Balcetis shows research that addresses one of the many factors: our vision. In an informative talk, she shows how when it comes to fitness, some people quite literally see the world differently— and offers a surprisingly simple solution to overcome these differences.
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