Ms. Fleisch, your book is called: “Losing weight starts in the head” – but how? Of course, you first need to make a decision. And it starts in the head. Above all, I need motivation to really want to do something to change something. I need a positive vision of the future that motivates and drives me. This gives me the energy I need to achieve my goal. On the other hand, I also need a negative view of the future. Meaning: What happens if I don’t change? A negative view of the future is associated with pain and suffering and that is why I am willing to change my behavior.

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