We each have an infinite capacity for self-deception ...

— endless ways that the awesome power of our desires cause our prefrontal cortex to defend the indefensible and rationalize behaviors that aren't serving us well. The first step to building willpower and self-control is recognizing how little we currently have.

I found this quote on my computer and looked it up to see where it came from and it led to the Harvard Business Review.  

http://blogs.hbr.org/schwartz/2012/03/why-you-need-to-make-your-life.html

 It covers ideas and solutions for the very things that I see discussed here on OH.  We are all searching for ways to change our lives for the better and the information from this blog is very insightful.  Surgery and nutrition are tools to start but changing old habits may be harder.  I hope you can find some helpful ideas from this article. 

I really liked this article and found it useful. Thanks for sharing.

I'm working on all the pieces that he lays out... and I especially need to work on focusing on something for a good period of time to get it done. I'm a procrastinator extraordinaire...and working on it.

We are all works in progress.  I'm right in there with you.