The researchers estimate that seem likely to affect thepersonality of a person's ability to maintain a healthy weight.Apparently, their assumption seems correct, because the weightcould be a reflection of lifestyle.
The findings, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology suggests individuals with impulsive personality tend to overweight and obesity.
Impulsive person is a person's personality which tends toindulging in an instant, without considering any furtherconsequences. Conversely, individuals who have a high level of vigilance tend to be leaner and have a normal weight.
However, this study confirms weight does not affect personalities.The most important thing is the level of self-discipline to maintainhealthy eating habits and exercise, the more spoiled because people tend to easily give in to temptation.
"Basic personality traits tend to remain and defend againstchange, but the expression of these traits can customize. That is,treatment can help to modify the adaptation of certaincharacteristics that affect body weight," said the researcher,Angelina Sutin, as reported by the HuffingtonPost, Thursday (22 /12 / 2011).
For example, individuals who are highly impulsive and lowaccuracy can learn to plan a menu and schedule of regular meals,and persuaded to consider that the weight loss program is a healthy way.
