Trying to lose weight through willpower is like holding your breath underwater, a physician once told Oprah Winfrey — eventually, you will need to rise in order to take a breath. In her conversation with Jane Pauley, Oprah shared how a change of perspective impacted her weight loss journey. | CBS Sunday Morning

Oprah Winfrey reflected on a moment when she realized she weighed 218 pounds — the same as heavyweight champion Mike Tyson — a shock that stayed with her for years. She tells Jane Pauley that she now understands her body was always trying to return to a natural “set point” around 211 pounds, no matter how intensely she dieted or trained. | CBS Sunday Morning

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