see video version Choosing something different yet? Yes, it’s uncomfortable because it’s unfamiliar and not what you’ve done in the past. It’ll be a bit of extra work initially as your “go-to” is shifting. It may even disrupt your routine for a bit. AND when you are living at your goal, you will wonder why …
video version If you want to get a group of friends (or FB Group) going, throw in the weight loss card. Everyone has an idea about the latest diet or pill that will make the weight fall right off you. They may share what worked for them, but to you, it sounds revolting or tortuous. …
See Video Version I’m celebrating my “trimaversary” this week – 9 years consistently at my goal weight. After 40 years of the Diet Yo-Yo , I didn’t believe it was possible to lose the weight and keep it off. The yo-yo was “normal” for most of my life. When I was 10, I looked around. …
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See Video Version When do we eat for emotional reasons? Stress ranks high on the list, but also when we feel sad, lonely, frustrated, angry, and even happy as we feast to celebrate. From birth, we were soothed by putting something in our mouths, and children move on to their thumbs or biting their …
See Video Version “I’ve been ‘good’ all day/week.” “I DESERVE this.” “A cheat day keeps your metabolism guessing.” It’s all code for “Food is still my reward of choice.” Is that who you want to be? Here’s the thing: We learned this behavior from birth. Oral soothing is a thing. When babies cry, we give …
See Video Version Perhaps like me, you’ve said something like this: “Well, I’ve blown my diet today, so I may as well give up and start again next week.” “If I can’t perfectly stick with my food plan, what’s the point?” “Diets are too restrictive – You can’t follow them forever, so why try?” Any …
See video here I can stick to my diet! I can do it with willpower. I WILL do it this time! Ever said that? I did. Many times. And I wanted it to be true. I was determined – until I was tired, frustrated, or upset. How long does your willpower last? Depending solely on your willpower …
see video version You know that feeling: TOMORROW we’re going on a “strict diet.” I can hear my cousin’s voice in that as we both battled our weight for years. It meant that all the foods we loved would be off the table for us, so to speak. White fish or low-fat chicken or pork …
see video version here It’s that moment when you put on a skirt, jeans, or trousers and the waistband is tighter. You haven’t been oblivious to your recent meals, but up to now, you’d been okay. Or maybe you stepped on the scales or passed a full-length mirror, and you were faced with unwelcome numbers …
See Video Version It’s the number one belief that drives us to food for comfort or stress relief. You know what precedes that – you’ve worked really hard, you’ve been “really good,” or someone or some project has put you through the wringer, and now it’s time for you. Indeed! AND what’s under that? You’ve …
