Here are 3 important things to know up front, no matter what your food-life or weight or fitness goals may be. When it comes to making lasting changes…
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Everybody over-eats sometimes, especially over the holidays. Even the most intuitive eater can sometimes eat until uncomfortable. And for them it’s no big deal. But for those of us who struggle with food, weight or restrictive dieting, overeating can feel like a crime and a shameful personal failure. Let’s look at the truth…
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Let’s talk about leftovers. Not cold mashed potatoes, but stale old beliefs that get us in big trouble if we’re not aware of them. These dangerous diet mantras, leftover from decades of restriction, not only don’t work - they have caused great harm. Let’s take a look at three misguided beliefs that have led to many of our unwanted weight gain and food anxiety.
You’ll recognize them:
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Here are 4 strategies that can get you through the holidays with all those holiday desserts and comfort food with finesse, mindfulness, and confidence..
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To weigh or not to weigh: that is the question…
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Ever wish you could go back and talk with your younger self about the whole dieting thing? I do. If I could teleport myself back to the early 70’s, the conversation might go something like this: “Darlin Girl, can we talk?
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Did you know that people who struggle with food tend to be exceptionally kind and nurturing? Yep. And sometimes it gets out of balance. We tend to care deeply about the needs and feelings of others. We often generously give grace … but often do not extend it to ourselves. We tend to hold ourselves to very high standards with no room for mistakes, while giving others ample mercy...
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As long as I can remember I’ve heard “I’ve gotta sweet tooth.” To be a little more scientific about it, let’s look at some real reasons your brain and/or your body might be craving something sweet. Here are a few possible reasons…
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Overeating is a changeable pattern. It’ll take about 5 minutes…5 minutes of kind, curious reflection each time you’re not happy with how you’ve eaten. Hang with me here. This is big.
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Dieting told us a lot of perplexing lies. Stuff like… THIS diet is the answer to all your weight struggles. THIS diet will be your last. You’ll lose the weight fast and then your troubles are over. Of course it’s possible to lose 20 pounds in 20 days. But…
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Class Reunions. Weddings. Beach Vacations. The desire to “lose weight for the special occasion” makes sense – of course we want to look our best when we know there will be photos, we’re going to see people we haven’t seen in a while or we’re going to live in a swimsuit for a week. Let’s look at how to…
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STOP STARVING yourself. Deprivation is bad for humans. Under-eating leads to bingeing... You would not ordinarily consume an entire package of Oreos if you had never felt deprived (or believed they were forbidden).
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When it comes to you and food, how has your brain chatter been lately? Tune into your inner conversation today. Is it hopeful, proactive, snarky, discouraging? The words you choose to use in your head matter….
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Is there an optimal rate of weight-release? This is a great question. And the answer depends on your ultimate goal. If your goal is to lose weight and never gain it back again, there is, in fact, an optimal rate…
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