Being a people pleaser can be hazardous to your waistline

More on being a people pleaser this week – today we’re talking about eating and drinking to ‘please’ others! Losing weight my way means you connect to your body and you learn how to nourish yourself with foods that truly fuel you. Foods that feel vitalizing and energizing. And you learn to choose to say […]

Have you ever asked “how can I stop bingeing?”

How can I stop bingeing? I’ve heard this question so many times, from clients, friends, and even strangers (once they discover I’m a Master certified weight loss coach) That I decided to teach you. I’m holding a free webinar on Wednesday, And if you’ve ever asked yourself “how can I stop bingeing?” Then you should […]

What would you do if you found a hair in your food?

I remember it as clearly as if it was yesterday. Twenty five years ago, I’d been invited to a colleague for dinner. It was a new friendship, and the first time I’d been to her house. She served lasagna. I can still feel the horror as I realized there was a strand of hair in […]

What will stop you from checking off that resolution?

I remember the year I decided to stop celebrating New Year’s Eve. I was a teenager on holiday in Cape Town and I didn’t have a boyfriend. At the time I thought this was because I was overweight. Now that I know what I know, I understand that I didn’t have a boyfriend because I […]

Does Halloween scare you?

(Second time today – I hope you’re happy to see me in your inbox again! When I posted earlier today about the benefits of cleansing, I had forgotten (wishful thinking?) that it was Halloween tonight. I’m hopeful that I can help you enjoy Halloween treats without the usual remorse and self-hatred, so I’m indulging myself […]

How can you use your creative mind to lose weight?

Here’s one brilliant way: Bev I thought about you after my run yesterday and wanted to tell you that your blog post  about riding your bicycle when you were a little out of shape really inspired me to get my own mojo going.   I’ve gained some weight too.  At least five pounds and I […]

Why do I keep eating when I’m uncomfortably full?

We reach for more food when we’ve eaten so much that we feel physically uncomfortable. We think that more food is what we want. Does this sound familiar to you? It comes up a lot in my coaching practice, so I’m sharing my  email exchange with Jen* here. Jen: I notice this week that when I […]

Can you be fat and amazing?

My last blog struck  a chord. I got tons of emails – women all over the world telling my they are sad AND amazing. My people. Choosing to be amazing no matter what. Here’s an even harder one for you: I gained weight over the past few months. Seven pounds. It makes a difference. I […]