I chose crying in a restaurant over eating the entire menu.
Last week, I told you how I had lost five pounds by eating only when I was hungry and stopping as soon as I was satisfied. For a recovering emotional eater like me, this means being willing to allow my emotions to surface instead of stuffing them down with food. I told you about how […]
Do you want to lose five pounds easily this week?
I lost 5 pounds this week. Easily. Here’s what I did: Every time I felt a slight sensation of hunger, I ate. Whatever I wanted. Every time I felt a slight sensation of fullness I stopped eating. Whatever I wanted. Including chocolate, cookies, candies, salads, salmon, eggs, spelt toast, blueberries, and an entire pizza last […]
What do you wish you never did anymore?
I used to text while driving. Yes, I admit it. Not proud of it. Actually I still do it sometimes. I’m a bit addicted. I said I’m not proud. I’m trying a new technique. I’m telling it like I want it to be instead of how it is. Every time I notice myself checking a […]
Wanna know the third best weight loss secret in the universe?
Make every bite count. Actually, this may be the only weight loss secret you need. Seriously. I have to call it the third best, because I’ve already shared the first and second best, but this may eclipse them all. Make. Every. Bite. Count. Try it today. It’s impossible to overeat when you’re making every bite […]
How can I stop eating in the middle of a binge?
I just found out how today! The minute you notice that you’re eating too much Start to observe yourself Without judgement or opinion. Just notice. When we’re bingeing, our conscious mind has temporarily left our bodies. We’re in autopilot, doing what we always do when we’ve disconnected from ourselves. If we can dispassionately watch our […]
Why can’t I stop thinking about my weight?
Many of my clients are highly successful professionally. They earn awards, promotions and coveted projects. They tell me that all they can think about as they receive their recognition is how fat they are. They also tell me that they think that everyone else is thinking about how fat they are. I know what they’re […]
How do I know when I’m no longer hungry?
A cornerstone of my approach to permanent, deprivation-free weight loss is inviting clients to stop eating when they’re no longer hungry. Of course, we all know we should do this, but it’s really hard for many of us. Most of us truly don’t know what physical hunger feels like. Two reasons: 1. we’ve lost touch […]