Are you here? For you?
I’m reflecting on probably the most calming thing I heard last year. My Grad School and I committed to a Six Month Challenge in August. We each chose a goal and outcome and we’re working towards it by studying our minds and learning how to use them to create what we want. It’s enormously enlightening […]
What would your Inner Hero eat for breakfast?
Do you know? Can you find it? It’s a subtle message. That you only get when you’re really paying attention. Early this year, I weakened my connection to my body, And I would have had difficulty telling you what my inner hero would eat. I remembered what it wanted last year, when I was very connected. […]
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 […]
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 […]
What do you want to weigh in six months?
I love deciding what I want my future to look like. And then using the power of my mind to make it happen. The Grads and I have embraced a six month challenge. I turn 50 in February, and I am going to weigh 140lbs. This is my natural weight – where I feel completely at […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]