When we’re “smooth operators”, we have less need to escape the pressure of life with food & alcohol because life just becomes easier. There is less resistance because we’re able to avoid conflict. Opportunities appear out of nowhere. Smooth operators are persuasive in our interpersonal relationships and business negotiations vs. forceful. We accomplish things with efficiency and grace because we’re relaxed.
Read MoreUnmanaged stress results in anxiety & depression, which leads to maladaptive behavior- and unfavorable results. Do yourself a huge favor, and take relaxation breaks throughout the day. You will feel much more clear headed and in control of your behavior and results!
Read MoreConscientious people maintain a healthy weight effortlessly. This is due to the fact that conscientious people have a knack for avoiding the behaviors that damage our long-term happiness and success. Conscientiousness is a personality trait that can absolutely be learned- and I’m just the gal to teach it to you!
Read MoreIt’s no secret that when we compare our reality to someone else’s “touched up highlight real” on social media, it results in perceived inferiority and produces feelings of inadequacy. These insidious feelings of inadequacy is what leads to neurosis and low self esteem- which makes us highly susceptible to food and alcohol dependency.
Read MoreHappiness is not found in a bag of chips, a bottle of wine, a new mate, or even a new body. Happiness is found in the way we handle ourselves. When we learn to handle ourselves properly, everything falls into place, including our weight!
Read MoreHow do we acknowledge & respond to our fear & distress without giving our power away? The answer is: we seek courage, support, and guidance from within ourselves. We identify the root cause of our fear & distress and figure out how to solve the problem. We create security where there is insecurity. We become antifragile where we’re fragile.
Read MoreFor most people this information is going to be shocking, since “narcissism” has gotten a bad rap in our society. But, here’s the truth: narcissism is an essential component of mature self- esteem. In fact, narcissistic behaviors are what protect our self esteem.
Read MoreSelf abandonment is a pattern of behavior. It involves numbing our feelings or reacting recklessly & carelessly to them. It’s a pattern that keeps us compromising our short term safety and/ or long term security. We end up self sabotaging with compulsive &/or impulsive behavior. Overeating/ drinking alcohol is a common way to avoid feelings or get rid of unwanted feelings.
Read MoreInstead of hating anxiety, we can embrace anxiety and know that it is a normal, healthy part of growth and expansion. Anxiety signals that it’s time to learn new skills and build new character traits. Anxiety is the currency of our dreams!
Read MoreGood company energizes you, inspires your imagination, and invigorates your soul. You will need all of this to lose weight- and succeed in other areas of your life as well!
Read MoreWe think forces outside ourselves are causing our stress, when in reality, the internal stress we feel may be caused by our habits.
Read MoreGreat news…you’re in control of your level of excitement about weight loss. It all has to do with the pictures in your head and the feelings you associate with those pictures.
Read MoreTo become more deliberate practice pausing & visualizing the result of your impending action. Ask yourself if the pictured result is one that you truly want. If it is, then truly commit to the action Not fully committing to action is a huge roadblock and source of frustration for many people. Once you’ve deliberated carefully, go all in with the action you pictured to create what you truly want.
Read MoreSo many of us are eating/drinking to numb our shame, rather than embracing it to grow and learn. Numbing our shame only results in more foolish behavior and more shame. It’s a vicious cycle. The only way to stop the cycle is to start by embracing this useful emotion and understanding it’s there to help us.
Read MoreToday is the day that you stop believing BS, and start getting in tune with reality- real cause & effect relationships based on your own observations, rather than preconceived notions! Today is the day you become empowered & free!
Read MoreInstead of eating, drinking, watching TV, scrolling social media (or other forms of escapism) to avoid fear, we can choose to respond to fear in a conscious, intentional way.
Anger- Build a strong, healthy body- don’t do things that weaken your body!
Sadness- Build strong, trusted bonds (with sane people)- don’t weaken those bonds!
Anxiety- Develop a valuable skill/ trade and figure out how to use it for the good of mankind- don’t waste your time & mental energy on things that don’t matter!
Boredom- Seek diversification of experiences, skills, associations- refuse to stay small!
Read MoreBeing picky starts with the belief that “I deserve the best”. When you truly believe that, you don’t just accept what is being offered. You go out and seek what you want. You’re deliberate. You carefully decide what kind of friends you want, what clothes you’ll wear, what kind of food you’ll eat, & what you’ll base your truth on BEFORE it‘s offered to you. You don’t hang out with just anyone, you don’t consume just any media, you don’t believe just any ideas, or wear any fashion….you’re picky! The one question to ask yourself: is this choice going to help me create the life I truly want?
Read MoreWhen you’re connected to your inner wisdom, your life will expand effortlessly. You will become more joyful and satisfied in every area of your life, and it will create results on the scale.
Read MoreVisualization puts success at the forefront of our mind. When we maintain a clear image of what we want, our mindset becomes healthy and productive. It is an energizing and clarifying activity that allows us to let go of past failures helps us to organize our mind. It is a way to slay our weight goal and create anything else we want for our future.
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