We all have two sides to us. The emotional child who seeks instant gratification, avoids discomfort, and tries for “easy”. It’s the part of us that wants pleasure without discomfort or effort. This part of us exists so we can know the emotional adult in us. The “big me”, as I like to call her, delays gratification, embraces discomfort, and knows “easy” doesn’t get her anywhere.
Read MoreIf you find your day running you, rather than you running your day, you may also find that your life is running you vs. you creating your life. I hope these suggestions help you to reclaim control over your life, so you can create exactly what you want for yourself.
Read MoreWe’ve all heard the jokes about “quarantine snacking” and the complaints regarding “boredom”, “frustration”, “desperation”, and “fear” on social media. Rather than getting on that bandwagon, I want to provide you with some tips and tools to empower you.
Read MoreEating due to stress is an emotional knee-jerk reaction that has developed due to repetition. We’ve done it enough times to know it quickly calms us down and comforts us. The good news is you can cope with negative emotions in ways that serve you.
Read MoreThere’s this “idea” that we have to spend a lot of money to eat in alignment with our weight goal. I’m going to help you achieve freedom from that thought by sharing 10 simple tips.
Read MoreThe majority of Americans identify breakfast as the most important meal of the day. It’s not necessary to eat the minute we wake up. Our bodies are gearing up for action in the AM, not for eating. The more we eat at breakfast, the higher the total caloric intake over the entire day, so skipping breakfast may be the key to losing weight for us.
Read MoreI talk to people all the time who ask me “how to get started” in reaching their weight goal. My advice to them, and to anyone else who’s wondering….would be to remove sugar and flour from your regular diet.
Read MoreWhen I consider all of the “privileges” in my life, things that bring me joy, I think of: marriage, parenting, coaching, working out, friends, fashion/ beauty, sex, entertaining, etc. When I approach these eating as a “privilege”, I act with gratitude and presence, and therefore, enjoy it.
Read MoreMany of us have difficulty staying motivated during our weight loss journey, so I’ve come up with a way to help my clients keep the excitement alive.
Read MoreLow insulin sensitivity may be making us “fatter” as we age, but there are things we can do to naturally increase our insulin sensitivity. Try some of the things I’ve listed to see how they help you reach your weight goal.
Read MoreTake your power back around donuts or any other food that doesn’t produce results you love. Donuts are not “the devil” and you’ll be able to see them and not think about them again when you let go of the resistance you’re creating with your mind.
Read MoreMost people are convinced that they can solve their weight problem by focusing on eating less or exercising more. I know, by experience overcoming my own weight struggle, and helping many others overcome theirs, that it’s one layer deeper than that. I’ll show you how to solve this problem, and then, from there, you’ll become empowered to tackle other areas of your life where you may feel “stuck”.
Read MoreLet’s assume you’re already sold on the fact that exercise is awesome and helps you feel amazing. There are some things to know when planning your exercise, however, that will help you get the most from your routine.
Read MoreOnce you bring more awareness to how your body responds to different styles of eating, you’ll notice a pattern forming. Drop your conditioned thoughts about food and receive guidance from your intuition- and digestive system!
Read MoreIf you want to lose weight, the amount of sleep you get might be just as important as what you eat and how much you exercise.
Read MoreYoga isn’t a “magic bullet”, but it will definitely help you down your path towards weight loss empowerment and freedom.
Read MoreIt’s important not to think of stress as the enemy. Acute stress actually enhances immunity. The problem is that we’re not proactively planning for relaxation and stress becomes chronic. Let’s get smart about planning relaxation and moving one step closer to reaching our weight goal.
Read MoreGet out of the unconscious cycle and think about the long term pleasure of reaching your weight goal and staying there. Also, consider what is truly at stake.
Read MoreIf you control your mind, you control your plate. If you control your plate, you take back control of your body and your health. Witness your thoughts, step back and decide what you choose to think. Slow down your mind to make room for your highest wisdom to come through.
Read MoreDid you know that thinking grateful thoughts that generate feelings of “gratitude”, can help you create weight loss results? Gratitude helps us tap into the power that lies within us, the power to shape our reality.
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