From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 30

Rather than chase the elusive feelings of happiness, pay attention to areas where you feel blessed.

Appreciate the people you love, be grateful for the good things around you, and let others know you are feeling blessed. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 29

When you notice you’re slipping back into old patterns, here’s a great solution. Each morning, pretend you put on a “Healthy Day” hat.

Then do five things that help you label the day as being a healthy one. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 28

Learn to measure the value of eating out by the flavors of the food and the quality of the experience, not the food volume.

Eating more doesn’t increase the value you’re getting. In fact, it can make the event less enjoyable because you become unhappy about eating too much. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 27

Any time you want to avoid eating snacks or sweets, use the powerful line “It’s not my food.” Simply tell yourself that the food is for someone else, and it doesn’t belong to you. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 26

Label any trip or vacation as a time for taking care of yourself.

Then plan in lots of activities that will make you stronger and healthier. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 25

To avoid “after the party’s over” syndrome, prepare for any event by planning twice.

Besides your careful thoughts on how you will handle the party or gathering, you need to add a detailed plan for the evening or the day after the event. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 24

Recognize when you are planning to overeat and immediately slam on your mental brakes.

Focus on the benefits of staying on track with your plans for healthier eating and exercise, then find a different way to give yourself a break. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 23

You can’t fix an empty life by simply eating carrots instead of potato chips.

But by following a few easy steps, you can learn to nurture yourself instead of heading to the refrigerator for evening comfort. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 22

Many experts believe that when you avoid eating during the day, your body slows down in response to the famine.

Later, your body will store some of what you take in during the evening because it anticipates there may be a food shortage again the next day. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 21

Any time you move your body, it’s still better than not moving it.

But to actually lose weight, you need activity that’s more rhythmic and sustained, such as walking, biking or swimming. [Read more…]