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100 MORE Days of Weight Loss

I am posting my answers to the questions at the end of each lesson.
Click on the links for each group of 10 lessons to read my notes. [Read more…]

You have to feel in order to heal

I’ve never been very good at handling disappointment.

Lately, I seem to be having a lot of them. I recently returned from a vacation that cost a lot of money but wasn’t very good. Then I went a concert by an aging musician who wasn’t as enjoyable as a few years ago. [Read more…]

Looking for love in all the wrong foods

It happened every time! For years, whenever I went home to visit my parents, my good intentions around healthy eating would instantly vanish.

As I walked into the kitchen, I would usually see a fresh batch of bar cookies called blonde brownies. [Read more…]

Do you have an emotional cold?

Are you fighting a cold? Feeling a bit under the weather? Wait, I don’t mean a physical cold.

I’m wondering if you might have an emotional cold.

With this type of cold, you will probably struggle with feeling a little moody, discouraged and slightly depressed. [Read more…]

Focus on TODAY

In my book, 100 Days of Weight Loss, the lesson for Day 1 says, “Your past does not affect your future.”

When you get discouraged and assume your intentions will fail, remind yourself of this great promise. [Read more…]

Go back to what works

Think back to times when you’ve been the most successful with weight loss.

If you had a plan or system that worked before, it will most likely work again. [Read more…]

How to get back on track

On January 2nd, you started your weight-loss plan. At first, things went great, and maybe you are still doing well.

But just in case you’re having a hard time, I’m sharing a few ideas to help you get back on track. [Read more…]

Holiday tip #12: Extreme Self-care

Set a goal of doing extreme self-care every day between now and the first of January.

Seek ways to feel calm, peaceful and even nurtured during this challenging season.

Sip a cup of tea while sitting in your formal dining room or in a cozy chair by the fireplace.

Listen to quiet jazz or classical music to soothe your spirit.

Take deep breaths, write in your journal, enjoy a warm bath with a candle nearby. Even a battery-operated candle can help nurture your spirit.

Self-care is up to you, not those around you. So each day, do something that demonstrates extreme self-care. You’ll be glad you did!

Holiday Tip #11: Look at Their Eyes…

Instead of getting hooked by holiday foods, focus on the people around you.

Work on connecting by asking questions and listening to their stories. Show caring and love without judgement or criticism.

To add to your ability to connect, pay special attention to eye colors. To do this, you’ll need to make a extra effort to look into people’s eyes.

They will be amazed at how present you are in the conversations.

Holiday Tip #10: Eat Snacks with a Fork

Once you start eating small foods such as chips, M&M’s® and nuts, it’s so easy to keep reaching for a few more.

To fix this, use a fork or spoon to eat anything that’s a “hand-held food.”

You’ll still get to appreciate the tastes but you’ll eat a lot less than if you keep grabbing a handful of those foods.