Accept the solution – Day 92

Even though you’re not happy about it, you’ve probably decided to accept the fact that obesity is a condition and that you’re stuck with it long-term.

Today I want you to add one more piece—you have to be willing to accept the solution. [Read more…]

Obesity is a condition – Day 91

If you’re like most dieters, you can’t wait for your program to be done. You keep hoping that, one of these days, you’ll reach your goal weight and not have to think about it again.

Unfortunately, this probably won’t ever happen. Regardless of all the magazine promises and “after” photos, there is no such thing as permanent weight loss. [Read more…]

Live “as if” – Day 90

In a study conducted many years ago, two groups of people who were depressed started taking regular walks as part of an experiment.

The people in one group were simply told to walk for 20 minutes each day. The other participants were told the same thing, but with one added instruction. [Read more…]

I don’t have any willpower

Cheri was really discouraged.

Once again, she had gone off her diet and she couldn’t seem to figure out why she was struggling.

Here’s what she said:

“I honestly feel like I have absolutely no will power when it comes to food. [Read more…]

I do care! – Day 88

To stop your pattern of reaching for food as a quick fix, you have to stick with your diet even during times when you don’t feel like it.

On a bad day when you’re tempted to “not care,” remind yourself that you are worth it and you deserve to improve your life and your health. [Read more…]

Old habits – Day 87

Almost without exception, people who regain weight admit it’s because they slipped back into their old habits.

It starts out with skipping your usual oatmeal one morning, then having a doughnut and coffee on the way to work. [Read more…]

Let it go – Day 85

When others have emotionally hurt you, it’s easy to say, “They can’t treat me this way! I’ll make them pay!”

But somehow, these other people never seem to suffer very much. In your efforts to “show them,” you’re the one who overeats, gains weight, or feels depressed. [Read more…]