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Create a nice ritual – Day 77

Another way to build emotional safety is to create habits or rituals that help you feel more settled.

Picture drinking a cup of tea next to the fireplace or by a favorite window.

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Food is my security blanket – Day 76

During times when you feel unsettled, anxious and insecure, food can easily become your security blanket.

Instead of reaching for food, learn how to create a sense of “emotional safety.” [Read more…]

When good things happen – Day 75

Today, I want you to look at your actions and identify all the ones that help move you closer to your goals.

Label these as small wins.

These include any of your efforts that make you feel more successful, happy, healthy, or peaceful. [Read more…]

What’s good today? (besides food) – Day 74

Do you ever have days when absolutely everything seems to go wrong?

During times like this, food starts looking like a really good friend.

But wait! You certainly don’t have to give in and eat.

Instead of letting your struggles pull you down, start training yourself to notice all the good things around you. [Read more…]

Perfectionism is a gift! – Day 73

Are you perfect? Why not?

Maybe because it’s just do hard to always do it “right.”

Most people who are perfectionists tend to be all-or-nothing thinkers who follow the theme, do it right or don’t do it at all. [Read more…]

Eating in secret – Day 72

Do you eat perfectly around others but creep off alone to finish off the last of the cookies or the leftover dessert?

Maybe you keep a secret stash of your favorite candy so you can nibble it when no one is around.

Even though you know that sneak eating can totally ruin your diet, you may still be struggling with it on a daily basis. [Read more…]

Why is losing weight so hard? – Day 71

There’s no way to avoid it—losing weight takes a lot of effort. You have to plan meals, track what you eat, and avoid food temptations.

For most people, it’s extremely hard to stick with goals of healthier eating and exercising. [Read more…]

Are you good or bad? – Day 70

“I started the day being so GOOD, but then someone brought a birthday cake to the office and I was really BAD.”

Have you ever described your eating behavior this way? [Read more…]

Can you “cheat” on food? – Day 69

I CHEATED big-time on my diet today.

Sound familiar?

You’ve probably used several variations of this line, and in fact, chances are that at some point, you’ve said the word “cheat” when discussing your weight-loss efforts. [Read more…]

Change “blew it” to “pause” – Day 68

Here’s another way to eliminate saying, “I blew it.”

Anytime you slip up and eat something that’s not on your diet plan, skip beating yourself up with harsh, punishing words.

Instead, label the incident as a PAUSE in your diet plan. This allows you to take a break in your efforts, then rest and regroup. [Read more…]