When Jill ate five pieces of pizza at the mall one night, she assumed it was because she was overly tired from shopping.
But as she looked at the events and emotions from earlier in the day, it was obvious that fatigue wasn’t the only problem. [Read more…]
It always starts with just one little thing.
Maybe your child spilled milk or your washing machine quit working.
When you walked into the kitchen, you were attacked by the plate of leftover brownies so you ate several of them. [Read more…]
I am posting my answers to the 3 questions at the end of each lesson. Click on the links to read each day’s comments.
Whenever you struggle with your eating or with gaining weight, you might be tempted to describe yourself with words such as fat, lazy, failure, or screw-up. [Read more…]
You’re tired of salads and you’re bored with grilled chicken breast.
When you’ve been on a diet for a while, you may start longing for a little more variety and fun in your plan. [Read more…]
Do you ever try to motivate yourself by being critical or by using negative self-talk?
Unfortunately, punishing yourself doesn’t usually cause you to change your behavior. [Read more…]
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.
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…]
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…]
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…]