Posts in Long-term Success

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…]

That was the last straw! – Day 82

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…]

Don’t call yourself a pig – Day 80

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…]

Eating like a “normal” person – Day 79

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…]

Punishment is NOT motivating – Day 78

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…]