We’re not supposed to call them “bad foods”

If you equate eating bad foods with being “bad,” that’s a problem. Whether or not you eat certain foods has no bearing on you as a moral person.  But let’s be honest. There are foods that are bad for us! Why can we call cigarettes bad without thinking someone who smokes is bad, but we … Read more

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Have your healthy eating habits gotten a bit sloppy?

Ever been in a groove of healthy eating habits when suddenly you look up and you’re veering off track? A snack-size Snickers here, a couple of Red Vines there. A bit more wine won’t hurt.  Maybe you’ve gained back a few pounds. Or halted your progress.  And if this happens you may tell yourself that … Read more

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The key to stop self-sabotage so you can have the body you want

I wrote recently about the lens we all see things through like, “a meal isn’t complete without a little something sweet.” That Personal Paradigm of self-sabotage can also be turned inward, taking on a different level of meaning when you gain awareness of the thoughts you have about yourself. Here are the top 5 damaging ones … Read more

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5 tools to help you lose weight

We’re past the fanfare of resolutions (phew!). But the ads for weight loss apps and hacks keep coming. They always will. The trick is to separate the promises from the actual tools for weight loss. And not for the reason you think. I have no scientific opinion to back … Read more

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Does an Apple Watch help you lose weight?

What do devices, like Apple Watch and FitBit actually do? Will they give you motivation to lose weight? Will they help you keep it off? Let’s start with what they can track. The list is pretty impressive: Activity (calories burned, steps taken) Heart rate (intensity of exercise, resting heart … Read more

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Why is weight loss a dirty word?

Have you noticed the message that it’s not okay to want to lose weight? We went from fat shaming (which is NOT acceptable) to shaming those who want to lose weight? What on earth?! I’m embarrassed to admit I was part of the problem. I even told a potential … Read more

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