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
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
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
I recently spoke to a group of women business owners and after the meeting I connected with a woman who, like me, has a passion for health. It was like finding my long-lost sister when she said “when women focus on their weight, it’s a distraction from the bigger … Read more
I have to like what I eat. It’s not that every meal has to be 5-star. I know people who, when there’s “nothing to eat in the house,” graze on whatever is available, never getting satisfied, but over-eating in the process. The common problem of people who hire me … Read more
Remember “Fake it ‘til you make it.”? I used to hate that phrase. It felt like being phony or pretending life was rosy even if everything was going to $hi!. Not that I wanted to wallow in $hi!. For me it came down to being in integrity with myself … Read more
