From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 26

Label any trip or vacation as a time for taking care of yourself.

Then plan in lots of activities that will make you stronger and healthier. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 25

To avoid “after the party’s over” syndrome, prepare for any event by planning twice.

Besides your careful thoughts on how you will handle the party or gathering, you need to add a detailed plan for the evening or the day after the event. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 24

Recognize when you are planning to overeat and immediately slam on your mental brakes.

Focus on the benefits of staying on track with your plans for healthier eating and exercise, then find a different way to give yourself a break. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 23

You can’t fix an empty life by simply eating carrots instead of potato chips.

But by following a few easy steps, you can learn to nurture yourself instead of heading to the refrigerator for evening comfort. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 22

Many experts believe that when you avoid eating during the day, your body slows down in response to the famine.

Later, your body will store some of what you take in during the evening because it anticipates there may be a food shortage again the next day. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 21

Any time you move your body, it’s still better than not moving it.

But to actually lose weight, you need activity that’s more rhythmic and sustained, such as walking, biking or swimming. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 20

Let go of the past and remind yourself that now you are in a different place with new tools that will propel you forward.

Listen to your hope voice often and train it to give you words of love and encouragement every single day! [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 19

Even when it seems like you’ll never reach your goals, hope will move you forward and sustain your efforts day after day.

1. How hopeful do you feel right now? A lot, some, a little or not at all? Write it down. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 18

Sometimes new and fresh ideas can boost your motivation.

But don’t lose sight of what you already know. Pull out the tools that have worked for you in the past and start using them again. [Read more…]

From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 17
My answers to the 3 questions at the end of the lesson

Each morning, ask yourself, “Is this a day when I care or one when I don’t care?”

Once you label it as a day that you care, live that way all day. [Read more…]