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…]
Are you perfect? Why not?
Maybe because it’s just do hard to always do it “right.”
Most people who are perfectionists tend to be all-or-nothing thinkers who follow the theme, do it right or don’t do it at all. [Read more…]
Do you eat perfectly around others but creep off alone to finish off the last of the cookies or the leftover dessert?
Maybe you keep a secret stash of your favorite candy so you can nibble it when no one is around.
Even though you know that sneak eating can totally ruin your diet, you may still be struggling with it on a daily basis. [Read more…]
There’s no way to avoid it—losing weight takes a lot of effort. You have to plan meals, track what you eat, and avoid food temptations.
For most people, it’s extremely hard to stick with goals of healthier eating and exercising. [Read more…]
“I started the day being so GOOD, but then someone brought a birthday cake to the office and I was really BAD.”
Have you ever described your eating behavior this way? [Read more…]
I CHEATED big-time on my diet today.
Sound familiar?
You’ve probably used several variations of this line, and in fact, chances are that at some point, you’ve said the word “cheat” when discussing your weight-loss efforts. [Read more…]
Here’s another way to eliminate saying, “I blew it.”
Anytime you slip up and eat something that’s not on your diet plan, skip beating yourself up with harsh, punishing words.
Instead, label the incident as a PAUSE in your diet plan. This allows you to take a break in your efforts, then rest and regroup. [Read more…]
“I’ve already blown it, so I might as well go ahead and eat the rest.”
Sound familiar?
But each time you say “I blew it,” you reinforce your sense of failure and disappointment with not staying on your plan. [Read more…]
That first bite!
It’s what sets you up for wanting more. [Read more…]
Each time you encounter a food cue or temptation, you eventually decide whether to eat or not eat.
But in most cases, you have only a split second to make this decision. The faster you say “No!” and turn away from the food, the more likely you’ll be able to avoid giving in.
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