Here’s something that took me years to understand. I was willingly creating a negative relationship with food. But as I said, I didn’t get it. Food was controlling my life. I thought I lacked willpower. But this was a distortion of the truth. I’ll be the first to say I’m not a doctor or a psychologist. I’m just a regular person. I have days when I feel like I’ve got my life together. And … [Read more...] about How I Stopped Food From Controlling My Life
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The Science Behind Your Hunger
It's not just your willpower. It's not all in your head. There is a science behind your hunger. And today, we'll dig deep and find out what's contributing to that hunger that can't be filled. There are diverse reasons why your cravings seem out of control. We think it's clear cut, but it's not. It might be your diet or your lifestyle, Let's look deep and see what really might be to … [Read more...] about The Science Behind Your Hunger
4 Easy Steps to Resist Any Craving
How do you resist a craving? That’s the million dollar question, isn’t it? Because cravings will hit. And when they hit, they hit hard. But you don’t need to be a slave to your cravings. Your success will depend on how you take back control. You need a plan to get through the temptation. And you need in now. Look, I’m not saying you should never indulge. There’s a time and a place for … [Read more...] about 4 Easy Steps to Resist Any Craving
5 Reasons to Get Excited About Health Food (Really!)
Wouldn’t it be great if you could look the way you want without eating well? That would be amazing! But it’s far from reality for most of us. But the good news is that there are some legitimate reasons to get excited about health food. I know that sounds crazy, but stay with me for a second. My years before health food When I was younger, my diet was mostly carbs and sugar. And we’re not talking … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Get Excited About Health Food (Really!)
The Real Way to Chew Your Food
When I was a kid, I was always told to chew more. I didn't think much of it. But would you believe - there’s more to chewing than I originally believed. When I was little, I thought chewing was all about not choking. Admittedly, pretty important stuff. But was I really going to choke just because I took a few less bites? I was dubious. Then I got older. And I became much more weight … [Read more...] about The Real Way to Chew Your Food
8 Amazing Store Bought Weight Loss Snacks
I can handle eating healthy meals. But I get bored in the snacking department. I need weight loss snacks that are cravable. But I lot of ‘diet’ snacks leave me feeling dissatisfied My theory on weight loss is that it will never work if you’re left constantly desiring what you can't have. It's important to find healthy options that “do it for you” - if you know what I mean. I like carrots and … [Read more...] about 8 Amazing Store Bought Weight Loss Snacks
Say Bye Bye To Hunger Pangs & Food Cravings
When your body is craving a certain type of food, it won’t let you forget. You’ll find yourself imagining that food over and over until you eat it. This is not helpful if you’re trying to lose weight or stick to a healthy lifestyle! Food cravings are sometimes a sign that your body is missing something. For example it’s common to crave fruit when you’re actually dehydrated, Or you crave salt … [Read more...] about Say Bye Bye To Hunger Pangs & Food Cravings
Mindful Eating: 8 Ways to Get There
What is mindful eating? To put it simply, it is a process of become more conscious of what you eat. It teaches you to pay attention to the food you put in your mouth. And with awareness, comes a host of other potential benefits from weight loss to a better emotional relationship with food. Mindful eating is such an important part of a positive relationship with food. With mindful eating, you’ll … [Read more...] about Mindful Eating: 8 Ways to Get There
6 Healthy Ways to Satisfy Chocolate Cravings
Chocolate is an important part of almost any gal’s life. Whether it’s dark, milk, or white, Chocolate can feel like a bff. It’s gotten me through times when I’ve felt sad and heartbroken. And it’s been a part of many of my life celebrations. So I think it’s important to honor chocolate cravings when you have them. When I was younger, I never could understand it when people said they preferred … [Read more...] about 6 Healthy Ways to Satisfy Chocolate Cravings
How to Drop Pounds Eating Food You Love
I often talk about my personal struggle in losing weight in my teens and early 20s. I went up and down on the scale and did destructive things to my body. And I went through horrible periods of deprivation that left me feeling empty. And the worst part i that this deprivation didn’t lead to anything lasting. I was so frustrated. I changed my pattern when I changed my attitude. And the biggest … [Read more...] about How to Drop Pounds Eating Food You Love
