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
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5 Diet Lies You Tell Yourself & How They Hurt You
What are diet lies? They are what you tell yourself when you’re feeling uncomfortable on your weight loss journey and are looking for a way to self-sabotage. They aren’t intentional. We’ve all told them from time to time. But they can get in the way of progress. Shifting to a healthier lifestyle is difficult. It entails giving up the old to embrace the new. It’s no wonder that you just want to … [Read more...] about 5 Diet Lies You Tell Yourself & How They Hurt You
5 Ways to Overcome Cravings and Overeating
You tell yourself that you've changed your diet for good. You feel great and there's nothing getting in your way now! But as time passes and your favorite foods start seeming like distant memories, something changes. The impetus that led you to make these healthy changes might not be as strong. And the emotional triggers that make you want to break into that emergency stash of potato chips are … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Overcome Cravings and Overeating