A lot of people are guilty of the black-and-white dieting mindset. They’re either 100% on or 100% off. This is referred to as dichotomous thinking and it has been shown to be one of the most important predictors of weight regain in women undergoing weight loss. In reality though, it doesn’t have to be this.. Read more →
It is really important to try and keep a long-term focus rather than a short-term focus. There will be day-to-day fluctuations, but it is the overall picture that really matters. Paying attention to the daily ups and downs will only make you frustrated. Keep yourself focused on the BEHAVIORS that you need to do and.. Read more →
I’ve gotten a lot of emails lately where people say things like “I am just not a night time eater” or “I am a failure”. It is important to note here to not mistake the things we DO for who we are ARE. When we realize that these are things we do instead of things.. Read more →
It is funny how sometimes we put ourselves in a box based on what we think we are able to achieve until someone comes along and expects more from us simply because they believe in us more than we do ourselves. Well…I believe in YOU! Not because I know you personally, but because I know.. Read more →
You produce what you believe. Even if a thought is rooted in something untrue, if you believe it, it will become true to *you*. If you believe you can’t do something, can’t stick to a diet, aren’t ever going to get in shape or meet a goal you set for yourself, you’re probably right. You.. Read more →
There is a price to pay for getting in shape. It’s not free. It has a cost associated with it; whether that’s not being able to eat 8 cookies whenever you THINK your body is specifically telling you it needs cookies (it’s not by the way), or having to get to the gym when you.. Read more →