If you reach for a snack to distract yourself from uncomfortable feelings like anger or boredom, then you may suffer from emotional eating. In this article, I share 7 strategies on how to stop emotional eating so you can take control of your diet and your life. Emotional Eating: Why we do it A reader emailed me today complaining about her midsection and said she wasn’t proud of the ...
Mindset
Better thoughts lead to improved actions which support better health!
How to count macros for weight loss
Have you ever tried counting macros for weight loss? I have, and I was really impressed with the results, both with weight loss and the self-knowledge I gained from tracking food for a few weeks. It's definitely worth a try. What Does it Mean to Count Macros? Macros (macronutrients) are simply fats, protein, and carbs. Most foods have a combination of all 3, but typically ...
How to cultivate well-being as a woman over 40
Well-being isn't something we're born with and it has nothing to do with winning the genetic lottery. It's created intentionally throughout our lives by creating healthy habits and prioritizing wellness. If this is something you struggle with, know that you're not alone and change is possible. Use these ideas to spark change and empower a healthier perspective on your life. I listened to ...
Are you really Type A? Or is it actually high-functioning anxiety?
Sometimes we excuse our behaviors and negative self-talk as being type-A and having very high expectations for ourselves. But self-deprecating thoughts don't push you to "do better". For the most part, they just add to your mounting anxiety. I heard a podcast today that reminded me once again that most of the thoughts we entertain in a day are bullshit. What’s more, they’re ...
Positive Energy: 7 Ways to Cultivate it Right Now
This post is about cultivating positive energy in your life. I just finished reading The Energy Bus based on a random Facebook recommendation. It was a profound reminder that we create our own reality through our thoughts, choices and actions. Life is energy and so are we. Energy can take form in many ways - behaviors, relationships, things, money, food, sex - all of it is the manifestation ...
The power of self-acceptance & resolving limiting beliefs (Episode 15)
If you find yourself suffering from the all-too-common belief that you're not good enough (for pretty much anything), then you might be interested to learn how you can improve your thinking through developing your self-acceptance muscle. A Lack of Self-acceptance is Fueled by Limiting Beliefs I have lost and kept off over 80lbs, completed half marathons, a half ironman, a fitness ...