Food is often inaccurately perceived as a “treat” or a “reward”. But it isn’t. The real treat and reward is reaching your weight loss goal. The real treat is good health. The real reward is engaging meaningfully in your life, to be able do things that matter to you and that bring you joy. Finding …
I’ve been listening to some podcasts with a well-known and well-respected author who is a proponent of a ketogenic diet for weight loss. While I found numerous statements and claims questionable, what I want to focus on in this blog post is whether or not a ketogenic diet is a “magic bullet” for weight loss, …
There are many layers to our being. There is the part of us that feels frightened, the part of us that dances with joy, and there is the part of us that observes all our changing states. One aspect of who we are, or numerous aspects, are salient at any given time. There is the …
What does self-care mean to you? Is it buying a fancy bath bomb and enjoying a 20 minute bath? Is it treating yourself to an expensive purchase? What if you don’t have time to spend 20 minutes in a bath? What if finances are tight? The concept of “self-care” can often be synonymous with buying …
Grounding techniques can help you disengage from overwhelming emotions and cravings. Try one of these techniques next time you feel pulled towards unhealthy eating habits like bingeing or eating junk food, especially in response to distressing emotions like anger, frustration, and anxiety. Grounding is not about relaxation or meditation. It is about being totally focused …
I eat cake every night. My cake, though, is totally healthy. It doesn’t lead to cravings. It does not contain any added sugar. It is a very healthy cake. I add different things to it, leave out certain ingredients, etc. You can vary it to suit your preferences, making sure the ingredients contain no added …
Having a sense of your values can be helpful in a variety of situations. Values can be a compass, guiding you through the rhythms of your life experiences. They can inspire values-based actions, in which you act in accordance with what you value. You might value different things on different days. You may have certain …
I hope you had a healthy and safe Thanksgiving. I made this super delicious and very healthy pumpkin pie. I ate it with no added sugar chocolate coconut ice cream. Here’s the recipe: Ingredients: 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree (make sure not to get pumpkin pie filling. The only ingredient should be pumpkin) 1/4 …
Here are some things you can do instead of eating. You might think of other cool things I didn’t include. Note some of these ideas are not possible right now due to social distancing and coronavirus. Keep yourself, and others, safe. When your thoughts are consumed with food and eating there is little space left for thoughts …
Most people struggle in their weight loss attempts. Some people successfully stick to a diet for awhile, lose weight, and then slip back into problematic eating behaviors. Our current society does not make the healthy choice easy to make. Additionally, there are many sources of stress that impact our physical and emotional health. I see …
