Self Esteem, Self Love and Self Care are 3 topics that can be very difficult to discuss with others. Speaking with a trusted friend, pastor or therapist are great options, but there are also some great books out there that can help you face the negative thoughts and feelings you may have about yourself, your […]
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Simple Strategies for Beating Emotional Eating
You’re stressed, sad, upset, or just in a crummy mood. How do you respond? If your first instinct – consciously or unconsciously – is to reach for food, then you are likely eating for comfort. This is known as emotional eating. Emotional eating is actually a very common coping strategy for stress. Some emotional eaters […]
Che lost 127 pounds
Update Dec 2019: Che is down 150 pounds. She has maintained her success for the past 2 years. Check out her update. “I posted on my Instagram that this will serve as my last side by side comparison. I started this journey at 325 pounds and now I’m 175 pounds. I have maintained my weight loss […]
Lesson 6: What I See in the Mirror
Lesson #6: Today’s weight loss lesson is super simple, but also very powerful. You will need a mirror for this challenge, preferably a full length mirror (use what you have if you don’t have a long one). You’ll also need pen and paper. Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 | Lesson 4 | Lesson 5 Stand in front of your […]
Use the HALT method before eating the wrong things
Before eating something you know you shouldn’t or going on a food binge, H.A.L.T! Take some time and think about whether you are hungry, angry, lonely or tired. Checking your emotions and feelings is key so that you aren’t engaging in emotional eating. Here is a great checklist. [No longer available]
