Friday Weekend Warm-Up – October 4, 2019

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This weekend, if you get off track, don’t get discouraged. Remind yourself that mistakes are part of the process, and get right back on track.

Regaining Dessert Control

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Today I had a session with my client, Melissa. For the past few months, Melissa has been working on not having dessert before dinner. This is a necessary skill for Melissa to implement because, like a lot of dieters, Melissa encounters dessert all day long.

Think Thin Thursday – October 3, 2019

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If, for example, you’re drinking soda 7 days a week and want to cut it out, remember there’s a difference between drinking it every day and never drinking.

Wednesday Sabotage – October 2, 2019

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It’s okay to eat this because it’s healthy. Response: I can gain weight eating all healthy foods, too. All foods have calories.

Monday Motivation – September 30, 2019

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Is your eating environment a nice place to be? If you eat at a table that is cluttered with other things, it can cause a more stressful eating experience.

Friday Weekend Warm-Up – September 27, 2019

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Remember, your body does not know or care that it’s a weekend; it processes calories the same regardless of the day of the week.

Think Thin Thursday – September 26, 2019

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Think Thin Thursday Tip: If you’re feeling discouraged by getting off track, remind yourself that you ARE capable of major change.

Wednesday Sabotage – September 25, 2019

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Getting off track from time to time is okay because at least I get to eat my favorite foods. Response: There’s no food I can eat when I’m off track that I can’t also eat when I’m on track.

Tuesday Reality Check – September 24, 2019

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If you think, “I’ll start my diet tomorrow,” remember putting it off strengthens the resistance muscle; you’re allowing yourself not to do what you need to.

Monday Motivation – September 23, 2019

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We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again – losing weight initially takes a LOT of time and energy. If you want it to happen, put it FIRST.