Author: mhayes
August 26, 2019/mhayes
Dieters often think, “I wish I could eat whatever I want and as much as I want.” However, when they eat in this unrestricted way, they ultimately feel bad and out of control (and worry about gaining weight).
August 23, 2019/mhayes
This weekend, if you think, “It’s not fair that I can’t eat like everyone else,” remind yourself, “Thank goodness I’m not eating like everyone else! Most people gain weight every year and my goal is the opposite.”
August 23, 2019/mhayes
Jen realized that she was sacrificing around 16 hours of feeling good for a maximum of two minutes of enjoying a taste – not a trade she wanted to make!
August 22, 2019/mhayes
Just because you feel a sensation in your body, it doesn’t mean you’re hungry! It could be stress, boredom, tiredness, thirst, a craving, or something else.
August 21, 2019/mhayes
I’ve never been able to keep weight off before so why should I even try? Response: If I never try, there is a zero percent chance I will reach my goals. I’ve tried so many times in the past because it’s so important to me! Don’t give up on an important goal.
August 20, 2019/mhayes
The next time you know you have a really stressful situation coming up, ask yourself: how will I get through this without eating? Make a plan in advance for the ways you will deal with stress and anxiety, so you don’t end up turning to food.
August 19, 2019/mhayes
Whatever you did or didn’t eat over the past weekend is irrelevant now. What is relevant is what you eat from this point moving forward. No matter what, today is an new opportunity to have a great eating day.
August 16, 2019/mhayes
This weekend, if you think, “I’m off track anyway, I’ll just worry about my eating on Monday,” remind yourself, “Don’t wait! Every day I stay off track is another day I ultimately don’t feel good about myself or my eating.
August 15, 2019/mhayes
Think Thin Thursday Tip: Staying on track – while it can feel very difficult in the moment – is actually a stress-reducer overall, because it gives you something to feel really proud about and makes you feel in control.
August 14, 2019/mhayes
It’s not really that important to go to bed on time. Response: It really is that important. Staying up too late makes me overeat both at night and the next day, because I have less mental and physical energy. Staying on track is hard enough as it is – it’s worth doing everything I can to make it easier.