I know what you’re probably thinking. “The tantrum? Where is she going with this one? We’re all adults, aren’t we?” Ah, yes, the tantrum. What better example of bad behavior can we think of? When it comes to our bad behaviors around food, the tantrum is what comes to my mind. Not your children’s tantrums, girls, but yours! I’m sure you would prefer I call it something different, but we’re all about truth here, and so I am going to call it as I see it. The Tantrum…



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My original intention centered on introducing my approach to weight loss by focusing on the all-important emotional aspects that others in the field do not typically address. Having discussed topics like Longevity, Consistency, Hunger, and Slippage, I did not find it surprising when a growing number of readers began to request information about the basics of getting started. “What should I eat?” became the e-mail refrain. Therefore, in response to all your questions, I am going to dedicate this… Continue

What do you hear in the following statements? “I spent the whole week making brownies and working the bake sale”; “My son’s tournament lasted all weekend and there wasn’t a single healthy food choice at

the arena”; “My parents are visiting, so my sister brought her four kids for

the week.”…

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This is a very scary word for people who are about to commit to a weight loss program. I know because I hear the fear all of the time. My new clients implore me to

tell them that they will lose weight without feeling hunger pangs, and I get

that. However, you need to understand that what you perceive as hunger is

not what you think it is. Bear with me for a minute and let’s explore the

sensation you label as…

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