Around the time I decided to quit dieting and trying to lose weight, I signed up for a nutrition class at Georgia State University in Atlanta. Two days a week, I left work, drove downtown, and sat in a classroom with a bunch of 20-somethings and learned about the science of nutrients and how food… Read More
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Work It Out
Everyone knows that being active is good for your body. It improves blood flow, it builds muscle and makes you toned, it makes your skin look better — and, yes, it keeps your weight down. It also improves your mood, and it’s an incredible stress reliever. In addition to all this, exercise gives you a… Read More
The Year of . . .
Happy New Year! This is your year. The year you stop trying to lose, eliminate, and quit. The year you stop trying to beat your body into submission. The year you start loving who you are and the life you’re living. The year you evolve into the best version of yourself. The year you become… Read More
What’s Your Mantra
Well, the time for changing ourselves from the outside in is upon us. Yes, tomorrow is New Year’s Day. Let the resolutions begin! I’ve been talking about this for a few weeks now, how New Year’s resolutions are incredibly alluring because of the promise they hold of overhauling ourselves completely. The problem with this —… Read More
Do It Differently
I love this time of year. Food, wine, friends, fires, shopping, Santa — all of it! But what’s even more fun to me than celebrating the holidays is looking forward to a brand new year. I’ve mentioned this before, but I adore the idea of New Year’s resolutions. I love the feeling of being able… Read More
Can’t or Won’t
“I just can’t stop eating chocolate.” I used to say that all the time. I would sit after lunch at my computer and down a half a bag of M&Ms — and of course feel like crap about myself. This went on forever. Until I made one tiny modification to the statement. And that was… Read More
Sorry, Not Sorry
I consider myself to be a strong, confident woman . . . I do now, at least. But it took a lot of work to get here. And one of the most destructive habits that I had to get rid of to become this new person was the habit of always saying “I’m sorry.” I… Read More
Free Class: How to Lose Weight Without Dieting
I’m teaching a free class in January on how to lose weight without dieting. I’ll be at the Duke Mansion on Wednesday, January 16th, in Charlotte to explain why dieting doesn’t ever work and how you can finally reach your weight-loss goal without ever having to suffer through another one. Message me if you’re interested… Read More
Drinking and Eating
It’s the holidays . . . woo hoo! Ready to eat, drink, and be merry? I used to totally blow it out during the holidays. What about you? Most of us eat too much, drink too much, and let it all hang out because it’s “that time of year.” But eating, drinking, and being merry… Read More
Say What?
“Ugh, I am so fat. What is the matter with me? Why can’t I just lose weight?” Sound familiar? It does to me. This is how I used to talk to myself, and not only did it make me feel like crap about myself but it also kept me from losing weight. What you say… Read More