The 2 Biggest Weight Loss Mistakes I MadeIn today's podcast, I talk about the biggest mistakes I made when trying to stop comfort eating and lose weight. I now advise against being too hard on yourself and going on strict diets. It's really important to be kind to yourself and have self-compassion when trying to recover. It's also helpful to pay attention to your senses while eating and be aware of how you feel when you’re choosing what to eat. This is your reminder. Could you be kinder to yourself?
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Hello Reader, Now's The Time! 10 Questions to Help You Get Control of Your Eating at Christmas What food habits and traditions am I stuck in? Can I let go of any? What prep and planning can I do? Make a plan for what to do around food at Christmas. E.g. Freeze leftovers. What are my resources around food? Make a list of your coping mechanisms. How am I brainwashing myself? "Go on then, it's Christmas" "I'll eat what I want now, I'll diet in January". How can I get support around family...
What is willpower? Dear Reader, This is what willpower is, for me. If you listen to my media, you know I'm always saying that it's not because of your lack of willpower, that you can't stop eating. That's true! (Go back to your first emails if you want a recap of why you can't make yourself stop). In January, the world hits the refresh button and most people decide to give up something unhealthy, or start doing something positive. We get swept along with this vibe. So it's a small window of...
Stress or Loneliness at Christmas DearReader, According to statistics, we eat 60% more than usual at Christmas. There are obvious triggers in our culture for this. But stress or loneliness can be the emotional triggers. The lead up to Christmas can be stressful. Trying to get everything done, hosting Christmas, visiting people you have difficult relationships with... This can all trigger off fatigue, a stress response or bad memories. So, it’s normal to feel frazzled at this time of year....