Today I'm going to ask you to consider saying NO to restrictive diets and cleanses and detoxes and all other lose it fast schemes - forever. There is this new and some might say radical approach to weight loss. Let’s call it the Sensible Diet. sen·si·ble adjective (of a statement or course of action) chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit. I hear you. But that sounds SO boring Robyn! It will take forever to lose weight being sensible. So and so expert says if I want to lose weight, I can’t eat sugar – ever again. And I have to count every calorie. And limit them to 1200. And there’s this new diet - where I can lose 20 pounds in 10 days. And I should avoid all “bad” foods – so I can have a flat stomach and … [Read more...] about The Sensible “Diet”
8 Problem + 8 Solutions
Hello Gorgeous! A recent conversation with a client sparked the idea for today's post. She's lost nearly 20 pounds and her clothes are too big. Kind of an awesome problem to have, right? She doesn't want to invest a lot of money in a new wardrobe - because she's not stopping until she reaches her healthy natural weight (you go girl!). It doesn't matter what size you wear. If doesn't matter if you're losing weight - or not. Every woman should have a few pieces in her wardrobe that make her feel confident + stunning! #1 If the clothes in your closet don't make you feel amazing + you don't love to shop, then you've got to check this out. (sizes 10-32) With that, a few more common problems I hear from friends and clients + … [Read more...] about 8 Problem + 8 Solutions
Putting an End to Fat Shaming
Wow, she gained a lot of weight. She has such a pretty face - if she could just lose the weight. She shouldn't be wearing that. She could stand to drop a few pounds. Look at all the food on her plate. Lazy! Anytime we make negative judgments about others based on size, appearance or weight - it's fat shaming. It's time to put an end to this type of conversation. Fat shaming is not okay. Not in public, not in private, not in front of children, not about your own body, not here, not there - not anywhere. I've been listening to women speak negatively about their bodies since I can remember. These conversations influenced the way I felt about my own body. It's time to change the conversation. It's time to stop reinforcing our … [Read more...] about Putting an End to Fat Shaming
Who Succeeds at Losing Weight (for GOOD)
I've been counseling women on weight loss for a number of years now. Those who succeed have one thing in common. They are whole-heartedly committed to becoming a person who lives a healthy lifestyle. They are committed to transforming their identity - not just their dress size. If you want to lose a significant amount of weight (for good), you must become a healthier person. You must fundamentally change the way you think about yourself. And changing the way you think about yourself will drive actions that support your new identity. Permanent change happens when we go all in - when we want to become a person who has lost the weight for good more than anything. Ask yourself, am I embracing my weight loss journey or cursing it? In other … [Read more...] about Who Succeeds at Losing Weight (for GOOD)