Pull up a chair + grab a pen and paper - you're about to be introduced to the world's greatest mind ninja life altering awesome-ness.The model is designed to help you change the thoughts that are causing you to suffer. This process isn't about repeating inconceivable mantras (I am perfection) or escaping raw pain (a friend or family members death, losing a job). It's about deliberately choosing thoughts that feels better and are believable to you. Occasionally we can make big leaps using the model (e.g. stuck to motivated), but many times we simply take a small steps in a more positive direction (e.g. devastated to disappointed).This tool can be used to create an entirely new belief system and to replace outdated programming from your … [Read more...] about The Tool That Will Change Your Life (Thought Modeling 101)
Weight Loss Coaching
Salmon Fishing and No Fail Goal Setting
Last night, the hubby and I watched Salmon Fishing in the Yemen. As is typical in our household, one topic starts us down a totally unrelated path. The conversation went something like...Me: I wonder where the desert scenes were filmed?Brett: Google it, I'm curious too.Me: Ooh Morocco - we should totally go there someday.Brett: Maybe next year - we’re both turning 40.Me: Wow, that’s crazy - I can’t believe we’re turning 40. I’m gonna set some goals - like finally letting my hair grow.Brett: You always say that.Me: This time I really mean it. Collar length, like Emily Blunt in the movie. Let's make a bet.Brett: Okay, $500 on your 40th if you don't cut your hair. Otherwise, you owe me.Me: Done!Morocco? Long hair? Turning … [Read more...] about Salmon Fishing and No Fail Goal Setting
Why You Should Ditch the Diet Mentality
I have coached and trained enough women to know that the more they obsess over what they put in their mouths, the harder it is for them to lose the weight permanently. I'm not talking about awareness here. Awareness is fantastic. I'm talking about obsession - and your obsession with food may very well be keeping you from losing the weight.Here are a few examples of diet mentality...Did I eat too many carbs? Not enough fat? Is this clean enough? There are seven ingredients listed here and Michael Pollan says only eat things with five or less. Maybe I should try Paleo or vegetarianism or that new diet Dr. Oz was talking about?You get the point.Helping my clients overcome diet mentality is one of my goals. It's not about how many … [Read more...] about Why You Should Ditch the Diet Mentality
What Is Perfect: A Personal Story
I returned from New Jersey yesterday, the state in which I lived for the first 23 years of my life. Going home has always been an emotional experience for me.I left New Jersey because I desperately needed to hit the reset button. Some might say I escaped or ran away from my problems. I disagree.In order to heal, grow and change, we sometimes need space - and lots of it. Like a plant that has outgrown it's pot. My new pot was the state of Colorado and a fresh start with my husband Brett.I've blossomed as a result, but until now, there has always been lingering pain around my family and my childhood.In the days before my most recent trip, that familiar feeling of anxiety emerged, as it always does when I'm headed East. But I made a … [Read more...] about What Is Perfect: A Personal Story