want [wont, wawnt] verb (used with object) to feel a need or a desire for; wish for choose [chooz] verb decide on a course of action It was downright delightful here in Denver over the weekend – which meant I spent as much time as possible soaking up the late October sunshine - and as little time as possible on housework and errands. The laundry room can wait. The weather provided a perfect reason to not only set aside my to-do list, but to FINALLY finish the brilliant book, How Children Succeed by Paul Tough (highly recommend). After reading the last word, I went back to a page I had dog-eared about what it takes to become a chess champion. Stay with me here - there's a point. “When it comes to ambition, it is crucial to … [Read more...] about Wanting vs Choosing (why it matters)
Self Acceptance
The Sensible “Diet”
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”
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
What’s Your Story?
Have you ever taken the time to listen - like really listen to the story you've been telling yourself? If the answer is no - you're not alone. We all have a story - - - a collection of thoughts we believe to be true about ourselves. Some common stories I hear from my clients are... I'll always be fat I'm not worthy My body is disgusting My life sucks There's something wrong with me Most of us are totally unaware of our story - it just plays in the background - which is unfortunate, because our story is incredibly powerful. Our story drives the results we get in life. I see you. You're rolling your eyes and thinking this is a bunch of woo - I get it. I felt the same way once. Until my body and my life began to transform. So stay … [Read more...] about What’s Your Story?